B14 73351020Q0071 Questions and Answers.xlsx

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Attached to: Financial Credit Modeling Services
Solicitation number: 73351020Q0071
Issued by: Small Business Administration

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73351020Q0071 Q&A

Question	Document	Section	Page	Category	Question	Government Response
1	B04_Terms and Conditions.pdf	1.1	1	Contract	Section 1.1 states the contract will be issued via Firm Fixed Price, Labor Hour, and Time and Material task orders. Can SBA share the breakout of historical annual contract dollars and/or labor hours spent for each contract type by the incumbent?	The Government has awarded approximately $5.15M in Firm Fixed Price Task Orders and approximately $1.8M in Labor Hour Task Orders. A by year breakdown will not be provided.
2	B04_Terms and Conditions.pdf	1.2.5.2	2	Contract	It is stated in Section 1.2.5.2 of the Terms and Conditions that the ceiling amount of cumulative task orders is $5.1 million. Is there a total contract ceiling amount?	The total contract ceiling amount is $7M according to Amendment 00001 of the solicitation.
3	B05_Attachment_1_PWS_(IDIQ).pdf	6.1.1	7	Transition	Can SBA confirm the Phase-in and Phase-out period is 3 months each?	Yes, the Phase-in and Phase-out period is 3 months each.
4	B05_Attachment_1_PWS_(IDIQ).pdf	6.2.1	8	Scope	Section 6.2.1 of the PWS indicates models will be assigned. The number or name of “models assigned” is not identified. Do the "assigned" models differ from year to year?	The models assisgned may vary by Task Order, however, the number of models, complexity, and condition will generally be the same. The Sample Task Order PWS, Section 6.0, identifies which loan programs and models the Contractor will be required to service each year.
5	B05_Attachment_1_PWS_(IDIQ).pdf	6.2.1	8	Scope	Section 6.2.1 of the PWS indicates models will be assigned. The number or name of “models assigned” is not identified. What parameters can we assume regarding number, distribution of complexity, and condition of current models?	The models assisgned may vary by Task Order, however, the number of models, complexity, and condition will generally be the same.
6	B05_Attachment_1_PWS_(IDIQ).pdf	6.2.2.4	9	IV&V of Models	How many models will be submitted to IV&V in each of the contract years?	Four models each year and newly created models, if any.
7	B05_Attachment_1_PWS_(IDIQ).pdf	6.2.2.4	9	IV&V of Models	Are the same models submitted to IV&V each year?	Generally yes, but substitutions may occur.
8	B05_Attachment_1_PWS_(IDIQ).pdf	6.2.3.3	11	Deliverables	Preliminary Phase II IV&V Model Package indicates that this deliverable will be submitted "if required". Can SBA clarify if "if required" refers to the deliverable being required of only select models? Or if if the deliverable may not be expected at all?	"If required" refers to the deliverables being required only for the models selected for IV&V.
9	B05_Attachment_1_PWS_(IDIQ).pdf	6.2.3.4	11	Deliverables	Response to Questions from IV&V Review indicates that this deliverable will be submitted "if required". Can SBA clarify if "if required" refers to the deliverable being required of only select models? Or if if the deliverable may not be expected at all?	"If required" refers to the deliverables being required only for the models selected for IV&V.
10	B05_Attachment_1_PWS_(IDIQ).pdf	6.2.5.2	12	Deliverables	Preliminary Phase IV Formulation Model Package for IV&V indicates that this deliverable will be submitted "if required". Can SBA clarify if "if required" refers to the deliverable being required of only select models? Or if if the deliverable may not be expected at all?	"If required" refers to the deliverables being required only for the models selected for IV&V.
11	B05_Attachment_1_PWS_(IDIQ).pdf	6.2.5.3	13	Deliverables	Response to Questions from IV&V Review indicates that this deliverable will be submitted "if required". Can SBA clarify if "if required" refers to the deliverable being required of only select models? Or if the deliverable may not be expected at all?	"If required" refers to the deliverables being required only for the models selected for IV&V.
12	B05_Attachment_1_PWS_(IDIQ).pdf	6.2.2.3	9	Deliverables	For the March 31 Data Report is the deliverable to prepare the report, or to support SBA staff in the preparation of the report?	The Contractor would be expected to prepare the March 31 Data Report for Accounting Review. The reporting would consist of reporting summaries of historical loan transactional data and intragovernmental cash flows. A separate report would be prepared for each assigned model.
13	B05_Attachment_1_PWS_(IDIQ).pdf	6.2.2.5	10	Deliverables	The Phase I deliverable in Section 6.2.2.5 of the PWS titled "Responses to Questions from IV&V Review (as determined by the COR - detailed on each task order)" is located on the Fixed Rate Deliverables tab in the pricing template provided as CDR #7. Can SBA clarify if this deliverable is to be priced under Firm Fixed Price or Time and Materials?	A firm fixed rate is requested for all deliverables.
14	N/A	General	N/A	T&M	Can SBA estimate the number of task orders per year?	An Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract was selected because the Government cannot predetermine the exact need year by year.
15	B05_Attachment_2_Pricing.xlsx	N/A	Labor Hour Pricing tab	T&M	What tasks are associated with CLINs 006, 007, 008, 009, 010 that are listed in the Labor Hour Pricing Tab of Attachment 2?	All tasks require labor hour pricing for potential surge periods.
16	B05_Attachment_2_Pricing.xlsx	N/A	Labor Hour Pricing tab	T&M	Does SBA have an estimated number of labor hours for CLINS 006, 007, 008, 009, 010 for the base year?	No, the Government is requesting firm fixed pricing for the Sample Task Order.
17	B05_Attachment_2_Pricing.xlsx	N/A	Labor Hour Pricing tab	T&M	Can SBA share the historical number of labor hours for CLINS 006, 007, 008, 009, 010?	No, the number of historic labor hours should not impact the Quoter's proposed labor hour pricing. See response to Question 1 for a general estimate of how much the Government awarded for LH Task Orders under the current IDIQ.
18	N/A	General	N/A	Labor Categories	Does SBA have general labor categories in mind to support the contract?	No, the Quoter is expected to provide a solution to the Government's requirement, including the labor categories and functions, based on the Quoter's approach.
19	B05_Attachment_1_PWS_(IDIQ).pdf	6.4	16	T&M	Can SBA share the labor categories anticipated for Task 3: Special programs and analysis?	No, the Quoter is expected to provide a solution to the Government's requirement, including the labor categories and functions, based on the Quoter's approach.
20	B05_Attachment_1_PWS_(IDIQ).pdf	19.6(a)	24	Resources	SBA has authorized full time or part-time telework for this contract. Depending on the task order, we anticipate there will be some collaboration and meetings with SBA staff. If our team is on-site at SBA HQ, are there dedicated desks where our team can sit?	The Government anticipates that the work will primarily be performed onsite and has allocated up to five workspaces for Quoter personnel. Telework is allowable, however, regular and situational telework schedules will need to be proposed and negotiated with the Government.
21	N/A	General	N/A	Resources	Will SBA provide SAS licenses to the contractor team?	Yes, the SBA will provide SAS licenses to the Contractor team.
22	N/A	General	N/A	Scope	Is any work related to COVID-19 impacts included in the scope of work of this contract?	The scope of this contract includes any loan program being provided or serviced by the SBA, including the Payroll Protection Program.
23	N/A	General	N/A	Security	Is PIV approval required to begin work and/or access SBA systems? Will the PIV approval timeline force the contract start date to be delayed?	Yes, PIV approval is required to begin work and gain access to SBA systems. The PIV approval timeline could potentially force the start date to be delayed.
24	N/A	General	N/A	Security	If individuals have PIV cards with other government agencies, are they required to also go through the SBA PIV process? If not, which agencies have transferrable PIV cards?	Yes, all new SBA entrants will be required to complete the PIV process. Other agency PIV cards are not transferrable.
25	N/A	General	N/A	Conferences	Will there be a pre-bid video conference for this requirement.	No, the Government will not hold a pre-bid video conference for this requirement.
26	Beta.SAM.gov Posting	Classification	N/A	NAICS	Will the Government consider changing the NAICS to 541211, Office of Certified Public Accountants or NAICS 541219, Other Accounting Services?	The Government considered NAICS 541211, Office of Certified Public Accountants and NAICS 541219, Other Accouting Services but determined that NAICS 541611 is the most appropriate NAICS for this requirement.
26	Beta.SAM.gov Posting	Classification	N/A	NAICS	Will a Contractor be excluded based on NAICS certifications?	The NAICS the Government selects will not preclude a contractor from competing for award.
27	Terms and Conditions	5.1.2.1(o)	58	Evaluation Factors	Past Performance is the second rated evaluation criteria, which volume and section in the proposal response does the SBA recommend past performance qualifications be included?	See Section 6.2(a)(ii), Factor 2 is Corporate Experience rather than Past Performance. This information should be provided in Volume II.
28	Terms and Conditions	5.1.2.1(o)	57-58	Page Limitations	The page limitations are detailed in the Terms and Conditions. Are these one-sided or double -sided requirements? For example, the technical approach allots 10 pages, is this 20 pages double sided?	See Section 5.1.2.1(q) - A page is one side of a single sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper, single spaced.

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