Response_to_Questions_6.pdf

W91QF5-19-R-0005 Questions 6

These questions and answers are the final to be posted. No extensions will be posted to the solicitation due to the timeframe for solicitation and award.

Question: “This section states that Table 2 provides the required format of each volume for the electronic submission; however, that information is not provided in Table 2.

Please provide the format for each volume document.”

Answer:

- There is no required format as long as the proposal is organized by the volume list provided.

Question: “This section states "Past Performance Volume III shall be submitted to the

Contracting Officer by the solicitation closing date at the address specified in L.III.A.1"

Section L does not include that specific section; please provide the correct reference.”

Answer:

- The points of contact shall return the questionnaires directly to John H. Meyers, Contract Specialist at john.h.meyers8.civ@mail.mil

Question: “Instructions in L.C.3.b.2. TAB E state PWS 1.12 Documentation / Reports is to be included with Contingencies Planning, though the instructions for the frequency of documentation has little to do with potential contingencies. Please confirm this PWS reference is to be removed in this section.”

Answer:

- The PWS reference is removed from this section.

Question: “Section L Instructions to Offerors, 2. Proposal Format, Para (c). Would the

Government consider allowing a 10 pitch type font for graphics and tables?”

- 10 pitch type font is acceptable for graphics and tables.

Question: “Will the government update and release Section L Instruction to Offerors after all questions and answers have been release?”

- There will be no updated L posted.

Question: “Section L Instruction to Offerors, 3. Proposal Content, (c) Volume III –

Factor II. Past Performance, 4. Submission Requirements. How many Past

Performances are required both minimum and maximum?”

- There is no minimum, and the maximum is increased from 3 to 5 past performance submission.

Question: “Section L Instruction to Offerors, 3. Proposal Content, (c) Volume III –

Factor II. Past Performance, 4. Submission Requirements. Attachment 2 Specific

Relevant Contract Sheets. Is there a page limit per Past Performance Summary?”

Answer:

- There is no limit per past performance summary, only a limit for the entire volume

(30 pages).

Question: “Does the $2,500 average monthly costs incurred for office supplies refer to

Section 4, Contractor Furnished Property and Services? Are these the Cost

Reimbursable Supplies to be priced under CLIN 0005 for the base and option periods?”

- Yes, section 4 is correct. Yes, CLIN 0005 for the base and option periods.

Question: “Is CLIN 0003 required to be priced for the base and option periods? If so, are Offerors to add a CMR line to the Option 1 and Option 2 worksheets like the Base period worksheet?”

- CLIN 0003 does not need to be priced and should be added to the option years.

Question: “Will the Government please clarify how all positions should be mapped so the process is not confusing?”

Answer:

- General Clerk II

- General Clerk III

- General Clerk II - assigned to Retirement Services and Personnel Automation

Branch

- General Clerk II - assigned to Retirement Services and Personnel Automation

Branch

- ***All General Clerks II assigned to both above reported office – are equivalent to lead correspondence clerk (because they are paid a little more than General Clerk II)

- *** All General Clerks III assigned to both above reported office – are equivalent to chief correspondence clerk (because they are paid a little more than General ClerkIII)

Question: “Are contractors required to bid according to the estimated hours prescribed within the Section B Pricing Worksheet? Or, are offerors allowed to evaluate the project requirements and bid a labor solution according to technical experience and past performance on efforts similar in size and scope?"

Answer:

- This is a FFP performance based service contract and the successful offeror must meet the performance requirements in the PWS. Different labor solutions are acceptable as long as they meet all performance and requirements in the solicitation.