A02_Answer_to_Questions`.docx

Answer to Questions

W91ZLK-18-R-0053

1. Is there an incumbent contractor?

No. This is a new requirement.

2. What needs to be included with a quote?

· Bid Schedule

· Applicable information with the provision found at FAR 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors. Past performance information is required.

· FAR 52.212-3 - Offeror Representations and Certifications

3. Is it possible to utilize a team or subcontractor’s past performance in lieu of our own?

· A contractor may submit past performance information for which they are the Prime contractor.

4. Are resumes required with submission?

· The contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employed certified, competent employees. The contractor shall provide proof of competency of service personnel, to include but not limited to resumes, forklift certifications, and Class C license, upon request.

5. What is the projected start date?

· The projected start date is 17 September 2018.

6. Will there be a start-up/phase-in period?

· No.

7. Are contractors required to provide safety gear such as safety shoes, safety glasses, safety back belts, hard hats, gloves, knee pads and work coveralls?

· No.

8. Will the Government be supplying office supplies, such as paper or toner?

· Yes.

9. What size forklifts will be operated?

· 10k and 20k

10. Was there a sources sought or RFI from industry?

· No.

11. Paragraph 13 of the PWS implies that the contractor must have personnel both at Aberdeen Proving Grounds and Fort Bragg. Since the 20th CBRNE Command is located at Edgewood Arsenal, are we to assume that the warehouse is located at APG and that some travel will be required for Fort Bragg?

· No contractor support is required at Fort Bragg. The only location contractor support is required is at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD (North) and Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edgewood, MD (South).

12. Are there FTEs in place?

· No, there are no Full Time Equivalents in place.

13. What are the acceptable Labor Category titles/Job Codes?

· The Government will not determine which job code is most applicable to a Contractor’s employees.

14. Do we have to abide by the Wage Determinations?

· Yes.

15. Does the customer require a GS equivalent pay? If so, what are the current salary scales?

· No.

16. If we are already registered in SAM, can we provide a statement to the fact rather than submission of Offeror Representations and Certifications as a separate document?

· No.

17. Will the Government provide the DD254 indicating what level of facility clearance is required?

· Draft posted with modification 01 to solicitation W91ZLK-18-R-0053.

18. Will the contractor employees be required to have Secret or Top Secret Clearance for this effort?

· Secret Clearance is required.

19. Is the requirement covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA)? If so, what is the applicable labor category?

· Yes, it is covered under SCA.

20. Does the Government need to see subcontractor information separately or just the Prime’s information?

· No.

21. What is the applicable information for FAR 52.222-42?

· This clause will be removed from the contract.

22. Can the Government provide workload data specific to PWS Paragraph 5.1 and 5.2?

· There is no further information to be provided for PWS Paragraphs 5.1 and 5.2.

23. How old can past performance contracts be in order to be considered applicable?

· Up to five years.

24. Para. 4.3. Government states, the effort performed under this requirement is mission essential. A plan explaining how the Contractor intends to ensure the continuation of these services in crises situations (including but not limited to Government Shutdowns) must accompany the Contractor's proposal. In what format, and how many pages will the government allow the vendor to use underscore its continuity of services plan? What is the evaluation criteria used to evaluate the plan?

· The Government has removed this requirement from the Performance Work Statement.

25. Para. 5.2 Government states the Government estimates that this effort will require five full-time equivalent unit supply/stock control-type personnel. One of the five will act as team lead for purposes of coordinating with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and other customer personnel, making workload assignments among the contractor team, and ensuring that the quality of the support provided is consistently high. Other solutions will be considered if proposed. In what format can these other solutions be proposed and how many pages are allowed? What is the evaluation criteria for these alternate solutions?

· The Government has removed this requirement from the Performance Work Statement.

26. The Combined Synopsis/Solicitation W91ZLK-18-R-0053 states the Labor CLINs are FFP. If it is FFP should the Rate Per Hour be changed to Monthly Rate? Or is this a FFP Labor Hour?

· This is a Firm Fixed Price contract. The Bid Schedule breaks down the price per hour of each employee. Awardee will invoice based on actual hours performed.

27. Is there a requirement to provide a basis of estimate detailing the cost?

· No.

28. Do all 5 positions need to be back-filled to cover the 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year requirement? i.e. Do you require 5 people, on-site during all operational hours?

· The five positions will report during the normal working hours stated in the performance work statement, part 7.0.

29. Are any other pricing documents requested?

· No.

30. Can you confirm the number of hours is 2,080?

· The correct number of hours is 1,880, to exclude holidays and vacation hours.

31. I’m having issues sending e-mail from my e-mail address to Government email addresses, how can submit a bid?

-please submit your bid though https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/. Use the following email addresses for the recipient list:

ariel.j.martin2.civ@mail.mil christopher.m.neville2.civ@mail.mil