Attachment_0018_Round_1_RFI_Answers_1-89_11-12-16.pdf

JIATFS FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

W912PX‐R‐16‐0003, REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

ROUND ONE

11/12/2016

1. Regarding Section 7.6 on page 65, the RFP states that the proposal files shall be provided in their native format. For Microsoft Word files, may they be converted to PDF before submittal?

ANSWER: The first sentence in Section 7.6 will be changed to read: All proposal Excel files shall be provided in native format, i.e. .xls. Other files may be submitted in native format or converted to .pdf files.

2. The RFP states in Section 7.11 on page 67 that Volume IV should contain Section A - Standard Form 1449;

however, the RFP does not contain a SF1449 but rather a SF 33. Could you please clarify?

ANSWER: Section 7.11 will be corrected to show the SF-33 form.

3. Regarding TS Security Clearance requirement, would the following scenario be acceptable for a joint venture? The 51% owner of the JV possesses TS facility clearance but the 49% owner does not. Would the government allow the TS clearance of the JV partner to be used for this contract?

ANSWER: The joint venture entity must be an SBA certified 8(a) joint venture and must have a TS FCL at the time of proposal submittal. The joint venture entity must have its own CAGE code.

This RFP is a competitive 8(a) set-aside. Therefore the joint venture would have to be certified as an 8(a) joint venture by the SBA, meaning that (at a minimum) the 51% venturer is an 8(a) certified firm and the 49% venturer is a small business. Where the SBA has approved a joint venture as 8(a), the Contracting Officer will execute an 8(a) contract in the name of the 8(a) joint venture entity. [See 13 CFR 124.513]

The security level of the 8(a) joint venture is determined IAW the National Industry Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). In general, the security level of the 51% firm would be the highest level that could be given to the joint venture. In this case that would be the security level of the 8(a) firm. If the 8(a) firm does not already have a TS FCL, the 8(a) joint venture would not be cleared TS FCL. [See NISPOM Chapter 2, Section 1, FCLs]

4. Regarding Section 7.8.1.2 on page 67, the RFP states that documentation must be provided with the proposal to verify the clearance levels and active status of the company and individuals. Can the Government please clarify exactly what documentation is required? Would a written statement from our company Facility Security Officer (FSO) suffice that confirms the company/individual TS clearance?

ANSWER: A statement from your FSO will satisfy the requirement.

5. Regarding Building 289 Fire Suppression System, could the Government provide historical data depicting how many times the system may have discharged prematurely?

ANSWER: The FM 200 suppression system has never discharged.

6. Regarding the FM 200 Fire Suppression systems, could the Government verify how many systems are in place and provide sizes and maintenance requirements?

ANSWER: The FM 200 system is in four areas in building 289. All zones are serviced by a 300 lb. primary tank and 75 lb. secondary tank. The zones are alarmed the building and the main panel. Maintenance requirements are listed in Exhibit H. The tanks require a visual inspection of components and pressure gauges.

7. Regarding the UPS MGE Galaxy, can the Government provide an estimate of how many batteries are replaced annually?

ANSWER: Currently, approximately 240 batteries per year are listed on a life-cycle replacement

8. How many sump pumps are in the facility?

ANSWER: Nine

9. Is the contractor responsible for vehicle maintenance to include washing vehicles?

ANSWER: Please refer to para. 5.5.2. Vehicle mechanical maintenance is not within the scope of the PWS and is completed by local providers. Vehicle appearance and cleaning is historically performed by the Contractor logistics support / warehouse personnel.

10. How may Kubota side-by side vehicles are provided by Government for contractor use?

ANSWER: The contractor has daily access to two side by side vehicles. There are two additional vehicles that can be used as needed.

11. Regarding the EMS System in place for HVAC can the Government provide historical data on how many times per year technician have been required to provide special servicing?

ANSWER: Repairs or special servicing of the BAS system are not included in the PWS and would be handled through alternate means.

12. Can the Government provide historical data as to how many times per year HVAC systems have to be restarted after power failure/ surge?

ANSWER: The HVAC system restart automatically upon a normal power failure or fault. Historical data shows that the system, including 75% of the air handlers have needed manually restarted 4 times in the past five years. All of these occasions were based on a fault from the incoming power system “single phasing” (lose of one phase of incoming power) which triggered local phase protection on the air handler controllers.

13. It was noted during the site visit that there were several ladders on site. Are these ladders provided by the Government or does contractor provide?

ANSWER: All on site ladders are Government equipment and available for contractor use. Ladders are inspected and replaced by the Government as required.

14. Could the Government provide historical data regarding Hurricane Preparation – how many times per year have services been required? How many hours for each occurrence?

ANSWER: Actual hurricane preparation has been required one time in the five previous years (TS Isaac – August 2012) and has required approximately 80 man-hours to complete. These preparations are normally completed within normal operating hours and have not required overtime hours. The contractor shall be required to participate in hurricane prep exercises that are historically conducted prior to the hurricane season (May). Preparation for exercise purposes (annual) have required approx. 60 man-hours during normal operating hours. During these exercises actual hurricane preparations, normal maintenance operations are suspended to allow contractor to concentrate efforts on the exercise.

15. Regarding tool inventory control, can the Government provide more clarity on hours of operation and procedures for the “tool corral”? Will the Government establish procedures or is it the Contractor’s responsibility to provide the procedures?

ANSWER: IAW 1.6.4 the normal hours of operation are 0730 to 1630. The Government has a “Tool Control Policy” that establishes procedures.

16. Is the contractor responsible for theatre sound and PA equipment set up or maintenance?

ANSWER: No

17. Can you please confirm that elevator maintenance and repairs are not requirement in this contract?

ANSWER: Confirmed. The contractor shall clean the elevator IAW 5.42 and 5.42.1 and Technical Exhibit C.

18. Regarding UPS battery replacement is the contractor to provide a service technician and batteries? Or does the Government provide the batteries?

ANSWER: Materials (batteries) would be provided by the Government.

19. Attachment 0003 Pest Management Plan does not have any of the exhibit attachments. In place of each exhibit is a screenshot of the files from a computer.

ANSWER: Pest Control will be removed from this solicitation and the PWS modified to reflect that action.

20. As part of the solicitation documents there is mention of 2 elevators. We would like to confirm that this solicitation does not include the maintenance of these elevators. If the solicitation does in fact include the maintenance of the elevators we would like to request more information about the elevators to evaluate the company needed to servicing.

ANSWER: See Answer to Question 17.

21. On Page 56 of the Performance Work Statement there is a discrepancy on the count of unscheduled maintenance calls. Is it 2 or 3?

ANSWER: The PWS should read (2) unscheduled maintenance calls.

22. In the solicitation Section 7.8.1.2 it is required that we provide security clearance documentation for all key and non‐ key personnel. Based on the fact that we are required to give SCA positions the first right of refusal, and that in the best interest of the Government most contractors will solicit the services of the incumbent contractors personnel this poses a problem in obtaining that information. The contractor can easily provide this information for its Project Manager, but all other personnel will not be provided until contract award. We would like to request that only Project Management personnel be required to submit security clearance documentation, with all on‐site personnel security documentation being provided upon hiring of incumbent personnel and contract award.

ANSWER: Non-Key Personnel will be removed from this requirement. The requirement remains for the Offeror (firm) and its proposed key personnel.

23. Can you please confirm if the above Solicitation is the re‐compete of Solicitation Number W912PX13R0001, Contract Number W912PX13C0002 that was awarded to Alutiiq Pacific, LLC for $4,214,821.20 on March 20, 2013?

ANSWER: That is correct.

24. Generator Fuel; is the fuel provided by Government or contractor?

ANSWER: Fuel is provided by the Government.

25. If fuel is provided by the contractor, please provide historical consumption of fuel for the site and by type; i.e. JP4, Unleaded, diesel etc.… ANSWER: See answer to question 24.

26. Will the contractor be responsible to provide personnel during refueling as over watch and prepared to address spillage; if so, does the Government provide equipment for spillage cleanup?

ANSWER: Yes, contractor over watch is required refueling. Spill kits are provided by the Government.

27. Re-Roofing was mentioned for Building 3 and approximately ½ of building 2. What is the programmed timeframe for this? What will the successful contractor’s responsibility be for the construction?

ANSWER: There are no current plans for re-roofing. The contractor WILL NOT be responsible for major construction.

28. What will the janitorial service requirement be during the construction phase of the roofing project?

ANSWER: Janitorial service requirements do not change during any construction projects.

29. Will the successful bidder be required to administrate the construction process, i.e. project scoping, bidding, award of bid, construction administration?

ANSWER: No

30. Regarding the new rubberized flooring that is planned for installation, what is the amount to be replaced total and per year?

ANSWER: There is limited historical data as the flooring replacement is a recent substitute for carpet in some areas. Estimated amount of flooring installation for the next 5 years is 5000 square feet per year.

31. Is the contractor expected to perform this new rubberized flooring replacement or does this fall under the carpeting replacement CLIN not to exceed 800SF.

ANSWER: Yes. The contractor will be expected to perform rubberized floor installation as requested. Flooring replacement is not included in carpet replacement.

32. Who is responsible for the installation of the flooring and who will provide the materials and labor?

ANSWER: The contractor shall perform flooring installation. All materials are provided by the Government.

33. Regarding office moves, can the Government provide historical data on number of moves estimated per year?

ANSWER: Using service order data over the previous 3 years, furniture moves have used approx. 800 man-hours or average of 5.1 man hours per week.

34. Regarding ceiling tiles, can the Government provide clarity on who provides the material and the estimated quantity of replacements per year?

ANSWER: Ceiling tiles are provided by the Government. Ceiling tiles are replaced as needed when worn or unable to be cleaned. Estimated replacements based on previous years usage and condition of current ceilings is 2000 square feet per year.

35. For painting requirements, does the Government provide the paint for these services?

ANSWER: Yes

36. For painting requirements, can the Government estimate the SF area to be painted per year?

ANSWER: The majority of the walls are wallpaper (70%). Based on previous year painting and condition of current walls, the estimate for painting is 2500 square feet per year.

37. Regarding repairs for failed equipment; may the contractor bill for time and materials as a CLIN?

ANSWER: The Government will provide materials for repairs unless covered under a maintenance contract or warranty. Time is covered under the firm fixed price up to $3,500.00.

38. Can the Government provide the frequency of pressure cleaning of the bird droppings during and after nesting season? If endangered species, we may have to wait until the birds relocate to avoid endangering the reproductive process. Will selective cleaning be required if unable to wait out the mating season? What other requirements are known to avoid endangering the reproductive cycle of these birds?

ANSWER: The only restriction during the bird nesting season is roof access. There is not a specific requirement to clean bird droppings. Selective cleaning may be requested by service order request.

39. Please define SAA’s as used in section 5.5.3 bullet 2. Would this be Satellite Accumulation Areas? If so, where is this located on the site?

ANSWER: SAA – Satellite Accumulation Area located adjacent to building 1279.

40. Who is responsible for hazardous waste (HW) disposal fees? Government or Contractor?

ANSWER: The Government is responsible for any HW disposal fees.

41. Can you please provide historical data for Hazardous Waste removal?

ANSWER: The Government (JIATFS) utilizes and adheres to NASKW HW disposal procedures.

42. Can you please provide historical data for client requested pest control applications?

ANSWER: See question # 19.

43. Can you please provide historical data for client requested rodent control applications?

ANSWER: See question # 19.

44. Can you please provide historical data for client sponsored scheduled and unscheduled special events? Please identify on site and off site if possible by location.

ANSWER: 95% of sponsored events are on site. The majority of these events are requests for tables / chairs etc. for Government sponsored meetings or ceremonies. 5% of events are conducted off-site, usually at Trumbo Point Housing area. Change of Command ceremonies are normally conducted at FKCC Theater and are every three years.

45. Can you please provide the command hurricane plan for review?

ANSWER: JIATFS plans are considered FOUO and not releasable.

46. Can GOV/ Incumbent please provide MSDS Sheets for products currently in use for facilities maintenance?

ANSWER: The Government no longer uses MSDS sheets. SDS listings are the responsibility of the incumbent contractor.

47. A facility clearance has been granted to our 8(a) firm due to being sponsored by a Federal agency for a Secret level clearance. Our firm is eligible, therefore, for a Top Secret level clearance should a federal agency determine that there is a "need to know" information classified as Top Secret. Since the RFP itself does not contain any classified information why does a firm have to have a TS clearance at the time of proposal? With a Facility Clearance in place our firm would certainly by cleared for TS by the time the currently extended contract expires on March 31, 2017 should we be the lowest price technically acceptable offeror on November 28, 2016. Would the Government consider changing the requirement that the offeror must have TS clearance on the bid due date and instead make it so that the offeror must have an existing facility clearance at the time of the bid due date which is eligible for upgrade to TS by the time the NTP is issued?

ANSWER: No. Having a Secret FCL does not guarantee getting a TS FCL. A TS FCL will require an SSBI for company officials and a full adjudication prior to the upgrade to TS FCL. That is currently taking 12 months or more. There are no interim TS FCLs. Without a TS FCL your employees will not be able to get personal TS/SCI clearances as required to perform the work.

48. At paragraph 5.13.6 of the PWS under Janitorial Services there is a requirement for “Grounds Maintenance”. The description only covers picking up trash, pressure washing walkways and weeding a small gravel area. Please confirm there are no additional Grounds Maintenance requirements.

ANSWER: JIATFS has a separate Grounds Keeping Support Services contract for grounds maintenance. That contract is coming to an end. Pending necessary approvals, we will be adding those grounds keeping requirements to this solicitation. The requirements of 5.13.6 will be included in the grounds keeping PWS and added to this RFP by amendment. Paragraph 5.13.6 of the PWS will be deleted from Janitorial Services.

49. During the site visit the Government official indicated that a JLG was available as GFE for use by the contractor.

Please confirm. Also, please list any other lift or utility type equipment GFE available. Without this information, the incumbent contractor would have a significant bid advantage.

ANSWER: The Government has the following equipment available for contractor use but not considered GFE (i.e.

the Government retains custody).

1) JLG man lift with 60 foot lift.

2) 10K Forklift- Diesel.

3) 6K Forklift – Diesel

4) 5K Electric Forklift

5) 1K Electric Forklift.

6) Various pallet jacks.

This equipment or suitable replacement should be available for the duration of the contract.

All personnel using lift equipment will be required to obtain a Government license issued from Government Fleet manager. Maintenance and repairs are provided by the Government.

50. During the site visit the Government official indicated that up to 12 vehicles (including a stake bed truck and other truck) were available as GFE for use by the contractor. Please confirm. Also, please list any other vehicle GFE available. Without this information, the incumbent contractor would have a significant bid advantage.

ANSWER: The Government maintains a fleet of leased GSA vehicles as follows: 3- 15 Passenger vans, 1- Minivan, 1- Pickup truck, 1- Stake bed truck, 1- work van, 1- Shop van (bread truck), 1- Box Truck 20 Ft, 1-SUV, and 3-

Sedans. These vehicles are managed by a Fleet manager (Government) and may be used by the contractor for official business i.e. equipment moves, trash removal, supply runs.

All personnel using vehicles are required to obtain a Government license issued from Government Fleet manager.

Maintenance, repair, and fuel are provided by the Government.

51. During the site visit the Government official indicated that side by side Kubota vehicles were available as GFE for use by the contractor. Please confirm. Also, please list any other small transportation/utility vehicle GFE available.

Without this information, the incumbent contractor would have a significant bid advantage.

ANSWER: Confirmed. The contractor may utilize the side by side vehicles for official business.

All personnel using vehicles are required to obtain a Government license issued from Government Fleet manager.

Maintenance, repair, and fuel are provided by the Government.

52. During the site visit the Government official indicated that all tools in the tool area were available as GFE for use by the contractor. Please confirm. Also, please list all GFE tools available or provide a list of tools the contractor must provide. Without this information, the incumbent contractor would have a significant bid advantage.

ANSWER: All tools necessary to perform the firm fixed price portion of the PWS will be available. A wide range of operations and maintenance tools are maintained by the Government and available for contractor use. The Government does not anticipate the contractor needing any tools for required maintenance or repairs. Any required special tools will be provided by the Government except when equipment is covered under a maintenance contract or warranty.

53. During the site visit the Government official indicated there were spare parts and supplies in the tool area that were available as GFE for use by the contractor. Please confirm. Also, please list all spare parts / supplies GFE tools available. Without this information, the incumbent contractor would have a significant bid advantage.

ANSWER: The government maintains a supply of spare parts and materials for equipment maintenance i.e. filters, belts etc. covering the firm fixed price portion of the PWS except where noted otherwise. All required repair parts and supplies will be provided except when otherwise indicated on a modification, request for extra services, or included in warranty or external maintenance contract.

EXCEPTION: REF para 4.3. And 4.4

4.3 Materials. The Contractor shall provide all materials necessary to provide janitorial services to JIATFS, to include all cleaning products and materials to provide maintenance and janitorial services to a large facility complex in accordance with the PWS.

4.4. Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all cleaning equipment necessary to maintain the JIATFS facilities in accordance with the PWS.

54. During the site visit the Government official indicated that some of the cleaning equipment was available as GFE for use by the contractor. Please confirm. Also, please list any other cleaning equipment GFE available. Without this information, the incumbent contractor would have a significant bid advantage.

ANSWER: REF para 4.3. And 4.4

4.3 Materials. The Contractor shall provide all materials necessary to provide janitorial services to JIATFS, to include all cleaning products and materials to provide maintenance and janitorial services to a large facility complex in accordance with the PWS.

4.4. Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all cleaning equipment necessary to maintain the JIATFS facilities in accordance with the PWS. EXCEPTION: The Government provides garbage cans. The Government provides pressure washers and equipment for exterior cleaning.

55. The PWS requires the contractor to provide labor to the warehouse but does not indicate how much labor or how often. Please define this parameter by providing the exact number of bodies and the amount and hours of coverage needed. Without this information, the incumbent contract would have a significant bid advantage with knowledge of historical requirements. There was an individual in the warehouse that indicated this position was covered with one full time person. If that is in fact the case, please confirm.

ANSWER: Ref Para 5.5 – Logistics / warehouse support is required during normal operating hours 0730 to 1630 M-F. Currently this is provided by one full time employee without anticipation of increased workload for the contract duration.

56. The PWS requires the contractor to provide labor to the clean government vehicles but does not indicate how many vehicles and how often they need to be cleaned. Please define this parameter by providing the number of vehicles that require cleaning and how often. Without this information, the incumbent contractor would have a significant bid advantage with knowledge of historical requirements. The government official indicated he thought the warehouse labor discussed above also covers this requirement for cleaning vehicles. If that is in fact the case, please confirm.

Answer: The Government maintains a fleet of 13 leased vehicles. Currently the warehouse support labor provides cleaning of vehicles if necessary. All vehicle users are required to return vehicles as issued. The Government provides car wash coupons for use at a local vendor when required.

57. The PWS requires the contractor to respond to afterhours emergencies and include this cost in the FFP bid.

However, the PWS has not provided any information regarding historical call outs for emergencies. Without this information, the incumbent contractor would have a significant bid advantage with knowledge of historical data.

Please provide historical data concerning the annual requirements to respond to emergency call outs.

ANSWER: Data for the previous three years – FY 2013 – 25 emergency call backs. FY 2014 – 15 emergency call backs. FY 2015 – 12 emergency call backs. Year to date 2016 – 8 emergency call backs. 70% of emergency call backs were for power outages to the facility to monitor generator operations. 25% of call backs were for air conditioning repairs / resets. The remaining callbacks were for electrical resets and emergency cleaning requirements.

58. The government official verbally indicated there was 190,000 square feet of office space. The PWS indicates 91,000 square feet of office space. Please confirm the correct square footage. Also, we were unable to view approximately 80% of the office space due to security concerns. Please provide a breakdown of the square footage by office space/type and also type of flooring. Without this information, the incumbent contractor would have a significant bid advantage with knowledge of historical data of the specific office space including size and type of flooring.

ANSWER: The square footage should read 191,000 square feet.

Building 1279 – 42,000 square feet. Approximately 50 % of the building is raised flooring.

Building 289-42000 square feet. Approximately 40% is raised flooring.

Building 290 – 42000 square feet. Approximately 40% is raised flooring.

Building 291- 40,000 square feet. There is no raised flooring in building 291.

Building 4180 (warehouse) - 3200 square feet. 100% is concrete flooring.

The remaining space is common areas such as passageways, walkways, and exterior break areas. Flooring types are listed in technical services schedule, technical exhibit D, and provided drawings.

Approximately 40% of the administrative space is restricted to TS/SCI cleared personnel. All of the remaining compound is restricted to Secret cleared personnel.

59. Please confirm there is no grounds maintenance other than keeping weeds out of the rock areas and gum and stains off of walkways. This was stated by the government official during the site visit. Also, please confirm the option to use a herbicide to control weeds is available.

ANSWER: See Question # 48 and revised PWS in Amendment 0003 when released.

60. The government official verbally indicated that all load test for backup generators were accomplished using building load. Please confirm this is, in fact, true and the contractor is not required to provide a load bank for these periodic tests.

ANSWER: Confirmed. If load bank is necessary it will be provided by the Government.

61. The government official verbally indicated that fuel was provided by the government on this contract. Please confirm the contractor is not responsible for providing fuel for the government supplied vehicles including the Kubota RTVs or any other equipment.

ANSWER: All fuel for Government vehicles is provided by the Government.

62. The government official verbally indicated that cooling tower chemistry testing and servicing was provided by a separate contract. Therefore, the contractor is not responsible for this activity. Please confirm.

ANSWER: Confirmed. Water treatment service is provided on a separate contract administered by the host base.

The contractor is not responsible. It may be necessary for the contractor to coordinate maintenance concerns / issues with the water treatment contractor.

63. Ref Fire Alarm Maintenance Requirements – Technical Exhibit H Building 289, FACP states “4”…I’m thinking that when entering the quantity for that building the person must have misaligned the quantities and meant to state that building 289 has 28 Strobes, 4 Speaker/Strobes and the FACP is also an EST3 like the other buildings. Can you please confirm that that is the case?

ANSWER: The fire alarm control panel for building 289 is an EST3. Also, the FM200 should read 4 zones.

64. Ref Fire Alarm Maintenance Requirements – Technical Exhibit H Can you explain what the “(1) or (2)” is next to the EST3 FACP represents? I’m thinking that that must a footnote of sorts with added information. Please confirm if the contractor needs to be aware of additional information that might be contained in footnotes or exactly what the numbers in parenthesis means.

ANSWER: The number in the ( ) brackets is the number of panels in that building.

65. What type of fire suppression systems are in the server rooms?

ANSWER: Server rooms are protected by water sprinkler systems. Exception: There are two server rooms in building 289 that are protected by FM 200.

66. Are the phone lines for the fire systems covered in house?

ANSWER: All telephone lines are covered in house. The current EST3 fire system is connected to a Kingfisher notification panel in each building. The Kingfisher panel notifies the emergency system through FM antennas located on the building roofs. The Kingfisher and associated notification system is maintained by the host base and is not included in the scope of the contract.

67. Is water treatment required on closed loops or cooling towers?

ANSWER: Water treatment is currently provided by the host base and is not included in the scope of the contract.

68. When were the electrical panels and switch gear last inspected?

ANSWER: There is not a requirement to inspect electrical panels or switch gear.

69. When were the RPZ's (Backflow preventers) last inspected?

ANSWER: Backflow preventers are maintained by the host base and not included in the scope of the contract.

70. When were the pressure vessels last certified?

ANSWER: Please clarify question. There are no records on the chiller make up water pressure tanks.

71. Is a service contract required on the UPS systems?

ANSWER: A service contract is not required provided the contractor can meet the required response times and technical requirements in the PWS and Exhibit F without a service contract.

72. What Janitorial equipment is included?

ANSWER: The contractor shall supply all materials and equipment for janitorial services. Ref para4.3 and 4.4.

Exception: The Government supplies replacement garbage cans. The Government has several pressure washers available for contractor use.

73. Who maintains Key control?

ANSWER: The Government is responsible for key control.

74. What is total Square footage of the contract?

ANSWER: The total footprint of the four main buildings is approximately 170,000 Square feet. With the addition of covered walkways, additional storage areas, exterior equipment areas, and exterior break areas (Gazebo), the total square footage under contract is approximately 192,000 Square feet.

75. Can you take a look at the answer to questions 58? The square footages listed don't add up to the 191,000 square feet stated. I get 169,200 square feet when I add the 4 buildings together plus the warehouse. Can you double check that or, am I missing something.

ANSWER: See question #74 above.

76. For on call/afterhours calls, are cell phones covered by USG or Contractor? Reference: PWS 1.6.11.5; PWS 1.6.11.6; PWS 5.1; PWS 5.12; All mention responding to incidents “after hours” or “non-business” hours.

ANSWER: Cell phones and cell service are the responsibility of the contractor. Note: smart phones are not allowed on-site. Coordinate the type of cell phone or pager used with JIATFS.

77. Please confirm whether this certification is provided by the government or contractor. Reference: PWS 5.5 Logistics Support; Support Personnel shall be fully qualified and on-boarded by roles to operate GCSS-Army as required and allowed to perform support duties.

ANSWER: GCSS-Army training is provided by the Government. The cost of taking the training shall be borne by the contractor.

78. It is mentioned in the PWS that Key Personnel are required to have a TS/SCI Security Clearance. Are there any other personnel requiring a certain security clearance level? Reference: PWS 1.6.11 Personnel.

ANSWER: All contractor personnel are required to have at least a SECRET security clearance. Contractor personnel who will work in TS/SCI restricted areas are required to have TS/SCI clearances. The number of TS/SCI clearances required will depend on the contractor’s manpower composition, allocation and scheduling. The contractor shall have enough TS/SCI cleared personnel to meet the PWS requirements.

79. Please confirm whether equipment certification/licensing is provided by the government or contractor. Reference:

PWS 5.5.1 Support personnel may be required to operate up to 15,000 pound capacity forklifts as well as man lift equipment. Operation of Government owned vehicles and tractor type vehicles is required with valid driver’s license.

Laborers are required to physically lift up to 75 pounds.

ANSWER: All certifications and licenses required by the PWS are the responsibility of the contractor. If the certificate or license is only available from the Government, then the Government will provide it. However the cost of getting the certificate or license (Government or commercial) is included in the contract’s FFP.

80. Are after hours responses billable to the USG outside the FFP quote? Reference: PWS 5.1, 5.12, 5.44, 5.45, 5.46, Exhibit G; Emergency services.

ANSWER: No.

81. Please provide more clarification as to how “labor costs exceeding $3,500” should be calculated and when it should be considered. (i.e., tasks under these PWS paragraphs during regular working hours, or if overtime is incurred)?

Please clarify what “calculated based on the SCA Wage Determination Rates” means. Reference: PWS 2.1.10, 2.1.15, 2.1.17, 2.1.19, 2.1.20, 5.4.1.1, 5.10.2, Exhibit G; These paragraphs all mention that labor costs exceeding $3,500 will be negotiated with the Government and added to the contract through modification.

ANSWER: Direct labor costs do not include overhead, G&A or profit. For this purpose, direct labor costs are based on SCA wage rates including all SCA fringe benefits. The calculation of direct labor cost is the appropriate labor category SCA hourly wage rate fully burdened with the SCA fringe benefits multiplied by the estimated hours needed to complete the contemplated task. The calculation is not based on overtime hours. `

82. Please define regularly-recurring, routine maintenance. Reference: 5.4.1.1; The Contractor shall perform minor alterations, repairs, painting, or decorating that is not included in regularly-recurring, routine maintenance of buildings and equipment.

ANSWER: See PWS 2.1.9 Maintenance

83. Is this for non-routine services? Would this be considered OT? Is it the government’s intent that the contractor invoice the gov’t for any overtime hours to complete an emergency task, OR should the contractor build an anticipated amount of overtime into their FFP bid? Reference: PWS 5.44, 45, 46, page 26; Emergency cleaning services ANSWER: Emergency cleaning services are not routine scheduled maintenance. Performing any requirement of this PWS on OT or RT is a contractor business decision. There is no provision in this FFP contract to pay additionally for service performed on OT. The contractor determines his most efficient organization, including when to add staff and lower OT costs or cut staff and use OT for surge requirements.

84. Is this a separate invoice to the USG or built into the contract? Reference: Page 5, 1.6.11.6; Respond to after-hours calls, Hurricane Teams.

ANSWER: Response to after-hours calls is included in the FFP. Hurricane Teams are being addressed in Amendment #3 using DFARS clauses 252.237-7023 and 252.237-7024.

85. Should the Wage Determination applicable to this effort be 15-2119 R1? Reference: Attachment 6 – Wage Determination. Wage Determination 05-2119 R18 was included with the solicitation. Based on our research, Wage Determination 15-2119 R1 was posted on 10/3/16.

ANSWER: Yes. Wage Determination 15-2119 R1 will be added in Amendment #3.

86. Will the Government confirm the incumbent contract information? Reference: RFP Section A-2.7 states that this is a follow-on contract to existing contract W912PX-13-C-0002 with Alutiiq Pacific, LLC. Based on our research, this contract expired on 09/30/16.

ANSWER: W912PX-13-C-0002 did expire on 9/30/2016. The work is currently being performed under contract W912PX-17-C-0001; a six month contract with Alutiiq Advanced Security Solutions, LLC that expires on 3/31/2017.

87. Will the Government confirm that signed individual amendments are not required if the amendments are acknowledged in block 14 of the SF33? Reference: RFP Section L.7.11 of the RFP states that offerors shall sign the SF 33, all solicitation amendments, and all certifications requiring original signatures. The SF33 requires offerors to list/acknowledge each amendment in block 14.

ANSWER: Section L.7.11 will be amended to confirm acknowledgement by signing and returning each amendment or by completing block 14 of the SF33 will be acceptable.

88. Will the Government confirm the total evaluated price will consist of the total base period, four (4) one-year option periods, and one-half of the fourth option? Reference: RFP Section L.7.10.3.b states that as part of the price evaluation, the Government will evaluate the Option to Extend Services under FAR Clause 52.217-8 by adding one-half of our final option period prices to the total price. Thus, our total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base period, first, second, third, fourth and one-half of the second option.

ANSWER: Yes. Section L.10.3.b will be corrected in amendment #3 from second to fourth option.

89. Question: As another means of verifying proposed wages, would the Government allow offerors to utilize wages paid to existing company employees in similar labor categories in the same location (Key West, FL)? Reference: RFP Section L.7.10.3.d.2 states that if it is our policy to pay employees a differential due to work conditions, such differential shall be identified in the price estimate. It further states that estimates should be prepared using Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statics guidelines for any premium type pay attributed.

ANSWER: Section L.7.10.3.d(1) will be removed. The information is not relevant to a lowest priced technically acceptable procurement. Section L.7.10.3.d will still include the requirement for a Manning Chart.