Amendment_000002_Q&A_V1-V2.pdf

RFP: 18-233-SOL-00287 Amendment 000002

Questions & Answers (Down Select Volumes II and III)

Region 5 Customer Services Improvement & Management Information Projects

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1 Question: Can the government please clarify what, if any, labor categories are designated as Service Contract Act applicable?

Answer: The Offeror should confer with the appropriate liaison at the Department of Labor office if unsure which labor categories apply.

SERVICE

CONTRACT

ACT

WAGE

DETERMINATION

2 Letters of commitment are required of all key personnel. The letter of commitment must be directed to supporting this program including the length of an individual’s commitment and must be signed by the individual and a corporate authorized official.

Question: Will the government accept a letter of intent in place of a letter of commitment?

Answer: No, the government will not accept a letter of intent in place of a letter of commitment.

Letters of commitment are required of all key personnel. The letter of commitment must be directed to supporting this program including the length of an individual’s commitment and must be signed by the individual and a corporate authorized official.

SECTION L-9

Section L.9, Table

3. Proposal Content & Page

Limitation –

Technical

Proposal Volume

Key Personnel and Resumes

3 The Government will provide workspace for personnel to complete all services on-site at the ACF

Regional Office located at 233 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601. All work on this contract shall be performed onsite.

Question: Is there an expectation that all contractor staff be located in the Chicago area every week day?

Will tele-work or remote staff be permitted? Are all incumbent staff located onsite at the Regional Office?

If so, how many?

Answer: Yes, all 12 contract staff shall work on-site at the ACF Regional Office in Chicago.

Telework or remote staff are not permissible. All incumbent staff are located on-site at the ACF Regional Office.

F.2 PLACE OF

PERFORMANCE

4 In addition to the Project Manager, the Contractor shall also furnish staff to effectively carry out the tasks identified in the three major task areas of information and records management, program management and grants management. The anticipated staffing shall include the following key positions:

Information Management Support Specialist:

Up to 3 full time equivalent positions.

Program Support Specialist: Up to 6 full time equivalent positions.

Grants Support Specialist: Up to 1 full time equivalent position.

Senior Grants Support Specialist: Up to 1 full time equivalent position.

Question: Are all 12 personnel listed in the RFP considered key?

Answer: Yes, all 12 personnel are key.

C.5 KEY

PERSONNEL

CONSTRAINTS

5 Question: Can the government confirm the offerors must submit 12 letters of commitment and resumes for each key personnel?

Answer: Yes, a signed letter of commitment and resume must be submitted for each of the 12 key personnel proposed.

Letters of commitment are required of all key personnel. The letter of commitment must be directed to supporting this program including the length of an individual’s commitment and must be signed by the individual and a corporate authorized official.

C.5 KEY

PERSONNEL

CONSTRAINTS

3. Proposal

Content & Page

Limitation – Technical

Proposal Volume

Key Personnel and Resumes

6 “Submit completed Past Performance questionnaires (Attachment J.4) for each of the projects listed under relevant experience.”

Question: Should contractors include Past

Performance questionnaires/surveys in the Volume II:

Technical Proposal?

Answer: Past Performance should only be addressed in Volume I: Past Performance and

Corporate Capabilities.

L.9 PROPOSAL

INSTRUCTIONS

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2. Proposal Content and Page

Limitations – Past

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Performance &

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7 “The Offeror shall provide a Transition-In Plan that demonstrates its plan to ensure successful transition of all current project operations in accordance with the SOW. The Transition Plan shall be a detailed description of the tasks, resources, schedule, assumptions, dependencies, risks, and risk mitigation plans associated with the transition. The transition plan will be finalized after award.

Question: Should contractors budget for transition costs?

Answer: The government does not require a transition budget.

L.9 PROPOSAL

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