Attachment_1_-_Questions_and_Answers_0001.pdf

Ques ons and Answers for

140G0124R0018

Q1: Could you kindly confirm whether this ini a ve represents a new undertaking, or is there an incumbent currently delivering these services? If an incumbent exists, may we request the relevant details of their contract, including the contract number?

A1: This is a recurring requirement. The incumbent is Limno-Tech, Inc

Q2: Could you share the an cipated contract value associated with this opportunity?

A2: It is up to the vendor to develop their proposals as they see fit, including cost and pricing.

Q3: Who is the incumbent contractor currently handling this project?

A3: Please see response from A1.

Q4: What is the contract number for the ongoing service?

A4: 140G0119D0009

Q5: Could you share the total value of the current contract? This will help us be er understand the project's scale and the client’s investment in these services.

A5: $1,000,000.00

Q6: Are there specific pain points or challenges with the current system that the client is par cularly keen on addressing?

A6: There are no specific pain points of challenges with the current system

Q7: How does the client priori ze the integra on of new technologies with exis ng systems?

A7: In most cases it is general maintenance, but we are certainly open to new technologies to modernize and improve the interoperability and or efficiency of code/systems.

Q8: Is there a predetermined budget or budget range allocated for this project?

A8: Please see the response from A2.

Q9: Are there any specific cost-saving targets the USGS has in mind for the development and maintenance of the applica on?

A9: No

Q10: Do you an cipate accep ng proposals a er the due date period?

A10: No

Q11: On pp. 47-48 of the solicita on, the "Technical Proposal" also referenced as Volume I, is noted as having a 50 page limit. However, the individual files and factors (Files 1-4, Factors A-C) that comprise the

Technical Proposal – Volume 1 also have page limits specified in the proposal format table on pp. 47-48.

The page limits for each File and Factor specified when combined will exceed the 50 page limit noted for Technical Proposal – Volume. For example, the Factor A - Technical Approach alone has a 50 page limit.

Can we assume that the page limits proposal response should adhere to the page limits specified for each File and Factor in proposal format table on pp. 47-48?

A11: Page limits proposal responses should adhere to the page limits specified for each file.

Q12: On pp. 47-48 of the solicita on, the “Reference Informa on Sheet (A achment E)” is noted as part of the submission requirement for both "Factor B, Relevant Experience Informa on" and "Factor C, Past Performance." Are we submi ng the same "Reference Informa on Sheet (A achment E)" for both Factors 2 B and C or is it intended to only be submi ed as part of "Factor C, Past Performance (File 4)?"

A12: The reference informa on sheet is intended to be u lized as part of the Past Performance Ques onnaire.

Q13: On p. 52 of the Solicita on, under the L.15 PRICE PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS, it is stated that “The price proposal shall not exceed 10 pages, including cover page, Table of Contents, Tables, Figures, etc.

Does the 10 page limit noted apply only to Factor D – Price Proposal? Files 6-9 that comprise the rest of Volume II – Price Proposal will include forms that will likely exceed 10 pages.

A13: The 10-page limit applies to Factor D: Price

Q14: A price proposal shall be submi ed in accordance with Sec on B set forth in this solicita on.

Evalua on of an offeror's proposal shall be based on the informa on presented in the proposal and informa on available to the Contrac ng Office from sources deemed appropriate. Proposals which are unreasonably high or unrealis cally low in terms of cost may reflect a failure to comprehend the complexity of risks of the proposed work and may be ground for rejec on of the proposal.

Sec on B on p. 4 asks the submi er to "[p]rovide discount pricing (labor categories, fully burdened labor rates and fees) on Firm-Fixed-Price basis for services iden fied in the Performance Work Statement for the life (5 years) of the of this IDIQ."

However, on p. 55, Factor D con nues with the following:

The offerors price proposal will be evaluated based on review and evalua on of the offeror's proposed total evaluated price for sample task orders A and B and separate cost elements as needed to determine a fair and reasonable price.

Please advise if the Factor D Price Proposal should contain both a table of Burdened Labor Rates and Categories, and price proposals for the sample task orders.

A14: Yes.

Q15: "So ware products" are referenced several mes in Sec on L of the solicita on, including the text:

Proposals shall be evaluated on how well the So ware Products demonstrate the Offertory’s ability to meet the needs of the USGS as described in Sec ons C and L of the solicita on. Examples must be similar in scope, complexity, and size to the descrip on in the solicita on.

Reviewing Sec ons C and L, we were not able to find a clear descrip on of what so ware products are meant here. Please clarify whether we are expected to demonstrate development and/or applica on experience with the "various water resources applica ons and environments" listed in C.1.3.1.1 (pp. 6- 7), with so ware products similar to those listed, a combina on thereof, or something else.

A15: The water resources applica ons environments are listed in sec on C specifically, C.1.3.1.1 (f)

Q16: Is there a predetermined budget or budget range allocated for this project?

A16: Please see the response for A2.

Q17: Are there any specific cost-saving targets the USGS has in mind for the development and maintenance of the applica on?

A17: Please see the response for A9.

Q18: Do you an cipate accep ng proposals a er the due date period?

A18: Please see the response for A10.

Q19: Where will the work need to be performed?

A19: The work can be performed anywhere, and need not be a USGS facility

Q20: Does the company need to have Facility Clearance?

A20: No, the company need not have Facility Clearance.