Q_A_140E0125Q0018_2.pdf

Q&A for RFQ # 140E0125Q0018

Quest.

# Question Answer

Is there an incumbent company currently performing these requirements? The incumbent is Armada, LLC.

2 Are there incumbent personnel? There are 2 incumbent personnel.

If so , will the government provide their contact information, and/or expect the vendor to give them right of first refusal

Information regarding incumbent personnel will be provided post award.

Does the government expect the vendor to have a current T/S FCL? No FCL is required.

Is the Contractor required to have a Facility Clearance (FCL)? If so will the government sponsor the contractor for an FCL? No FCL is required.

6 Will Secret clearances from other organizations (DoD, Department of State, etc.) be acceptable and compliant?

Eligibility for a secret clearance (i.e. inscope, favorably adjudicated T3 or higher level investigation) is required. Investigation eligibility is effective equally across all government organizations.

7 Based on the statement above is the government requiring all candidates to have Secret Clearances prior to starting the contract?

All candidates must have eligibility for a secret clearance by the start of the contract.

8 Our organization has worked within DOI for XXXX, and we have provided numerous functions and labor categories, but not specifically personnel security personnel, will the government see our past experience as relevant and within scope for us to pursue this opportunity?

Please refer to RFQ Section 5.3 Evlauation Criteria (Factor A) which states the following: Past experience is the experience that Offerors have performed work that is the same or similar to the work required by the Government under this RFQ. Past experience will be evaluated by utilizing the following information provided by the Offeror.

•degree of comparability of past projects •complexity and funding level of past projects •degree of complexity of past projects in comparison to the proposed effort •number of and funding level of past projects

I am aware that there is one incumbent with Armada who is currently supporting this requirement. Is it possible for you to provide her name and/or contact information?

Information regarding incumbent personnel will be provided post award.

The Synopsis states the NAICS code as 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting. Section 1.1 states the NAICS code as 561611, Investigation Services.

What is the NAICS code for this requirement?

The NAICS code for this requirement is 541611 - Administrative management and general management consulting services. The NAICS code listed in Section 1.1 as 561611 is an error. This question and answer will serve as the basis for identifying the correct NAICS code. Amendment #1 will be published with the correct NAICS code.

If deemed acceptable by BSEE, is there a possibility that the Post-Award Meeting may be held virtually? If preferred in-person at the Sterling offices, will the travel costs incurred be cost reimbursable? Post award meeting will be held virtually.

12 Are there any ODC's or travel costs expected to be associated with this contract that should be considered in the overall quotation? No travel is required as part of the contract.

13 Is the government able to provide name/contact information for the current incumbent staff, to ensure continuity of service to the customer?

Information regarding incumbent personnel will be provided post award.

The RFQ specifies that past projects should be "similar in size, scope, and complexity." Can you clarify what defines “complexity” in this context? (RFQ 4.1.2.1)

Please refer back to Section 2.3 Scope/Daily Responsibility to determine the complexity requirement.

What are the expected performance metrics or SLAs for response times in processing security clearances? (PWS 2.3)

Requests for vetting of personnel are to expected to be responded to within two business days.

16 What is the expected workload volume (e.g., the number of background investigations processed per week or month)? (PWS 2.3)

On average between 35 and 60 cases are processed by each contract support assistant each month.

17 Is there a preferred reporting format for the monthly financial/status reports? (PWS 2.4b)

Word document or PDF is prefered. At a minimum the following information should be included: Position title, Name, labor category and hours worked for each position.

Will the Security Assistants need specific training on DOI/BSEE internal systems before starting, or will training be provided? (PWS

2.3.1 & PWS 2.3.4d)

All training on DOI/BSEE specific systems or processes will be provided upon start. Working knowledge of overall Personnel Security processes and systems not specific to BSEE are expected prior to starting.

19 If a subcontractor has strong past performance, how will that be considered in the evaluation of the prime contractor’s experience? (Eval 5.3)

The guidance stated in FAR 15.305-2(iii) will be followed regarding subcontractor past performance.

The instructions for phase 2 indicate three components:

• Fully describe and discuss in detail your understanding of the scope, goals, and objectives of the work required, including technical issues, and the applicability and clarity of the overall technical approach for addressing BSEE’s needs.

• Fully describe and discuss in detail your technical and management approach and plan to mitigate potential problems identified in the various aspects of the project

• Fully describe and discuss in detail retention and recruitment strategies.

While Factor C within Section 5.3 Evaluation Criteria seeks additional information .

Please confirm the requirements stand as within both sections allowing Offerors to ensure compliance in our presentations.

The insturctions for Phase 2 indicates what should be adressed in the slide deck. Section 5.3 Evaluation Criteria list the evalaution criteria the Government will use to evaluate the Offerors submission.

21 5.3, Factor C-The final bullet appears to be cut off, ending with "…scheduling and coordination of the project; and. . . " Please advise.

Please disregard the "and" at the end of the sentence of bullet 4 of Section 5.3 Factor C.

22 Please confirm that the Offeror's Price Volume shall meet the same formatting requirements as Phase 1 as provided in 4.1.2.1.

There is no formatting requirement for Section 4.1.4.2 Price Volume Submission.