QUESTIONS-ANSWERS FOR SPACE MGMT v3.docx

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

STATION PLACE

100 F STREET NE

WASHINGTON, DC 20549-2000

OFFICE OF

ACQUISITIONS

September 16, 2025

TO: PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS

SUBJECT: Responses to Questions RFP 50310225R0013 – Space Management and Related Services

1. Are there currently any vacant positions among the 5 described in the RFP?

The Help Desk Specialist I (HDS I) is currently vacant, but offerors shall propose pricing for this labor category for when the need arises.

2. Who is the incumbent Contractor, if any?

Aleto, Inc.

3. Please confirm that the SEC is paying for mandatory training of Contractor personnel?

The SEC will cover contractor mandatory training in accordance with SEC Instruction 6019.00 MANDATORY TRAINING FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JANUARY 2022) located in the solicitation.

4. Should the Reps and Certs be added to the Technical volume as an Attachment?

Yes. See paragraph x and xiii of the solicitation.

5. Section 6010.10 of the Combined Solicitation (page 39) states that “Contractor Personnel are not expected to report to an SEC worksite and will not be provided space by the SEC to perform work under this contract.” However, the Scope section of the SOW states that “The contractors’ primary assigned duty station will be at the SEC's Headquarters location in Washington, D.C.” Can the Government please clarify the place(s) of performance?

Section 6010.10 states “Unless otherwise specified, Contractor Personnel are not expected to report to an SEC worksite and will not be provided space by the SEC to perform work under this contract.” The contractors’ primary assigned duty station will be at the SEC Headquarters location in Washington, D.C., and support will also be provided as needed to any of the other SEC ten (1) regional offices from the DC area.

6. Does the Service Contract Act apply to this solicitation?

No.

7. Is the Senior Space Management Advisor (SSMA) the same position as the Program Manager?

No. The SSMA will the Program Manager or lead person on matters dealing with space utilization. Offerors are required to propose a Program Manager that will oversee the entire contract. This labor category will not be directly billable.

8. The Government has used 1,920 hours for each position on the pricing schedule. Is 1,920 the number of productive hours per FTE?

This is the estimated number of hours for pricing purposes.

9. The Government has used 1,920 hours for each position on the pricing schedule. Will the Government allow offerors to alter the hours to reflect 11 holidays and their company PTO allowances?

Offerors shall use the estimated number of hours in the pricing schedule.

10. If contract employees work remotely, are they required to be located within a minimum distance of an SEC facility?

Contractor personnel are expected to be onsite at the Headquarters location in Washington, DC.

11. Will the Government supply Government computers for accessing Government systems?

See SEC Instruction 6010.10 WORK LOCATIONS AND SCHEDULES (JUNE 2023) located in the solicitation.

12. Will the Government issue task orders by position?

No.

13. Will the Government issue task orders by location?

It is anticipated that a single Task Order will be issued for the Headquarters location. The Government does not anticipate issuing other task orders for any other location at this time.

14. What is the planned duration of task orders?

Twelve (12) months.

15. Is there an incumbent currently performing this work? If so, please provide the name of the contractor and the contract number.

Aleto, Inc. SEC 50310221D0004, SBA 0353/21/2289.

16. Are there any page or font limitations/requirements?

The technical submission shall be limited to twenty (20) one-sided pages, excluding the cover letter.

17. What is the estimated period of performance start date?

November 29, 2025.

18. Will there be a transition/phase-in period?

Yes. Approximately 30 days.

19. The ODC CLIN in the Attachment 4 Pricing Schedule states that Not to Exceed Amounts to be determined at the time of Award. For Evaluation purposes, can the government please provide a plug number for industry to use?

ODCs will not be used for evaluation purposes. This number will be determined at the time of award.

20. Is the travel included in the ODC CLIN? If not, what are the ODC costs comprised of?

Travel and overtime.

21. Can the government please provide a one-week extension once the Q/As are posted?

No.

22. Regarding Notice ID 50310225R0013, are you able to give clarity on the clearance requirements? I see the specification in 6007.00 b, stating "The Contractor and its employees performing work on-site at SEC facilities shall become acquainted with and shall comply with the rules and regulations of the SEC’s facilities, including, but not limited to security, controlled access, personnel clearances, and conduct with respect to health and safety at the site, regardless of whether or not title to the facility is vested in the SEC.". Does the Prime need to have any type of clearance as well?

All contractor personnel supporting under this requirement will need to be cleared in accordance with SEC Instruction 6009.05 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL INTERIM DETERMINATION (MARCH 2023) located in the solicitation.

23. We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

Aleto, Inc. is currently performing the services under SEC 50310221D0004, SBA 0353/21/2289.

24. There are 10 attachments total, Attachment 4 is listed as one of the (3) electronic files to submit, What other attachments are to be included in our submittal?

As stated on page 59 of the combined synopsis solicitation, the three (3) electronic files, Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, and/or Microsoft Excel type files are:

1. Volume 1 – Technical Proposal (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF)

2. Volume 2 – Price Proposal (Microsoft Excel)

3. Pricing Schedule – (Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet)

END OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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