DFSE_Questions_Answers.pdf
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- Digital Fires System Engineer (DFSE)
- Solicitation number
- 037378
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Department of the Army
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This is a Questions and Answers document for federal contract opportunity Notice ID 037378 for Digital Fires System Engineer (DFSE) services. The document does not address specific response dates, award dates, or pricing amounts, as it comprises clarifications to an existing solicitation rather than standalone procurement terms.
The primary service requirement involves providing daily on-site technical support Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 hours, primarily at Fort Hood Texas (3 CORPS) with travel requirements to Fort Bliss, Fort Riley, and the National Training Center (NTC), funded under separate travel CLINs. This is a new contract requirement established to fill a capability gap created by the cessation of in-house government services previously performed by CECOM Field Service Representatives. The Government will award a firm-fixed-price contract. Performance standards include a 2-hour response time and 90 percent resolution within 24 hours, with weekend and federal holiday calculations dependent on CORPS/Divisions operations and exercises. The contractor must provide minimum 20 contact hours of training monthly using a contractor-developed training plan and maintain Government-Furnished Equipment (computers, network services, and digital fire support-related equipment listed in Technical Exhibit 4), reporting any loss or damage immediately. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology with no trade-offs between technical approach and price if the technical quotation receives a "Pass" rating. Past performance references can be included in personnel resumes with no recency requirement specified, and subcontract or key personnel past performance will not be considered. Key personnel may hold interim security clearances during a 90-day allowance period, though the document raises an unresolved question regarding coverage lapses if clearance is ultimately denied.
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Digital Fires System Engineer (DFSE)
Notice ID: 037378
Place of Performance
1. The solicitation requires daily on-site technical support Monday–Friday, 0800–1700. Can you confirm the specific location/installation where the contractor will perform services?
A. Mainly located at Fort Hood Texas at 3 CORPS. But will be required to travel(under the travel CLIN paid for by requesting unit) to FORT BLISS, FORT RILEY AND NTC.
Technical Exhibits
2. Technical Exhibit 3 is referenced for deliverables. Can you provide a copy of Technical Exhibit 3 or confirm its contents?
A. Yes, Technical Exhibit 3 is in the PWS
Incumbent Information
3. Who is the incumbent contractor currently performing this work?
A. This is a new contract requirement. These services were previously performed by in-house government personnel, specifically CECOM Field Service Representatives (FSRs). This new contract is being established to fill the capability gap created by the cessation of those services.
4. What is the current contract number under which these services are being performed?
A. This is a new contract requirement. These services were previously performed by in-house government personnel, specifically CECOM Field Service Representatives (FSRs). This new contract is being established to fill the capability gap created by the cessation of those services.
Key Personnel
5. Is there a transition period during which the incumbent's key personnel could be made available for knowledge transfer?
A. No
6. If the proposed key personnel's security clearance is currently in process (but not yet adjudicated), would the Government accept interim clearances during the 90-day allowance period?
A. Yes. But follow up question if the contractor is not granted security clearance will there be a lapse in coverage.
Performance Standards
7. Regarding the 2-hour response time and 90% resolution within 24 hours requirements:
Are weekends and federal holidays excluded from these calculations?
A. Dependent on the CORPS/Divisions Operations and exercises.
8. What system or method does the Government use to track support requests for performance measurement?
A. Excel document located in the Quality Assurance Plan (QASP)
Training Requirement
9. For the minimum 20 contact hours of training monthly: Does the Government have a preferred curriculum or specific training topics, or is the contractor expected to develop the training plan?
A. Contractor is required to develop training plan.
Pricing
10. Is the Government expecting a firm-fixed-price structure for the base and option periods, or is there flexibility in the contract type?
A. No, the Government will award a firm-fixed price contract.
11. Are there any Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) or Government-Furnished Information (GFI) that will be provided to the contractor?
A. Yes para 3.3 of the PWS (provide computers, network services, and digital fire support-related equipment as listed in Technical Exhibit 4. The primary contractor shall maintain GFE serviceability and report loss or damage immediately.)
Past Performance
12. The solicitation requires a minimum of two past performance references. Is there a recency requirement (e.g., within the last 3–5 years) for these references?
A. The references can be included in the resume along with the qualifications of the personnel conducting the service.
13. Will past performance on subcontracts or work performed by proposed key personnel be considered?
A. No
Evaluation
14. Since this is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, can you confirm that no trade-offs will be made between technical approach and price as long as the technical quotation is rated "Pass"?
A. Correct! No trade-offs will be used in the evaluation.
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