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140A1623R0004 BSS IDIQ

Questions and Answers

Note: Most duplicate questions have been removed. If there is a perceived discrepancy in any of the answers provided, please notify the Contracting Officer immediately for clarification.

Factor 4, Page 80, Can the Prime use the Past Performance of its subcontractor? If yes, can the Past performance be weighted equally with that of the Prime?

Subcontractor past performance is allowable, but any past performance submitted for a proposed subcontractor must be for work they performed as a Prime Contractor.

Would the government consider increasing the maximum number of 1-Page Past Performance examples to 6, instead of 3? This will allow for far greater depth in demonstrating competencies across multiple labor category pools.

Yes. The RFP has been amended to account for the update.

Can we use our JV and use the past performance from the separate companies, or would it have to be the past performance of the JV?

Joint Ventures (JVs) may include past performance from each entity making up the JV, but any such past performance must be for work performed as a Prime Contractor.

Can we do a Teaming arrangement and use the past performance of a subcontractor and get points for that past performance?

See response to Question 1.

1.3.a.i Factor 1 – Technical Capabilities (page 80 of file Sol_140A1623R0004). Under Factor 1, offeror is expected to address “its understanding of the work, including creativity and thoroughness shown in understanding the objectives of the SOW, specific tasks, and planned execution of the project”. However, in file B08_Solicitation_Attachment_1_SOW there are no objectives or specific tasks listed in the Statement of Work. There is a section in the SOW identified as 1.4 Tasks/Description of Services but there are no specific Tasks or Description of Services provided. Can the Government please provide clarity on the Tasks/Objectives that the offeror is to address in order to satisfy the Factor 1 requirement in the solicitation Updates to SOW with high-level tasks are in-progress and will be included in a future amendment. Reminder: The Government will provide specific tasks at the TO level. The government reserves the right to extend or not extend the due date of proposals beyond 2/14/2023 when the future amendment with SOW updates is posted.

Requirement: RFP section L.1,2.1 (Proposal Submission Details) states: “As stated in FAR 52.212-1(f)(2)(i)(A), if the proposal is emailed, then the proposal must be received at the initial point of entry to the Government Infrastructure not later than 5:00pm (local time) one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers.”

Concern: The proposal is due Monday, February 6. One “working day” prior to the date specified for receipt would then be Friday, February 3. In effect, submittal one “working day” prior to the due date requires offerors to submit the proposal on February 3 thereby removing at least 2 days from the proposal development time frame.

Question: Would the government either change the due date to Tuesday, February 7 or allow submission via email on the original due date rather than one “working day” prior to afford offerors the weekend days to complete their proposals?

Proposals are due on the date/time listed in the RFP.

Reference paragraph A.4, Does the government have an estimate of the distribution of the anticipated contract value within each of the five pools?

No.

Reference paragraph B.2, If a company is awarded the “Acquisitions” pool does that create a conflict that will preclude that company from bidding on and receiving other contract awards form the BIA, including task order awards on this IDIQ contract?

Each task order will require a disclosure of potential conflicts of interest as part of the proposal submission process, so these issues will be handled at the task order level should it arise.

How many IDIQ contract awards does the government contemplate?

The government anticipates awarding as many IDIQs as necessary to ensure adequate competition across all pools.

Paragraph H.5 requires offerors to submit a resume for the IDIQ Program Manager. Where should the resume be included?

Factor 3. RFP amended DIAR 1452.280-4 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation (FEB 2021) is included on page 83 of the solicitation. Are offerors required to submit this representation with their offers?

Yes.

Reference Attachment 3 - Labor Category Descriptions and Attachment 2 – IDIQ Pricing Schedule, the Pricing Schedule includes the position title “Project Manager”, but Attachment 3 does not include a position description. Please clarify.

The Project Manager labor category in the pricing schedule has been removed.

Reference Attachment 3 - Labor Category Descriptions and Attachment 2 – IDIQ Pricing Schedule, Pool 4 - Administrative/Financial includes position titles “Subject Matter Expert II” and “Subject Matter Expert III”. Should those categories be included in Pool 5?

Yes. The RFP has been amended to move these positions to Pool 5.

Reference Attachment 3 - Labor Category Descriptions and Attachment 2 – IDIQ Pricing Schedule, Pool 4 - Administrative/Financial, Given the “Project Manager I” position with “4 years of relevant experience” and the “Project Manager II” position with “8 years of relevant experience”, please clarify the role of the “Assistant Project Manager” with “seven or more years of progressively responsible experience” in Pool 2?

Assistant Project Manager position has been deleted in the amended RFP.

Attachment 1, SOW – 1.3 Scope of Work, Page 2 “The purpose of this acquisition is to award multiple Business Support Services Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts to provide Human Resource, Information Technology and acquisition administrative and other support services as needed. Will the Government clarify the Pool or Pools that are within scope of the Information Technology requirements, as well as the Labor Categories from Attachment 3 that would fulfill these roles?

The reference to information technology (IT) has been removed. IT is not scoped into BSS.

Does the Program Manager for the Business Support Services (BSS) IDIQ need to be located in Washington DC? Can it be a remote position?

The PM does not have to be located in Washington, DC. The position can be remote, and the government anticipates the position being provided as overhead.

Attachment 3 Labor Categories & Attachment 2 IDIQ Pricing Schedule: In reviewing these documents, we have some questions to ensure we price the positions correctly.

a. Project Management Pool – i. Senior Program Manager and Principal Management Consultant require a BS which stands for a Bachelor of Science specifically and would discount Bachelor of Arts which some management programs are. Was this intended to be simply a bachelor’s degree required, like all the other categories before it?

For any positions that previously listed “Bachelor of Science”, a bachelor’s degree is acceptable. The RFP has been amended to reflect this.

c. Administrative/Financial Pool

i. Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Data Entry Operator staff do not typically hold Bachelor of Science degrees. Would the government consider reducing this requirement to high school diploma to keep the candidate pool open and costs reasonable?

A High School diploma is acceptable, though additional requirements may be levied at the task order level.

iii. Subject Matter Expert III mentions “CRG” but we were unable to locate the group that acronym represents The PD has been updated in the amended RFP.

d. Subject Matter Experts Pool

i. For the Trainer labor category, listed under the subject matter expert pool, are they expected to have unstated years of experience in their expert field with 2 years of training on top? Or is this the type of training that could be rolled out by any experienced trainer. We have many training positions where they spend a career in their field prior to being trained as a trainer... and then other training that anyone who knows how to instruct could perform.

Specific requirements for this position will be detailed at the task order level.

ii. In all other pools, the higher level indicated (I, II, III) indicated a higher experience requirement. However, the subject matter expert pool appears to follow the backwards pattern: Analyst I requires more experience than Analyst II, same for Human Systems Integration SME I and II. Is this intentional?

The SME positions have been updated.

iii. Task Lead (6 years and BS required/MS preferred) has a higher requirement than the Project Manager I position (4 years and BD) in the PM pool, and the master’s preference is more than requested of any of the Project Manager levels. Is this intentional?

Attachment 3 has been updated to allow for certain experience to replace/be considered equivalent to education requirements. Additional experience and/or education requirements may be levied at the task order level.

iv. Communications Specialist appears to be a duplicate in the Subject Matter Experts pool and the Administrative/Financial pool. Is that intentional?

The position has been removed from Pool 4.

Is there a limit on pages for the proposal? Does a cover sheet count towards page count?

Refer to L.2 of the RFP.

Sol 80 Section: L.2 1.3 (b) Factor 4- Past Performance Information The instructions state “The all-encompassing list of contracts in which the offeror acted as the prime on, shall include….” We understood this section to mean that the government wants all past performance within the last 3 years that are relevant to this RFP, and not a complete list of all company contracts within that period. Are we correct in this assumption?

Yes.

Sol 6 A.2 Set-Aside NAICS 541611 Administration Management and General Management Consulting Services states $16.5M size standard. However, the July 14, 2022 SBA Table of Size Standards list the NAICS at a $21.5M size standard. Is there a plan to update the solicitation?

The RFP has been amended to reflect this update.

Sol 10 B.8 Non-Personal Services “The consultant shall maintain medical liability insurance which is not less than the amount normally prevailing within the local community for specialty concerned.” Medical liability insurance is usually considered malpractice insurance. Can you please provide a definition or what medical liability insurance is in relation to this effort?

B.8 has been updated.

Sol All Any There is not a requirement to provide evidence of our status as ISBEE. Would you like us to fill out a Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form? Where would the government like it to be located in the submitted proposal? Will there be a future attachment with instructions regarding this item?

An acknowledgement (check box) in the relevant provision (DIAR 1452.280-4) is all that is required.

In the Solicitation, Section L.2- Solicitation Response Instructions and Conditions, p. 78, the Government provided a sufficient page limit for each section. We would like to ask the Government if there is a minimum page requirement for each Factor?

There is no *minimum* page requirement, but the maximum page counts by volume have been included in an amended RFP.

As part of the Solicitation, Section L.2- Factor 4 Past Performance Information, p. 80-81, will the Government please clarify if CPARS are required to accompany the Past Performance Questionnaires records?

Proposals do not have to include CPARS information.

The SOW, Section 1.4 – Tasks/Description of Services, p. 3 states “Resumes are required in order to confirm the acceptability and availability of all proposed personnel.” We would like to ask that the Government clarifies that the resume requirement is for submission at the Task Order level and not the IDIQ Vehicle. We would like to highlight the set-aside nature of the opportunity and the financial stress that it would place upon small businesses in being able to accommodate this requirement during the bid for the IDIQ Vehicle.

The only resume required at the IDIQ level (at time of proposal) is for the IDIQ Program Manager.

Sol_140A1623R0004 Section H – Special Contract Requirements; H.5 Key Personnel Pg. 20 AND Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents; L.2 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1; 1. Solicitation Response Instructions and Conditions; 1.3 Non-Cost/Price Factors; a. Technical Information; iii. Factor 3 – Staffing Plan Pg. 80 AND Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award; M.2 Evaluation of Proposals; Factor 3 – Staffing Plan Pg. 85 Is the Key Personnel resume to be included in the 15-page limitation for Factor 3 – Staffing Plan?

The resume is exempt from the page count limitation.

Sol_140A1623R0004 Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents; L.2 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1; 1. Solicitation Response Instructions and Conditions; Pg. 79 “Page Set-up: … Font Size – 12 point” Would the government allow for a smaller font size of 10 point to be used in figures, charts, tables, and graphs?

Yes.

Are ANCs allowed to bid?

This is an ISBEE set-aside. Refer to DIAR 1480 for the definition of an ISBEE.

Is there an incumbent/incumbents?

This is a new requirement.

Page 78 SOL L.2 Instructions First table: The requirement for Reps and Certs states: Use SAM.GOV. Please provide additional instructions regarding what part of the Sam.Gov registration is requested? Far, DFAR, the first page of the registration, etc.?

The offeror shall ensure that its SAM.gov representations and certifications are up to date at time of proposal submission. They do not need to be submitted with the proposal.

Page 79 SOL L.2 Page set-up Please confirm that headers and footers with identifying information and page numbers can be placed within the 1-inch margins.

Confirmed.

Page 80 Factor 3, Staffing Plan: The RFP requires a: “staffing plan for the proposed labor categories.” Please confirm that this is a “general” plan, as we do not currently know what labor categories will be needed for Task Orders.

Confirmed.

Page 78 SOL L.2 Instructions There is no location given for the SF33 and the eventual SF 30, please confirm these are to be placed in Volume I, immediately after the Acronym list.

Confirmed, and this does not count towards the page limitations.

Page 78 SOL L2 Instruction: The RFP requires the Volume II summary to be one page. Please confirm a coversheet with the Summary page is allowed. Please confirm that emailed submission should contain three separate documents. Volume I, Volume II, which includes only the summary sheet and Volume II excel spreadsheet with pricing.

Confirmed.

Page 80 Statement of Work, Factor 1 The Government requests “offeror’s understanding and compliance with relevant statutes and regulations in meeting RFP requirements.” Are there additional statutes and requirements not included in the RFP? Would these apply to all pools? For example, Acquisitions has specific requirements, but if we are not proposing on that pool, do these apply Offerors shall ensure they maintain awareness of relevant statutes and regulations for any pool identified in the RFP.

RFP Page 20, H.5, what are the education and experience requirements for the IDIQ Program Manager?

The IDIQ PM requires the same level of education/experience as the Senior Program Manager.

RFP Page 27, I.1, will FAR clause 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards be included since Attachment 4 Wage Determinations was provided with the solicitation.

The RFP has been amended.

RFP Page 27, I.1, please include FAR Clauses 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires with the applicable labor categories and rates included.

The RFP has been amended.

RFP Page 27, I.1, please include FAR Clause 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) to allow contractors to submit price adjustments for changes in the minimum Wage Determination wages and/or mandated Health and Welfare amounts.

The RFP has been amended.

Sol page 78 Section L.2, 1: Should Volume 1 and Volume 2 be provided as separate documents?

The RFP has been amended.

Sol page 80, Sec L.2, 1.3 (b) Factor 4 Past Performance Information: states “The all-encompassing list of contracts in which the offeror acted as the prime on….” Is it the government’s intent that we provide one-page summaries of all Prime contracts or just those we find relevant?

The latter. The RFP has been amended.

B08_Solicitation_Attachment_3_Labor_Category_Descriptions Page 20 Paragraph #18 Labor Description Labor Categories SME Primary Reviewer and SME Secondary Reviewer "prepare packets for recommended waiver decisions …". Can the government describe what these packets are for?

To support the government official decision-making process.

Page 78 Solicitation Response Instructions and Conditions If proposing multiple pools, please advise if the page limitations can be increased.

The RFP has been amended.

Page 78 Solicitation Response Instructions and Conditions Please advise if including an Appendix with additional information as part of the vendor’s Volume I submission is acceptable.

Any appendices not previously exempted will be counted against the page limitations.

In the RFP document, Section L.2-1.3.a.i Factor 1-Technical Capabilities, page 80, the Government states “Included for evaluation is the Government’s consideration of risk which may impact performance.” Is this a statement about how the Government will evaluate Factor 1 Technical Capabilities? Please clarify.

The government will evaluate each offeror’s proposal to include the level of risk presented in its technical approach.

In the RFP document, Section H.3 On-Ramping, page 19, how many awards/on-ramps does the Government plan to make for this solicitation?

The government intends to on/off ramp the same number of vendors throughout the period of performance but has the ability to add or reduce the amount depending on contract performance and usage.

Section H.13: The government states, "Contractor shall ensure that all personnel assigned to the contract sign permanent non-disclosure agreements and procurement integrity certifications as required by the Contracting Officer.”

a. Does this apply only to LCATs within the Acquisition Pool?

b. Can the government provide further context on the need for an NDA to be "permanent"?

All contractors with system access shall be required to sign a Non-disclosure Agreement since they will have access to internal systems. The NDA will be active for the life of the task order or for as long as an individual works under a task order.

5. Page 81, Volume II Pricing, 2.1.a

a. If a firm submits for all pools, can it be selected for a subset of those? For instance, the vendor submits for all 5 pools. Might the government accept a company's proposal for only Pool 1 and 2, but not 3-5?

Yes. Section M updated.

6. Past Performance, Factor 4: The government states that, "The all-encompassing list of contracts in which the offeror acted as the prime on, shall include any and all of the following entities: federal, state, local governments, non-profits, and commercial for-profit companies."

a. Can the government clarify if this means responses can include a list before the formal 1-page past-performance records? We would find that very helpful.

The RFP has been amended to remove the reference to “all-encompassing”.

8. Is there a minimum order period for any expected Task Orders?

No.

Section M.1 FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation (a), page 84: Please confirm whether the solicitation is a Best Value or LPTA award?

Source selection will be made using best value, trade-off procedures.

Attachment 2: Can the Government please explain the rationale for using 1880 hours as the total for a full-time employee as opposed to 1920 or 1912 1880 *productive* hours is the standard number of hours used for evaluation purposes. Actual hours will be detailed at the task order level.

Page 74 L.1 52.212-1 Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. The SF33 is provided, can the Government please provide the SF1449?

The SF33 is the form of record.

Pages 31-32 FAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT FLSA & SCLS FAR clauses. A wage determination is included with the solicitation, FAR Clauses 52.222-41, 52.222-43, 52.222-55 and 52.222-62 are not checked, will these be checked at time of award or in an amendment to the solicitation?

The RFP has been amended.

Page 9 B.6 Travel General and administrative (G&A) will not be allowable on travel expenses. If billing G&A on travel costs is in accordance with contractor’s standard estimating and accounting practices will the G&A be considered billable?

Yes. RFP has been amended.

Page 78 L.2 (1) Solicitation Response Instructions and Conditions Volume 2 - Factor 5 - IDIQ Pricing; 1 Page IDIQ Pricing Summary Will the government consider more than 1 page for the IDIQ pricing summary to enable the contractor to support its price proposal?

The requirement remains unchanged.

Page 86 M.2 Evaluation of Proposals; Factor 5 - IDIQ Pricing Basis of Evaluation (ii) Comparison of proposed prices with the IGCE What location (s) did the government use to develop the IGCE?

Removed. The RFP has been amended.

Upon award, will the Government provide contact information for any service contract covered employees to ensure they are afforded first right of refusal?

Yes, at the task order level.

SOL Page 8, b. Factor 4–Labor Rates Can the government provide a list of potential work locations?

Travel locations, when applicable, will be within the United States, Puerto Rico, and territories Technical Page 8 The RFP allows offerors to propose for one or several Pools but doesn’t state how to do this?

The RFP has been amended.

Technical Page 78 Section L.2 Instructions states that the Technical Section is 15 pages Question -Is 15 pages the maximum for proposing on all Pools or is each Pool Response given 15 pages?

The RFP has been amended.

RFP B4 Labor Rates, Page 8 “The pricing schedules in Attachment 2 shall reflect labor categories and fully burdened hourly labor rates for on-site personnel (on location or remote).”

Is any remote work expected to be at a contractor facility and/or working from home?

Remote and telework will be determined at the task order level.

RFP M2 Evaluation of Proposals, Page 85 “Factor 3 - Staffing Plan Basis of Evaluation: The Government will evaluate the extent to which the offeror’s proposed Staffing Plan aligns the offeror’s proposed labor categories (to include experience, education, training, certifications, etc.) with the requirements and objectives in the RFP and is likely to result in successful contract performance.”

What is the timeline for onboarding on contract?

This will be identified at the task order level.

Attachment 4, Dol WD (Wage Determination) Per the Department of Labor WD, if a SCA labor category is supported outside of the Washington, D.C area, will the Government honor a different labor rate, as applicable for other localities, at the Task Order level?

Yes. RFP has been amended.

RFP Section G.2 Federal Holidays, Page 17 of 86 How should an offeror cost out the Federal Holiday provision of Inauguration Day for contractor employees in the Washington, D.C area, given the number might or might not apply, impacting the priced labor rate for 2025?

This is a pricing decision to be made by offerors. Labor rates must be fully burdened.

RFP Section L.1 (b) (4) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), Page 74 of 86 Please clarify the following statement referencing the submittal requirement, “A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation” The items being offered relates to the labor categories/services being offered and detailed in response to Factors 1 through 3.

RFP Section A.2 Set-Aside, Page 6 of 86 The Government states that “The offeror may propose alternate NAICS.” Will the Government consider removing this statement and if not, can the Government confirm that all offerors will still need to meet the current size standard for NAICS 541611, regardless of any alternate NAICS code(s) proposed by the offeror to be integrated into the IDIQ?

The sentence has been removed in the amended RFP.

Solicitation Page – 8 a. Section – B.4 Labor Rates b. Question - With respect to labor categories and fully burdened hourly labor rates, will the government expect hybrid work conditions (on location and remote combinations?)

Place of performance will be determined at the task order level.

Solicitation Page – 9 a. Section - B.6 Travel b. Question - Many times there are daily or monthly fees associated with parking at, or near, government facilities. If this is the case, will the fees be reimbursable through a Travel or ODC CLIN at TO level, or should the costs be built into our hourly rate?

Travel fees will be reimbursable follow federal travel regulations and determined at the task order level.

Solicitation Page – 15 a. Section – E.5 Permits and Licenses b. Question - With respect to TOs and Contractor responsibility, does this apply to any requirement for TERO if performance is required on reservation land?

Applicability will be determined at the task order level.

Solicitation Page – 19 a. Section – H.3 On-ramping b. Question - Will the government allow existing IDIQ contractors to bid on open Pools during On-ramping?

Yes Solicitation Page – 20 a. Section – H.4 Contractor Identification b. Question - Are name badges required when contractor staff is performing on government premises?

Contractor staff shall follow identification requirement that are specific to the duty location or performance location. If identification requirement is required, they shall be specified at the task order level.

Solicitation Page – 78 a. Section – L.2 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 b. Question – Are we permitted to incorporate an Executive Summary? If so, where can we place it in our solicitation response?

Yes, to be placed after cover letter.

Solicitation Page – 78 a. Section – L.2 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 b. Question – Should we format our solicitation response in accordance with the table shown in “1. Solicitation Response Instructions and Conditions:” shown on page 78 or should we format our solicitation response in accordance with “Volume I – Technical and Past Performance” and “Volume II – Pricing” shown from pages 79-81?

The instructions found on pages 79-81 shall be adhered to.

Page 6, A.5, Individual Task Orders Approximately how many days will be given for task order proposal submissions?

Task order proposal submissions days will be determined during the task order request for proposal.

Page 6, A.5, Individual Task Orders Will resumes be required for proposed personnel for task order proposals?

Task order requirements will be determined and specified at the task order request for proposal.

Page 20. H.5 Key personnel. If not current employee, is a signed contingency offer letter and resume required (Letter of Intent)? Assumption: A signed letter of Intent will be required.

Yes.

Page 22. H.7 Security Requirements. Which BIA Clearance will be required? Assumption: A SF-85P, Moderate Risk Public Trust, will be required.

The required clearance/certification will be determined at the task order level.

Are there any contracts within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) that will transition to this IDIQ?

New or follow-on contracts to existing work will fall under the scope of this/these IDIQs.

Will a list be provided of the contracts transitioning from the BIA to this IDIQ? Assumption: Yes No.

Are there any contracts within the Indian Health Services (IHS) that will transition to this IDIQ? Assumption: Yes IHS is authorized to use the IDIQs.

Statement of Work (SOW) Page2 1.2 Purpose SOW, 1.2 Purpose, second sentence refers to workflow fluctuations at any given time. Therefore, can the Government please provide any historical information regarding the frequency of increases and decreases in support services for offerors use?

No.

Attachment 3, Labor Category Descriptions Page 2 Some of the respective labor categories contained within the last element the required minimum education and experience equivalency. However, the experience equivalency is not defined within this document and the respective labor categories. Therefore, can the Government please define per labor category the definition of the experience equivalency to offerors for any recruiting purposes?

The contractor is allowed to propose personnel at the task order level that hold equivalent experience relative education.

Attachment 3, Labor Category Descriptions Page 4 Some of the respective labor categories contained within the last element the required minimum education and refer to professional certifications. However, the professional certifications are not defined within this document and the respective labor categories. Therefore, can the Government please define per labor category the definition of the professional certifications to offerors for any recruiting purposes?

Certifications will be defined at the task order level.

Sol_140A1623R0004 Page 26 H.19 Hours of Work: The Government provides within this section the core hours of 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Local Time, Monday through Friday. Can the Government please clarify the designated core hours will be applicable to the respective performance location? Additionally, can the Government provide the normal business hours, Monday through Friday to offerors as required per the respective performance location?

General core hours are stated in this solicitation, but task orders shall specify specific hours required for each task.

Sol_140A1623R0004 Page 24 H.11 Disclosure of Information Can the Government provide a copy of the required Non-Disclosure Agreement to offerors for review?

These can be provided at the task order level.

Sol_140A1623R0004 Page 79 L.2 – Volume 1, 1.2 Will the Government allow multiple Points of Contact (POC) to allow for various roles such as Technical POC, Binding Authority, etc.?

Yes.

Attachment 3 Labor Category Descriptions Page 9 Pool 3 – Acquisition This requirement includes support services of Acquisition personnel with positions including Contract/Acquisition Specialist/Administrators I-V and an Acquisition Management Analyst. Can the Government please provide a response to the following questions relating to these specific support services as follows? 1. Can the Government clarify of any limitations that may be imposed to an offeror/company by the Government as associated with any Conflicts of Interest that may be presented by having acquisition personnel supporting the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Services, or any other agencies for this opportunity? 2. Can the Government confirm that an offeror/company that provides pricing for the Pool 3 – Acquisition will not be limited and will have the ability to respond to any Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Services, or any other agencies posted opportunities?

It will be the company’s responsibility to identify any perceived or actual conflicts of interest at the task order level and must provide a mitigation plan at that time for the CO to evaluate.

Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents, L.1 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) – G Contract Award i. When does BIA intend to make Awards?

The anticipated period of performance is as stated in the RFP.

RFP page 20 of 86, Section H.5 (Key Personnel), requests a Key Personnel resume for the proposed IDIQ Program Manager. This is not listed as a formal Labor Category in Attachment 3. May Vendors propose additional Labor Categories to accommodate this position, as well as others we believe may be of future benefit to BIA?

No.

Attachment 3 Labor Categories, Pools 2-5 PM, Acquisition, Admin, SME, the General experience years are discreet. Are we correct in understanding that the years of general experience listed for each labor category are the minimums for each?

Yes.

Will all personnel staffed under this IDIQ be subject to a full background investigation as required by Public Law 101-360, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act?

This is a task order-level determination.

RFP Section L.2, Volume II, 2.1 (a)(ii). May we suggest the BIA indicate which labor categories contained in each pool are subject to wage determination under the Service Contract Act to ensure all offerors are pricing based on the same criteria?

No. The PDs are clear and accurate.

RFP Section: Are all offerors required to identify all potential subcontractors in their IDIQ proposal or may IDIQ awardees introduce subcontractors at the task order level?

The offeror is allowed to add subcontractors after award, at the task order level; however, the proposal must be responsive to any and all pools for which the prime offeror is interested in receiving an IDIQ and must include any subcontractors/partners it deems necessary to satisfactorily perform under all pools for which it proposes.

Are Offerors required to base Pricing on Attachment 4 Wage Determination?

Only for those positions the offeror deems are subject to the Service Contract Act.

We understand that Task Order Contracts issued under this resulting IDIQ can be located anywhere within the United States. Solicitation Attachment 4 is DOL Wage Determination 2015-4281 for the District of Columbia and parts of Maryland and Virginia. How will Successful Offerors be required to use the Pricing submitted for evaluation in conjunction with this Solicitation at the Task Order level?

Requirements for SCA-applicable positions will be identified at the task order level and will include a geographically appropriate wage determination.

On Solicitation page 86 of 86 under Factor 5 – IDIQ Pricing, the Government uses the acronym “IGCE.” What does “IGCE” stand for?

Independent Government Cost Estimate. The term has been removed as it’s not relevant.

Solicitation, p.9, B.6 Travel: Based on historical data, what is the percentage of travel anticipated?

This is an unknown and will be defined at the task order level.

Solicitation, p.80, L.2.1.3b. Factor 4- Past Performance Information: Please advise if the Government will allow past performance for key personnel and/or its parent company?

For Alaska Native Corporations, parent and affiliate company past performance can be counted towards prime past performance for the offeror.

Wage Determination Attachment 2 and Attachment 4 Would the government please specify the occupation code for the "Data Entry Operator". There are two levels in the wage determination and Attachment 2 it does not specify a specific level.

The code to be utilized is 01052, Data Entry Operator II.