RFP 12SAD120R0016 RD App Sus O_M- Amendment 0009.pdf

RFP 12SAD120R0016 RD Application Sustainment Operations & Maintenance - Amendment 0009

Amendment 0009 is to provide updated responses to Vendor questions in Amendment 0008 where USDA’s Response was “Obtaining a response and will post an update when available.”

Question 47 FA4: Will the Government provide insight on a plan/timeline to fully modernize all Applications?

USDA Response: No, this is an ongoing effort and not available at this time. Information will be shared with the awarded vendor as it is available.

Question 48 RDTO Attachments, page 69. A.3 EVM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS - Will the Gov't remove this requirement since the CLINs are FFP? Do we need to submit a WBS, WBS Dictionary, Schedule as part of the Proposal?

USDA Response: No, the A.3 EVM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS will not be removed from this acquisition. Some information required per A.3 EVM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS is required for various USDA departments reports for a variety of reasons.

There is no requirement to submit a WBS, WBS Dictionary, Schedule as part of the Proposal.

A.3 EVM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS is applicable after award.

Question 49 Agile Framework for FA3 and FA4 (page 30). The RFP states Agile Scrum is to be utilized. Will the Government consider other type of Agile (e.g. SAFe)?

USDA Response: Yes

Question 52 Transition. Will there be any requirements for the Incumbent(s) to provide a Transition to the new contractor, or for the Vendor to provide a Transition plan within the RFP Response?

USDA Response: Due to the timing of this award, the government cannot confirm a vendor to vendor transition, however, we will provide any available transition material to the awarded vendor.

Question 58 IDIQ Pricing Guidance, page 31-33. Do the historical team size numbers include the Program Management and Quality Control teams?

USDA Response: Historical Team size numbers includes all teams supporting the requirements identified in the PWS.