Amendment_W91B4N-19-R-0006-0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of Amendment 0002 to Solicitation W91B4N-19-R-0006 is to provide a Government response to three (3) timely Industry Questions that w ere inadvertently left off amendment 0001.

Questions # 79 through #81 has been incorporated into this amendment.

The Offer Due Date is 25 July 2019 @ 12:00PM Local Afghanistan Time.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W91B4N19R0006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Jun-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

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3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11-Jul-2019

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REGIONAL CONTRACTING CENTER-AFGHANISTAN

BUILDING 13897

BAGRAM AF, AFGHANISTAN

APO AE 09354

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

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RESPONSES INDUSTRY QUESTIONS

INDUSTRY QUESTIONS & GOVERNMENT RESPONSES TO W91B4N-19-R-0006

1. Our company is woman owned company in Afghanistan can we submit our proposal for the subject requirement?

ANSWER: Yes

2. Our company is too interesting to bid with this project, could you please let me know can our company to participate with this Solicitation No, W91BRN-19-R-0006.? We are Afghan Contractor so our company have professional team Other Country Nationals (OCNs) workers with engineering team.

ANSWER: https://photos.state.gov/libraries/afghanistan/941877/Procurement/GVRI_V2.pdf Outlines the guidelines for vendor registration and eligibility.

3. Can a U.S Company bid as Joint Venture with an Afghanistan License Company?

ANSWER: Yes, however, must follow the solicitation in the staffing requirements

4. Can relevant past performance from an Afghan License company in a JV with an American Company be considered and counted for relevant past performance?

ANSWER: Past Performance evaluation is dictated by the FAR. Refer to FAR 42.1501, 42.1502,

5. Is there an incumbent for this solicitation?

ANSWER: No

6. Will the Government be issuing a DD254 for this solicitation because of the SECRET requirement?

ANSWER: A DD254 will not be issued. Secret Clearances shall be verified through the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS).

7. Please reference PWS Section 1.5 Estimated Work Orders. The USG provided an estimate outlining the minimum Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) for this effort to assist offerors in taking account downtime, travel times, contingency events. However, the USG Plumbing estimate calls for only 2 FTEs, while the table anticipates 6600 trouble tickets for this specialty annually, with an average response time of 2.5 hours. With 16,500 annual hours of anticipated support for this specialization, it appears the plumbing FTE estimate to require approximately 3 more FTE’s (For a total of 5 Plumbers) to cover the required hours of support from the table, and this does not consider additional delays, downtime, contingency factors, travel time, ext.

Will the government please confirm that the numbers provided in the table from section 1.5, as well as the average 2.5-hour average time to complete is accurate?

ANSWER: Yes, the USG’s estimate of the minimum FTEs, anticipated number of trouble tickets and average response times are as set forth in PSW Section 1.5. Offeror are required to staff based on their own analysis of how to adequately staff the USG’s need as set forth in the PWS. Said staffing must result in the uninterrupted performance for all tasks as outlined in the PWS.

8. Please reference PWS Section 1.5 Estimated Work Orders. As noted in the previous question there are some minor discrepancies between the USG FTE estimate and the average number of work orders to be completed by specialty (e.g. The government FTE estimate for 2 plumbers cannot support 16,500 annual hours of plumbing support). We understand these are only estimates to assist and offerors are to provide their own labor mix, but to provide better understanding and help keep offerors on a more level playing field, can the government please confirm the following:

a. The Government estimate which provides the minimum FTE count to complete the provided workload considers working hours, preventive maintenance, travel times, leave, downtime, and other contingencies while the table solely focus on the data for number of tickets and average with a 2.5 hour average completion time.

ANSWER: This is a correct statement of the government’s estimates. Offerors are required to provide a proposal based on their own analysis of the government’s requirements that demonstrates that the offeror will “at all times maintain an adequate workforce for an uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within the PWS”. Refer to the PWS for additional details.

b. To be considered technically acceptable, offerors need to provide a staffing plan that addresses the ability to provide a team of experts to complete the required trouble tickets outlined in the table by specialty.

ANSWER: To be considered technically acceptable, offerors need to provide both a staffing plan that addresses the ability to provide a team of experts to support the government provided estimates based off of historical data. The offeror must staff based on their own analysis of the Government’s needs. Said staffing must result in the uninterrupted performance for all tasks as outlined in the PWS.

c. To be considered technically acceptable, offerors staffing plans need to not only address the table, but account for working hours, preventive maintenance, travel times, leave, downtime, and other contingencies similar to the government’s minimum FTE breakdown.

ANSWER: This is a correct statement of what the offeror’s staffing plan must address. Offerors are required to provide a proposal based on their own analysis of the government’s requirements that demonstrates the offeror’s ability to meet the government’s requirement.

d. To be considered technically acceptable, offerors need to provide sufficient in country program management (Key Personnel) for both the North and South regions.

ANSWER: This is a correct statement of the requirement to provide sufficient in country program management (Key Personnel) for both the North and South regions. The offeror must provide a staffing plan based on their own analysis of the Government’s requirement to provide uninterrupted performance for all tasks and areas as outlined in the PWS. This is addressed in the PWS and should be made a part of the staffing plan provided to the USG for review and evaluation.

9. Please reference CLIN 0001 – Mobilization. Will the government please confirm mobilization costs for this CLIN only apply should only to the initial mobilization over the first 60 days of contract performance and all cost associated with replacement personnel (in processing/airfare/visa/medical/dental/ext.) over the life of the program will be the responsibility of the contractor?

ANSWER: This is correct, CLIN 0001 only applies to the initial mobilization. Please refer to 1.14 and 1.14.1 in the PWS which covers mobilization. Costs associated with replacement personnel are the responsibility of the contractor and may not be separately priced or invoiced.

10. Please reference PWS Section 1.11.1 {Qualifications for} Program Managers and Alternate Program Managers.

This section calls for both program managers and alternate program managers possess qualifications for the program manager position (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of construction/facilities management).

Our approach would support dedicated program managers (2 FTEs) in county supporting both the North and South Regions; Our alternate program managers would also be in country full time, but would be supporting another specially the majority of the time (e.g. Certified Electrician) and only supporting the alternate PM role during our program manager’s absence (i.e. less than 10% of the time).

The requirement to have the alternate PM meet the qualifications of their primary function (e.g. certified in their specialty and 5 years’ experience) while also having to meet the full qualification of the full time program manager (Secret Clearance / Bachelors / 5 years construction management) would have personnel below the PM level who must be “duel hatted” to meet the qualifications of two labor categories and potentially meet or exceed the qualifications of the primary PM. Since the alternate PM’s primary support will likely be in another specialty (e.g. certified journeyman electrician)- would the government considering modifying the minimum qualifications of alternate PM positions to focus on their primary support position, and have additional qualifications to support the limited alternate PM role (<10%) without having to meet the full qualifications of a full time PM. For example; The alternate PM will need to meet the qualifications of their primary support position, but also need to possess a Secret Clearance and 1-year management / leadership experience vs the full 5 years and bachelors currently required for the alternate PM.

ANSWER: Offeror shall determine how the workforce shall be utilized based on their own analysis of the government’s requirements that demonstrates the offeror’s ability to meet the government’s requirement. The APM role may be dual-hatted. If dual-hatted, the APM shall possess the qualifications of their primary support position, must possess a Secret Clearance and 1 year management/leadership experience.

11. Will the contract workers check into the military in Texas? Will we be responsible for flying them into Kabul or Bagram?

ANSWER: Refer to the PWS section 1.14.1, 4(b) All US personnel shall report to the Continental US (CONUS) Replacement Center (CRC) at Ft. Bliss, Texas (or a DoD-approved equivalent process), for processing.

12. Will the contract workers receive room and board at the military bases?

ANSWER: Yes, life support (meals and billeting) will be provided at the military bases.

13. Where will the tools be warehoused? Will they be turning the tools/equipment in at the end of each job or at the end of each day?

ANSWER: Tools will be warehoused at a government furnished location to be determined upon contract award. All government furnished tools will be warehoused and shall be returned at the end of the work day.

14. Will the 36 workers be separated into two teams, divided between the two program managers?

ANSWER: Offeror shall determine how the workforce/program managers shall be utilized based on their own analysis of the government’s requirements that demonstrates the offeror’s ability to meet the government’s requirement.

15. Will the teams travel from base to base as needed or will they be split up and constantly moving between bases.

ANSWER: The workforce will be primarily located on BAF/KAF but will be moved as necessary. Offeror shall determine how the workforce shall be utilized based on their own analysis of the government’s requirements that demonstrates the offeror’s ability to meet the government’s requirement.

16. What will the method of transportation be between bases (important for the DBA insurance quote)

ANSWER: Refer to the solicitation, PWS 1.13 “Contractor Travel”.

17. Please Reference 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS Section B. (7) which states font shall be Times New Roman or Arial Size 12. May offerors used a reduced size font for graphics and tables in the technical volume? (e.g. size 8 font for these items).

ANSWER: Yes. A smaller size font may be used for graphics and tables.

18. Please reference page 53, section 52.21.2-1 Instructions, paragraph B (7). Font shall be Times New Roman or Arial size 12 font. Will the Government permit use of a smaller font such as font size 10 in graphics such as illustrations and tables? This would enable a more concise display of graphic concepts. Would the Government permit 10 point font in headers and footers?

ANSWER: Yes. A smaller size font may be used for graphics, illustrations, tables, headers and footers.

19. Please reference page 53, section 52.21.2-1 Instructions, paragraph B (6) and C (2) – (4). The table specifies that Volume I Price is “Restricted to all pages of Section B (SF1449).” However, paragraph C. Pricing Volume

(p. 54), of this same section, gives instructions to include content that is in addition to the SF 1449.

QUESTION: Please clarify the information that is required in Volume I Price.

ANSWER: Please see solicitation revision to section 52.21.2-1 Instructions, C. Volume I – Pricing Volume.

Paragraphs (3) & (4) has been removed.

20. Please reference page 54 & 66, section 52.21.2-1 Instructions, paragraph B (12). “The vendor/offeror must submit a listing of all proposed subcontractors, at all tiers, to the KO by close of the solicitation.” This same requirement is given on p., 66 under “MANDATORY ELIGIBILITY FOR INSTALLATION ACCESS.”

QUESTION: Please clarify how to comply with this instruction. Would a listing in the Cover Letter be sufficient, in Volume I, or a stand-alone document?

ANSWER: Please see solicitation revision to section 52.21.2-1 Instructions, paragraph B (12).

21. Please reference page 55, section 52.21.2-1 Instructions, paragraph D (3)(c). In the instructions for Sub-factor 3:

Technical Approach, specify “The Offeror shall provide a comprehensive technical plan that clearly addresses the Offeror’s understanding of the technical requirements for each task outlined at PWS paragraph 1.5.”

QUESTION: This PWS paragraph contains a list of classifications of services for work orders, but does not outline tasks. Should the classifications listed in PWS 1.5 be addressed in the technical plan, or should we address the items in PWS paragraph PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS?

ANSWER: Please see solicitation revision to section 52.21.2-1 Instructions, paragraph D (3)(c).

22. Preference page 87-88, section Performance Work Statement, Part 7, & 7.3. In the 7.3 Deliverables Schedule table, the following deliverables are given the frequency of “Upon Proposal Receipt” or “Upon Proposal Submission.” However, the corresponding PWS paragraphs specify deadlines other than at proposal submission.

a. Quality Control Plan PWS 1.7.1

b. Mobilization Plan PWS 1.14

c. Safety Plan PWS 5.10.4

d. Accident Prevention Plan PWS 5.10.5

e. Property Management System PWS 5.10.3

f. QUESTION: Please confirm that these deliverables are due at the time specified in the PWS paragraphs rather to be provided in the 7.3 Deliverables Schedule.

ANSWER: Please see solicitation revision to 7.3 Deliverables Schedule

23. Preference page 87-88, section Performance Work Statement, Part 7, & 7.3. In the 7.3 Deliverables Schedule table, the Property Management System references PWS 5.10.3. This paragraph is not in the PWS. QUESTION:

Could the Government clarify which PWS paragraph specifies requirements for this deliverable. Is it appropriate to reference paragraph 1.7.8 Physical Security, which mentions this deliverable?

ANSWER: Please see solicitation revision to 7.3 Deliverables Schedule, deliverables 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7.

24. Paragraph 1.5 provides at table labeled the "Average Number of Work Orders by Specialty on an Annual Basis," and provides an approximate summary of the work hours received on an annual basis. For planning purposes, does the USG also have a listing of the approximate (1) Total Facilities and (2) the Facility Types at each respective base listed in this PWS? NOTE: If this information is not available, that's understandable.

ANSWER – This is a new requirement therefore the requested information is not available.

25. Paragraph 1.5 provides at table labeled the "Average Number of Work Orders by Specialty on an Annual Basis," and provides an approximate summary of the work hours received on an annual basis. For planning purposes, and along with the (1) Total Facilities and (2) Facility Type, does the USG also have a listing of (3) the number of Facilities that are "wet" versus "dry" at each respective base listed in this PWS? NOTE: If this information is not available, that's understandable

ANSWER – This is a new requirement therefore the requested information is not available.

26. Paragraph 1.5, The USG indicates in this PWS Paragraph the "average time" to complete work hours, along with the "Full Time Equivalents" to complete the workload. Does the USG also know the Average Cost per Work Order? If not, and for our planning purpose, is there a funding limit in place for the work that can be completed under a work order? If so, please advise

ANSWER – This is a new requirement therefore the requested information is not available. Costs associated with material and tools for work orders will be provided by the USG and should not be a considering factor for the potential offeror.

27. Paragraph 1.5. The USG indicates that there was approximate 3,000 Work Orders for "Generator Maintenance Services" under this PWS Paragraph. For planning purposes, does the USG also know the total generators at each respective base?

ANSWER – More details regarding the location of specific work will be provided upon contract award. For proposal purposes, the USG has identified the approximate number of work orders only.

28. Paragraph 1.13. To expedite mobilization of "key" personnel, as is referenced in PWS paragraph 1.10, will the

USG allow CRC Waivers for US Personnel deploying from both CONUS and OCONUS? If waivers are allowed for "key" personnel to deploy directly in-country, without attending CRC, offeror would ensure that all PPE (i.e. Helmet and Vest) is provided and all mandatory training completed.

ANSWER – All personnel must attend CRC as outlined in 1.13 and 1.14.1. The will not be waivers for personnel to deploy directly in-country.

29. 1.7.1; 1.7.2; and 1.7.8.1. Paragraph 1.7.1 requires offeror to "develop" and "maintain" an effective Quality Control Program (QCP), throughout the duration of the contract, to ensure our performance is IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), as noted in PWS Paragraph 1.7.2. Additionally, Paragraph 1.7.8.1 requires that we include "Key Control" procedures and protocols in our Quality Control Plan. Although the USG didn't include the Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) for Quality Personnel, this offeror interprets these PWS requirement as the need to include adequate Quality staffing in our Cost Estimate for managing Quality throughout the project duration. Does the USG concur?

ANSWER – The appropriate staffing level is to be determined by the offeror and must develop adequate staffing to meet the contract requirements.

30. 1.10.2; 5.9; and 5.9.1. Please clarify the following statement which is the 3rd sentence under this PWS paragraph: "Emergencies shall be responded to in person within 30 minutes after notification?" In Paragraph

5.9 under "Work Order Priority," it states in Paragraph 5.9.1 that "P1 (Emergency) Work Orders shall be responded to within two (2) hours. Please clarify?

ANSWER – PWS 1.10.2 has been revised to “within two (2) hours to coincide with PWS 5.9. /5.9.1. Please see PWS revisions below.

31. 1.7.4. The total Hours of Operation from this PWS Paragraph sums up to 81 hours per week: 0700 to 1900 Hours on Sat; and on Mon thru Friday (60 Hours). Additionally, 0700 to 1730 Hours on Friday and Sunday (21 Hours). Does the USG concur that work hours for all trades personnel will be 12 hours a day, 7 days a week? Or, does the USG expect that all Personnel will work 81 hours? Or, is there another expectation for work hours? NOTE: We assume these hours exclude non-worked hours specifically lunch.

ANSWER – Please refer to PWS 1.7.4 Hours of Operation which speaks to Contractor hours for conducting business. The offeror shall determine personnel hours to ensure coverage for the specified required hours of operation.

32. Paragraph 1.7.8 requires offeror to effectively and comprehensively manage all Government Furnished Property (GFP) to include incorporating a "Property Management System" plan within 10 days after contract award.

Additionally, PWS Paragraph 3.3 requires offeror to establish procedures and processes for properly accounting for property to include establishment of hand receipts, inventorying, providing/managing its storage along with reporting loss, theft, damage or destruction. Although the USG didn't include the Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) for Property Personnel, this offeror interprets these PWS requirement as the need to include adequate Property staffing in our Cost Estimate for managing Property throughout the project duration. Does the USG concur?

ANSWER – The USG has outlined the disciplines required to support work orders by specialty. Offeror shall determine how the workforce shall be utilized based on their own analysis of the government’s requirements that demonstrates the offeror’s ability to meet the government’s requirement.

33. Paragraph 3.6. Will the USG also provide a list of Government Furnished Materials/Supplies similar to how the USG provided a list of the Government Furnished Equipment in Attachment 1 (List of Govt Furnished Property) of this RFP?

ANSWER – USG will provide all materials/supplies required to complete the respective work orders. The USG will provide a list of all materials/supplies when work orders are issued.

34. Paragraph 5.10.4 requires the offeror to develop and "maintain" a Safety Plan identifying LHS, preventing accidents and mitigating hazards throughout the duration of the contract, to ensure our performance is IAW the OSHA requirements. Although the USG didn't include the Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) for Safety Personnel, this offeror interprets these PWS requirement as the need to include adequate Safety staffing in our Cost Estimate for managing our Safety Plan throughout the project duration. Does the USG concur?

ANSWER - The USG has outlined the disciplines required to support work orders by specialty. The appropriate staffing level is to be determined by the offeror and must develop adequate staffing to meet the contract requirements. The offeror may determine that additional personnel are required beyond what is outlined in 1.11 Qualifications for Contractor Personnel.

35. Paragraph 3.1. Please clarify the USG statement of providing "communication capability," namely for the provision of "telephone" in this PWS Paragraph. Will telephones be provided for all Contractor Employees? If the provision is not for the USG to provide telephones to "All" Contractor employee's, please clarify.

ANSWER – As outlined in section 3.1, the USG will provide “communication capability (telephone and internet), and computer workstations.” The workstation may be shared by those who need to utilize a telephone for communication purposes with the PM/APM. The USG will not provide cellular phones or radios to contractor employees. Contractor would be responsible for any handheld/mobile phone devices and personal WIFI/Internet Use.

36. Paragraph 3.1. Please clarify the USG statement of providing "communication capability," namely for the provision of "Internet" in this PWS Paragraph. Will internet be provided for all Contractor Employees? If the provision is not for the USG to provided internet to "All" Contractor employee's, please clarify.

ANSWER - As outlined in section 3.1, the USG will provide “communication capability (telephone and internet), and computer workstations.” The workstation for use of the internet is maintained for the PM/APM.

Internet will only be provided at computer workstations. Government provided internet is for USG business purposes only and will be subject all government information assurance policies and procedures. Contractor would be responsible for any handheld/mobile phone devices and personal WIFI/Internet Use.

37. Paragraph 7.3. Is the intent from the USG that the offeror provide our (1) Safety Plan; (2) Accident Prevention Plan; and, (3) our Property Management System Plan "Upon Proposal Submission," as indicated in Part 7 (Attachment/Technical Exhibit List) of this PWS, in Paragraph 7.3? Submitting these plans would greatly exceed the page limitation requirements of 25 pages for the Technical, as mandated under Paragraph B of the "Instructions to Offers" of this RFP. Please clarify?

ANSWER - See solicitation revisions to 7.3 PRS – Deliverables Schedule.

38. Paragraph 5.9.1. Please elaborate on the "Master Planning Services" requirement listed in this Paragraph?

ANSWER – Paragraph 5.9.1 refers to the response to work orders with varying priority designations.

39. Paragraph 3.5. Will the USG be responsible for ensuring that all Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) is calibrated at the time of award and prior to the awardee starting work on this contract? If not, will the USG make provisions for the offeror to calibrate all GFE equipment IAW regulatory standards and execute until all GFE items are in compliance?

ANSWER – Yes, the USG will ensure calibration.

40. Paragraphs 4.1 & 1.1. This Paragraph states the Contractor will be responsible for providing all Enablers to perform the PWS requirements that are "not listed in Part 3 of this PWS." Although the PWS mentioned "Vehicles" would be provided by the USG in Paragraph 1.1, "There was no reference to Vehicles or Transportation provisions by the USG in Paragraph 4.1. Will the USG provide Vehicles and/or Transportation at all of the bases listed in this PWS?

ANSWER – The USG will provide adequate transportation at each location, to include NTVs, as needed.

41. Page 63 of 88 of the RFP, Government Furnished Contractor Support; It is our belief that OCNs will need Installation Access Badge block checked. As of now, this block is not checked. Please clarify whether OCNs will receive Installation Access Badge authorization.

ANSWER - Yes, they will receive Installation Access Badges. See revision to solicitation.

42. Does the Afghanistan government still require a US business to have an Afghanistan Business license or register their company in Afghanistan? If so, will the USG assist the contractor in registering? i.e. point of contacts.

ANSWER: Yes. Please see the U.S Embassy in Afghanistan website U.S. requirements (https://af.usembassy.gov/) No, the USG will not assist with registration.

43. What is the ceiling amount for this contract?

ANSWER: This will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award. There is no contract ceiling.

44. For a company to properly calculate their budget. Do we include the uplifts from the State Department and what are the uplift percentages for Afghanistan?

ANSWER: This is a firm fixed price contract, the offeror shall determine and include all costs associated with performing the services required by the PWS.

45. The following bases that are in listed the solicitation do they require services for the entire bases or certain buildings on each base? If so, can you give an estimate on how many buildings or facilities on each base the contractor will be require to maintain.

ANSWER: For the benefit of this solicitation, all estimates are based on historical data of work orders and are not facility driven or specific.

46. Since this is a firm fixed price contract will the USG advance the contractor funding for deploying personnel once the contract is awarded? If so, would the advancement be a percentage amount?

ANSWER: No funding will be advanced.

47. Does the contractor need to have any type of Bonds or incidental insurance to cover projects and work orders.

ANSWER: No, projects are not contracted responsibility of the Contractor. Personnel only.

48. In the solicitation there is an estimate on the minimum personnel to support this contract. So what would be an estimate on the maximum amount of personnel?

49. Can the alternate PM’s hold another job title?

50. Can you clarify the option years for this contact? Meaning if company “A” bids $5.00 for year 1 , and every year after that is still $ 5.00 or is this contract up for rebid every year?

ANSWER – Please refer to FAR 52.217-9 and FAR 17.207

51. Does this contract require a certified pay roll?

ANSWER – No

52. Will the contractor be require help maintain a service desk?

ANSWER – No

53. Will the USG provide template reports and government forms for the contractor to report status and generate work orders?

ANSWER – The USG will provide government generated forms for the contractor to generate and report work order completion status.

54. What cost does the contractor have to pay when personnel are being process at CRC?

ANSWER: For question or concerns relating to CRC processing of Contractor Personnel, please go to the CRC website located at https://home.army.mil/bliss/index.php/units-tenants/crc and/or contact the CRC S3 Operations at (915) 568-6694.

55. Once the contractor personnel have been cleared by CRC and have been issued their gear. Will the USG allow the contractor to fly commercial, if the contractor can prove it will be cost effective and will increase the contracts readiness to perform services?

ANSWER: Once the deployers have finished and validated the CRC they may fly from any location as long as there is an ETP (Exception to Policy) submitted for the flight and signed off by the Contracting Officer. This is known as a MILAIR Exception to Policy. If the deployers is flying MILAIR to Kuwait then commercial, he/she does not need a MILAIR ETP. For additional information, please go to the CRC website located at https://home.army.mil/bliss/index.php/units-tenants/crc and/or contact the CRC S3 Operations at (915) 568- 6694.

56. What is the projected award date?

ANSWER: On or about 20 August 2019. Please note that this is ONLY AN ESTIMATE

57. What company is currently providing this service for the USG?

ANSWER: There is no incumbent for this effort.

58. Does the contractor need to hire logistical and property personnel to help support this contract?

ANSWER – The required disciplines are outlined in the solicitation and is incumbent upon the contractor to provide appropriate staffing level, determined by the offeror, and must develop adequate staffing to meet the contract requirements.

59. In solicitation I did not see how many vehicles are listed for transporting people to and from the work area and to perform preventive maintenance. Will the contractor be required to lease their own vehicles? How many are at each base location? What size are the vehicles being used or need to be leased? If the contractor justifies for the need of more vehicles will the USG lease more vehicles for the contract?

ANSWER – The USG will provide adequate transportation at each location to ensure task completion. The contractor will not be required to lease their own vehicles. The number and size of vehicles are not available at this time. The USG will not authorize not reimburse the contractor for the lease of vehicles.

60. Will the USG regulate on how many days or intervals a year a person can take R&R if the time off does not affect the mission?

ANSWER: No, the USG will not regulate the number of days, intervals of R&R for the contractor’s personnel.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide the appropriate staffing to meet the contract requirements inclusive of R&Rs, sick, emergency leave or any other situation that may arise.

61. Will the USG allow in country hires of US citizens and TCN’s that meets the hiring requirements stated in the contract?

ANSWER: USG will allow in country hires of US Citizens and OCNs, provided the potential hire has complied with all required theater clearance requirements. Afghan local nationals are allowed on this contract.

62. Is the contractor or USG responsible for renewing the secret clearances for personnel on this contract? Will the

USG allow the contractor to hire people with secret clearances to fill the positions that don’t require a clearance?

ANSWER: It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that security clearances for personnel that are required to have it remain current. The contractor may, at its own discretion and cost hire individuals who have a secret clearance to fill positions that do not require that level of clearance. However, the USG only requires secret clearance for of the PM/APMs.

63. Where can we find out how much the cost to renew a secret clearance or to obtain a secret clearance for personnel?

ANSWER: Central Clearance Facility (CCF) serves as the U.S. Army’s executive agency for personnel security determinations in support of Army world-wide missions. More information about CCF can be found at:

http://www.inscom.army.mil/.

64. Under this contract will the contractor personnel be allowed to us the TMC on the bases? What medical insurances are accepted at the medical facilities in Bagram and Kandahar? If you can’t answer the question, can you give me the name of the medical facilities that contractor can go to in Afghanistan?

ANSWER: Please see Government Furnished Contractor Support for a summary of the type of support the Government will provide the contractor. Contractors are required to develop their own medical care plan for its employees. Assuming the question refers to TMH Medical Services, LLC, in order to use TMH or any other contract medical provider in country, an offeror must have a subcontractor relationship with that entity. The USG does not endorse TMH or any other in county medical provider. The USG does not have information regarding insurance acceptance by medical facilities in country.

65. If this contract is awarded, Will the contractor still receive funding to pay employees if the government does another shutdown for political reasons?

ANSWER: Contracts payments are made in accordance to the terms contained within the contract.

66. Since this is a firm fix price contract, if the USG closes bases, reduces facilities for services or a reduction in contractors in Afghanistan. Will the amount awarded be adjusted?

ANSWER: The Government always has the right to partial or fully terminate for the convenience of the Government due to changing requirements.

67. If awarded this contract, do their need to be a representative of the company in a certain state to attend meetings or to give briefs?

ANSWER: No

68. In the solicitation beside a license electrician and HVAC can the other positions be certified, 2 years minimum work experience or diploma?

ANSWER: Refer to the solicitation under section 1.11 Qualifications for Contractor Personnel that indicates the minimum educational, and/or experience levels required.

69. Does the contractor have to supply all safety equipment needed to perform each task?

ANSWER: The contractor is responsible for providing all occupational safety equipment.

70. What are the maximum heights a person maybe working?

ANSWER: The average work height is 1-3 stories.

71. Will personnel travel by convoy at any time?

ANSWER: It is not anticipated that personnel will travel by convoy.

72. If an employee is medevac, who is the cost charged to?

ANSWER: Cost for medical care including medevac is the responsibility of the employer.

73. Can retire military or disable veteran use the TMC under this contract?

ANSWER: Please see Government Furnished Contractor Support for a summary of the type of support the Government will provide the contractor. See also answer to question 64.

74. What is the max voltage will the electrician have to work with?

ANSWER: Our typical working voltage is 110V-240V. It is expected that electricians for this contract will not work on voltage higher than 240.

75. Can the contractor use an approved company by the USG from Afghanistan to renew Visas?

ANSWER: ASG does not have an approved company listing for services such as visa renewals. It is the contractor’s responsibility to comply with all Afghanistan Visa requirements.

76. Can an Afghanistan owed company provide a proposal based on solicitation requirement?

ANSWER: Yes. Please refer to the following sections of the PWS: 1.5, 1.10 and 1.11, and 1.11.2 through 1.11.7.

77. Shall we include the Curriculum Vitae (CV) of each personal at our Technical Capability? if yes, the CV format is not provided at solicitation, please help us to know the requirement for CV of each individuals. Program Managers (PM) and Alternate PM (APM), Electricians, Plumbing Technicians, Carpenters, HVAC Technicians, Welders, and Generator Technicians

ANSWER: The USG is not requiring the submittal of resumes.

78. The number of each individual is not specified that we know exactly.

ANSWER: Offeror shall determine the required number of personnel to be utilized based on their own analysis of the government’s requirements that demonstrates the offeror’s ability to meet the government’s requirement.

79. Page 58 of 88 states, "Note: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. (see FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or “neutral”) past performance.

In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered “acceptable.” If an offeror elects not to submit any projects for consideration under Factor 3: Past Performance, but that offeror’s technical proposal is rated acceptable with the lowest price and meets all other compliancy requirements such as FAR 9.104-1 is that offeror eligible for award?

ANSWER: In accordance with 52.212-1(B)(6) Instructions to Offerors. The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of three volumes: 1) Pricing Proposal; 2) Technical Capability; 3) Past Performance.

80. Page 58 of 88 states, "Successful Offerors shall be responsible to perform the work described in this solicitation.

To be determined responsible, the Offer shall meet the requirements in accordance with FAR 9.104-1 as well as

a. Have the necessary personnel and equipment to perform the work; b. Have all licenses and permits required by local law; and c. Be able to read, speak and understand English.” If an offeror does not submit any projects for consideration as past performance, but meets all criteria under FAR 9.104-1 as well as these three additional requirements is the offeror eligible for award of the resultant contract?

ANSWER: In accordance with 52.212-1(B)(6) Instructions to Offerors. The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of three volumes: 1) Pricing Proposal; 2) Technical Capability; 3) Past Performance.

81. PWS Paragraph 1.7.7 on page 69 of 88 of the solicitation states, “Project Managers/Alternates, shall have a SECRET security clearance at the time of contract award, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.” Does this mean that only U.S. companies with at least an active SECRET facility clearance (FCL) qualify for award of the resultant contract?

ANSWER: PWS Paragraph 1.7.7 references the Project Managers/Alternates themselves, not the facility.

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