Questions and Answers - 11.01.2023.pdf

SIR/RFP 6973GH-24-R-00020 Financial Services November 1, 2023

Questions and Answers

1. QUESTION: Please provide the name of the incumbent and award number for the existing contract.

GOV’T ANSWER: Rigil Corporation and DTFAAC-16-D-00060 (Answered October 30, 2023)

2. QUESTION: With the existing contract, is it a multiple award or a contract with one provider?

GOV’T ANSWER: There is only one contractor for the current contract. (Answered October 30, 2023)

3. QUESTION: How many FTE’s are on the existing contract by labor category?

GOV’T ANSWER: While it can change at any time due to Government needs (Reference posted Schedule B), today we have 1-Program Manager, 1-Site Supervisor, 3- Accounting III, 9 - Accounting II, 2 - Accounting Clerks III, 11-Accounting Clerks II, 1 Business Analysis, and 2 General Clerk. (Answered October 30, 2023)

4. QUESTION: Is the Telework arrangement in place for existing contractor or the incumbent?

GOV’T ANSWER: Contractors will need to observe the same hybrid work schedule as feds. (For example, meaning if feds must report 2 days per pay period; contractors will be expected to follow suit). Some positions are not conducive to telework and are duly noted in the tasks. (Answered October 30, 2023)

5. QUESTION: Do we have to submit the alternate PM’s resume?

GOV’T ANSWER: No (Answered November 1, 2023)

6. QUESTION: Do we have to include a compliance matrix in our Technical Response? Is this required?

GOV’T ANSWER: No. There is nothing in Section M that requires a compliance matrix. (Answered November 1, 2023)

7. QUESTION: Do we have to include the acronym list in our Technical Response? Is this required?

GOV’T ANSWER: No, it is not required. However, if you determine an acronym list is required to meet the requirements in Section L.5.3 (1) which states, “The Contractor’s Technical Proposal shall present a clear and thorough understanding of all facets of the Government’s technical requirements listed in the SOW” then you should do so. (Answered November 1, 2023).

8. QUESTION: Section L.5.1, Proposal Organization (page 68) indicates a 20-page limit inclusive of “Cover Page, Table of Contents, Resumes, LOI, compliance matrix, and acronym lists…” This requirement is included in again in Section L.5.2 (6) (page 69). Can the Government clarify if the Table of Contents, Compliance Matrix, and Acronym Lists are mandatory for submission.

GOV’T ANSWER: No. There is nothing in Section M that requires a table of contents, compliance matrix, or acronym list. However, if you determine an acronym list is required to meet the requirements in

SIR/RFP 6973GH-24-R-00020 Financial Services November 1, 2023

Questions and Answers

Section L.5.3 (1) which states, “The Contractor’s Technical Proposal shall present a clear and thorough understanding of all facets of the Government’s technical requirements listed in the SOW” then you should do so (Answered November 1, 2023)

9. QUESTION: Section L.5.1, Volume II – Cost/Price Proposal (page 68-69) indicates that Offerors are required to submit “the buildup/basis of estimate for all SCA positions.” This requirement is again included in Section L.5.3 Proposal Content, (b) Cost/Price Proposal Content – Volume II (page 72). Shall Offeror’s provide this information as an additional worksheet in Attachment 09 Schedule B – FS Excel Breakdown in our own format?

GOV’T ANSWER: Yes, it may be in your companies own format and must consist of all elements included to create the fully burdened. It must also be in accordance with the rates established in AMS 3.6.2-28 Service Contract Labor Standards (July 2023). (Answered November 1, 2023)