VSD RFI QA_Responses.pdf

Question Answer

Is this requirement currently performed under an existing contract? If so, please provide the contract number, the incumbent contractor, and the current number of contractor personnel supporting VSD.

Incumbent information will not be provided.

For candidates who hold an active Top Secret clearance at award, will the FBI process clearance crossovers and badging during the 30-day phase-in period? Is any SCI access or polygraph required for these positions?

Yes, the FBI will process clearance crossovers and badging during the 30-day phase-in period. SCI access or polygraph are NOT required for these positions.

PWS Section 3.2 identifies seven Key Personnel positions. At the time of proposal, does the Government anticipate requiring resumes and letters of commitment for all seven, or only for the Team Lead?

Per the PWS Section 3.2, "The Contractor shall provide resumes for all Key Personnel proposed in this requirement".

How does the Government anticipate exercising the eight surge positions (for example, by option CLIN or modification), and what notice period should offerors plan for?

Surge positions may be added as the needs of the FBI dictate. Surge will be added via contract modification. Adequate notice will be provided.

PWS Section 5 allows CO-approved telework while Section 8 requires all personnel to be located at FBI Headquarters. Does the Government anticipate any recurring telework, or is performance fully on site?

The government does not anticipate recurring telework.

Please confirm that the 10-page limit applies to the Technical Approach (Section B) only and that the cover letter (Section A) is not counted against it.

No, the cover letter will not be counted against the 10-page limit.

The RFI lists Lindsey Werth with the email address LWARREN@fbi.gov. Please confirm the correct address for submissions.

The email is listed correctly.

Could you please identify the vendor/contract # currently providing subject requirement? Incumbent information will not be provided.

Has the government determined their acquisition strategy for this requirement? The government has not determined an acquisition strategy at this time.

Will there be a set aside i.e. small business, 8a, etc. for this requirement? The government has not determined use of a set-aside at this time.

Will the government use a GSA schedule i.e. OASIS SB, GSA MAS or OASIS 8a for this requirement?

The government has not determined an acquisition strategy at this time.

Staffing Level / Surge: Section 3.1 states that the total number of FTEs is not expected to exceed 16 concurrent positions but also identifies 16 baseline positions and an option for eight additional surge positions. Please clarify whether the maximum staffing level is 16 FTEs or 24 FTEs if all surge positions are exercised.

At award, the government anticipates a minimum of 16 FTE's in order to meet the requirement. Surge positions may be added as the needs of the FBI dictate.

Personnel Clearance Timing: The draft PWS requires an active Top Secret clearance for the Team Lead and Victim Notification Analysts. Must proposed Key Personnel possess an active TS clearance at proposal submission, or would it be acceptable for personnel to meet the clearance requirement by contract award or start of performance?

Proposed key personnel shall possess an active TS clearance at the time of proposal submission.

Key Personnel Provided by Subcontractors: May Key Personnel, including the Team Lead, VOSS Analysts, and CENP Analysts, be employees of proposed subcontractors, or does the Government anticipate requiring some or all Key Personnel to be employees of the prime contractor?

Key personnel may be employees of proposed subcontractors.

Subcontracting / Team Structure: Does the Government anticipate placing any restrictions on the number of subcontractors or the percentage of work that may be performed by subcontractors beyond any applicable FAR or set-aside limitations?

The government anticipates adhering to the applicable FAR or set-aside limitation.

Subcontractor Past Performance: For the eventual solicitation, does the Government anticipate evaluating relevant past performance from proposed subcontractors or teaming partners in addition to the prime contractor's corporate past performance?

The government cannot provide this information at this time.

Past Performance Requirements: Does the Government anticipate establishing minimum past-performance requirements regarding the number of references, recency, contract value, scope, or customer agency for the eventual solicitation?

The government cannot provide this information at this time.

FBI/DOJ Experience: Does the Government anticipate requiring offerors to demonstrate prior FBI, DOJ, federal law-enforcement, victim-services, or investigative-support experience, or will comparable experience supporting other federal agencies be considered relevant?

The government cannot provide this information at this time.

Sentinel / VNS Experience: Will prior experience with FBI Sentinel, DOJ Victim Notification System (VNS), CENPTS, or similar case-management systems be a mandatory qualification for proposed personnel, or may personnel obtain system-specific knowledge through the Government's required training and transition period? The PWS currently says personnel will develop expert knowledge and complete FBI-required training.

Personnel can obtain system specific knowledge through government provided training and transition.

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Incumbent Information: Is this requirement a recompete of an existing contract? If so, can the Government identify the incumbent contractor, current contract number, current staffing level, and current period of performance?

Incumbent information will not be provided.

Current Staffing: If there is an incumbent workforce, approximately how many of the anticipated 16 positions are currently filled, and does the Government anticipate that incumbent personnel will be available for recruitment or transition to the follow-on contractor?

The government will not provide current staffing information. Incumbent personnel may be available.

Acquisition Vehicle: Has the Government identified a preferred acquisition vehicle for the eventual solicitation, such as GSA MAS, another Best-in-Class vehicle, or a standalone procurement, or is the Government still determining the vehicle based on RFI responses? The RFI specifically requests industry feedback on these options.

The government has not determined an acquisition strategy at this time.

Set-Aside Strategy: Does the Government currently anticipate competing this requirement as a small-business, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, 8(a), or other socioeconomic set-aside, or is the set-aside determination still under market research?

The government has not determined use of a set-aside at this time.

NAICS Code: Has the Government identified the anticipated primary NAICS code and size standard for the eventual procurement?

The government has not determined the NAICS code at this time.

Place of Performance / Telework: The PWS states that personnel will be located at FBI Headquarters while also permitting limited telework with approval. Should offerors assume that all 16 baseline positions are full-time onsite in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for pricing and recruiting purposes?

Services provided in support of this requirement will be at FBI Headquarters in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Transition / Incumbent Cooperation: During the planned 30-day transition-in period, will the incumbent contractor be required to provide knowledge transfer, system familiarization, SOPs, and other transition assistance to the incoming contractor?

Yes.

Surge Pricing: If the eight surge positions are additive to the 16 baseline positions, does the Government anticipate requiring offerors to provide separately priced surge labor CLINs or labor rates that may be exercised as needed?

The government will require separately priced SURGE rates.

Evaluation of Teaming Arrangements: For purposes of evaluating technical capability, staffing, and recruitment capacity, will the Government evaluate the capabilities and resources of the entire proposed team, including named subcontractors, or primarily those of the prime contractor?

The governments evaluation methodology will be provided at time of anticipated solicitation.

Anticipated Solicitation Schedule: Does the Government have an estimated timeframe for issuance of the solicitation, proposal submission, award, and transition activities in advance of the draft September 30, 2027 performance start date?

The government will not provide this information at this time.