ATT.3_Questions+Responses-U.pdf

ATTACHMENT 3

# QUESTION ANSWER/RESPONSE

0 What does an offeror need to submit to be considered for award?

Per the Request for Quotations (RFQ), #15A00025Q00000094:

1) A Snapshot of what the offeror must submit is below.

[a)] -Fill-Ins for all applicable FAR provisions & clauses (P&Cs) called out under "Quotation

Requirements " of said instructions unless the offeror already completed & updated such via its

SAM registration/renewal. If not, then the offeror must obtain the full text of the respective P&Cs from [https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-

52#FAR_Subpart_52_2] to fill-in and submit with its quotation packages.

[b)]-Complete Responses to the Survey for ALL four (4) Factors (ATT. 1 & ATT. 2) , including the professional resume for Factor [1], Price section and both parts of the "SAM Registration" section, using the respective Survey & an additional Survey for Factor [4], if necessary for the no-more-than three (3) efforts within the last three (3) years.

[i)]-Interview (after the fact) , IF offered by ATF.

2) Offerors shall send their quotation-submission package To the CO listed on the Notice, Cheryl.Hickman@ATF.gov, (previously Sheray.Millhouse@ATF.gov ) AND Cc

SIAdministration@ATF.gov by [1 pm Eastern Time on 6/9/2026 for 2nd Evaluation period under

Amendment #0002].

3) Offeror must use the attachments under the Active RFQ, Amendment #0002, via SAM.

***Refer to the "INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS" (SECTION 4.2 of the RFQ & always of the most-recent posting per the RFQ, currently two {2} Amendments) for the details/specifics required, also captured above within this "...Questions+Responses" file/attachment.***

Scope of Work: Will the Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) allow multiple concurrent orders per investigator, or will assignments be distributed one at a time?

Yes, there can be multiple orders issued at one time (concurrent). Current workload volume is considered when making assignments.

Scope of Work: Does ATF anticipate routine and priority orders being issued concurrently during each ordering period?

Yes, routine and priority orders can be issued at one time (concurrent).

Performance & Deliverables: Rework Policy – When rework is required for an investigative assignment, does the original due date remain in effect, or will the due date reset upon resubmission of corrected deliverables?

Due date will be reset as applicable.

Performance & Deliverables: Minimum Order Threshold - Is there a minimum number of orders or a minimum dollar value expected per contractor during each year of performance?

No.

Performance & Deliverables: Timeliness Definition - For purposes of evaluation, does ATF measure timeliness from the assignment initiation date or the date the investigative plan is approved?

ATF measures timeliness from the date the assignment is issued by ATF.

Performance & Deliverables: Performance Evaluations - Will ATF provide formal performance evaluations (e.g., CPARS entries or internal contractor assessment reports) for each ordering period or annually?

ATF prepares CPARS evaluations that meet the thresholds set in FAR 42.1502 (Revolutionary FAR

Overhaul {RFO} 42.1102).

Performance & Deliverables: Reporting Cadence - Does ATF prefer that contractors provide progress reporting on a weekly, monthly, or per-assignment basis?

Not applicable - Reports based on assignments are due by the assigned due date.

TEMPLATE for QUESTIONS re DJA-26-APSD-PR-0210 (15A00025Q00000094) for In-House, Background-Investigative Services

Received after the initial due date