SEDS CP RFP Questions and Answers.pdf

RFP Part Section # Paragraph # Page # Solicitation Text OFFEROR COMMENT/QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE RFP 4 27 Contract Clauses Was it the Government’s intent to leave out a standard Changes clause such as the clauses available at FAR

52.243? If not, can the Government please consider adding a Changes clause in?

Amendment 1 adds FAR 52.243 Alt 1 and FAR 52.243-3

RFP 23 23-26 Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan. The Contractor shall establish a written continuity of operations plan in accordance with “Continuity Guidance Circular (CCG), FEMA National Continuity Programs” of February 2018.

Should the COOP Plan be included in the 6.1 General Deliverables table? And if so, recommend it be due 30 days after IDIQ award and updated annually.

As part of "Contingency and/or Continuity of Operations Support of Transportation Security Administration Operations, there is no requirement to deliver the COOP plan as a contract deliverable.

SEDS CP RFP document 3 6.2 21 As-build Design entry: Due Date says "PDF and CAD files" Can you please clarify the expected due date/time frame for delivering as-builts? 30 days after completion of work at airport.

SEDS CP RFP document 3 7 24 Facilities bullet: "...the Contractor shall be able to re-constitute contractor presence at self-provided facilities or at Government-provided facility space as may be required in order to meet specified deliverables and/or response to surge capacity orders from the Contracting Officer.

Will emergency or other imminent incident situations involving Contractor travel to site still require TSA approval prior to booking and embarking on travel? If not, please clarify any processes.

In general, all travel is to be approved by TSA in advnace. For emergency situations, the contractor should contact COR/TSA leadership. Any deviations from this process would be established at the task order level.

SEDS CP RFP document 3 7 25 Response Requirement bullet: "The Contractor shall provide surge capacity to implement an increased workload within twenty-four (24) hours of notification by the Contracting Officer in the event of:..."

Will travel for surge support in less then 24 hours still require TSA approval prior to booking and embarking on travel? If not, please clarify any processes.

See response to question above.

RFP TSA-INSTR: CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

ACCESS TO TSA FACILITIES,

INFORMATION OR SYSTEMS

(FEBRUARY 2025)

1 45&46 A fitness determination will be required for all Contractor personnel performing under this contract.

Please confirm if a fitness determination (inckuding e-QIP) is required only for those with access to TSA facliities, information systems, and/or Controlled Unclassififed Information (CUI). For example, will Shippers & Riggers and those doing design from home offices require a fitness determination?

As stated in the TSA-INSTR, all Contractor personnel requiring access to TSA facilities, information systems, and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) will be subject to the security procedures set forth in this contract.

RFP TSA-INSTR: CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

ACCESS TO TSA FACILITIES,

INFORMATION OR SYSTEMS

(FEBRUARY 2025)

N/A 45-45 N/A Will Foreign Travel Notifications be required for those that obtained an Enter On Duty Fitness Determination?

Yes.

RFP 7.1 FAR Clauses N/A 27-28 N/A Recommend adding 52.232.25 Prompt Payment. This is covered under 52.212-4

RFP TSA-INSTR: CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

ACCESS TO TSA FACILITIES,

INFORMATION OR SYSTEMS

(FEBRUARY 2025)

46 The period of performance should not begin until 60 days after contract award to allow for the Enter On Duty Fitness Determination.

Does the government intend to award the Program Management task order at the time of award? Yes, the government intends to award the PM task order will be evaluated and awarded in conjunction with the IDIQ award.

RFP TSA-INSTR: CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

ACCESS TO TSA FACILITIES,

INFORMATION OR SYSTEMS

(FEBRUARY 2025)

46 The period of performance should not begin until 60 days after contract award to allow for the Enter On Duty Fitness Determination.

Does the government intend to wait 60 days to award any individual task orders? The PM task order shows a 6-month transition in period. TSA intends to award new task order to commence by the end of that transition period.

RFP Non-Written Proposal Content – Oral Presentation (Factor 2)

3 75 The Offeror shall not utilize any computers (other than the one required to host the web-based platform being utilized for the oral presentation), tablets or smart phones into the oral presentation. The Offeror shall not bring any electronic reference materials into the Oral Presentation. The Offeror’s participants may need a separate phone/conference bridge to connect to the oral presentation; however, that phone shall only be used for that purpose and no other.

Will TSA allow offerors to use handwritten notes and printed copies of their proposal during the virtual interview?

Yes, this is acceptable.

RFP Non-Written Proposal Content – Oral Presentation (Factor 2)

3 75 The Offeror shall not utilize any computers (other than the one required to host the web-based platform being utilized for the oral presentation), tablets or smart phones into the oral presentation. The Offeror shall not bring any electronic reference materials into the Oral Presentation. The Offeror’s participants may need a separate phone/conference bridge to connect to the oral presentation; however, that phone shall only be used for that purpose and no other.

Will TSA permit offerors to present demonstration materials during the virtual interview? Unsure what demonstration materials are being referenced and assume "virtual interview" is referring to the oral presentations. The instructions for what may be used or not used as well as the plan for the presentations is provided in the RFP.

RFP Statement of Work, Section 5. Travel 2 19 The Contractor shall travel, as needed, to accomplish work directed by this SOW and individual TOs.

The DC shall approve all travel in advance of its occurrence. The Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any unauthorized travel. The Contractor shall provide all travel details as part of invoices and shall present a travel overview summary during each PMR.

The Government will reimburse the Contractor only for travel and per diem costs incurred in the performance of work specified in the TOs. Reimbursement will be at cost only (including any burdens) and in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations of the Federal Government. No profit or fee will be paid on costs for Travel.

Will travel for surge support with less than 24-hour notification still require prior approval? If not, can TSA confirm the process for approval?

Yes, see response to questions above.

RFP TSA-INSTR: Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (FSMS Awards) – TSA/USCG FinCen (JAN 2026)

36&37 36 Background: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) partners with the United States Coast Guard Finance Center (FinCen) for financial services in support of TSA operations, including the payment of contractor invoices. All contractor invoices must be submitted to, and will be paid by, the U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center.

What are the terms of payment for each task order invoice? (e.g., 30, 60, 90 days?) See 52.212-4 (g)(2)

RFP Section 2– Schedule Of Supplies/Services,

2.1. General Description

1 3 The Contractor shall provide Checkpoint Screening Equipment Deployment Services (SEDS) as defined in section C, Statement of Work, in accordance with the pricing set forth in Part A, Schedule of Supplies/Services. Individual Task Orders (TOs) will be issued in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract (IDIQ or Contract).

All services provided under this Contract will be purchased through the issuance of Firm- Fixed-Price (FFP) or Time and Materials (T&M) TOs.

Will Task Orders be awarded at the same time or on a rolling basis? What is the process for invoicing and payment on individual task orders?

The PM task order shows a 6-month transition in period. TSA intends to award new task order to commence by the end of that transition period. Information regarding invoicing is included in "TSA-INSTR: Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (FSMS Awards) – TSA/USCG FinCen (JAN 2026)

RFP III. Price and Other Proposal Information (Factor 4), Pricing Worksheet

1 73 Proposed prices will be incorporated into the resultant contract. The Sections to be completed and evaluated are as follows:

a. Pricing Assumptions

1. The Offeror shall provide a list of assumptions made in establishing proposed prices.

Offerors are encouraged to seek clarification to reduce the amount of pricing assumptions made.

If assumptions are made in the proposal and the government’s requirements change, will price adjustments be allowed?

It is possible that the government makes a change and that affects an underlying assumption of an offeror's pricing, then an adjustment may be allowed.

RFP 2.5 Staffing Requirements and Qualifications 1 8&9 The Contractor shall staff the appropriate levels to enable adequate responsiveness to the tasks outlined in this SOW. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that the work being performed is completed by qualified personnel with the appropriate level of experience and expertise.

Are there minimum availability requirements for site leads (full-time vs. part-time)? Site lead requirements are set at the task order level. However, the government does not anticipate any full-time vs part-time availability requirements as long as the requirements of the task order are being met.

RFP 2.5 Staffing Requirements and Qualifications 1 8&9 The Contractor shall staff the appropriate levels to enable adequate responsiveness to the tasks outlined in this SOW. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that the work being performed is completed by qualified personnel with the appropriate level of experience and expertise.

What certifications and licenses are required for site leads and field personnel (e.g., OSHA 30/40, CPR)? TSA does not specify a certification or license requirement. Please see site lead requirements as listed in Section 2.5.

RFP 2.5 Staffing Requirements and Qualifications 1 8&9 The Contractor shall staff the appropriate levels to enable adequate responsiveness to the tasks outlined in this SOW. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that the work being performed is completed by qualified personnel with the appropriate level of experience and expertise.

Should the site leads’ experience at specific airports and with TSA deployment coordinators be documented? As stated in the RFP, the Offeror shall provide a summary table to include the list of tentative Site Leads and relevant experience of each tentative Site-Lead

RFP 4.5. Installation, Decommission and Testing 1 17 The Contractor shall obtain all necessary approvals, permits, insurance, bonding, authorizations required for each site and comply with any local, state, and federal regulations or codes. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining all local airport requirements needed to support the execution of work in the airport environment. The contractor shall not negotiate the scope of work with the airport authority, project sponsor, local TSA, or others over the scope of the work. Any design alterations or changes in the scope of work will be approved by TSA Design Team and/or the TSA Deployment Coordinators.

What is the process and expected turnaround time for on-site change order approvals? Requirements are submitted and tracked via our Equipment Request Interface (ERI). The contractor shall have access to this system. All revisions and changes will be documented via this system. Turnaround time varies depending on need date and requirements.

RFP 4.5. Installation, Decommission and Testing 1 17 The Contractor shall obtain all necessary approvals, permits, insurance, bonding, authorizations required for each site and comply with any local, state, and federal regulations or codes. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining all local airport requirements needed to support the execution of work in the airport environment. The contractor shall not negotiate the scope of work with the airport authority, project sponsor, local TSA, or others over the scope of the work. Any design alterations or changes in the scope of work will be approved by TSA Design Team and/or the TSA Deployment Coordinators.

Is there a formal process for handling unexpected site conditions or design changes discovered during installation?

See above answer. For urgent requirements, the contractor would contact the COR or checkpoint designer.

RFP Mandatory Training For Contractors Who Require A Personal Identity Verification (Piv) Card, Access To Transportation Security Administration (Tsa) Facilities Or Networks, Or Other Government Resources (June 2024)

1 22 The Contracting Officer’s Representative has identified specified government training required for contractors who require a PIV card, access to TSA facilities or networks, or other government resources. Contractors are required to complete the assigned training as a necessary component of performance required under the contract.

Does every staff member require an SF-85 background check, or only those with direct access to TSA facilities?

See TSA-INSTR: CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL ACCESS TO TSA FACILITIES, INFORMATION OR SYSTEMS (FEBRUARY 2025) for the details as to who requires an SF- 85 background check

RFP Requirements For Contractor Employees Performing At Or In Airport Locations (June 2024)

1 22 All airport security screening requirements which include criminal history, background and fingerprint check. Contractor employees working in this facility will be required to obtain, possess and display a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge in accordance with the airport’s physical and personnel security requirements. The Contractor is responsible for any fees associated with obtaining and/or replacing SIDA badges. For further information regarding Security Requirements, please contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Who is responsible for badging costs and processes at each airport? The contractor.

RFP 2.2.2. Risk Management 3 6 The Contractor shall also identify and report schedule cost risks to the Government. The Contractor shall evaluate schedule and cost risks and formulate plans for the elimination or reduction of such risks. Newly identified risks, and the status of all previously identified risks, shall be reviewed and discussed at each Program Management Review

(PMR).

Can TSA clarify the requirement for contractors to identify and report schedule and cost risks?Is the risk language referring to internal program risk or project impact?

The contractor should identify risks with ongoing projects. Both internal program risks and project impacts could be included.

RFP, Attachment 3.

CB_SEDS_II_Program Management Task Order_Amendment 1

3. Scope 2&3 3 The Government anticipates a 6-month PM transition in the contract base year. This PM transition period accounts for projects ramping down in the legacy IDIQ and TOs. The Contractor should plan for limited PM support until new project TOs are awarded. The Government estimates deployment project TOs starting March 2027. Limited support will include but is not limited to: vetting personnel, GFE distribution, project planning to transition ongoing projects.

The Government anticipates a 6-month PM transition out in the contract final option year.

This PM transition period accounts for projects ramping down. The Contractor should plan for limited PM support until as projects close out.

Will the incumbent’s (Leidos) data be made available to the new contractor, and in what format? The newly awarded contractor will have access to the government ERI system. Additionally, the new contractors with GFE will have access to TSA's internal network for copies of as-builts.

Files will be in various formats to include MS word, excel, project, adobe PDF, CAD, etc.

RFP_Att3_- _CP_SEDS_II_Program

_Management

Section 508 Requirements for Technology 1-4 6 & 7 All products, platforms and services delivered as part of this work statement that, by definition, are deemed ICT shall conform to the revised regulatory implementation of Section 508 Standards, Can TSA confirm whether 508 requirements noted in Attachment 3 are applied to only written deliverables such as status reports? Or do they apply to CAD drawings and design plans?

Correct. They would not apply to CAD drawings or design plans.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

2.4 1 2 TSA shall provide the contractor with ten (10) TSA laptops Will the Contractor be required to access any TSA IT systems outside of the TSA GFE? Will the Contractor be required to perform an ATO, SA, or continuing OA on any of its IT systems?

Only the TSA laptops can access the internal TSA systems. If more laptops are required, the contractor shall coordinate with TSA to determine if additional are required. There is no need to perfrom at additional IT requirements.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

Pricing sheet for the rigging NTE 4 Hrs. It states hourly. Is the TSA looking for an hourly rate or are they looking for a total price for four hours or are they looking for both the hourly rate and what the total rate is for four hours?

TSA is looking for an hourly rate.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

The Surescan is a new system does the TSA have the configuration Weights and Dims available for distribution.

TSA is not providing the configuration Weights and Dimensions for any of the TSE.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

For Condition Code X deinstallations, is OEM required? No. the OEM is not required for condition code X de-installations. The only time would be if the OEM were to buy back the system or parts. Then the OEM Tech would need to be contracted to break the unit down.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

Is the Surescan the latest system going into Checkpoint? TSA deploys all types of CTs listed in the contract.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

Packing and Crafting--is the heavy parts rigging day part of this requirement? Heavy parts rigging is not included in Packing and Crating.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

Sample Task Order Pricing Row 10 Cell C10 Short haul (from airport to RSF, from rigger's facility to airport) ATs and CTs 201-499 miles Data is pulled from '1.A CP Pricing Template Year 1'! C129 but based on the description the data should be pulled from '1.A CP Pricing Template Year 1'! C125. Please clarify if this needs to be adjusted.

Revised workbook.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

Sample Task Order Pricing Row 10 Cell F10 Short haul (from airport to RSF, from rigger's facility to airport) ATs and CTs 201-499 miles Data is pulled from '1.A CP Pricing Template Year 2'! C129 but based on the description the data should be pulled from '1.A CP Pricing Template Year 2'! C125. Please clarify if this needs to be adjusted.

Revised workbook.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

Sample Task Order Pricing Row 24 Cell X24 Short haul (from rigger's facility to airport) R&S units 201-499 miles Data is pulled from '1.H CP Pricing Template Year 8'! C51 but based on the description the data should be pulled from '1.H CP Pricing Template Year 8'! C53. Please clarify if this needs to be adjusted.

Revised workbook.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A General Question Does TSA have an approval process for quick turnaround changes found during site inspections prior to equipment rigging?

Comprehensive site surveys should mitigate the need for last minute changes. For urgent requirements, the contractor would contact the COR or checkpoint designer.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

Sample Task Order Pricing Sheet 4. TSE &

Peripherals N/A

Various list of TSE Model Number (Additional types of TSE may be deployed) None of the TSE that are listed on the pricing sheet are currently designed to be lifted by a crane. Current operations requiring a crane has TSA requiring the airport/project to purchase a lifting adapter for their installations. Should we assume that this will continue to be the standard for SEDS II?

Crane rates for each TSE are listed in Tab 1 of the Pricing Workbook. Offerors should price accordingly in Tab 1 CP Pricing Template Year X. For Tab 7 Sample Task Order, the Government has linked to the appropriate cells.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

Additional Fixed Rates N/A N/A For fixed unit rates (e.g., federalized AT/CT lanes), can we assume a specific manufacturer if not specified? Yes.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

N/A N/A N/A Can TSA clarify which line items in the pricing sheets correspond to specific equipment and distances? When applicable, distances are listed within the pricing workbook and prices accordingly.

Pricing is provided by equipment type as well.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A General Question In several cases, due to floor load capacities of existing airports, we are required to use two forklifts of different capacities for a rigging day. Our current direction has been to price the second forklift as FFP for the additional cost. Will that be the direction for SEDS II?

Yes. Additional forklift requirements would be determined at TO level and coordinated with CO, COR, and/or designee as FFP.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A General Question

Crane Clarification:

Due to the open ended nature of crane lifts, can we assume a basic crane lift will not exceed the following parameters?

o40’ lift swing radius with 360 degrees of swing o20’ height of lift o16,000 lbs max load on hook, inclusive of all rigging apparatus oPaved flat terrain oFAA/airport Permit reimbursement

Yes, TSA concurs with basic parameters as listed. If a crane is needed outside of these parameters, it would be completed as FFP.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

1.I CP Additional Fixed Rates K9, K10, K11 (mod-set CT lanes)

N/A N/A N/A

K-column definitions for new CT (Base/Mid/Full) lanes that CREATE a mod-set omit the CT install itself.

K9/K10/K11 list only 'Ship/rig/install 1 ETD + 1 BLS' plus storage and drawings. Please confirm whether the CT unit install is intended to be covered by the lane-lot price in 1.I rows 9, 10, 11 (not explicitly listed in K-column). If CT install is expected separately, please identify which 1.A-1.H line applies, and confirm consistency with 1.I rows 5 (Airport Federalization CT Base) which DOES include CT install.

Revised workbook.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

1.I K12, K13, K14 (standalone CT lanes)

N/A N/A N/A

K12/K13/K14 for CT (Base/Mid/Full) lanes that are NOT part of a mod-set list only 'Ship/rig/install 1 WTMD'. Same CT install omission as K9-K11. Please confirm whether the CT unit install is intended to be covered by the lane-lot price in 1.I rows 9, 10, 11 (not explicitly listed in K-column). If CT install is expected separately, please identify which 1.A-1.H line applies, and confirm consistency with 1.I rows 5 (Airport Federalization CT Base) which DOES include CT install.

Revised workbook.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

7. Sample Task Order Pricing rows 39 and 43 (S4 Engineer labels)

N/A N/A N/A

Row 39 description reads 'Engineering Team - Engineer Level 4' but C39 formula references '2. LCATS and Rates'!E5 which is Engineer Level 3. Row 43 has the same label/reference mismatch. Please confirm whether the intended LCAT for rows 39 and 43 is Engineer Level 3 (per formula) or Engineer Level 4 (per description).

Revised workbook.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

7. Sample Task Order Pricing S1 scenario narrative

N/A N/A N/A

S1 instructs offerors to 'recapitalize 60 Smiths ATs with 60 new Analogic eXpress CTs.' Rows 9-16 price rigger facility, short-haul, decom, rigging, crating, storage, shipping for the ATs/CTs. No line item explicitly prices the rig-into-place / install of the new CTs at the airport, in contrast to S2 which has B25 'Rig into place R&S AITs. Please confirm whether CT install at the airport (rig-into-place analogous to B25) is covered by 1.A '!AK126 (which appears to price CT short-haul from rigger facility to airport) or if offerors should add a separate install line.

Revised workbook.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

1.I row 6 (Airport De-federalization 1 lane CT Base) K-column

N/A N/A N/A

K6 definition states decommission/package/rig/ship 1 CT, 1 WTMD, 2 ETD, 1 BLS, and '1 AT (CC7)' as part of CT lane defederalization. Inclusion of 'AT' in a CT lane defederalization appears inconsistent. Please confirm whether K6 intentionally includes 1 AT decommission, or if this is a copy/paste carryover from K4 (AT lane defederalization).

Revised workbook.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

7. Sample Task Order Pricing row 47 (S5)

N/A N/A N/A

Cell S47 formula reads =E47*R47. E47 is the Year 4 total column for this row and is empty. The formula appears to intend =B47*R47 (quantity x Y6 unit price). Under the published formula, S47 resolves to $0 regardless of how offerors price R47, removing S5 entirely from TEP. Please confirm the intended S47 formula. If =B47*R47, please issue an amendment correcting the cell reference; otherwise please clarify whether S5 is intentionally excluded from TEP.

Revised workbook.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

7. Sample Task Order Pricing rows 53 and 54 (S6 CT federalizations)

N/A N/A N/A

Cells V53 and V54 formulas read =H53*U53 and =H54*U54. H53 and H54 are Year 3 total columns and are empty. The formulas appear to intend =B53*U53 and =B54*U54. Under the published formulas, V53 and V54 resolve to $0, removing the 3 CT federalization lane events from TEP. Please confirm the intended V53 and V54 formulas. If quantity-times-unit-price, please issue an amendment correcting the cell references.

Revised workbook.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

7. Sample Task Order Pricing rows 57-60 (S7 AT defederalizations)

N/A N/A N/A

Cells Y57 through Y60 formulas read =K57*X57, =K58*X58, =K59*X59, =K60*X60. K57-K60 are Year 4 unit price columns and are empty. The formulas appear to intend =B57*X57 through =B60*X60. Under the published formulas, Y57-Y60 resolve to $0, removing all 4 K4 defederalization LOT references from TEP.

Please confirm the intended Y57-Y60 formulas. If quantity-times-unit-price (Y8 column), please issue an amendment correcting the cell references.

Revised workbook.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

7. Sample Task Order Pricing row 71 (S10 MDR shipping)

N/A N/A N/A

Cell AA71 (TOTAL ALL YEARS) is empty. Other rows in Tab 7 contain AA-column SUM formulas; AA71 was either omitted or intentionally left blank. The grand total at AA73 = SUM(AA4:AA71) treats AA71 as zero. Row 71 prices 20 MDR shipments through 1.C C200 with quantity 20. Please confirm whether AA71 was intentionally omitted from TEP or is a drafting oversight. If a drafting oversight, please issue an amendment.

Revised workbook.

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005

III. Factor 3: Past Performance First full sentence

The Government will assign an adjectival rating for Factor 3 based on the Offeror’s demonstrated past performance (Volume 1, Tab 3).

Please confirm that the government intended (Volume II) for the demonstrated past performance rather than Volume 1, Tab 3.

Yes. Updated in Amendment 1

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005

Volume III: Price and Other Proposal Information (Factor 4)

Factor 4, Price 73

Offerors shall provide a detailed buildup of each rate proposed. This should include any direct labor rates used (including percentages, or is a blended rate), as well as all indirect rates and burdens/pass through applied.

RFP proposal instructions for Factor 4 (page 73) requires offerors provide a detailed cost buildup of each rate including direct labor and all indirect rates. As there is no cost realism analysis described in the RFP, and adequate price competition is anticipated to determine price reasonableness, this data appears unnecessary.

Recommend the Government remove the requirement for this data as it cannot be used to evaluate proposals without risking a protest on the grounds of “unstated evaluation criteria”.

This has been updated in Amendment 1.

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005

Volume III: Price and Other Proposal Information (Factor 4) Factor 4, Price 73

The Offeror shall propose fully burdened hourly labor rates on all Government-provided labor categories listed

RFP proposal instructions for Factor 4 (page 73) requires offerors provide a fully burdened hourly labor rate for each LCAT. Please confirm that an offeror may propose a single blended, Fully Burdened Rate for use by the prime or its subcontractors?

Offerors shall provide one fully burdened hours rate for each LCAT that will be used in proposals for future task orders. Offerors shall determine how that rate should be calculated.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

8. PM Task Order Price

N/A N/A

Row 2 Column A states "*Offeror may add or subtract quantity of proposed labor categories as necessary to support proposed price"

For the Program Management Task Order, the pricing template states offerors may “add or subtract quantity of proposed labor categories as necessary”. Please confirm that an offeror may use different Labor Categories in the Program Management Task Order than those labor categories provided by the Government in the RFP.

Offerors may proposal whatever labor categories they deem necessary to provide the support required for the PM task order. Once the IDIQ is awarded, the LCATs incorporated into the contract will be used for new FFP and T&M work.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

8. PM Task Order Price N/A N/A

N/A The pricing template for the Program Management Task Order only includes labor. How should offerors propose other direct costs associated with their proposed Program Management support including transition in/out?

Offerors may include lines for any additional costs associated with the program management support

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005

4.2 Planning, Survey and Design

Site Surveys

Section

During site surveys, the Contractor shall...validate the existing electrical circuits/outlets, and testing data lines to ensure their working condition, determine if power is on emergency or back-up power...

Will the contractor be required to perform a voltage test on every unused electrical outlet in the checkpoint using test plugs, including NEMA 5-20, L5-15, L5-30, L6-20, and L6-30?

Site surverys should include voltage test.

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005

4.2 Planning, Survey and Design

Site Surveys

Section

During site surveys, the Contractor shall...validate the existing electrical circuits/outlets, and testing data lines to ensure their working condition, determine if power is on emergency or back-up power...

Will the contractor be required to perform a full end-to-end (RJ45 in checkpoint to RJ45 in patch panel) continuity test of every existing data line/connection in the checkpoint?

Site surverys should include continuity test.

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005

4.4 Shipping and Rigging

First Paragraph 18

The Contractor shall be provided with TSA laptops Before the TSA laptop is assigned, are there any special initial requirements and/or vetting for individuals on the Contractor's team who plan to use/operate a TSA laptop? If so, what are these initial requirements and/or required vetting?

See TSA-INSTR: CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL ACCESS TO TSA FACILITIES, INFORMATION OR SYSTEMS (FEBRUARY 2025)

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005

4.4 Shipping and Rigging

First Paragraph 18

The Contractor shall be provided with TSA laptops Are there on-going requirements/responsibilities for individuals on the contractor's team who have a TSA laptop assigned? If so, what are these on-going requirements/responsibilities?

There is required annual training. There is information provided in "MANDATORY

TRAINING FOR CONTRACTORS WHO REQUIRE A PERSONAL IDENTITY

VERIFICATION (PIV) CARD, ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

ADMINISTRATION (TSA) FACILITIES OR NETWORKS, OR OTHER GOVERNMENT

RESOURCES (JUNE 2024)"

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005

Section 4 - Contract Clauses Paragraph F 29

The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five years.

The RFP's reference to FAR 52.217-9 states the total contract duration shall not exceed five years; however, the RFP identifies an eight-year period of performance. Please update 52.217-9 to eight years instead of five years.

This will be updated in Amendment 1

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005 3.0 Checkpoint Deployment Services -

General Requirements Paragraph 2 10

Some installations and removals may require site preparation or site restoration. Would the Government please confirm that FAR 52.222-6 (Construction Wage Rate Requirements) is not applicable i.e. that the contemplated effort does not meet the definition of “construction, alteration, or repair” of a public building or public work?

FAR 52.222-6 is not included in this solicitation.

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005

3052.219-72 Evaluation of Prime Contractor Participation in the DHS Mentor Protégé

Program (Jun 2006) N/A 62

This solicitation contains a source selection factor or sub-factor regarding participation in the DHS Mentor-Protégé Program. In order to receive credit under the source selection factor or sub-factor, the Offeror shall provide a signed letter of mentor-protégé agreement approval from the DHS Office of Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) before initial evaluation of proposals. The contracting officer may, in his or her discretion, give credit for approvals that occur after initial evaluation of proposals, but before final evaluation.

Due to department priorities and multiple government shutdowns, the DHS Office of Small Business Utilization has not been available for requests related to new mentor protégé agreements. Will credit be given for current mentor protege agreements with other federal organizations or prior DHS agreements in the last 3 years?

Offerors may provide additional information for TSA to consider in their evaluation.

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005 Section 4 - Checkpoint Deployment Services -

Specific Requirements

4.2 Planning, Survey, and Design - Site Validation

The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Site Implementation Plan (SIP) (CDRL B001) detailing all steps to be conducted throughout the installation process.

The RFP presents CDRL B001 as a Site Implementation Plan (SIP) however, Contract Att 12 - CDRL B001 is a Daily Site Report (DSR). Please confirm CDRL B001 is the Site Implementation Plan (SIP) as defined in the RFP and that the DSR does not have a CDRL number.

The information in the RFP is incorrect, B001 is the Daily Site Report and B002 is the Site Survey Report. Will be corrected in the RFP..

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005

Section 7.5 Volume III (Factor 4) Section 2

Paragraph 3

TSA’s FY26 Small and Disadvantaged Business Procurement Goals shall be used to complete RFP Attachment 4, DHS Subcontracting Plan Review Checklist.

As written this statement implies the offeror will complete the DHS Subcontracting Plan Review Checklist;

however, the document header indicates that "All items on this subcontracting review checklist shall be completed by the Contracting Officer with information from the proposed prime contract and subcontracting plan". Please confirm that the government will complete this checklist.

Correct. This has been updated in Amendment 1

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005

2.1 General Descriptions and 5. Travel

Section 2.1 Paragraph 2 and Section 5 Paragraph 3

3, 19

To the maximum extent practicable, orders under this contract will be on a firm-fixed-price basis to include any travel costs unless the order provides for reimbursement of travel at cost in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR).

The Government will reimburse the Contractor only for travel and per diem costs incurred in the performance of work specified in the TOs. Reimbursement will be at cost only (including any burdens) and in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations of the Federal Government. No profit or fee will be paid on costs for Travel.

Will the government please confirm that travel expenses for riggers and OEM-certified technicians are not reimbursable and should be included in the FUPs?

Correct, all costs for rigging or any other FUP service should be included in the FUP pricing.

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005

III. Price and Other Proposal Information (Factor 4)

Section 4, c (2) 73

The Offeror shall propose fully burdened hourly labor rates on all Government-provided labor categories listed by inputting the proposed labor rate corresponding to each labor category for each period of the contract (Periods 1-8) in Tab “Labor Rates (X0003AA-

AB)”.

The requirement references, Tab, "Labor Rates (X0003AA-AB)", should this read, "2. LCATS and Rates"? Yes, updated in Amendment 1

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005

III. Price and Other Proposal Information (Factor 4) Section 4 Pricing

Worksheet

Proposed prices will be incorporated into the resultant contract. The Sections to be completed and evaluated are as follows:

Several sections listed in the Pricing Worksheet, do not have tabs in the workbook; e.g., a. Pricing Assumptions and c(3) labor category comparison. Is it acceptable to add tabs to the workbook to complete these requirements, or should they be included in the price proposal narrative similar to section c (4)?

For anything not covered in the pricing worksheet, those items should be addressed in the pricing narrative.

SEDS CP RFP

70T04026R7672N005

2.4 Period of Performance

N/A 3

The total period of performance of the effort required by this contract shall be an eight (8) year ordering period from date of award.

Would the government please provide a PoP start date to be used for Pricing purposes? Offerors may assume a start date of 1 October 2026.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

Tab 7. Sample Task Order Pricing N/A N/A

All calculated cells Recommend the government lock all formula cells in the RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026 excel file to mitigate inadvertent changes to values.

This has been updated in Amendment 1.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

Tab 7. Sample Task Order Pricing Line 4, Line 15 N/A

Line 4, Column A lists the Recapitalization of 60 Smiths ATs but Line 15 references Rapiscan ATs and the formulas appear to map to Rapiscan rates.

Should "Smiths ATs" in Line 4 be changed to "Rapiscan ATs"? Or, should the formulas be changed to map to Smiths rates and Line 15 be changed to reference Smiths ATs?

Revised workbook.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

Tab 7. Sample Task Order Pricing N/A N/A

Line 10, Column A states "Short haul (from airport to RSF, from rigger's facility to airport) ATs and CTs 201-499 miles"

Please confirm "CTs 201-499 miles" should state "0-50 miles" to match the formula referencing 1.A CP Pricing Template Year 1 C129 and 1.A CP Pricing Template Year 1 C9 which are both 0-50 mile FUPs?

Revised workbook.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

Tab 7. Sample Task Order Pricing N/A N/A

Line 24 , Column A states "Short haul (from rigger's facility to airport) R&S units 201- 499 miles"

Please confirm the description in column A should state 0-50 miles instead of 201-499 miles to reflect a short haul, as indicated in the formula reference to 1.H CP Pricing Template Year 8 C51 which is a 0-50 mile FUP.

Revised workbook.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

Tab 7. Sample Task Order Pricing N/A N/A

Line 39, Column A states "Engineering Team- Engineer Level 4" Please confirm the description in Column A should state "Engineer - Level 3" to reflect the referenced cell '2.

LCATS and Rates E5' which is the Engineer - Level 3 LCAT.

Revised workbook.

RFP Att2 - CP SEDS Pricing Sheet_04.06.2026

Tab 7. Sample Task Order Pricing N/A N/A

Line 43, Column A states "Design Team - Engineer Level 4" Please confirm the description in Column A should state Design Team - Engineer - Level 3 to reflect the referenced cell '2. LCATS and Rates E5' which is the Engineer - Level 3 LCAT.

Revised workbook.

Contract Att17 - ITAR_Terms- ConditionsTemplate_11.

17.2025

1.2 Cybersecurity Policy for TSA

Government Acquisitions (November 2025)

B.3 4

1.2 Cybersecurity Policy for TSA Government Acquisitions (November 2025) Can the Government please indicate how compliance with the cybersecurity directives in Contract Att 17 will be evaluated so that Offeror’s can apply page count appropriately?

What and how the government will evaluate proposals is laid out in Section 8. There is no set evaluation of compliance with cybersecurity directives.

Contract Att17 - ITAR_Terms- ConditionsTemplate_11.

17.2025

1.2 Cybersecurity Policy for TSA

Government Acquisitions (November 2025)

B.3 4

1.2 Cybersecurity Policy for TSA Government Acquisitions (November 2025) In similar solicitations requiring an Authority to Operate, a Draft Security Authorization Package (SAP) was required. Will one be required for this proposal submission? If not, how will the Government assure that the Offeror can comply with the requirements?

No ATO is required for this effort.

Contract Att17 - ITAR_Terms- ConditionsTemplate_11.

17.2025

1.2 Cybersecurity Policy for TSA

Government Acquisitions (November 2025)

B.3 4

1.2 Cybersecurity Policy for TSA Government Acquisitions (November 2025) The majority of the data generated as part of this contract must be shared with individuals and organizations associated with airport permitting, logistics companies, and approved airport vendors. Will TSA confirm that any data required by these entities does not fall under this Clause?

TSA is required to include the ITAR clause attachment with all SOWs. Applicability of clauses will be dependent on work performed under the individual task orders.

3 6.1 19 List of CDRLs Can the government provide DID's for CDRLs A001, A002, A003, A006, a007, B003, B004, B005? No.

Contract Clauses 4 3052.215-70 30 "The Key Personnel under this contract: 7.1 IDIQ Program Manager, 7.2 Task Order

Program Managers" Can the government provide the number of Task Order Program Managers will be required on this contract? TSA anticipates having 4 task orders under the IDIQ (Program Management, Adhoc, Deployment Services and CPSS). It is up to individual offerors to determine how many program managers they require to support the Program Management requirements.

Program Management Task Order

Missing Can the government provide the SOW for the Program Management Task Order? RFP Attachment 03 is currently missing from the files available on SAM.gov.

This was uploaded to SAM.gov on 4/23/2026

SEDS CP RFP

Vol I, 7 and 8 7.4; 8.3.II 79 The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s Technical Approach (Volume 1, Tab 1) and

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s Management Approach (Volume 1, Tab 2)

Please confirm technical and management evaluation are based on Section 1 and 2 respectively in lieu of Tab 1 and 2.

Correct, this has been updated in Amendment 1

SEDS CP RFP

8 8.1 78

The evaluation factor ratings for Factors 1 and 2 are “Outstanding”, “Good”, “Acceptable”, “Marginal” and “Unacceptable”. The evaluation factor ratings for Factor 3 are “Acceptable”, “Unacceptable” and “Neutral”.

Will the Government provide definitions for the Adjectival Factor Ratings?

No, these definitions will not be included in the RFP.

SEDS CP RFP 3 2.2.1 6 The Resource Management Plan (CDRL A007) Does the Government have a preferred structure for CDRL A007? No.

SEDS CP RFP

3 2.1; 2.3 5; 7 The Contractor shall establish and maintain a formal organization to manage the contract and associated task orders (TOs). Each task order shall have a Task Order Project Manager (TOPM).

If the TO PMs should be bid in the PM Task Order, how many Task Orders does TSA anticipate awarding for SEDS Checkpoint

TSA anticipates having 4 task orders under the IDIQ (Program Management, Adhoc, Deployment Services and CPSS).