2032H324N00006_00002_Att 4_QandA list.pdf

AMENDMENT #00002 to SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) #2032H324N00006

CREDIT MODELING SUPPORT SEVICES

Question # SSN SECTION QUESTION ANSWER

I would like to confirm if the project mentioned above is considered as a potential new requirement or is there an incumbent contract currently performing these services?

This is a follow-on requirement, with an incumbent performing the required services.

If there are incumbent vendor(s), would you be able to provide the contract details (such as: Vendor Name, Contract Number, Award and end dates, total contract value)?

FI Consulting, Inc.; GSA Contract # GS-00-F-346CA; BPA 2032H320A00001; Ordering Period: 1/1/2020-12/31/2024; BPA Value is $10M.

3 Lastly, is an estimated value available for this potential requirement? The estimated value of this procurement is under $10M.

4 Who is the current incumbent (if any) related to the sources sought? See response to #2 above.

5 What is the incumbent's current project/job/contract number? See response to #2 above.

Is the agency open to placing the prospective requirement into the 8(a) program?

The acquisition strategy has not yet been finalized.

7 I would like to clarify that the work must be performed in Washington DC?

Per the PWS, Section #8, the Contractor shall perform tasks under this BPA on-site at the contractor’s facility, remote location or at the Department of the Treasury, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave 10th Floor, Washington, D.C. Contractors will primarily work remotely.

8 Is this multiple vendor award or a sole source vendor contract? This procurement will result in a single-award.

I noticed your opportunity and would like to discuss how we can add value. Are you available to chat tomorrow [4/19] or Monday [4/22]?

Per the RFI Sources Sought Notice (SSN), we are not accepting oral queries at this time. Please refer to the SSN on how to respond with a capability package.

10 Is this a new requirement or contract renewal? See response to #2 above.

11 If renewal, what is current contract number? See response to #2 above.

12 When will the RFP be released?

The estimated date for RFQ/RFP release is August 9, 2024. Please note, this date may change due to change in government requirements, delayed milestones, etc., or if the government determines to not move forward with this procurement.

Please confirm if there are any prior documents and or statistics we may review and/or people we should contact prior to responding with our Proposal?

Please refer to the SSN and attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) on how to respond with a capability package.

Please describe if there are any special circumstances or "Hot Buttons/Topics" of which we should be aware?

Please refer to the SSN and PWS on how to respond with a capability package.

(Company name withheld) ... specifications falls within the descriptions of Small Business less than $5,000,000.00, and is also a Women Owned Business, Developmental and transitional Stages; and Black Owned Business Category, If necessary, please confirm your Agencies preference of how this information is to be presented within any response, so it is not overlooked, but instead Highlighted?

Responses are fully reviewed and considered during the market research phase of a procurement, as it is integral to the government's determination on acquisition strategy. Therefore, no information will be "overlooked." It is requested that you refer to the SSN and PWS on how to respond with a capability package.

Please explain What kind of relationship do you want with your outside Contractor during the duration of contract terms?

It is a professional contractor-government relationship conducted within the terms and conditions of an awarded contract.

What role will pricing play in the decision? Predictability? Risk/Reward sharing? Cost reduction? (e.g. Is Solicitor looking for more Cost Effective alternatives for Services requested)

The RFQ/RFP pricing instructions and evaluation parameters have not yet been finalized. The vendor is encouraged that should the government release a RFQ/RFP, to review those sections for complete information.

Will there be official training materials provided to Contractor in order to synthesize the support and timeline of Deliverables?

No, there not be official training materials provided.

Please provide details regarding this contract's Historical background including any past support services so that we may quickly address any areas of improvement?

See response to #2 above.

May Contract include a clause that provides an additional thirty (30) Days ramp up period of totaling three (3) months not to exceed ninety (90) Days versus the two (2) months '"Transition-In" ; to cover all additional Administrative and General obligations to fulfill "Vacancies and scheduling of any on-boarding requirements (e.g. Background Checks, Credentialing, Drug Screenings) of any/all Newly hired employees"?

No, the contract will not included a clause for a ramp up period.

The outlined a total contract term of five (5) years including One (1) Base period extending with four (4) one (1) year Options; Q:1 When is the period of which the corresponding Contract options will be Awarded after the initial Base period?

An award will not result in a "term" contract. Therefore, the period of performance shall include a Base period, with four, one-year options periods. Options, if required, will be executed on a per annum basis.

Will the Incumbent Contractor with Policies and or Procedures designated as guides for the Support Services being solicited?

Technical Response required

Will the Incumbent contractor (if there is one currently in place) be responsible for providing a period of '"Shadowing" to promote a smooth transition-in period?

No, the incumbent will not provide a "shadowing" period.

Our Business has a NDA Agreement, will this be necessary once the contract is Awarded or at any point in the contracting award process?

Technical Response required

Hypothetical question, Will there be a need to sign an NDA at any point throughout the lifecycle of the contract if awarded?

Yes, a NDA will be required.

In the event of financial reporting and analytical forecasting, will the Incumbent be able to appear in person or virtually to assist in the Training of the Contractors Training and Development Coaches?

Technical Response required

Is this contract authorized for Virtual and or Work from Home (WFH) capabilities be appropriate for the contractor's Key Personnel or will work be performed at the Offeror's Facility?

See response to #7 above.

25 What criteria is most important to you in selecting Contractor?

The requested information is not yet available, as the RFQ/RFP instructions and evaluation parameters have not yet been finalized. The vendor is encouraged that should the government release a RFQ/RFP, to review those sections for complete information.

26 How will the Agency rank the criteria of Contractor Response? See response to #25 above.

27 How many other Contractors have responded to the Request? See response to #25 above.

Small Business Sources Sought Notice

What type of small business set aside procurement is IRS planning?

The requested information is not yet available, as the government is in the process of completing its' market research and analysis.

Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Section 3a

What is the average frequency of model re-development and is there a required frequency of model re-development?

Models go through an annual independent verification and validation (IV&V) process, during which re-development may be required.

AMENDMENT #00002 to SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) #2032H324N00006

CREDIT MODELING SUPPORT SEVICES

Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Section 3d

How does the IRS incorporate third-party data into its credit modeling program?

This information is not available to share at this time. This information may be available to the awardee.

Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Section 3d

How does the IRS verify and monitor the entities that receive the loans?

This information is not available to share at this time. This information may be available ot the awardee.

Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Section 3d

Will the RFP include a requirement for business data as it relates credit monitoring? This is linked to the question relating to whether or not IRS is seeking to leverage credit monitoring for individual people or business entities. If the answer is the latter, we would like to understand if business data will be required.

This question is still very vague, but I gues I would say that: Data on borrowers, which includes businesses, is used in the credit modeling process.

Small Business Sources Sought Notice

Is the IRS seeking credit modeling support services as they relate to individual people, businesses, or both?

Both, although mostly businesses.

Small Business Sources Sought Notice

Will this be a Multiple Award Contract? See response to #8 above.

Small Business Sources Sought Notice

Is this considered a new or follow-on BPA award? See response to #2 above.

Small Business Sources Sought Notice

Will there be, or has there been, an Industry Day? If so, is there a copy of the presentation?

No, there will not be an Industry Day.

Small Business Sources Sought Notice

What is the budgeted value of this contract? See response to #2 above.

Small Business Sources Sought Notice

Will this BPA be issued under an existing GWAC or high-level contract vehicle i.e. SEWP-VI, Alliant, OASIS, CIO-SP3, etc.?

The requested information is not yet available, as the government is in the process of completing its' market research and analysis. The vendor is encouraged to continue to review GSA and SAM.gov for opportunities under this SSN.

Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Section 3

Is the IRS planning to make multiple BPA awards based on Task/Functional Area Pools?

See response to #8 above.

Small Business Sources Sought Notice

Are there any required Minimum Certs/Quals? i.e. ISO, CMMI, CMMC, FedRAMP, etc. (ISO: International Organization for Standardization;

CMMI: Capability Maturity Model Integration; CMMC: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification; FedRAMP: Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program)

These certs/quals are not a requirement to perfrom the service.