70RSAT26RFI000002 Q and C Responses.pdf

70RSAT26RFI000002 Q+and+C Responses Questions and Answers

# Document & Section Citation Offeror Question/Comment Government Response

1 RFI - Description

Request clarification on whether DHS S&T anticipates contractors performing hands-on scientific research and laboratory-level technical execution, or whether the primary expectation is for contractors to provide programmatic, analytical, systems integration, and execution-support services in support of government-led research efforts. Clarification on this point would help vendors appropriately align proposed capabilities and delivery models with DHS S&T’s intended

The potential requirement involves support to S&T's research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) portfolio and scientific and technical advisory and assistance services to the programs and would not involve actual research and development activities.

2 RFI - Description

Given the broad range of scientific and technical disciplines referenced in the RFI, we seek clarification on whether DHS S&T expects offerors to demonstrate in-house capability across the full spectrum of disciplines, or whether a modular and teaming-based approach is anticipated in which firms support specific functional or programmatic roles while leveraging partners for specialized scientific expertise.

As stated in the RFI, the Government is interested in a contractor's experience in the three main areas. Question 4 is the contractor's opportunity to demonstrate how capability or experience gaps in any of the three areas would be addressed.

3 RFI, pg. 3

The RFI asks "If OASIS+ contracts are held, list of domains where the contractor has contracts." Will the Government provide clarification on whether this refers to awarded OASIS+ domains, or to a list of Task Order awards under each domain?

Given GSA delays in awarding the vehicle, and the low volume of initial task orders to date, a list of awarded domains is likely to provide greater insight to the Government.

A list of task order awards is not necessary.

The Government is primarily interested in awarded domains under which a contractor can receive task order awards.

4 General Question Is this RFI limited to contractors that are currently on GSA OASIS+ or can any contractor submit a response?

The Government is primarily interested in the capability of OASIS+ to support this potential requirement.

5 RFI - Submission Instructions

Request confirmation as to whether firms that do not currently hold OASIS+ contracts as prime contractors may be considered as subcontractors or teaming partners as part of DHS S&T’s market research assessment for this requirement.

At this time, the Government is interested in contractors who hold OASIS+ contracts as the prime.

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