7-24-2020 Missed Questions and Clarifications.pdf

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1 Attachment A Task Orders N/A N/A The PoP for each of the Tasks is listed as 4/15/20-4/14/20. Please clarify the PoP for the Base Period.

Please see #95 of the original questions and answers posted July 17, 2020. it states that the period of performance is expected to begin on September 15, 2020

Y N

2 Attachment A Task Orders N/A N/A

For the Casework Files Assistant and Physical Scientist/Evidence Analyst positions to be filled on Tasks 1-11, please specify the job level for each position. From Attachment B, there are 4 levels of Casework files Assistant and 3 levels of Physical Scientist/Evidence Analyst.

See the amended task orders 1 thru 11. The level of the positions have been identified.

Y N

3 Attachment B Position Categories Biologist (Technical/ Examiner/ Research) 3

Experience requirement states 1 year as a laboratory research biologist. Will the FBI also accept 1 year of forensic DNA laboratory experience in an accredited laboratory?

Will be changed via an amendment to Attachment B. 1 year of forensic DNA laboratory experience in an accredited laboratory?

4 Attachment B Position Categories Casework Files

Assistant - 1 8

For entry level position, previous experience with TEDAC and/or SBAU likely will severely limit the pool of qualified candidates and lead to an increased cost to the government. We ask that prior experience be changed from a requirement to preferred.

The requirement will be changed to preferred via an amendment to attachment B

Y N

5 Attachment B Position Categories

Chemist Research & Research Chemist - TEDAC Explosives

Unit 12

It appears that these 2 Labor Categories are actually the same position. The requirements for the 2 positions are slightly different including a preference for a MS in 1 position but not the other. We request that 1 of the Labor Categories be deleted and the requirements reflect the specialized nature of this position.

Chemist research had been deleted in Attachment B. Attachment B has been amended.

Y N

6 Attachment B Position Categories

Evidence Inventory, Control and Management

Specialist 16

For the Evidence Inventory, Control and Management Specialist, the document states:

"Experience: one (1) year of evidence inventory, control and management experience red."

Please clarify what 'red' means. Red. Has been deleted via an amendment to Attachment B.

Y N

7 Attachment B Position Categories

Explosives and Hazardous Device

Examiner 18

The requirements for this position do not appear to align with job duties which include conducting technical review for EU device reports, serve as the training examiner and writing assessments for the Intelligence Unit. Please clarify whether the position requires successful completion of Examiner training and a minimum amount of prior experience working in the FBI laboratory as a Hazardous Device Examiner. Additionally, the requirement of 3 years experience in positions requiring examinations/inspections is unclear. Please specify the type of examinations and inspections required.

Response to the first part of the question is yes.

Response to the second part of the question, the experience will be changed to is Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in like positons that required requiring examinations on newly trained staff and examinations / conducted inspections to. ensure policies and procedures are being followed in accordance of FBI published regulations. This changed will be reflected via an amendment to Attachment B.

Y N

8 Attachment B Position Categories NGI Technician 24

The requirement of 3 years recent work in the discipline appears to be excessive for a technician position. Other similar position categories either require or prefer 1 year prior experience. Please clarify this requirement.

The requirement will be changed to one (1) year an amendment to attachment B

Y N

9 Attachment B Position Categories Photographer 25 The Photographer position requires 5 years experience. The prior contract stated a preference for 5 years. Please clarify whether this is a requirement or a preference.

Experience will be changed to a preference for 5 years with a minimum of one (1) year via an amendment to Attachment B.

Y N

10 Attachment B Position Categories Physical Scientist/ Evidence Analyst 25

The Physical Scientist/Evidence Analyst 1 does not require any prior experience. Previously there were preferences for prior experience. Please confirm that no prior experience is required or preferred. No previous experience required.

11 Attachment B Position Categories Physical Scientist 3 27

The Table of Contents lists a Physical Scientist 3. This position also appears on Attachment E. However, the job description on page 27 of Attachment B appears to be more suited for a PS 1 as no prior experience is required. If true, please provide an updated job description and requirements for a Physical Scientist 3.

PS 1 is for tools and firearms. PS 2 and 3 are for other lab support and position are somewhat different.

N N

12 Attachment B Position Categories Physical Scientist/ Evidence Analyst 26

Please clarify whether these 3 positions are intended to reflect progressive experience or if they are 3 distinct positions. The Physical Scientist/Evidence Analyst 1 position refers to Firearms. The Physical Scientist/Evidence Analyst 2 is related more to evidence handling.

And the Physical Scientist 3 position is related to Trace evidence.

they are three distinct positions, one for firearms, toolmarks and the other for other lab requirements.

N N

13 Attachment B Position Categories Project Manager, Quantico, Virginia 27-28

None of the existing positions in Quantico require 5 years in management positions; therefore, to require this position to have this level of experience while working in a technical role may be unrealistic. Will the FBI consider alternate cost-effective approaches to fulfilling this requirement that do not include utilization of regular staff who are already working full-time in support of the Government?

The five (5) years experience will be changed via a RFP amendment to five (5) years preferred.

Y N

14 Attachment B Position Categories Project Manager, Quantico, Virginia 27-28

Many successful forensic scientists move from working in the lab to management without returning to school for an MBA or related field. Rather, they obtain management experience on the job and through continuing education. To better meet the objectives of the RFP, we respectfully request that the FBI remove the requirement for an MBA and suggest allowing 5 years in management positions as acceptable for this Labor Category.

The requirement to have a MBA in attachment B, will be removed via an amendment to the attachment.

Y N

15 Attachment B Position Categories Quality Assurance

Specialist 28-29

There are no requirements at this point. Previously a baccalaureate degree was required and there was a preference for 5 years of recent experience in Quality Assurance. We request that the FBI review the requirements to ensure that it meets their expectations for the position.

The current Attachment B has no experience requirements. See page 29.

N N

16 Attachment B Position Categories Records Examiner 29-30 Education requirement is incomplete. Please expand and clarify the requirement.

A four year degree is required. This change will be reflected in the attachment B amendment

Y Y

17 Attachment E Labor Category Pricing Project Manager, Quantico, Virginia N/A

Please confirm that this position does not have a Rate associated with it. Should we leave this blank or will the Government issue a new Attachment E that does not include this Labor Category?

The position is to be assigned as an additional duty, there is no requirement to provide pricing for a project manager.

18 Attachment B Position Categories and all pricing sheets

Chemist Research and Research

Chemist 30 Chemist Research and Research Chemist are identical in position descriptions. Should one be removed?

Chemist research will be been deleted in Attachment B. Attachment B will be amended..

Y N

19 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final H.1 25

Can the CO clarify the differences between the Program Manager and the Project Manager.

As it is written it seems like the Program Manager is an internal member of the offers management team and the Project Manager work on-site in another role and does part time PM work outside the normal 40 hour work period.

The project and program manger are considered the same since the position will be filled via the employee of the awardee.

N Y

20 Attachment B Position Categories Project Manager 28 The position description lists the costs for the PM position to be accounted for in the FFP CLIN for PM services. However, there is no FFP CLIN for PM services on the pricing sheet.

The position is to be assigned as an additional duty, there is no requirement to provide pricing for a project manager.

N Y

21 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final H.1 25 Should the Project Manager also be considered Key Personnel?

The project and program manger are considered the same since the position will be filled via the employee of the awardee.

N Y

22 Attachment G Individual Task Orders six year pricingAll N/A What is the purpose of Attachment G? Attachment E is used for the master IDIQ pricing and Attachment A is used for Task Order pricing; it is unclear what Attachment G indicates.

Attachment G requires pricing for the known task orders 1 thru 12 to be priced out for six (6) years. Attachment E is for pricing the IDIQ contract which will be used for pricing future Task Orders.

N N

23 Attachment A Task Orders Task 8 N/A There are no hours allocated for this task order. Please clarify what hours will be allocated to Task 8.

Please see #17 of the original questions and answers posted July 17, 2020. it states that the Government does not have an immediate need to issue task order 008 at contract award. It is incorporated in the RFP to allow it to be awarded at anytime after award. A RFQ will be issued to identify the labor requirements. This task is a place holder for future requirements.

N N

24 Attachment A Task Orders All N/A Should the offeror insert rates for all position in this sheet or only the labor categories that have hours allocated for position categories? Please issue a labor rate for all positions identified in attachment E.

25 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final B.3 6 Section refers to Attachment D for pricing but Attachment D is Deliverables Please see version 2 RFP that was posted July 17, 2020 that reflects attachment D removed and E included.

Y Y

26 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final C.2 7 Are the current base dates correct? 2019 - 2024?

No, the period of performance will be 2020 - 2025 for the IDIQ and the task orders 2020 - 2026. The RFP will be amended to remove the dates. Attachment A task orders will be amended.

Y N

27 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.4.1 77

Section references Program Management Plan (PMP) and Security Plan for proposal instructions but instructions for those sections (content, areas to cover) aren't mentioned anywhere else in the RFP. Please clarify what should go in these sections. The RFP will be amended to reflect clarification.

Y N

28 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final M.8 89 Sub-factor 3 references a Quality Assurance Plan but the QAP is not referenced or detailed in the scope of work in Section C The RFP will be amended to reflect clarification.

Y Y

29 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.5.4 82 Are past performance citations limited to only the offeror (Prime) or can sub-contractors/teammates submit relevant past performances to be included as the three citations.

Please see #51 of the original questions and answers posted July 17, 2020. It states, " The Past Performance will be determined by gathering information from federal customers". Yes, it's limited to Federal customers only.

30 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.4.1 78

Can the CO further explain "the root directory for each CD-ROM/DVD shall contain a text file named 00README.TXT that explains the volume's directory structure, briefly describes each file's contents". Is this needed or can the volume be submitted as a standalone .doc file? The RFP will be amended to remove this requirement.

Y Y

31 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final Various N/A There are various mentions of a security clearance throughout the RFP. Can the CO confirm that a fully adjudicated Top Secret clearance is required for all contractors?

This question has been sent up to Security for a response; the Government will advise on this question once a response is provided by the Security Division.

32 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.5.2 80

RFP states "additional resumes may be provided as deemed necessary by the Offeror to add emphasis on the breadth/depth of Offeror’s proposed team." Can the CO confirm that resumes can only be from current employees and any external candidates would require a signed letter of intent

The Offeror can submit resumes for proposed staff. It would be beneficial if the Offer could provide letter of intent for external candidates.

N N

33 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final M.8 90

Past performance evaluation section states several times "federal customers". Are past performance citations/references limited to Federal contracts or will State and or Local contracts be allowed?

Please see #51 of the original questions and answers posted July 17, 2020. It states, " The Past Performance will be determined by gathering information from federal customers." Yes, it's limited to Federal customers only.

34 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final N/A N/A

Due to the large number of questions raised, anticiapted revisisons to the RFP, and the complexity of the response, will the Government consider a two-week extension to the deadline for responses?

The proposal was extended to July 30, 2020 in version 2 of the amended RFP.

N N

35 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final

L.4.1 77 The Government specifies that “Page submission: double sided (paper copy), along with numerous other instructions on printed copies. Please clarify if the Government wants a paper (hard) copy of the proposal.

Please see #69 of the original questions and answers posted July 17, 2020. it statesThe Offeror shall submit their proposal in writing, electronically via email to the CO. Submit electronically two proposals, one copy in PDF format and a second in MS Word for use by the evaluation process. The RFP was amended in Versiosn 2

N Y

36 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final

L.4.1 77 The RFP States: “Program Management Plan (PMP), Security Plan and resumes are included as attachments and not included in this page count.” Should these attachments be separate files/documents for an electronic submission?

The Offeror shall submit their proposal in writing, electronically via email to the CO. Submit electronically two proposals, one copy in PDF format and a second in MS Word for use by the evaluation process.

This will be reflected in an amendment to the RFP.

Y Y

37 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final

L.4.1 77

The RFP States: “In addition to the paper copies identified above, the Offeror shall submit all proposal information on a CD.” Please clarify if an electronic submission (email), CD submission (via mail or in-person delivery), or hardcopy/printed (via mail or in-person delivery) is required. If an in-person or mailed delivery is required, please provide delivery instructions and address.

Not required. The RFP was amended to reflect the change in Version 2. N Y

38 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final

L.4.1 78

The RFP states: “CDs shall be “read-only” CDs formatted for Microsoft Windows NT with one exception, one of the Volume II Cost disks shall be in read-or write format with spreadsheets unlinked to any other spreadsheets or other files and unlocked.” Volume II is the Technical Volume. Please clarify instructions on CD delivery for Volume II and/or Cost volumes.

Not required. The RFP was amended to reflect the change in Version 2. Y Y

39 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final

L.4.1 78 The RFP States: “Each electronic proposal submission shall include uncompressed electronic copies of each volume on separate CD-ROMs/DVDs.” Should Attachments such as the PMP, Security, and Resumes be included on the Vol II Technical CD, or each on a separate CD?

The Offeror shall submit their proposal in writing, electronically via email to the CO. Submit electronically two proposals, one copy in PDF format and a second in MS Word for use by the evaluation process.

This will be reflected in an amendment to the RFP.

Y Y

40 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final

L.4.1 78

The RFP states: “The word processing documents shall be organized at the major section level of the proposal volume to which they belong, and further partitioned into separate word processing documents at the subsection or lower level, as required for convenient viewing.”

Does the Government require separate documents/files for the following sections specified in the RFP (pg 81):

•Table of Contents •Executive Summary (not to exceed 1 page) •Exceptions and Assumptions. Must include any proprietary software issues.

•Staffing Approach •Organization Chart showing key and non-key personnel.

•Management approach for retaining both key and non-key personnel.

•Training and cross training plan for personnel.

•Hiring approach for acquiring resources.

•Management approach to ensure development activities do not impact maintenance activities and maintenance activities do not impact development activities.

•Plan for managing subcontracts for cost and schedule and performance.

•Government-Furnished Items (if required). GFE and GFI will be evaluated as cost to the

Government.

•List any additional Government-furnished hardware, if required, software, etc., required to address and deliver the requirements in Section C and the Task Orders by CLIN.

•Technical Approach - the Offeror shall describe the technical approach that will be used to meet the requirements in Section C and the Task Orders of this RFP.

•Key Personnel Resumes •Cross reference (Traceability Matrix).

No. Ensure the document is broken down into sections and subsections and are easily identifiable.

N N

41 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.4.1 78

If the Government requires separate files for each major section and subsection, should separate cover pages, tables of contents, and glossaries be included in each document?

No Ensure the document is broken down into sections and subsections and are identifiable.

N N

42 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final

L.4.1 78-79 In the table on pages 78-79, the Government only asks for an electronic copy. Please specify if the Government wants a hard copy, an electronic copy via CD or an electronic copy via email.

The Offeror shall submit their proposal in writing, electronically via email to the CO. Submit electronically two proposals, one copy in PDF format and a second in MS Word for use by the evaluation process.

This was updated in Version 2 of the amended RFP.

N Y

43 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.4.1 78-79 Please confirm there is no page limit for Volume IV Past Performance.

The past performance shall be filled out by prior or current contract administrators the offeror is or has performed on. The forms should not be filled out by an offeror only by other Government officials.

N N

44 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final

L.4.1 79

The table on page 79 states: “II Technical Approach (to include management plan, staffing plan, and Small Business Subcontracting Plan)” Please clarify if ‘Management Plan’ is the same as the ‘Program Management Plan’ mentioned on page 77 (“For paper copies a single sheet of paper will count as two pages. Program Management Plan (PMP), Security Plan and resumes are included as attachments and not included in this page count.”). Please clarify if the PMP is included in the page count.

The program management plan will be deleted via an RFP amendment.

The only requirement is to submit the management plan which can be an appendixes to the technical volume.

Y N

45 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.4.1 79

The table on page 79 states: “II Technical Approach (to include management plan, staffing plan, and Small Business Subcontracting Plan)” Please clarify if the security plan is included in the page count.

Security plan shall be submitted separately. It does not count toward the 50 pages on the technical proposal.

Y Y

46 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final

L.5.2 81

The RFP lists the following technical sections and States that “The Offeror's technical proposal shall be organized as follows” – however the Evaluation Criteria list additional sections (Quality Assurance Plan, Experience, Casework Management) that are not included in this list. Please clarify where these sections should go.

An amendment to the RFP will identify all required plans Y N

47 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.5.1 80

The SF 33 provided with the solicitation is blank and has no contract data filled in. Please provide an SF 33 with the correct contract data for this solicitation for offerors to fill out.

Please see #32 of the original questions and answers posted July 17, 2020 advising that the SF 33 will be provided by the contracting Officer; It was attached in BetaSams.gov

N Y

48 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.5.2 81

The RFP states: “Large business shall provide a sub-contracting plan as identified in Section L.3 of this solicitation.” No sub-contracting plan is mentioned in L.3 Please clarify.

Amendment to the RFP will be issued to change the reference from L.3 to L.4.

Y N

49 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.5.3 81

The RFP states: “An Executive Summary (not to exceed 1 page) shall be included.” Please clarify if the executive summary is for the whole proposal or just the pricing volume. If it is just a summary of price, should a larger Pricing Narrative be included as well?

There will be an RFP amendment to allow two pages for the Executive Summary. There should be an Executive Summary submitted for each individual Volume.

Y N

50 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.5.4 82

The RFP states: “Offeror shall provide in their proposal, three (3) points of contact (POC) of similar or related projects that are current”. Please clarify if the Government requires three points of contact or three contracts.

RFP will be amended to provide further clarification on points of contacts.

Y N

51 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.5.4 82

The RFP states: “Complete attachment 6 at Section J.2.1.” This is a PPQ – Please clarify if the Offeror should fill out the entire PPQ and submit it with their proposal, or send to their customer.

An amendment will be issued to change the attachment to attachment F. The attachment F shall be sent to current or previous Government customers.

Y N

52 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.5.4 82

The RFP states: “Complete attachment 6 at Section J.2.1.” This is a PPQ –If the Offeror should send the PPQ to their customer, please clarify if the PPQ should be submitted directly to the Government or submitted in the Offeror’s Volume IV.

An amendment will be issued to provide clarification that attachment F should be filled out by a Government representative and mailed directly to the CO for this RFP.

Y N

53 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.5.4 82

Please clarify if we should submit a narrative for each past performance reference or only basic contract information.

A Government official shall fill out attachment F. If they desire to provide a narrative that is acceptable.

N N

54 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final

M.8 88

The RFP states: “The Offeror’s Program Management approach shall demonstrate the following: An overall management approach to successful execution of Task Order #1 through Task Order #12, considering the multiple geographical locations to include primary location for the assigned program manager(s) An organizational structure (personnel and operations) demonstrating a realistic span of control, depicting acceptable Program Management authority and levels of responsibility, and linking operations effectively amongst the various operational locations Propose a communication plan to include proactively addressing personnel issues, feedback, and effective and efficient communications inclusive of both geographical locations.”

Please clarify if this information should go in the PMP or in the main document of Volume II.

It should be addressed in the management plan N N

55 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final

M.8 88

The RFP states that the three subfactors for the Technical factor are Experience, Casework Management, and a Quality Assurance Plan. These are not addressed in the organization delineated in Section L.5.4. Please clarify where these sections should be addressed in Volume 2, and if the other sections listed in L.5.4 are not being evaluated (i.e. the technical approach that will be used to meet the requirements in Section C and the Task Orders of this

RFP).

A RFP amendment will be issued to clarify Volume II sub-factors. The sub-factors will be Sub-factor 1: Experience; Sub-factor 2: Casework Management; Sub-factor 3: Quality Assurance Plan; Sub-factor 4:

Transition Plan;

Y N

56 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final M.8 88

The Evaluation Criteria does not align with the instructions. Please clarify what material will be evaluated.

All factors, sub-factors Section C responses to include the various plans provided as appendixes to Volume II will be considered in the rating of an Offeror's proposal.

N N

57 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final

M.8 90 Please clarify if State, Local, and Commercial contracts may be used as Past Performance references, in addition to Federal contracts.

Please see #51 of the original questions and answers posted July 17, 2020. It states, " The Past Performance will be determined by gathering information from federal customers." Yes, it's limited to Federal customers only.

N Y

58 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.5.2 81 The RFP states that the executive summary in Vol II is not to exceed 1 page. Is this page part of the overall 50 page limit or separate?

An amendment to the RFP will be issued to allow each Executive Summary be up to two pages. The Executive Summary is not to be counted against the 50 page limitation for Volume II.

Y Y

Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final 52.217-9 c 54

The RFP states the total duration of the contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 2 years. Should this be 10 years if the options are exercised?

If there was an extension of two years past the current five years the total would be seven (7) years.

Y N

60 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final H.4 Does the Government require an insurance certificate submitted with the response?

The Government does not require an insurance certificate, however, the contractor will be expected to comply with section H.4

61 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final I.2 53 Should the date under 52-216-18 be 9/15/25?

An amendment will be issued to change the date in the clause to 9/14/2025.

Y N

62 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final I.2 53 Please clarify the length of performance, as the extension of performance is longer than 6 months.

The RFP will be amended to show in 52.217-9c that the total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any otpions under this clause shall not exceed 5 years.

Y N

63 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final I.2 52 Please confirm if the Qualification Requirement is applicable to all offerors. If so, please provide the correct agency information.

The Government reviewed and found that this qualification requirement clause is not applicable and will remove it from the RFP.

Y N

64 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final L.5.2 81

The RFP states: "Management approach to ensure development activities do not impact maintenance activities and maintenance activities do not impact development activities."

Please clarify what the Government means by 'development activities' an 'maintenance activities.'

Please see #30 of the original questions and answers posted July 17, 2020. It states "Deleted. RFP will be amended to remove."

N Y

65 Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final H1 25-26

The RFP states: "The Offeror shall identify the persons selected to fill the roles of Offeror’s Program Manager, Contract Administrator and Technical Lead for the base contract as Key Personnel." on page 25. However, immediately following that a Program Manager, Alternate Site Manager, and Contract Administrator are described. Please clarify if the Technical Lead and Alternate Site Manager are the same position.

Please see #31 of the original questions and answers posted July 17, 2020. It states that" Key Personnel will be changed via an amendment.

The technical lead and contract administer will be removed from the

RFP."

N Y

Follow up 1

Answers to Questions 13, 14, 38 39, 67.

of the Government’s 17 July 2020 Q&A Response H.1 Key Personne H.1

Key Personnel: Can the Government resolve the conflicting requirements between the Q&A response and the text in H.1; where: a. the amended RFP H.1 Key Personnel text only has a “Program Manager” listed as Key Personnel while, b. the answer to Q14 allows up to 3 Key Personnel, stating: “For the IDIQ RFP there are two key positions, Program Manager/Alternate site supervisor and Contract Administrator. If an alternate site supervisor is proposed by the offeror, there will be three (3) key positions and two; (2) if no alternate site supervisor is proposed. All other positions are not designated as key”

A RFP amendment will be issued to remove all Key positions except for the dual duties as the program/project manager. Throughout the RFP and its attachment, project manager and program manger are one in the same. Program Manager will be used in proposal vice project manager.

Y Y

Follow up 2

Answers to Questions 29 and 110 of the Government’s 17 July 2020 Q&A Respon

Subcontracting Plan: The answer to question 29 states that a subcontracting plan and a small business participation are “… both the same,” while the answer to question 110 states, “The requirement is for the Offer to provide a small business plan in addition to a subcontracting plan. Both are required “, indicating they are two distinct plans. Would the government accept as compliant a proposal that has a Subcontracting plan and has a small business participation plan appended to the subcontracting plan or vis versa?

If a large business is the awardee, they will need to have proposed how they will meet the small business participation of 35% (Small business plan) . If either a small business or large business is the awardee and they plan to sub with other contractors, a sub-contracting plan is required.

Y N

Follow up 3

Answer to Question 5 and 74 of the Government’s 17 July 2020 Q&A Response

Font size: There no such font in Microsoft Word that is “ARIAL 12 pitch.” ARIAL is a proportional font, as such, has a variable pitch dependent on the letter: Example – sets of five of letters for a, w, m, and i in ARIAL 12: aaaaa wwwww mmmmm iiiii Is it the Government’s intention that the documents use ARIAL 12-point Font or greater? Submit proposals in Arial 12 pitch or larger Arial font.

N N

Follow up 4

Answer to Question 5, 74, and 75 of the Government’s 17 July 2020 Q&A Response Section L.4.1

Font size: Answers to question 5, 74, and 75 indicate that all text, whether in tables or graphics, be in “ARIAL 12…” The text in L.4.1 of the Amended RFP still reads “Graphic and other presentations, including tables, while not subject to the same font size and spacing requirements, shall have spacing and text that is easily readable.” Will the government amend the RFP for consistency and clarity or indicate which takes precedence, the RFP or the Q&A?

The entire proposal to include footers, headers attachments or graphics shall be in Arial 12 or larger Arial font.

N N

Follow up 5

Answer to Question 87 and 108 of the Government’s 17 July 2020 Q&A Response

Exceptions and Assumptions: Can the Government resolve the conflicting answers to Question 87 and Question 108; where the answer to Question 87 indicates that the “exemption and assumption” is not excluded from page count and the answer to Question 108 indicates the opposite “Exceptions and Assumptions will not count toward the 50 page technical proposal.”

Question and answer 108 defines the requirement for Exceptions and Assumptions will not count toward the 50 page technical proposal.

Disregard the response to Q&A 87. Amendment to the RFP will incorporate this clarification

Y N

Follow up 6

Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final FAR Clause 52.222- 41 is included; pg.

Comment: This FAR Clause requires labor categories which meet the Service Contract Act requirements to be mapped to Department of Labor Wage Determinations.

Question: Will the government be issuing the wage determinations to be used in the proposal or shall bidders propose using the current Department of Labor Wage Determinations issued for the two geographic locations?

This FAR Clause was removed from RFP Version 2, however, it will be replaced back into RFP Version 3. Wage Determinations for both geographic locations are attached

Y N

Follow up 7

Request for Proposal_ LFCSS Final FAR Clause 52.222- 43 is included; pg.

Comment: This FAR Clause requires bidders to propose costs/prices for Service Contract Act covered employees at a fixed rate for all periods. For those categories, the wages are not escalated into future periods, but subject to future adjustment when the Contracting Officer incorporates new Wage Determinations into the contract. Question: Is this treatment consistent with the government’s desired pricing?

This FAR Clause was removed from RFP Version 2, however, it will be replaced back into RFP Version 3. Wage Determinations for both geographic locations are attached.

Y N