Attachment 0033 - QA #5 Industry Day 3 - Revised 19FEB20.xlsx

Q&A # 5 Industry Day #3PWSQuestion
Answer1
PWS-8 Government Property
Industry Day #3
It has been stated that all equipment with "SOC" identified on it is Contractor provided. Question - During site visit, equipment had "OTS" or "OTD" at most work areas. Would that be Contractor provided or Government (GFP)?
Other Plant Equipment. Can be either Government or Contractor. "OTB" signifies Platform Table; "OTF" signifies Saw. Tag #'s used for both USG and Contractor; use same system.2
PWS-8 Government Property
Industry Day #3
When entering Gate I-5, there is a large parking lot on the left; is this a motor pool? If not, what is it? There is a Fire Truck and an Ambulance in there; are the two vehicles serviceable?
Yes. The motor pool contains USG, Contractor, and Marine Corp material. Fire Truck is Government-owned; Ambulance is Contractor-owned. The Fire Truck is serviceable.3
PWS-10 Occupational Health
Industry Day #3
Does the certified Medical Professional at the Occupational Health Clinic oversee the EMTs? If not, who does?
The Medical Professional is responsible for all Contractor personnel.4
PWS-3 Maintenance
Industry Day #3
Buildings 13 and 103-6: For the two steam plants that provide heating steam, 1) What is the percentage condensate return? 2) How much of the distribution system is underground? 3) Who provides chemicals for boiler treatment?
1) Building 13, 65-70%; Building 103-6, 75-80%; 2) Building 13, 95-98%; Building 103-6, 20-25% (all figures are based on close estimates); 3) Operating Contractor5
Industry Day #3
What is the location of the hazardous waste landfill and the new asbestos cell?
HWAD does not have a hazardous waste landfill. Asbestos cell is southeast of Pad 2 in Central Mag; this includes PCP and PCB treated woods.6
PWS-2 Demil
Industry Day #3
New Bomb Site: Is there a cost for the city/county police to close the main road when there is a detonation?
No, the Operating Contractor closes the road.7
Industry Day #3
Building 117-5: It was obvious the 8 autoclaves had not been used in some time. Question - 1) Are there any other autoclaves being used? 2) Who is responsible for maintenance to repair to fully operational?
1) No. 2) Government does not intend to invest in this facility.8
PWS-2 Demil
Industry Day #3
New Bomb Site: What distance in each direction is the main road closed when there is a detonation?
During transport of live munitions, road is closed for 14 miles. During detonation, road is closed for 3 miles per Nevada Department of Transportation requirement.9
PWS-5 Security
Industry Day #3
Does the entire current Contractor workforce have either a CAC or a DBIDS card for base access?
The current contract does not require CAC for all; every employee has a base access card which is obtained after vetted and compliance with internal procedures and policies.10
PWS-2 Demil
Industry Day #3
Is all material transported to New Bomb via the State highway?5PWS-10 Occupational Health
Industry Day #3
Occupational Health Clinic: Are the blood samples tested on post or sent to an external lab?
There are no Government blood tests required; it is up to the Operating Contractor to determine solution/support for their staff.12
PWS-11 Fire & Emergency Services
Industry Day #3
Is Fire Engine #2 assigned to Fire Station #2?5Industry Day #3
Old Bomb Area: What is the maximum net explosive weight allowed on each of the four burn sites?
1,000 lbs. per pan; can do 20,000 lbs.per day IAW RCRA permit. Please be advised that the only material authorized for burning at Old Bomb is unstable or waste propellant.14
PWS-11 Fire & Emergency Services
Industry Day #3
Is Fire Station #2 manned 24/7? If not, what are Fire Station #2 manning requirements; working hours?
Yes, it is manned 24/7.15
PWS-5 Security
Industry Day #3
What are the ACP/Post 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 manning hours? Monday - Thursday, 10 hours?
See Q&A Set 3, Question 107.16
Attch 0016-0017-0018 Pricing Matrix
Industry Day #3
Pricing Matrix (0016-0017-0018): Question - did the Government intend to have Tabs 16 and 18 different? Only 2 of the 7 are listed on Tab 16, but all 7 are listed on Tab 18.
Yes, Attachment 18 is the demil minimum guarantee at time of award.17
Attch 0016-0017-0018 Pricing Matrix
Industry Day #3
Pricing Matrix (0016-0017-0018): On Tab 16, it only includes 2 of the 7 attachments?
0016 FFP; 0017 Ceiling; 0018 MGQ18
PWS-3 Maintenance
Industry Day #3
How much bulk fuel storage is there on HWAD, by type fuel? Where is it located?
Bldg. 101-25, 2 each 25,000-gallon tanks, DF-2; Bldg. 117-2, ~15,000-20,000 gallon tank, DF-2; Bldg. 102-52, 10,000-gallon tank, DF-2; No storage for MOGAS19
Industry Day #3
Has a decision been made by the Army not to install CASIS?
CASIS will not be installed at time of contract award, however no decision has been made by the Army to not install in the future.20
PWS-5 Security
Industry Day #3
Does everyone who gets a CAC card require a secret clearance?5Volume 3 Management Plan
Industry Day #3
What is USG's intent with Key Personnel? What is expected for contracting key personnel?
Intent is to identify who will be able to bind company contractually, sign contractual documentation.22
Volume 3 Management Plan
Industry Day #3
What is meant by manufacturing key personnel since no manufacturing is conducted at HWAD?
USG's intent was to identify key personnel to oversee process compliance, i.e., quality assurance, engineering, etc.23
Section F
Industry Day #3
What is meant by variations in quantity clause?
USG's intent is to allow flexibility in awarded task order completion which may vary during time of execution to be done at no additional cost to the USG. For instance, if demilitarizing all ammunition in a lot will reduce lot frag to improve stockpile, company shall work with the HWAD QASAS and ACO to ensure all applicable approvals are in place prior to executing variation in quantity with no contract mod. Clause is used as an avenue to streamline contractual execution without requiring contract mod for small quantity changes.24
Section A
Industry Day #3
Will a CLIN be provided for PMO or Transition? 5PWS-3 Maintenance
Industry Day #3
Is the contractor responsible for $100K in abnormal maintenance costs per occurrence?
Yes, contractor is responsible for first $100K of USG approved/funded abnormal maintenance projects per occurrence. Similar to deductible on insurance.26
PWS-2 Demil
Industry Day #3
Will the PRO Yard be cleared of all materials upon contract end date?
Yes, the current operating contractor is responsible for the material in the PRO yard during the execution of this contract, to include clearance upon contract term end.27
PWS-8 Government Property
Industry Day #3
If facilities/equipment are not in the condition identified in property listing, who's responsibility is it to correct?
The successful offeror will not be held liable for any facilities/equipment for which they did not have opportunity to maintain at time of award.28
Attachment 0019 GFP
Industry Day #3
Will the GFP listing change?
The GFP listing is a living document, therefore there will be changes. If any changes are identified from listing posted at time of award, the USG will work with the successful offeror to negotiate change in status of items.29
Attachment 0019 GFP
Industry Day #3
The condition of GFP is a concern, i.e., serviceable vs non-serviceable.
If successful offeror identifies equipment to be other than what was specified, notify the USG for discussion/negotiation.30
PWS-3 Maintenance
Industry Day #3
Will operating contractor likely be the one performing work on abnormal maintenance projects?
Yes, contractor is responsible for first $100K, if abnormal maintenance project is not awarded through contract and awarded to another contractor, operating contractor will not be responsible for $100K.31
PWS-8 Government Property
Industry Day #3
Is the contractor allowed to invest in Government property? 5Industry Day #3
Is 117-5 an active facility? There is a lock out tag out on a piece of equipment from 2017.
Yes the building is active.33
Industry Day #3
How is contractor performance handled?
There is an on-site set government staff who oversees contractor operations and reports any findings or non-compliances to the on-site administrative Contracting Officer. There are local subject matter experts for every PWS in the contract.34
Industry Day #3
Why is the ARMS PWS not scored in evaluation?
The USG looked across all PWS elements and identified discriminators, ARMS was determined to not be a core discriminator in evaluation.35
Industry Day #3
Will transition be evaluated or priced?
There is no CLIN for transition, it is up to each company on how to determine where transition should be priced/included.36
Industry Day #3
Does the contractor pay for the procurement of maintenance incidentals?
All GFP/GFE provided is the responsibility of the operating contractor to maintain, if other items are required, to include incidentals are up to the operating contractor to procure.37
Attch 0016-0017-0018 Pricing Matrix
Industry Day #3
What was the rationale on the Pricing Matrix weighting system?
The weighting system was developed to give an idea of where the workload will fall. No PWS is more important than another for cost, contractors will get full cost of FFP amounts listed on the pricing matrix. 38
PWS-6 ARMS
Industry Day #3
What is the process for bringing in ARMS tenants?
Process is outlined in ARMS charts included and briefed during Industry Day 2. The process is described in the ARMS PWS. 39
Industry Day #3
Will the labor descriptions be posted?
No, the job descriptions are proprietary and will not be posted.40
Industry Day #3 Slide Deck
Industry Day #3
Industry Day Slide Deck: The 2nd Industry Day slides on pages 20 and 21 provided HWAD