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QuestionAndAnswers - Administrative Support and Strategic Planning Services Sheet

Question # Question Title RFQ Section Number/Page Number Vendor Questions Government Comment

1 Could the government, Please let us the Incumbent Information i.e name , contract no. and value for requirement. There is no incumbent. This is a new requirement.

2 Incumbent General Is there an incumbent on this contract? If so, please provide the incumbent name, current contract number, duration, value of the contract and historical level of effort?

Please see reponse to Question #1

3 Key Personnel Section 1.6.12 ,Pg#6 and Exhibit 3, Pg#17

Can the government provide clarification regarding a number of key personnel resumes required? In Section 1.6.12 RFQ says Contract Manager and Executive Director: as key personnel however in

Exhibit 3 Page #17 we see the IPS officer and communication officer also listed.

Exhibit #3 reflects an example of labor categories and associated workload estimates to support the requirement. There are two (2)

Key Personnel, as listed in Section 1.6.12.

4 Period of Performance Section 1.5 , pg#4 what is the anticipated period of performance for this opportunity The base year, and successive option years are 12 months each. The period of performance starts the day the contract is fully executed.

5 Past Performance Volume III-Past Performane, Pg#71 Is it mandatory to fill out Attachment A if you have CPARS available?

The Government will use the CPARS system to retrieve qualitative assessments for the prime vendor, or partners. Each vendor past performance shall be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.305(a)(2). For purposes of this solicitation, vendor past performance will be based on data from CPARS, for at most, three

(3) most recent relevant contracts. If a vendor has fewer than 3 contracts in CPARS, the vendor may solicit past performance references from current Government clients using the form attached (Attachment A) for no more than 3 contracts.

6 CPARS / PPQs page number 71

Attachment A is the Past Performance Questionnaire Form.

If we have CPARS available in the CPARS system, shall we submit the CPARS copies with the proposal, and shall not submit the PPQs?

In other words, can the PPQs be waived-off in lieu of the CPARS?

Please see response to Question #5

7 Incumbent Contractor …. Can we request the Government for the company name, which is presently performing this contract as the Incumbent? Please see response to Question #1

8 Incumbent Contractor …. Requesting to let us know the Award Value of the Incumbent's contract Please see response to Question #1

9 Previous Acquisition ….

Can we request the Government to let us know, whether previously this contract was posted under any Set-Aside acquisition? Or, last time too, was this a Full & Open acquisition?

Please see response to Question #1

ILAB Administrative Support and Strategic Planning Services Question and Answer Spreadsheet Solicitation Number - 1605C2-23-R-00005

10 Contractor Equipment Section 3.2 as the Government will not be furnishing any equipment, are there any minimum requirements for the type of equipment (e.g., computer, cellphone, etc.) or specifications of equipment the contractor is expected to provide contractor employees?

A computer and/or laptop are required to perform the tasks described in the solicitation. The contract personnel are expected to have the tools they need to be accessible and responsive to team members.

11 Contractor Eequipment Section 3.2 as the Government will not be furnishing any equipment, are there any minimum requirements for the software that contractor employees should have access to on contractor furnished computers?

Yes, the suite of programs in MS Office (i.e., WORD, Excel, PowerPoint).

12 M-Power Website Section 4.3 is there an existing M-POWER website that the contractor will be expected to develop and maintain? There is no existing M-POWER website.

13 M-Power Website Section 4.3 what technologies/software will the contractor personnel be expected to be familiar with and use to develop, update, and maintain the M-

POWER website (either existing or newly developed)?

See #11

14 M-Power Website Section 4.3 will the contractor be expected to provide hosting for the M-POWER website? Yes.

15 Collaboration Software Section 4.3 does the Government have a preference for the type of contractor provided collaboration software (e.g., SharePoint)?

The government has a preference for Ideagen HUDDLE collaboration software; however, the government is open to contractor suggested collaboration software. The government does not expect the contractor to develop software that can not be seamlessly be transfarred to another contractor and/or organization.

16 Collaboration Software Section 4.3 what features/capabilities does the Government expect the contractor provided collaboration software to have?

File sharing and meeting coordination across multiple entities and organizations.

17 Collaboration Software Section 4.3 what minimum security requirements does the Government expect the contractor provided collaboration software to meet?

The collaboration software should have Fedramp Authority to Operate status.

18 Collaboration Software Section 4.3 what is the Government's expected disposition of the contractor provided collaboration software and the data stored within at the end of the contract?

The government expects the data to transferred to the government at the end of the contract. The governemnt expects to have acess and use of the selected collaboration software after the collaboration software after the contract has ended. Any licensing and services fees are expected to be covered by the hosting organization/entity that assumes responsibilty.

19 Collaboration Software Section 4.3 approximately how many users does the Government expect to access the contractor provided collaboration software? The approximate users are +/-100; with administrative access.

20 Qualifications Section 1.6.12 Could the Government please provide additional information on the expected duties and qualifications of the contractor's Implementation

Support Officer(s)?

The Implementation and Partner Support (IPS) Officer will serve as a key Secretariat member at the operational level and in ensuring the M-POWER partners receive the support, practical information, and guidance to meet the expectations of M-POWER.

This person must possess a thorough and demonstrated understanding in implementing development projects related to trade and human rights, labor rights, or similar theme(s); in supporting organizations in the effective implementation of projects; in coordinating complex projects involving partners from diverse disciplines; and in developing operational policies and protocols that deliver results. The IPS Officer will serve as an important support officer to the Executive Director and co-chair.

The IPS Officer is responsible to develop activities, outreach, engagement, and forums (in-person and virtual) for M-POWER partners to assist them in meeting expectations. S/he will lead coordination and efforts to involve partners in the governance, advisory, and program priorities elements of M-POWER.

S/he, in coordination with the Executive Director, will develop operational procedures and protocols, proposals/discussion papers for Steering Committee consideration; and ensure that M-POWER has current and accurate information on supported programs, activities, and other relevant matters related to meeting its vision and goals and goals.

21 Qualifications Section 1.6.12 Could the Government please provide additional information on the expected duties and qualifications of the contractor's Communications Officer(s)?

The Communications Officer will serve as a critical Secretariat member at the operational level and will lead M-POWER's external communications strategy to uplift and amplify its message, agenda and impact.

This person must possess a strong background in strategic and campaign-oriented communications. S/he will possess a demonstrated understanding of the issues and dynamics associated with M-POWER’s agenda and partners, and a proven track record in developing effective communications strategies to elevate issues of labor and human rights into the public and political arena for positive social impact. S/he will also demonstrate a vision and experience in work in a complex environment and in support of multistakeholder initiatives.

The Communications Officer is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy for M- POWER to elevate awareness about and foster support for the initiative, its agenda and impact, including supporting the efforts of M-POWER partners and strategic lines of action. S/he will lead efforts to involve partners in the development and implementation of a coordinated communications strategy.

22 Clarification on CLN Section B: Supplies and Services Could the government please elaborate on what is expected for

Travel, which locations? This seems to be better as a NTE amount provided by the government

This requirement supports an international project. Travel may be to any of the countries whose governments are partners and/or where M-

POWER programming may occur.

23 Clarification on CLN Section B: Supplies and Services Could the government please elaborate on what is expected for Meeting Logistics?

The government expects the contractor to secure and procure all components needed to host a meeting with international attendees.

This includes, but is not limited to, procuring a venue, translation services, and facilitator(s).

24 Incumbent Details Section F Can the government confirm if there is an incumbent? If so, pelase provide the incumbent name and details. Please see response to Question #1

25 Set-aside Section F Would the government consider making this a small business set-aside? No.

26 SCA Section B: Supplies and Services Does the government consider any of the positiosn to be under the Service Contract Act? No.

27 Subcontractors Section F Can the government clarify what is expected for subcontractors used on this bid?

The same expectation of the contractor is expected of the subcontractor. There is no expectation that a sub-contractor will be used.

28 Clarification on Quantity Technical Exhibit 3 page 17 Would the government pelase clarify if the expectation is 1 estimated quantity per hour? This is unclear, and would be fair to all bidders/contractors to understand this.

Assuming that this question is asking if Exhibit #3 is "estimated quanity per YEAR" rather than as they have stated, "estimated quanity per HOUR". The estimated quanity is for the duration of the contract- base plus 4 options.

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