PACTS III_Question and Answers_11_9_2023.pdf

Question # Date Question

Submitted Document Page. No Section Question/Comment Government Response

1 RFI 3(A)(2)

There is one particular question that we believe is unfair to ask SDVOSB or any company for that matter. That question is: “If so, how many months do you estimate to acquire a secret clearance?”

As you are aware, a company cannot obtain a facility clearance (FCL) until it has a contract in hand that requires it to have an FCL and the awarding agency sponsors the contractor. The timeline to process a contractor’s FCL is entirely in the hands of the government – outside the control of the contractor. There is no way for the contractor to estimate how long it will take them to obtain a Secret clearance. There are excellent small businesses including SDVOSBs who can add tremendous value to DHS and provide outstanding and cost-effective support on PACTS III vehicle – the only thing holding them back is a facility clearance. We commend you for thinking about this question and considering keeping this procurement accessible to companies who are eligible for facility clearance, they just need to be sponsored. However, we respectfully request that you remove this question on timelines. No contractor will be able to answer this truthfully because they have no control over the process.

Thank you for your email that expresses concern for one of the questions we have chose to include in our RFI. The document “# 70SBUR22I00000032” that is posted on sam.gov is a Request for Information (RFI); not a formal solicitation. The purpose of this RFI is to gather responses to the questions that are included in

it. These responses will in turn help us form the strategy for a potential follow-on contract to acquire services similar to PACTS II. I do not believe it is necessary to remove this question from the RFI since the public is not under any obligation to provide a response to it if they so choose. If your company is not able to provide a response to that particular question then you are not mandated to by any means. However, I do invite you to respond to any other questions you feel comfortable with if you would like.

2 RFI

Is the Government considering allowing qualified set-asides other than SDVOSBs to respond to this upcoming RFI release to determine if another set aside, such as WOSB or even SB, may be considered for final use of another set aside at RFP release? Or has the acquisition strategy already been determined to be released only to SDVOSB qualified companies?

At this time, a SDVOSB vehicle is what is being contemplated, however there is nothing precluding other than SDVOSBs from responding to the public RFI.

3 RFI I’m trying to find the RFI for PACTS III and was hoping you could help. I’m on the PACTS III page on Sam.gov but the Attachments/Links section is just giving me the spinning blue wheel. Are you able to either point me to another location or send me the RFI please?

I did just check the page on SAM.gov and the attachments are able to load, perhaps it is just your browser. Either way, attached is a copy of the documents for the

RFI.

4 RFI Our company has SDVOSB JV named Company “X” and our entity has Facility clearances but the JV doesn’t have it. So our question is, does this require any Facility Clearance at the time of proposal submission or is there any limitation/restrictions for JV submission?

The document “70SBUR22I00000032” that is posted on sam.gov is a Request for Information (RFI); not a formal solicitation. The purpose of this RFI is to gather responses to the questions that are included in it. These responses will in turn help us form the strategy for a potential follow-on contract to acquire services similar to PACTS II. Since we have not formulated our strategy for this possibly follow-on contract, I am unable to answer your question since it has not yet been determined.

5 RFI 3(A)(6)

I have a quick question regarding the PACTS III Sources Sought that was released. Question 6 requests past performance "for the NAICS codes listed in question #1 above within the last three years." If the past performance was not under one of those NAICS, rather 611519, but elements of the contract clearly had program and site management requirements and including dozens of SCA employees, can we write our performance and cite the NAICS codes difference while drawing parallels to 541611?

If your company can provide services similar to what is currently being provided under PACTS II using a NAICS code that is not listed, then please state that NAICS code in question 1. For question 6, describe your past performance for the NAICS code you listed for question 1. If you are not familiar with PACTS II, it consist of two primary functional categories that include the services described below. Functional Category 1 (Primary NAICS: 541611) Program Management Services - Administrative management, general management consulting services, process, physical distribution, and logistics consulting services Technical Services - engineering services, environment, technical, and other scientific consulting services. Functional Category 2 (Primary NAICS: 561110) Administrative and operations services, financial planning, personnel, billing, and recordkeeping Court reporting and stenotype services

6 RFI

I am working on a response for the RFI 70SBUR22I00000032 (PACTS III) that is due on June 17, 2022. There isn’t a draft PWS attached to the notice in SAM.gov and I am trying to answer all of your questions without understanding the scope of this effort. Would you please send me a copy of the draft PWS or post it in SAM.gov so I can access it there and complete your RFI?

We do not have a draft PWS. At this time, we anticipate the scope of PACTS III to be similar to PACTS II which includes the two functional categories described below. Functional Category 1 (Primary NAICS: 541611) Program Management Services - Administrative management, general management consulting services, process, physical distribution, and logistics consulting services Technical Services - engineering services, environment, technical, and other scientific consulting services. Functional Category 2 (Primary NAICS: 561110) Administrative and operations services, financial planning, personnel, billing, and recordkeeping Court reporting and stenotype services

7 RFI

After reviewing the RFI, I have a few questions that will likely be answered in an Industry Day. That would lead to the first basic question, is such an Industry Day for PACT 3 forthcoming before pre-solicitation. I see the agency is asking for our preference of a BOA, BPA, or IDIQ. However, without first knowing what the agency will require to procure - that question is a little tricky. Each acquisition strategy has its pro's and con's. Without knowing specifically the services DHS would like to place on this vehicle, I'm a little challenged to give a good response. Can you shed any light on the matter?

We do intend on having an Industry Day for this requirement in the future. The services we would like to procure for PACTS III may be similar to the ones that are currently on PACTS II. These include two functional categories as described below: Functional Category 1 (Primary NAICS: 541611) Program Management Services - Administrative management, general management consulting services, process, physical distribution, and logistics consulting services Technical Services - engineering services, environment, technical, and other scientific consulting services. Functional Category 2 (Primary NAICS: 561110) Administrative and operations services, financial planning, personnel, billing, and recordkeeping Court reporting and stenotype services

8 RFI Since we have not responded to this opportunity in the past, we would like to request 45-minute MS Teams call to learn more about your timing and anticipated needs. In addition to confirming receipt of this response, could you please tell us the best person to coordinate this discussion with?

Thank you for providing your response to our RFI. We appreciate you taking the time to answer our questions. The timing and anticipated needs of our requirement are not firm; therefore, I would like to refrain from meeting at this time. If and when we firm that information up, I will reach out to my team with your request. Additionally, for your awareness we do intend on having an Industry Day. This forum will enable you to collect more information on our requirement as it takes shape.

PACTS III Questions and Responses

9 RFI Is this a new requirement or contract renewal? If re-compete, what is the current contract number and who is the incumbent?

This requirement is intended to be a follow-on to the existing PACTS II contract which expires on 2/28/25. The document found https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/PACTS-II_0.pdf includes all the vendors that are currently on PACTS II and their associated contract numbers. Note that the following vendors are no longer part of PACTS II:

- Functional Category 1: R3 Government Solutions Inc.

- Functional Category 2: Szanca Solutions

10 RFI Will the Government be changing the Solicitation Number upon RFP release? Yes

11 RFI Will the Government consider a set-aside for (8a, HUBZone, EDWOSB, etc.)? The government will take this into consideration, with decision provided in final RFP release.

12 RFI When does the Government plan to release the RFP? Undetermined at this time, but will be made publicly available at the time of APFS record release.

13 RFI Will the Government be making the award for this requirement in FY22? This is not a FY22 requirement. Details on award timeframe will be made publicly available at the time of APFS record release.

14 RFI Would it be possible for the government to consider this for a non-competitive 8(a) procurement? Lastly, we are looking to support any other requirement that may fall under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

Anticipated set aside information for PACTS III will be published on the APFS. The size of this requirement is not intended to be under the simplified acquisition threshold.

15 RFI Was there a J&A and contract extension issued to the current PACTS II contract? If so, until when? Any PACTS II questions will need to be directed to the PACTS II team that conducted the acquisition. PACTSII_ADMIN@hq.dhs.gov is the email address.

16 RFI Will the PACTS III solicitation be issued within the next 12 months? Solicitation date for PACTS III has not been determined yet. However, once published, the APFS record will provide this information.

17 RFI

We have been contacted by several organizations regarding the upcoming DHS PACTS III contract. After further review, we are definitely interested in the requirements and developing our team to pursue, however, we did not respond to the RFI in order to meet the cutoff date. Do you anticipate this being limited to only the respondees or still open to all SDVOSB bidders?

We do not anticipate the final RFP being limited to only those who responded to the RFI.

18 RFI Do you have a few minutes to answer some general questions? Due to the number of contractors interested in PACTS III, we are unable to hold individual meetings at this time. However, we are still conducting market research and any information related to an industry day will be publicly provided.

19 7/19/2022 General I am reaching out to see if there are any updates on the status of the PACTS III contract. Our company responded to the June RFI, and I have been asked to check on projected timelines moving forward. Any additional information would be truly appreciated.

We do not have publicly available projected timelines at this time. However, once the APFS record is published, updates to the timeline will be available to industry.

20 7/20/2022 In reviewing the PACTS II, I see that the ordering period has been extended into 2025, do you anticipate that a solicitation for PACTS III will be released around Q4 2023 or later? Timelines have not been made publicly available as of yet, however they will be captured in the APFS record that will be published soon.

21 7/22/2022 General Would it be possible for the PACTS III procurement to include a NAICS code with a higher revenue size standard than the currently listed NAICS code of 541611 at $21.5 million dollars in annual receipts? We appreciate your recommendation and the response to our RFI and will take it into consideration.

22 7/22/2022 General Is the timeline of this being released on or about December 2022 correct or do you anticipate it being pushed into the 1st or 2nd quarter(s) of calendar year 2023? The solicitation date for PACTS III has not been determined yet. However, once published, the APFS record will provide this information.

23 7/22/2022 General Do you see this as being a truly “best value” acquisition strategy or do you anticipate this being more oriented toward “Lowest Price/Technically Acceptable” type of procurement? We hope this will be a true Best Value effort.

We are not able to answer this question since we are still conducting and analyzing market research and this portion of the strategy has not yet been determined.

We recommend that once published, you review the final solicitation which will detail this information for you.

24 7/29/2022 General Contractor "X" remains interested in the upcoming PACTS III solicitation, to that end, we are curious as to whether PACTS III will be solicited this fiscal year or in fiscal year 2023? Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

The timeline for PACTS III has not been publicly announced at this time. However, updates on solicitation release will be provided once the Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) number is released.

25 8/1/2022 General Please provide us an update on subject acquisition There is no publicly available update at this time. Updates will be available when APFS record has been publicized.

26 8/8/2022 RFI Is the government engaging with industry on this opportunity, or are there upcoming industry days planned for this future vehicle? We do intend on having an Industry Day for this requirement in the future. The date has not yet been determined but will be announced to the public once it is known.

27 8/8/2022 RFI

I just wanted to reach out regarding the PACTS III RFI from back in June. I understand that the current contracts were extended out to 2025 and I haven’t seen anything posted recently on the re-compete on APFS. Based on this, I was just wondering if this is being looked at for FY23 or maybe even FY24? It seems like those contract extensions do provide a little time so I just wasn’t sure if any kind of timeline had been established.

The APFS record has not been release yet. Once it is the details on the award timeframe will be made publicly available through the APFS record.

28 8/8/2022 General Will draft documents be published, if so, when? Yes, we do intend on releasing draft documents. Once it is the details on the award timeframe will be made publicly available through the APFS record.

29 8/8/2022 General Will there be two functional categories for this procurement or will the configuration be different? We are not able to answer this question since we are still conducting and analyzing market research and this portion of the strategy has not yet been determined.

We recommend that once published, you review the final solicitation which will detail this information for you.

30 8/8/2022 General What is the anticipated release date for the solicitation? The APFS record has not been release yet. Once it is the details on the award timeframe will be made publicly available through the APFS record.

31 8/8/2022 General What is the anticipated start date for PACTS III? The APFS record has not been release yet. Once it is the details on the award timeframe will be made publicly available through the APFS record.

32 8/10/2022 General Can you please clarify if the government intends to issue PACTS III in this or next Government Fiscal Year? Our research indicates that PACTS II was extended and PACTS III will not be recompeted until 2025. Is this accurate?

The timeline for PACTS III has not been publicly announced at this time. However, updates on the award timeline will be provided once the Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) number is released.

33 8/11/2022 General Will it be this fiscal year though? The information you are requesting is provided in the APFS record, F2022059380. Please direct all future PACTS III related questions to PACTSIII@uscis.dhs.gov.

34 8/12/2022 General We submitted a response to the PACTS III RFI and circling back to see if DHS has determined next steps and if there is a pending RFP? The information you are requesting is provided in the APFS record, F2022059380. Please direct all future PACTS III related questions to PACTSIII@uscis.dhs.gov.

35 8/15/2022 General I am emailing to ask if DHS's PACTS III will have any upcoming industry day(s) preceding its release. You can find the answer to your question by referencing the Questions and Answers that were posted on SAM.gov on August 12, 2022.

36 8/18/2022 General I've been doing research into recompete efforts for large-scale acquisition programs, and saw that PACTS II will be recompeted soon. The Q&A that I was able to find on SAM was very helpful, but I'm wondering if there is a timeline you're working with to have further information posted on APFS? Even a very rough estimate of that (next month vs next calendar year, for example) would be appreciated, so I know when to check back for further research.

This information will be provide once the APFS record is released to industry in the near future. Additionally, as noted in the intent to recompete letter posted on SAM.gov, please direct all future PACTS III related questions to PACTSIII@uscis.dhs.gov.

37 8/19/2022 General Following up on the RFI submission in June (below) for the PACTS III requirement, it would be terrific if the anticipated final solicitation and contract award dates could be posted at https://sam.gov/opp/cc5e27b320344c6187bfbac759928bda/view or shared via response to this e-mail.

This information will be provide once the APFS record is released to industry in the near future. Additionally, as noted in the intent to recompete letter posted on SAM.gov, please direct all future PACTS III related questions to PACTSIII@uscis.dhs.gov.

38 8/19/2022 General Good morning! In reference to the PACTS III Program, and for resource planning purposes, do you have a ballpark estimate of when (FY Otr.) you anticipate releasing the PACTS III RFP? We’re just trying to do some resource planning.

This information will be provide once the APFS record is released to industry in the near future. Additionally, as noted in the intent to recompete letter posted on SAM.gov, please direct all future PACTS III related questions to PACTSIII@uscis.dhs.gov.

39 8/24/2022 General Good Afternoon! We are interested in the subject opportunity. We are requesting a update on the status. This information will be provide once the APFS record is released to industry in the near future. Additionally, as noted in the intent to recompete letter posted on SAM.gov, please direct all future PACTS III related questions to PACTSIII@uscis.dhs.gov.

40 8/25/2022 General This email is regarding teaming arrangements for PACTS III. Noting that USCIS anticipates PACTS III to also be a total set-aside for SDVOSBs, will the government allow for large businesses to serve as subcontractors to qualified SDVOSBs?

We are not able to answer this question since we are still conducting and analyzing market research and this portion of the strategy has not yet been determined.

We recommend that once published, you review the final solicitation which will detail this information for you.

41 10/17/2022 General I am doing research into this upcoming opportunity and would like to know if this is an opportunity where SDVOSBs form teams to meet the submission requirements or is this an opportunity that only allows for the Prime so submit without any subcontractors?

We are not able to answer this question since we are still conducting and analyzing market research and this portion of the strategy has not yet been determined.

We recommend that once published, you review the final solicitation which will detail this information for you.

42 10/13/2022 General I was wondering if any additional market research will be conducted prior to the planned RFP release in Jun 23? I realize this is the third time this IDIQ has been entered into service and I am late to learn of the opportunity. Any information on upcoming events is very much appreciated. The information you are requesting is provided in the APFS record, F2022059380.

43 9/8/2022 General In reading the August 12, 2002 Prospective PACTS III Offerors letter we want to confirm the Final request for proposal has not been issued yet? Do you have a projected final proposal date? The information you are requesting is provided in the APFS record, F2022059380.

44 9/9/2022 General

We have been tracking the DHS opportunity with an intent to bid. To successfully prepare and respond to this opportunity, we would appreciate if you provided us with the following information:

• When will the opportunity be released?

• What vehicle will it be released on? PACTS II

• Will it be set aside for any socio-economic category?

The information you are requesting is provided in the APFS record, F2022059380.

45 10/19/2022 General Is it still the government’s intent to compete the PACTS III acquisition as a SDVOSB or will it be opened to other socioeconomic categories such as WOSB? All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380). Please be sure to check this record on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

46 11/4/2022 General Please provide any DHS PACTS III solicitation updates that are available at this time. All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380). Please be sure to check this record on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

47 11/28/2022 General Any update on PACTS III timeline? The briefed timeline was a Draft RFP out this month. Any update on timeline would be super helpful, as you can imagine the crunch around the New Year tight and we want to ensure we have the resources in place to adequately respond to the PACTS III requirements.

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

Additionally, please direct all future PACTS III related questions to PACTSIII@uscis.dhs.gov to ensure a timely response.

48 12/21/2022 General I was wondering if there are any plans for an industry day for PACTS III or any more information that will be put out for PACTS III? All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

49 1/6/2023 General Request any available information on the Virtual Industry Day anticipated for 01 March 2023. Thank you! All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

50 1/3/2023 General I hope this email finds everyone well after the holiday season! Happy New Year! We responded to the RFI released on 12/19. We are very interested in performing this work.

I’m hoping to learn more about this opportunity and how wecan support this mission. Is there a time where we can speak further?

Due to the number of contractors interested in PACTS III, we are unable to hold individual meetings at this time. All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

51 1/13/2023 General

Hope this finds you well. When is PACTS III being released or the tentative date of release? Also, is "on-ramping" available for PACTS II?

Any clarification you can provide at your convenience will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance, looking forward to it.

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

52 1/19/2023 General If possible, may I get an update as to the status of the potentially forthcoming RFP for PACTS III?

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

Additionally, please direct all future PACTS III related questions to PACTSIII@uscis.dhs.gov to ensure a timely response.

53 1/10/2023 General

After reviewing the above forecast, I am unable to pull this RFP from SAMs, in which I would be able to review prior Primes and request partnership opportunities if possible.

Are there any other avenues where I can locate these RFPs??

Thank you for your time in this matter.

The RFP for PACTS III has not been released yet. All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

Also, please refer to the Government’s response to question #9 on SAM.gov for a list of vendors that are currently on PACTS II and their associated contract numbers. Thank you!

54 1/23/2023 General Can you please provide the registration for the DHS PACTS virtual Industry Day? I am definitely interested in attending. Thank you in advance. All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry. Thank you!

55 1/23/2023 General I am looking into the PACTS III effort in an attempt to identify if you still anticipate utilizing a SDVOSB set-aside for this effort, as well as if an estimated value of $1.5B is correct for this effort?

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry. Thank you!

56 1/20/2023 General Can you please let me know when does the Govt plan to release RFP on this opp.?

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

Additionally, please direct all future PACTS III related questions to PACTSIII@uscis.dhs.gov to ensure a timely response.

57 1/24/2023 General I am following up about the PACTS III effort in an attempt to identify if an RFP release date in June 2023 is still anticipated. I am also looking to identify which procurement vehicle to monitor, as well as if you anticipate utilizing any set-asides for this effort.

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

Additionally, please direct all future PACTS III related questions to PACTSIII@uscis.dhs.gov to ensure a timely response.

58 1/26/2023 General Do you have 15-30 minutes of availability to meet virtually sometime next week? It would be great to hear from you/your team on some of the lessons learned from earlier iterations of PACTS and what you're looking for from bidders on PACTS III. It would be a great learning experience for us.

Due to the number of contractors interested in PACTS III, we are unable to hold individual meetings at this time. All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry. Thank you!

59 1/26/2023 General

There is a rumor floating around Industry that their will be a weighing criteria applied to Past Performance. A bulk of our services are rendered across the Defense Department with a single DHS contract awarded on the FSS.

Can you confirm that there will be a weight critierion whereby Past Performance conducted with the Department or it's components will be more valuable than performance conducted external to DHS?

If you're uncomfortable discussing this at this time, will the draft solicitation anticipated on 23 February include a draft Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria?

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

60 2/8/2023 General

I wanted to confirm that PROGRAMMATICS ADMINISTRATIVE CLERICAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES III (PACTS III) is still set to come out in June 2023 as SDVOB and if there is a contract vehicle yet?

I would also appreciate if you could send a PWS or contract for this opportunity. I’d also like to set up a time to meet and learn more about how we can support this contract.

Thank you for your time, and I hope to speak with you soon, Due to the number of contractors interested in PACTS III, we are unable to hold individual meetings at this time. All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry. Thank you!

61 2/13/2023 General Has the Government decided how Small Business status would be determined for this release? Alamo City is a SDVOSB but will likely be losing our SB status later this year.

Would we be off-ramped or would we be able to continue to compete on individual task orders? Any help would be appreciated.

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

62 2/13/2023 General Will the procurement strategy be LPTA? All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

63 2/13/2023 General Will the government be providing instructions on how to register for the March 16, 2023 Virtual Industry Day?

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

64 2/14/2023 General We are a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and is interested in attending the DHS PACTS III Industry Day. Are companies required to register to attend? If so, would you kindly provide the register information?

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

65 2/14/2023 General How do I register? All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

66 2/15/2023 General How do I register for the Industry day on 03/16/2023? All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

67 2/14/2023 General Unsure if you are building a list of interested parties, but would like to be included should a list be created in the future. Thank you. All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

68 2/16/2023 General We are interested in attending the PACT III Industry Day next month. Can you please direct us to the appropriate details. Also if there are any email list servs that DHS maintains for interested offerers, please add me to the list.

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

69 2/17/2023 General We have been following PACTS III, we would like to know where we can register for the virtual industry day. We look forward to your response. Thank you.

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

70 2/17/2023 General

To help potential bidders evaluate the upcoming PACTS III solicitation, it would be helpful to understand some historical metrics related to PACTS II. For example:

-Total number of task orders awarded on PACTS II, to-date (by FC1 and FC2) -Average number of bids per solicitation on PACTS II -Total value of task order awarded on PACTS II, to-date (by FC1 and FC2) -Average value of task orders awarded on PACTS II, to-date (by FC 1 and FC 2)

Is this aggregate vehicle information publicly available? If so, where? If not, could you please share the information in response to this email and/or incorporate into the Industry Day presentation?

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

71 2/18/2023 General I sent an email last week to inquire about how to register for industry day. Could you kindly provide the information? All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

72 2/20/2023 General I am looking to register for the March 16th, 2023 PACTS III Industry Day. The link that I found is not working. Could someone please provide me information on how/ where to register?

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

73 2/21/2023 General I have been doing some research on the third generation of the PACTS vehicle and would like to know if the registration link is out for the virtual industry day happening on March 16th.

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

74 2/22/2023 General I am writing to inquire about the status of the anticipated PACTS III Virtual Industry Day tentatively scheduled for 16 March, 2023. I cannot locate instructions for registration.

Has this event been scheduled and, if so, could you point me in the right direction for information on how to register. Thank you.

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

75 2/22/2023 General Where might we find information on the upcoming PACTS III Industry Day so we can sign up to attend? Perhaps there is a link or a website you can provide? All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

76 2/22/2023 General May we ask if we need to register for the Industry Day in March? We did not see any information on that but wanted to make sure we’re not missing something. All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

77 2/22/2023 General I would like to request an in-person meetin or an MS Teams meeting with you at your earliest convenience. Purpose of the meeting is to introduce our company to you and to discuss what capabilities we can bring to the new PACTS III project. Please let me know what date/time would be convenient for you.

Due to the number of contractors interested in PACTS III, we are unable to hold individual meetings at this time. All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

Additionally, please direct all future PACTS III related questions to PACTSIII@uscis.dhs.gov to ensure a timely response. Thank you!

78 2/23/2023 General When is the Industry Day for PACT III and can you please provide the registration site. All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

79 2/23/2023 General Where can I find a link to attend the industry day occurring on 03/16/2023? All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

80 2/23/2023 General When is the Industry day for PACTS 3 and will it be virtual or in-person? All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

81 2/24/2023 General Interested in finding out when is the Industry Day in March is for this Vehicle? Also wondering if it is In-Person or Virtual? All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

82 2/28/2023 General

Our company is interested in bidding on PACTS III. We have a couple of quick questions.

1.Has the draft RFP been released? If so, how may we obtain a copy?

2.How can we register for the PACTS III Virtual Industry Day scheduled in March of this year?

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry. Thank you!

Additionally, please direct all future PACTS III related questions to PACTSIII@uscis.dhs.gov to ensure a timely response. Thank you!

83 2/27/2023 General Has there been any new info on the details of this Industry Day? Any insight you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration. All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

84 2/27/2023 General According to the most recent Notice to Industry, the Virtual Industry Day for PACTSIII is scheduled for March 16, 2023. Please confirm that this is still the date announced in the January 25, 2023 Notice to Industry. If not, what is the new date for the Industry Day?

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

85 2/28/2023 General We have attached our Capability Statement which highlights our core capabilities. Would it be possible to get 15 minutes on your calendar in the next couple of weeks?

Due to the number of contractors interested in PACTS III, we are unable to hold individual meetings at this time. All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry. Thank you!

86 3/1/2023 General

Our organization has been tracking the release of the draft RFP for PACTS III. There was an estimated timeline given for February 23, 2023. Is there an update on this? Also, has the date for Industry Day been confirmed yet?

Event Estimated Date Draft Request for Proposal posted to SAM.gov - February 23, 2023 Virtual Industry Day* March 16, 2023 *Information regarding registration for the virtual industry day has not been posted as Of the date of this notice and will be made available on SAM.gov.

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

87 3/2/2023 General I see that the industry day was 03/01.

I did not receive a link to participate. Pls kindly advise.

All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

88 3/3/2023 General I would like to attend the planned PACTS III Industry Day March 16. Please let me know what I need to do to register. Thank you! All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

89 3/9/2023 General Regarding the Industry Day, has the government confirmed the date of the meeting? All of the information that we are able to share at the moment is available on APFS (F2022059380) or SAM.gov (PACTS III Special Notice). Please be sure to check these records on a regular basis as we intend to make updates as soon as we have more information to share with industry.

90 3/6/2023 General I see that industry day is planned for 3/16/2023. I am unable to find the link or information on how you sign up to participate. Can you please point me in the right direction.

Per the notice posted on sam.gov on 3/3/23, “The PACTS III Industry Day is anticipated to be towards the end of March 2023. Once the DHS has a firm date, industry will be notified with details (including registration information), by posting on this thread and APFS”. Here is the link for your reference:

https://sam.gov/opp/1750008c4f3b49b3aeff013316870fbe/view

91 3/6/2023 General Quick question – is there a due date associated with the surveymonkey survey? Great question! All responses to the surveymonkey survey are due no later than 5:00 pm Eastern Time on March 21, 2023.

92 3/7/2023 General Is there a mailing/email list one can subscribe to insure notice(s) (e.g. Industry Day) are noted? We suggest you sign up for notifications on Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS) and sam.gov to ensure you receive updates on the PACTS III procurement.

93 3/7/2023 General Will the industry day be held virtually? Yes, the industry day will be held virtually. More information is forthcoming.

94 3/8/2023 General Has the PACTS 3 Draft RFP been released? I don’t see that it has on SAM.GOV and the release has not been indicated in APFS. Yes, the PACTS III draft RFP has been posted. It can be accessed here: https://sam.gov/opp/1750008c4f3b49b3aeff013316870fbe/view

95 3/8/2023 General

I am writing to recommend that the Government consider limiting the scoring criteria on the number of project submissions. The current criteria listed may create unnecessary work for the evaluation team. Therefore, we suggest that the Government should consider looking at the CBP ESB scoring criteria and matching the same. We believe that this approach will not only reduce the workload of the evaluation team but also ensure that the scoring criteria are fair and consistent. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thank you for sharing your suggestion with us.

96 3/9/2023 General I will assume that since nothing has been posted, the Industry Day will not occur on March 16 as originally posted.

Yes, that is correct. The Industry day will not be occurring on March 16, 2023. Per the notice posted on sam.gov on 3/3/23, “The PACTS III Industry Day is anticipated to be towards the end of March 2023. Once the DHS has a firm date, industry will be notified with details (including registration information), by posting on this thread and APFS”. Here is the link for your reference: https://sam.gov/opp/1750008c4f3b49b3aeff013316870fbe/view

97 3/10/2023 Please provide the link for the Industry Quarterly Conference Calls and the link to register for the upcoming Virtual Industry Day scheduled for 30 Mar 23.

We recommend you perform a search on sam.gov to locate the link for the next Industry Quarterly Conference Call. Please see the description in our posting located at SAM.gov and our response to question number 96 on the Questions and Answers attachment dated 3/10/23 for more information pertaining to the PACTS III Industry Day.

98 3/10/2023 If a Joint Venture comprised of SDVOSB, 8a, and Woman-owned members, submits a proposal as an SDVOSB for Functional Category (FC) 1, may the JV submit the same proposal under FC 1 under their 8a member, and also under their WO member? To confirm, would the JV have to submit three separate proposals?

Based on the draft RFP, 52.212-1 Addendum, paragraph 1.1, the JV will only submit one proposal for each Functional Category it would like to be considered for. Additionally, “If the Offeror elects to be considered for more than one of the four (4) socioeconomic tracks, the same one (1) proposal will be used and evaluated only amongst the other Offerors within the respective socioeconomic tracks”. Per 52.212-1 Addendum, paragraph 3.1(e), the offeror shall “identify which small business socioeconomic track(s) the offeror’s proposal is being submitted for within the aforementioned functional category”. Please note this is the draft RFP language and may be subject to change pending the release of the final RFP.

99 3/10/2023 Will the government please post a pdf of all of the survey questions? This will allow respondents to review all questions prior to starting the survey and have all required documentation in hand.