15M20018NA32NPS01_NPS_PMO__RFI_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

QUESTION

NUMBER

VENDOR QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

The RFI does not indicate any allowance for a small business set aside. Will this solicitation be considered for a set aside? If not, why?

This is a request for information only. It is too early to identify any set aside possibilities.

Is there a central contracting office that oversees and contracts for all the USMS facilities?

Yes

The RFI references six positions at the task order level. Please provide an example of a task order and the expected number of task orders expected for issue in any given year of the contract.

An example task order will not be provided, however, as stated in the RFI, "…the USMS initiated approximately 300 new projects in Fiscal Year 2017." These 300 projects are executed by way of task order.

How many facilities and what is the total square footage of US

Marshal Service (USMS) facilities?

The number of facilities is provided in the RFI. Square footage varies by facility.

For the security systems, is there a standard manufacturer utilized for the various systems across all the USMS facilities?

The USMS utilizes Commercial Off The Shelf products with some standardization which can be discussed at a later time.

Are preventative maintenance services being performed on the security systems across the USMS footprint already?

Yes

7 Does the USMS have a help desk/ticket solution in place? No

Does the help desk/ticket system track maintenance requirements?

No

Does the help desk/ticket system need to reside on a closed network or can it be commercially hosted?

Both are viable options. The government is open to hearing suggestions and best practices from industry.

VENDOR QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

Do the facilities have a list of all critical systems, components, etc.?

The government is interested in expanding its capacity to manage all aspects of the overall program to include critical systems, components, etc.

What is the current inventory management system (IMS) used by USMS?

The USMS currently utilizes a third party inventory management system. The government is open to hearing suggestions and best practices from industry.

Does the IMS need to reside on a closed network or can it be commercially hosted?

The USMS currently utilizes a third party inventory management system. The government is open to hearing suggestions and best practices from industry.

Does the USMS currently have as-built conditions documented in a CAD system?

The government is interested in expanding its capacity to manage all aspects of the overall program to include critical systems, components, etc.

If so, what CAD program and version was used to create/manage the files and is it consistent among projects?

Please refer to answer 13

Do any of the locations require clearances to perform work? If so, what level?

All personnel performing on any contemplated contracts resulting from this RFI are required to receive National Agency

Check and Inquiries (NACI)

Is there a vendor managing the existing USMS’ National

Physical Security (NPS) Program? If so, please provide the vendor name.

Tyco Integrated Security (Johnson Controls)

VENDOR QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

Would USMS allow for a program headquarters more than 25 miles from USMS headquarters in Arlington, VA if it offered more cost savings to USMS?

The current state discussed in the RFI is provided for reference only and is not to be perceived as the Government's definitive requirement going forward. The Government is open to hearing suggestions and best practices from industry.

Are there any data requirement for the USMS NPS program?

Does data need to be stored on-premise or can it be stored in the cloud?

All data must be protected per Government policy and agency standards. There is no other requirement at this time.

Would the USMS allow for the extension of the due date for this RFI to Friday, November 24, 2017 at 12:00 PM EST to allow for additional time to develop innovative solutions?

The Government will amend the RFI and extend the response time to November 20th at 12:00 PM EST.

21 Could talk about all three contracts at the same time if we were granted one of the time slots?

Interested parties are welcome to address all three RFIs in one session. However, additional time will not be guaranteed to those wishing to do so.

22 Can we provide one Response to address all three requirements or do we need to keep each RFI response separate?

A separate written response must be submitted for each RFI.