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PBGC's Response No. No. The solicitation is prepared in Uniform Contract Format. The solicitation will be revised to reflect a validity date of 90 days. In the contract award, the base year will reflect a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) CLIN for the blueprint. However, for evaluation purposes, proposals should include the breakout of how the vendor arrived at the FFP. The pricing schedule for the option years will be revised to reflect NTE amounts. Vendors should provide their breakdown of rates and hours for the proposed labor categories to total the NTE amount. The following language will be removed from M.2.6: "To assess realism and the probable cost to PBGC, including any improvements necessary to meet the needs of PBGC." Yes, PBGC will permit a minimum of 10-pt font for tables, graphs and charts. Yes. No. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. Contractor capabilities will be evaluated based on the evaluation criteria outlined in Section M. No. Yes, some meetings will require physical presence at PBGC headquarters, depending on the nature and objective of the meeting. Some meetings will be via conference calls. No. Yes, please see the Instructions to Offerors in Section L of the RFP. Yes, the blueprint would contain the detailed specifications. However, the specific details are not necessary for replying to the RFP. The contractor should include the cost of developing all programming specs for the blueprint in its response to the RF Yes, the contractor will assist in identifying data sources, practicality, and a cost-benefit analysis if necessary during the blueprint phase. A more general approach should be outlined in the response to the RFP, but the price proposal should reflect p No. All aspects of PIMS will be examined. Yes, please see the Instructions to Offerors in Section L of the RFP. No. No. FISMA is the law. Once a contract is awarded there are security clauses included that support FISMA. Yes, it is applicable. All work must be conducted within the United States. No. Yes, to the extent necessary. Yes, SharePoint. No. It is up to the vendor to propose suggestions on a future business rules engine. No. There are no current plans to integrate any component of PIMS with other PBGC systems. This RFP was written independent of any analysis done for BCV. Analysis around a business rules engine for this RFP should be specific to PIMS. While we imagine the cloud to be the best host for future PIMS, PRAD's expertise is not in technology. However, PBGC would consider alternatives, should a vendor believe one is a better solution. Any RFP reply should address the best platform for hosting future PIMS, whether it be in the cloud or otherwise. The proposal should also address, in general terms, a proposed plan for implementing a rules engine. Should analysis be needed to determine PIMS is a model and not a system. The data structure of PIMS is constantly changing. Thus, using a database severely limits the flexibility of adding/removing data fields or tables since all changes require a third party DBA. It should read "…company financial status and bankruptcy." Changes will be made in Amendment 0001. The contractor must have enough working knowledge of pensions, funding, and actuarial concepts to work with PRAD staff in the development of the logic. Contractors will be evaluated in accordance to the evaluation criteria outlined in Section M. At the time this project is completed, suggestions made in any and all peer reviews done to that point will be considered for the blueprint for modernization. The 2017 peer review is not complete at the present time. PIMS has completed an IT-style architectural analysis that does not include the basic modular design of the model. PBGC is not sharing this information to avoid any prior analyses biasing a proposed future solution. Yes. It is anticipated PRAD staff will work closely with the contractor. Upon completion of the project, PRAD staff should have full access to the model and be able to independently run and maintain the model. This does not preclude PRAD from asking for Upon completion of the project, PRAD staff should have full access to the model and be able to independently run and maintain the model. This does not preclude PRAD from asking for ongoing contractor assistance during the option years, as needed. PRAD st PIV card access is required before accessing PBGC systems or data. However, if work that does not require specific PBGC data or systems access is required in support of the requirement, such work can commence when the period of performance begins. No. We cannot confirm or deny at the current time if contractors will be ineligible to participate in Phase 2, without knowing the proposed blueprint solution. Interested vendors should follow the procedures in FAR 9.503 when the solicitation for Phase 2 is r Yes, it is applicable. Yes, it is applicable. Yes, it is applicable. No. See answer below. We cannot confirm or deny at the current time as it cannot currently be determined if there is a conflict without knowing the proposed blueprint solution. However, please note, anything in the Blueprint that leads to a vendor's proprietary system may inc See previous answer. No. The RFP for Phase 2 will be solicited on FedBizOpps at a later date that is unknown at this time. Any future scope change requests will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer (CO) who will make a determination at that time. Any agreed upon scope changes will be issued in a bilateral modification from the CO. PIMS models bankruptcy using a dynamic logic equation based on company-specific variables. Macroeconomic variables are not directly present in the logit equation, however their influence is captured with correlations between projected values of the compan No, all work must be conducted within the United States. Please ensure that the proposal clearly notes that exception is taken to the implied warranty provision of FAR 52.212-X in (insert business/pricing volume number) and that the express warranty in the proposal meets the criteria of a satisfactory warranty See previous answer. No. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. Contractor capabilities will be evaluated based on the evaluation criteria outlined in Section M. No. The base year will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). In the contract award, the base year will reflect a single FFP CLIN for the blueprint. However, for evaluation purposes, proposals should include the breakout of how the vendor arrived at their FFP. Are model equations part of systems specifications? Can you confirm there is no PII (personally identifiable information) involved in this project? 58 59 0 0

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PBGC's Response No. No. The solicitation is prepared in Uniform Contract Format. The solicitation will be revised to reflect a validity date of 90 days. In the contract award, the base year will reflect a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) CLIN for the blueprint. However, for evaluation purposes, proposals should include the breakout of how the vendor arrived at the FFP. The pricing schedule for the option years will be revised to reflect NTE amounts. Vendors should provide their breakdown of rates and hours for the proposed labor categories to total the NTE amount. The following language will be removed from M.2.6: "To assess realism and the probable cost to PBGC, including any improvements necessary to meet the needs of PBGC." Yes, PBGC will permit a minimum of 10-pt font for tables, graphs and charts. Yes. No. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. Contractor capabilities will be evaluated based on the evaluation criteria outlined in Section M. No. Yes, some meetings will require physical presence at PBGC headquarters, depending on the nature and objective of the meeting. Some meetings will be via conference calls. No. Yes, please see the Instructions to Offerors in Section L of the RFP. Yes, the blueprint would contain the detailed specifications. However, the specific details are not necessary for replying to the RFP. The contractor should include the cost of developing all programming specs for the blueprint in its response to the RF Yes, the contractor will assist in identifying data sources, practicality, and a cost-benefit analysis if necessary during the blueprint phase. A more general approach should be outlined in the response to the RFP, but the price proposal should reflect p No. All aspects of PIMS will be examined. Yes, please see the Instructions to Offerors in Section L of the RFP. No. No. FISMA is the law. Once a contract is awarded there are security clauses included that support FISMA. Yes, it is applicable. All work must be conducted within the United States. No. Yes, to the extent necessary. Yes, SharePoint. No. It is up to the vendor to propose suggestions on a future business rules engine. No. There are no current plans to integrate any component of PIMS with other PBGC systems. This RFP was written independent of any analysis done for BCV. Analysis around a business rules engine for this RFP should be specific to PIMS. While we imagine the cloud to be the best host for future PIMS, PRAD's expertise is not in technology. However, PBGC would consider alternatives, should a vendor believe one is a better solution. Any RFP reply should address the best platform for hosting future PIMS, whether it be in the cloud or otherwise. The proposal should also address, in general terms, a proposed plan for implementing a rules engine. Should analysis be needed to determine PIMS is a model and not a system. The data structure of PIMS is constantly changing. Thus, using a database severely limits the flexibility of adding/removing data fields or tables since all changes require a third party DBA. It should read "…company financial status and bankruptcy." Changes will be made in Amendment 0001. The contractor must have enough working knowledge of pensions, funding, and actuarial concepts to work with PRAD staff in the development of the logic. Contractors will be evaluated in accordance to the evaluation criteria outlined in Section M. At the time this project is completed, suggestions made in any and all peer reviews done to that point will be considered for the blueprint for modernization. The 2017 peer review is not complete at the present time. PIMS has completed an IT-style architectural analysis that does not include the basic modular design of the model. PBGC is not sharing this information to avoid any prior analyses biasing a proposed future solution. Yes. It is anticipated PRAD staff will work closely with the contractor. Upon completion of the project, PRAD staff should have full access to the model and be able to independently run and maintain the model. This does not preclude PRAD from asking for Upon completion of the project, PRAD staff should have full access to the model and be able to independently run and maintain the model. This does not preclude PRAD from asking for ongoing contractor assistance during the option years, as needed. PRAD st PIV card access is required before accessing PBGC systems or data. However, if work that does not require specific PBGC data or systems access is required in support of the requirement, such work can commence when the period of performance begins. No. We cannot confirm or deny at the current time if contractors will be ineligible to participate in Phase 2, without knowing the proposed blueprint solution. Interested vendors should follow the procedures in FAR 9.503 when the solicitation for Phase 2 is r Yes, it is applicable. Yes, it is applicable. Yes, it is applicable. No. See answer below. We cannot confirm or deny at the current time as it cannot currently be determined if there is a conflict without knowing the proposed blueprint solution. However, please note, anything in the Blueprint that leads to a vendor's proprietary system may inc See previous answer. No. The RFP for Phase 2 will be solicited on FedBizOpps at a later date that is unknown at this time. Any future scope change requests will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer (CO) who will make a determination at that time. Any agreed upon scope changes will be issued in a bilateral modification from the CO. PIMS models bankruptcy using a dynamic logic equation based on company-specific variables. Macroeconomic variables are not directly present in the logit equation, however their influence is captured with correlations between projected values of the compan No, all work must be conducted within the United States. Please ensure that the proposal clearly notes that exception is taken to the implied warranty provision of FAR 52.212-X in (insert business/pricing volume number) and that the express warranty in the proposal meets the criteria of a satisfactory warranty See previous answer. No. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. Contractor capabilities will be evaluated based on the evaluation criteria outlined in Section M. No. The base year will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). In the contract award, the base year will reflect a single FFP CLIN for the blueprint. However, for evaluation purposes, proposals should include the breakout of how the vendor arrived at their FFP. Are model equations part of systems specifications? Can you confirm there is no PII (personally identifiable information) involved in this project? 58 59 0 0

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PBGC's Response No. No. The solicitation is prepared in Uniform Contract Format. The solicitation will be revised to reflect a validity date of 90 days. In the contract award, the base year will reflect a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) CLIN for the blueprint. However, for evaluation purposes, proposals should include the breakout of how the vendor arrived at the FFP. The pricing schedule for the option years will be revised to reflect NTE amounts. Vendors should provide their breakdown of rates and hours for the proposed labor categories to total the NTE amount. The following language will be removed from M.2.6: "To assess realism and the probable cost to PBGC, including any improvements necessary to meet the needs of PBGC." Yes, PBGC will permit a minimum of 10-pt font for tables, graphs and charts. Yes. No. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. Contractor capabilities will be evaluated based on the evaluation criteria outlined in Section M. No. Yes, some meetings will require physical presence at PBGC headquarters, depending on the nature and objective of the meeting. Some meetings will be via conference calls. No. Yes, please see the Instructions to Offerors in Section L of the RFP. Yes, the blueprint would contain the detailed specifications. However, the specific details are not necessary for replying to the RFP. The contractor should include the cost of developing all programming specs for the blueprint in its response to the RF Yes, the contractor will assist in identifying data sources, practicality, and a cost-benefit analysis if necessary during the blueprint phase. A more general approach should be outlined in the response to the RFP, but the price proposal should reflect p No. All aspects of PIMS will be examined. Yes, please see the Instructions to Offerors in Section L of the RFP. No. No. FISMA is the law. Once a contract is awarded there are security clauses included that support FISMA. Yes, it is applicable. All work must be conducted within the United States. No. Yes, to the extent necessary. Yes, SharePoint. No. It is up to the vendor to propose suggestions on a future business rules engine. No. There are no current plans to integrate any component of PIMS with other PBGC systems. This RFP was written independent of any analysis done for BCV. Analysis around a business rules engine for this RFP should be specific to PIMS. While we imagine the cloud to be the best host for future PIMS, PRAD's expertise is not in technology. However, PBGC would consider alternatives, should a vendor believe one is a better solution. Any RFP reply should address the best platform for hosting future PIMS, whether it be in the cloud or otherwise. The proposal should also address, in general terms, a proposed plan for implementing a rules engine. Should analysis be needed to determine PIMS is a model and not a system. The data structure of PIMS is constantly changing. Thus, using a database severely limits the flexibility of adding/removing data fields or tables since all changes require a third party DBA. It should read "…company financial status and bankruptcy." Changes will be made in Amendment 0001. The contractor must have enough working knowledge of pensions, funding, and actuarial concepts to work with PRAD staff in the development of the logic. Contractors will be evaluated in accordance to the evaluation criteria outlined in Section M. At the time this project is completed, suggestions made in any and all peer reviews done to that point will be considered for the blueprint for modernization. The 2017 peer review is not complete at the present time. PIMS has completed an IT-style architectural analysis that does not include the basic modular design of the model. PBGC is not sharing this information to avoid any prior analyses biasing a proposed future solution. Yes. It is anticipated PRAD staff will work closely with the contractor. Upon completion of the project, PRAD staff should have full access to the model and be able to independently run and maintain the model. This does not preclude PRAD from asking for Upon completion of the project, PRAD staff should have full access to the model and be able to independently run and maintain the model. This does not preclude PRAD from asking for ongoing contractor assistance during the option years, as needed. PRAD st PIV card access is required before accessing PBGC systems or data. However, if work that does not require specific PBGC data or systems access is required in support of the requirement, such work can commence when the period of performance begins. No. We cannot confirm or deny at the current time if contractors will be ineligible to participate in Phase 2, without knowing the proposed blueprint solution. Interested vendors should follow the procedures in FAR 9.503 when the solicitation for Phase 2 is r Yes, it is applicable. Yes, it is applicable. Yes, it is applicable. No. See answer below. We cannot confirm or deny at the current time as it cannot currently be determined if there is a conflict without knowing the proposed blueprint solution. However, please note, anything in the Blueprint that leads to a vendor's proprietary system may inc See previous answer. No. The RFP for Phase 2 will be solicited on FedBizOpps at a later date that is unknown at this time. Any future scope change requests will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer (CO) who will make a determination at that time. Any agreed upon scope changes will be issued in a bilateral modification from the CO. PIMS models bankruptcy using a dynamic logic equation based on company-specific variables. Macroeconomic variables are not directly present in the logit equation, however their influence is captured with correlations between projected values of the compan No, all work must be conducted within the United States. Please ensure that the proposal clearly notes that exception is taken to the implied warranty provision of FAR 52.212-X in (insert business/pricing volume number) and that the express warranty in the proposal meets the criteria of a satisfactory warranty See previous answer. No. Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. Contractor capabilities will be evaluated based on the evaluation criteria outlined in Section M. No. The base year will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). In the contract award, the base year will reflect a single FFP CLIN for the blueprint. However, for evaluation purposes, proposals should include the breakout of how the vendor arrived at their FFP. Are model equations part of systems specifications? Can you confirm there is no PII (personally identifiable information) involved in this project? 58 59 0 0

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Per FAR 15.404-1 (d) (2), the "Probable cost" evaluation technique is applicable to cost-reimbursement contracts only. Therefore, respectfully recommend that the government remove the reference to "probable cost" and confirm they will not be adjusting any offeror's Firm-Fixed Price or proposed T&M price.