Amendment 1 Questions and Answers for Solicitation W91QF025Q4006--G2 Building Access Control.pdf

Solicitation W91QF025Q4006

G2 Building Access Control

Amendment1: Questions/Answers

Q1: Is there a title for Volume 1?

A1: Volume 1 includes all information not applicable to Volume 2 or 3 (i.e., acknowledgment of RFQ Modifications, Representations & Certifications, and Exceptions).

Q2: What is “Job” as a unit?

A2: In this case, “Job” refers to the annual cost of a CLIN.

Q3: Who is the incumbent?

A3: It’s New Age Protection, Inc.

Q4: Post 3 or 4 is expected to be manned at any given time. Does this require a dedicated o icer or is it an on-call position?

A4: They will only be expected to man one or the other and it will depend on US Army War College (USAWC) needs.

Q5: Does the Government require one guard per shift/post?

A5: One guard per shift for posts 1, 2, 3 or 4 and 5.

Q6: Is a business casual attire duty uniform or a business casual outfit required for di erent posts/shifts?

A6: The duty uniform is business casual attire as defined in PWS 4.3.

Q7: PWS 4.3.3 and 5.2.8 mentions an Access Control Monitor. Should the Federal Wage Determination category of employees be Guard 1 or Alarm Monitor?

A7: Alarm Monitor.

Q8: Is an onsite supervisor required in addition to the Contract Manager?

A8: The minimum onsite personnel are outlined in the contract.

Q9: Are lunches and breaks self-relieving?

A9: The posts can’t be unmanned during lunches and breaks. Relief can be either contractor or government personnel.

Q10: Is the incumbent contract fully sta ed?

A10: See PWS 1.5.4.2.

Q11: Is there any flexibility in price adjustments based on the prevailing wage rates or security clearance costs?

A11: This is a firm fixed-price contract.

Q12: Are there any requirements for medical, physical fitness, or drug screenings?

A12: These are not drug testing-designated positions.

Q13: Will the government provide a current seniority list for the incumbent security force so that o erors can accurately price vacation and other leave benefits?

A13: Vacation and leave benefits are determined by the o eror.

Q14: Is there a union with this contract?

A14: No.

Q15: What are the annual labor hours for this contract?

A15: Determined by the o eror.

Q16: Are all security o icers required to have a secret clearance upon contract award, or can clearances be obtained post-award?

A16: The security o icers cannot perform work on this contract without an o icial interim or final security clearance.

Q17: Will the Government assist with obtaining security clearances for o icers who meet qualifications?

A17: This is the responsibility of the prime contractor.

Q18: Are state/local government contracts considered relevant past performance?

A18: Any relevant past performance for the contractor (not individuals) will be considered.

Q19: Can travel, lodging, or per diem expenses for personnel assigned from outside of Pennsylvania be recovered?

A19: Those expenses are at the o eror’s discretion. The Government will not pay for travel.

Q20: Are there restrictions on subcontracting for local sta ing support?

A20: No subcontracting.

Q21: Do state licensing requirements need to be obtained before contract award, or is there a transition period for obtaining the necessary certifications?

A21: No state license is needed for the job requirement, but personnel security clearances are required at time of arrival.

Q22: Would the Government approve a subcontracting arrangement with a Pennsylvania-licensed security firm to provide on-side security services?

A22: No subcontracting.

Q23: If a subcontracting arrangement with a Pennsylvania-licensed security firm is approved, are there specific approval processes or compliance requirements?

A23: No subcontracting.