B12_MISC_(Contractor_Questions_-_NPS_Response)_0001.pdf

Contractor questions and NPS Response Sleeping Bear Dunes NSL - Alarm Monitoring and Annual Inspections - 140P6026Q0045

1. The Statement of Work references personnel possessing a favorable trustworthiness determination and SECRET clearance. Does this requirement apply to all contractor personnel performing under the contract, or only personnel directly involved in alarm monitoring functions? No, the requirement does not apply to contractors. The requirement only applies to law enforcement personnel that monitor and respond to active alarms.

2. Must the required SECRET clearances be active at the time of proposal submission, contract award, or prior to commencement of performance? Not applicable.

Contractors are not required to have a secret clearance.

3. If an offeror is otherwise determined to be technically qualified and selected for award, is there a process by which the Government may sponsor, nominate, or otherwise facilitate the clearance process for contractor personnel who do not currently possess an active SECRET clearance? Not applicable. Contractors are not required to have a secret clearance.

4. Would the Government consider a staffing approach whereby qualified personnel possessing the required clearances perform covered functions during startup and transition while additional contractor personnel complete any required security processing? Not applicable. Contractors are not required to have a secret clearance.

5. Are subcontractor personnel possessing the required clearances acceptable for fulfillment of the monitoring and security-related requirements identified within the Statement of Work? Not applicable. Contractors are not required to have a secret clearance.

6. Contract Startup Clarification - The Statement of Work requires the successful contractor to have the system fully operational within ten (10) working days of

Contractor questions and NPS Response Sleeping Bear Dunes NSL - Alarm Monitoring and Annual Inspections - 140P6026Q0045 award. For planning purposes, can the Government clarify what activities must be completed within this transition period and whether existing monitoring services will remain active while startup, testing, and account transition activities are performed? The ten (10) working day startup period is intended to allow the contractor to complete all activities necessary to establish and transition monitoring services, including account setup, system configuration, testing, verification of alarm communications, and coordination with the Government. At the conclusion of the startup period, the contractor shall be capable of providing fully operational monitoring services in accordance with the Statement of Work.

The Government anticipates that existing monitoring services will remain active during the transition period to avoid any interruption in service. The successful contractor shall coordinate transition activities to ensure continuous monitoring coverage throughout startup, testing, and account transfer activities. Any planned service interruptions must be coordinated with and approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in advance.