Continuation for A0004

Continuation for A0004 2. Section L is reformatted (paragraphs 52.212-1 (b) (13) and (14) are switched to fit into a more logical sequence. Additionally section L paragraph 52.212-1 (b) (14 ) is clarified in regard to what volume needs to be redacted and how those volumes are to be submitted. Also section L 52.212-1(b)(12) is change to clarify what material should be removed in the redacted technical volume. 3. A0002 question nine, second sentence, the words "individual insurance" are removed. Questions and Answers: 4. Will preference be given to US prime contractors? Answer: Preference will not be given to any company from any country. This is a full and open competition and will be conducted IAW the laws and regulations which govern a full and open competition. The RFP notes that funding for this project has not yet been allocated, will sufficient funding be allocated prior to contract award? Can a contract be awarded without sufficient budgetary funding? Answer: There will be sufficient funding available for the contract at award. Otherwise there will not be an award. The availability of funds clause was included to inform offerors that proposal preparation was at their own risk and that funds were not available at time of solicitation. 6. Can Iraqi companies participate in this requirement. Answer: Iraqi companies are welcome to propose. 7. In reference to each site, are the DFACs fully equipped? Answer: The offerors should assume the DFACs are not equipped. 8. Can you provide us with information on the water systems at each site in order to determine the maintenance required or if potable water systems have to be included? Answer: Tal Afar has existing water pipes. Water treatment may be necessary upon water testing. An Numaniyah does not have water systems. At Talil and An Numaniyah each building will have a temporary potable water supply system distributed from a 10 cu meter tank, requiring one, two, or three filling a day depending on usage. The SOW has been amended to reflect this change. Please note all changes to the SOW accomplished by this amendment are color coded blue. 9. Can you provide us with details of existing fuel delivery systems and facilities? Answer: There are no existing fuel systems and none are expected to be built. Can you provide us with details of any existing water removal systems? Answer: Permanent water removal systems are not currently funded. In reference to food, are there any food preferences? Answer: Reference SOW paragraph 11.25.1. Food must be Iraqi style fare with varied menus. The contractor must provide a sample menu to the COR and PCO within 10 days after contract award. 12. Reference Section I, contract clause 52.245-7, Government-Furnished Property (Fixed-Price Contracts). Should the clause reference be 52.245-2? Since it is unlikely that any party is able to adequately estimate the total value of Government-furnished property at this point in time, making it difficult to calculate insurance costs in our forthcoming proposal, would the Government consider using the clause found at FAR 52.245-2, Alternate I, which allows the Government and contractor to share the risk of loss under such circumstances? Answer: The clause in the solicitation should have read 52.245-2 Government-Furnished Property (Fixed-Price Contracts). Section I of the solicitation has been changed to reflect this mistake. Regarding the inclusion of FAR 52.245-2, Alternate I. The Government is not willing to accept an offer with FAR 52.245-2 Alternate I. Reference Amendment 3, Q&A #8, which states “The contractor is authorized to use the DFAC, medical facility, base shuttle service, and laundry service.” Question: Are all contractor employees authorized to use these services, including Iraqi nationals? Answer: Yes, including Iraqi nationals. Reference CLINs 0030 and 1030 for Bulk Fuel. Is the per liter price to be quoted on the price schedule the price of fuel “delivered” to each performance location or is it the price of the fuel at source? Answer: The price for fuel under these CLIN are for the fuel cost only. The transportation cost will be included in CLINs 0009 and 1009. The transportation cost should be from the source. Reference Section L, Instructions to Offerors, Para (b) (13). If the offer is to be submitted from our office inside Iraq, is there still a requirement to FEDEX the CD-ROM or can the CD-ROM be hand-delivered? Answer: The contracting office must have the CD-ROM by the time/date stated in the RFP. It can be hand-delivered. Section L has been changed to reflect this change. Please note proposals shall be received by the contracting officer NLT the closing date and time to be considered timely. Reference Amendment 1, Q&A #9 and SOW Para 11.1. Is there any requirement for the contractor to provide equipment for billeting and office space? Answer: No there is not a requirement for these services. The SOW has been changed to reflect this change. 17. Reference SOW Para 11.10.2 which states there are no warehouses in Tal Afar. Question: Does this mean there is no contractor responsibility for Stock Control and Warehousing in Tal Afar? Should we enter zero dollars on CLIN 0013A? Similarly, should we also enter zero dollars onto CLIN 0029A, Optional Pricing for Racking at Tal Afar, since there are no warehouses? ‏Answer: The schedule has been changed to reflect there will not be optional pricing for racking at Tal Afar. SubCLIN which was related to Tal Afar is now simply a reserved SubCLIN. 18. Reference SOW Para 11.6, Bulk Fuel and Gas Station Services. Question: Are the operating hours 0800-2000, 7 days a week or 6 days a week? ‏Answer: The operating hours are 7 days a week including all holidays. The SOW has been amended to reflect this change. Reference Price Schedule CLIN 0009, Gas Station Services. Question: The notes on the Price Schedule state that this CLIN should be for “labor cost only.” Is the contractor able to use the GFP Battalion Set fuel trucks (shown in the RFP) to distribute the fuel within 65 km of the base camp or do we need to provide our own trucks to perform that task? If we are required to provide our own trucks, onto which line item do we insert the cost of the trucks since CLIN 0009 is labor only? Answer: Trucks and Labor must be provided by contractor. The schedule has been amended to reflect this change. CLINs 0009 and 1009 are for a service to include labor and material not just the labor cost. CLINs 0009 and 1009 shall also include the transportation cost for the fuel. Can you please provide us with layouts, drawings of all buildings and facilities at each base? Answer: Researching answer 21. What is the construction structure of these bases? Answer: See answer to question 20 directly above. 22. How many kitchens/diners are available at each base? Answer: That depends on how many Brigades will be at each base. The SOW has been changed to provide that type of information by this amendment. 23. What all are the cold and dry store facilities available to support the kitchens? Answer: Researching answer. Please provide a list of kitchen and diner equipment (heavy and light) as well as furniture for each base. ‏Answer: Researching answer. 25. What are the sizes of stores and workshops at each base? Answer: Warehouse dimensions are referenced SOW paragraph 11.10.2 26. Kindly advise us of the status of air-conditioning at bases? How old are they? Answer: Researching answer 27. What type of potable water systems will be in place? Answer: Reference SOW paragraph 11.4 and question 8 above. Can you specify the make and model of the generators to be provided at each base? Answer: Reference SOW paragraph 11.5. For make a model—researching answer. In areas where little to no workload information is provided, will the successful offeror assume all pricing risk if actual contract workload exceeds the workload assumptions that formed the basis of the successful offeror’s proposed price? ‏Answer: In a Firm-Fixed Price Environment the risk is primarily on the contractor however the Government expects there to be changes as will happen with any large dollar acquisition. That facts and circumstances of each situation will determine the answer to that whether the Government will negotiate an equitable adjustment. 30. Will the government provide and transport food items into the theater? Answer: No the contractor must provide the food and transport it into the theater. The SOW has been changed to reflect this change. 31 Will the Government provide clothing and equipment for the Iraqi Army central issue facility (CIF)? Answer: No the Government will provide clothing and equipment for the CIF. 32. What are the standards for security weapons? Answer: Researching answer on the standards—please note the SOW has been changed to add a requirement for weapon cleaning kits and to clarify the requirement to secure the weapons. By Base, what is needed to bring the proposed Armory buildings up to this standard? ‏Answer: The contractor should be able to provide all proper security measures at each location. 34. By weapon type, how many weapons will be issued to each battalion, BSU, division HQ and HQ & brigade HQ? Answer: Researching answer 35. By weapon type, who manufactured the weapons? Answer: Weapons are from numerous vendors and numerous locations. Answer will not affect service however. 36. Will the armory come fully stocked with weapons, ammunition, weapons racks, etc? Answer: Yes but weapons and ammunition shall not be stored together. Is there a requirement to the contractor to construct a fire station at Tal Afar? Answer: No there is not a requirement for the contractor to construct a fire station at Tal Afar, please reference SOW paragraph 11.20. 38. Will the government supply fire trucks and fire station equipment for these facilities? If so, what make, model? Answer: Reference SOW paragraph 11.20—the contractor will provide this type of equipment. 39. Are Fire extinguishers installed in each building as per the applicable fire codes? If not, how many and what type & size are required and where? ‏Answer: Researching answer. By facility, what type, size and make are the generators? How many hours on them? What kind of switchgear is installed? Answer: Researching answer By facility, what type, size, make and model are the potable water treatment facilities / Sewage treatment facilities? Answer: Reference SOW paragraph 11.4 and 11.7 Can you provide site maps and plans that depict the buildings and these intended use, roads and bridges, ranges, and ammunition bunkers? Answer: No we do not have maps for roads, bridges and ammunition bunkers. By dining facility, what is the listing of installed equipment? Anticipated equipment? Will it be incumbent on the life support contractor to complete these facilities? Answer: Reference question seven to this amendment. How many laundry facilities are expected each site? What kind of equipment is installed at these facilities? Answer: At least 1 per brigade--enough to handle all personnel. No equipment has been installed. 45. How many washers and dryers are anticipated in the barrack buildings? Will the successful offeror be responsible for maintaining these machines? Answer: Washers and dryers are not required in the barracks. 46. Section B, CLINS 0015A, 0015B, 1015A and 1015B is changed to clarify the totaled price list is the price which will go into the estimated value for these SUBCLINS. This extended price will then be added to the NTE total for the basic and option years. =======