A2A3_Addtnl_Questions_and_Answers.xlsx

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The NAICS code listed in FedBizOps is not included in the RFP. Please confirm the correct NAICS code 541611

Page 2: line 0002. Does the government intend for the offeror to estimate travel costs or will a travel budget be provided based on needs of government? If offeror is to provide a separate travel cost estimate is there a list of anticipated trips to build a cost estimate? 95-115 trips/year, (44) Conus, with HI, AK and PR this is the estimate for trips per year

Page 3: line 0003. Please explain what is required for Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA) pricing (quantity 1 month). Please refer to para 5.7

Page 9: para 1.4. The Pentagon is named as a place of performance in para 1.4., but it is not listed in any Performance Requirements Summary in paragraphs 5.0-5.6 Please provide information on additional work/position at the Pentagon Certain tasks on the contract require regular attendance at meetings at the Pentagon; therefore it is listed as a place of performance, but not as a primary work location.

Page 27: para 5.1.12 Para states, ‘Provide management administrative functions and equipment…’. Could the government elaborate on the equipment to be provided? There do not appear to be any equipment CLINs in this RFP There is no CLIN for equipment. The Government will provide all equipment required on site

Page 89: para C. Please clarify the print size, what is 12-pitch type vs 10 point proportional spacing? Is there a minimum font size for Tables? It is the font size. 10 is the smallest acceptable font size

Page 91: TAB D, Section K (Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors) – The offeror shall ensure that Section K is submitted thoroughly completed with all blocks in each certification/representation completed truthfully and completely. Will the government provide the template to complete Section K? Complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov

Page 92: para 4. – Volume III - Past Performance. Please clarify whether all subcontractors are required to submit past performance documentation. Is there a minimum number of past performance references that should be submitted? Yes all subcontractors are required to submit. There is no minimum number of past performance references

Page 95: Direct Labor Table: Can the government please provide additional explanations and define acronyms in reference to the Direct Labor Table? Please identify what the references (f.i), (f.ii), (f.iii), (f.iv), (f.v), (f.vi), (f.vii) and (f.viii) apply to and how they should be addressed in the proposal The DIRECT LABOR TABLE is self explantory (f.i Performance Paragraph, f.ii Labor Category, f.iii Area Wage Determination Code, f.iv Exempt Non-Exempt, f.v Full Time Equivalent, f.vi Wage Rate, f.vii Fringe Benefits, f.viii Indirect Burden)

Page 95 – 5) Volume V Price section c. states “At a minimum, the offeror shall address the items identified in the paragraph (b) below.” The referenced Paragraph (b) does not exist. Please identify what items need to be addressed for the pricing volume The DIRECT LABOR TABLE is paragraph (b)

1. Page 95: Direct Labor Table: the RFP states “In the Price Narrative Section, provide an explanation of the method of cost build-up, including base rate, fringe rates, labor overhead rates, and all applicable Other Indirect rates and factors (including General and Administrative ‘G&A’ rate).” Please advise whether this table is meant to be an example for Offerors to further describe via written methodology in the Price Narrative how fully burdened rates are derived based off their approved estimating practices, OR, does the Government intend to have Offerors submit a pricing table breaking out each PWS Section showing all-inclusive direct labor rate buildups? (19) Govt is taking out ‘applicable Overhead or G&A factors, (38) Labor categories determined by each contractor, (83) business decision for each offeror.

Page 96: For subcontractor pricing submission to the government – please identify the format required and how the government would like subcontractor proprietary pricing submitted. Is a separate binder required? The subcontractor is to use the same standard as the prime. A Separate binder is not required

1. Page 98: Basis for Award (Section M). The award is said to be based off of three factors: Mission Capability, Past Performance, and Price. However, later in that paragraph it appears that “Price” has been replaced as “Small Business Participation Plan.” Please confirm that there is no requirement for a Small Business Participation Plan due to this being a small business set-aside. This is a SB set aside, NO SB participation Plan is not applicable and NOT REQUIRED

Question 77: "Do title page, appendixes, etc. count towards the page count?” F. Page Limit does not include covers for volumes, tables of contents, glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, indices, title pages, and cross reference indices. Pages will be counted if they contain any other information, i.e., diagrams, extraneous data, etc. Pages marked “This page intentionally left blank” will not be counted.