RPA Question format.docx

Procurement Sensitive Information – See FAR 3.104

QUESTIONS FOR RPA INDUSTRY DAY

U.S. Department of State Bureau of Information Resource Management (IRM) RPA Contract

Classification Code: D – Information Technology Services, including telecommunications services NAICS Code:

541512 – Computer Systems Design Services 541511 Custom Computer Programming Point of Contact: Katherine Lugo, weakley-lugokf@state.gov RESPONSE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: To be reviewed interested parties shall use the format in Appendix A NLT 5:00pm EST on July 6th.

This industry day is for market research purposes only to identify capabilities to provide RPA services. Responses to this notice will be considered in selecting the acquisition strategy. All information contained in this notice is preliminary in nature and is subject to change. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ), Invitation for Bids (IFB), or a commitment on the part of the government to conduct a solicitation in the future. All information provided is strictly voluntary and no reimbursement will be made by the Government for any costs associated with providing a response to this notice or otherwise participating in market research activities. Further, the US Department of State offers no assurance that a solicitation will result from this notice.

Any information submitted will become the property of the Government and will not be returned. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and must be clearly marked. All responses shall use the Appendix A format when submitting responses. The draft solicitation is attached to this notice.

APPENDIX A –RESPONSE TEMPLATE

RESPONSES TO EACH QUESTION IN EACH SECTION ARE NOT TO EXCEED 150 WORDS.

I. COMPANY INFORMATION

Description

NAICS CODE

Size Standard

Company’s Size (Number of Employees)

Company’s Size (Average Revenue)

Small Business Description (if applicable ie SDVO, Women Owned etc)

Company Name

Address

DUNS Number

Company Website

Primary Point of Contact

Secondary Point of Contact

Phone

Email

Facility Security Clearance Level

Existing Applicable DOS Contracts (provide contract # and POC)

Existing Applicable GWACs (provide contract # and fee)

II. CERTIFICATIONS

III. QUESTIONS/THOUGHTS

Thoughts/Questions pertaining to the requirement

Thoughts/Questions on the Problem Statement

Thoughts/Questions on the Video Submission

Questions about Down-select methodology

Questions about solicitation terms and conditions (we know that currently there is a conflict in the number of down-selects the government is currently ironing that out)

IV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RESPONSES TO EACH QUESTION IN EACH SECTION ARE NOT TO EXCEED 100 WORDS.

1. Has your company completed a similar project within the last 3 years that they would be willing to talk about? If so, please provide a brief description of the project and any relevant government POCs.

Response:

2. If relevant, please describe your past and current teaming/collaboration working relationships with other companies that were made necessary with projects of similar size and scope.

Response:

3. In order to be successful what other things should the government be aware of?

Response: