QAs_FINAL_8.16.21.pdf

No. Question Response

Is this a follow-on requirement to any work performed currently or in the past, or will this be a new requirement? This is a new requirement.

2 How many and what type of cryptos are to be tracked besides BTC?

As many as possible. The investigation dictates the currencies that may be relevant. We cannot rely on malign actors to use a defined set.

What is the coverage of the exchange rate? i.e., the foreign currency exchange rate and/or crypto currency exchange rate?

The exchange rate should indicate the value of the relevant currency or transaction in both its original cryptocurrency and also USD$ values.

4 For crypto currency exchange rate, is oracle needed to be built? No.

5 What will be the key coverage of crypto wallets?

As many wallets as possible, including software and hardware wallets.

6 Is BI required in the POC stage? No, but preferred.

7 Is tracking of cross chain required? Yes, critical.

8 Is protocol tracking required? Yes.

9 Will the result and finding be required to be placed on a hybrid chain?

Hybrid chain should be used when relevant, such as when the results indicate a combination of public and private blockchain activity.

Can proposal include additional services such as:

1) 10 hours of consulting blockchain data science work per week;

2) Weekly meeting, to further understand how data is being used in order to better customize;

3)The ability to refine the user interface Yes please include in the proposal.

Are the consulting and meeting requirements in-person or virtual. If in person, what are personnel security requirements? Virtual meetings.

Does the tool need to support multi-chain tracking?

Yes.

What are the criteria for flagging transactions and which behavioral ruleset should be followed?

We are looking for a mature COTS tool and established expertise to define these parameters. We do not have the resources to create a comprehensive list of transaction flags to ensure our needs are met.

What types of data attributes have to be saved, and what attributes is only for discovery purposes?

All attributes need to be saved.

Does the tool need to be synced to on-chain transactions for real-time tracking?

Yes.

We would like to ask the government to consider changing the NAICS code to following, or add them to the current NAICS code. We consider this to be a Software Development initiative primarily and feel that the NAICS codes below would best describe it;

541511 / 541512 or 519190 / 541611 / 541990 (to allow the government additional flexibility in case the scope increases or changes in the future)

519190 is acceptable given the numerous mature offerings and established platforms. We are seeking a COTS solution and not software development.

Do past performance questionnaires need to be completed by the customer or will they be considered if the contractor fills out the information?

PPQs should be completed by the customer.

Supplemental past performance may be provided by the vendor with Points of Contact for verification.

If a subcontractor is being proposed, does the sub need to provide PPQs?

Not necessarily required unless the sub is providing a key component of the work being performed.

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