Attachment 11 - Frequently Asked Questions FTW.pdf

Question Answer

1 Who is the incumbent contractor currently providing PSO services? The current incumbent contractor is The Diamond Group, Inc.

2 What is the current weapons platform used by the incumbent PSOs? .40 cal Smith and Wesson M&P

3 Does the incumbent force require all new medical certifications?

Incumbent PSOs shall undergo a medical and physical examination every five

(5) years to continue working on any FPS PSO contract. Reference SOW section 5.2.2.1.

4 Does the incumbent guard force currently possess PIV cards or is this a new requirement? Yes. PIV cards have been issued to incumbent contract PSO's.

5 Will the Government provide office space or office equipment/supplies under the resultant contract?

The Government does not anticipate providing any office space, or office equipment/supplies to the contractor.

Will the government confirm incumbent PSO’s and Supervisors are currently qualified to the standards listed throughout the RFP? If not, will the government identify the areas in which officers are not qualified?

1. Incumbent PSO's are not qualified to all requirements in the RFP.

2. All PSOs will require Active Threat and PSOs assigned to IRS locations will need IRS specific training.

7 Do all incumbent PSO’s require drug screening during transition.

Incumbent and New Hire PSOs may undergo random and Government-requested urine drug screenings throughout the contract period. PSOs must undergo urine drug screening every five (5) years as part of the physical medical examination. Reference SOW paragraph 5.2.4.1 and 5.2.5.1.

8 Are the current PSO's and supervisors trained to the NWDTP standards outlined in the solicitation?

Yes, current PSOs and Supervisors are currently trained to the NWDTP standards in this solicitation if assigned to Screening posts.

Can we have more than one (1) NWDTP trainer and if so how many are we allowed to send?

Yes. An offeror may have more than one (1) NWDTP trainer. It is at the discretion of the offeror to determine how many NWDTP trainers are necessary. The offeror should take into account that the number of NWDTP posts may increase or decrease over the course of the contract and such increases/decreases will not provide a basis for a price adjustment.

Will FPS provide NWDTP 16 hours and 8 hours initial training until such time as the Government can certify contractor NWDTP Instructors in the program? No, it is the contractor’s responsibility to provide NWDTP training.

11 Will the government provide storage space for weapons and ammo on site? No, the government does not provide storage space for weapons. Further, no weapons may be stored on site.

Is the level of effort reflected on the Post Exhibit the same level of effort that is currently being performed by the incumbent guard force?

The current, known service requirements are set forth in the attached Post Exhibit.

13 Where is the incumbents Contract Management Office located? The government does not provide this information as it is not needed to formulate a proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions Attachment 11 RFP No: 70RFP420RE7000001 Armed PSO Services throughout Fort Worth, TX

14 Can the government please specify the PIV cards processing locations?

Please see the following link below for a listing of PIV Card Enrollment Station locations.

https://dhs.authentx.com/dhs/appointments/frm-centerlist.html

15 Can the Government provide the list of attendees to the pre-bid conference? The government does not provide a list of attendees as this information is not needed to formulate a proposal.

Does the Government expect all small business goals to be met each year of the contract or is it willing to consider the goals in the 5-year aggregate?

The Government does expect the contractor to meet its proposed goals each year of performance. FAR 52.219‐9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, requires prime contractors to submit an Individual Subcontracting Report (ISR) semi‐ annually during contract performance. In accordance with FAR 19.705‐6, the CO must monitor prime contractor's compliance with its subcontracting plan by reviewing the ISR no later than 60 days after submission and assessing whether the prime contractor made a good faith effort to comply with its small business subcontracting plan.

Are incumbents required to requalify on firearms during transition, if the weapons are replaced by the same make and model number, but a different serial number?

Yes. Incumbent PSOs must qualify on the same duty weapon that they will carry.

How long are the training courses for DHS Records Management and IT Security Requirements?

Each course can take 30 minutes to an hour each.

Are there any tuition costs associated with attendance to FLETC?

There is no tuition cost for attendance at FLETC. The contractor will pay for travel and lodging for each Instructor.

20 Is the Post Tracking System already in place on the current contract? No. PTS is planned for implementation in June 2021. All offerors are to take this into consideration as part of their proposal strategy and pricing.

Does the government expect additional buildings or posts to be added in the Option Years?

Yes. Additionally, some posts can be removed/closed as requirements are no longer necessary.

Do all incumbent PSO’s that work X-ray or Non X-ray posts meet the current RFP

NWDTP

training certifications?

Yes

Do any posts require PSOs to be qualified on Shotguns?

No

Are PTS licenses required per user or per unit?

1. Per Unit. In addition, offerors are responsible for all licenses to include fingerprint license.

Are the PTS devices able to be used with a wireless internet or do they require cellular service? If operable via internet, do any of the locations provide

1. Offeror is required to provide cellular data services.

2. No. Government will not provide wireless connectivity.

wireless internet connectivity?

Will the certifications for any and all incumbents who currently have been NWDTP certified be recognized as meeting the requirement on this contract?

Yes

Will incumbents who have been through Govt Provided Training previously under SMART Book be required to attend Government provided initial training again under the NPSOLP?

No.

In areas that have limited or no connectivity, will FPS and the tenant agencies allow hard wired internet access in these locations?

No. Contractor will be required to provide wireless devices and have a strategy to extend cellular connectivity where necessary or use multiple carriers depending on locations.

Do the required tablets/kiosks, biometric readers and PIV card readers become Government Property after being loaded with the software provided by the Government?

No

If a GFE or CFE radio is provided on a post, is a CFE cellphone required also?

1. YES