DASS_Industry_Day_Questions_&_Answers.pdf

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Dual Administrative Support Services (DASS)

Industry Day Questions & Answers

1. Question: Is there any reason the JSC SOW has an area highlighted under 2.1 program management?

Answer: Section 2.1 of the JSC SOW is highlighted in error. Please disregard.

2. Question: Will the same roles and responsibilities be at both centers? For example, the JSC SOW does not include many of the items listed in the Stennis SOW. Examples include maintain trophy case, transportation, maintain gate signs, etc.

Answer: Many of the roles and responsibilities at both centers will be the same.

However, there may be minor differences between the two.

3. Question: The JSC SOW contains job descriptions whereas the Stennis SOW does not.

What job categories will be included in the combined SOW? Will any of management positions be exempt? Said another way, will most positions be contained within the department of labor wage determination?

Answer: All information related to the job descriptions and applicable wage determinations will be included in the RFP. It is anticipated that most positions will be contained within the department of labor wage determination.

4. Question: Are there similar forms, processes, automated tools used at both center? If no, is there an expectation for developing a similar process for like functions across both center?

Answer: Yes, there are similar forms, processes and automated tools. There may also be unique forms and processes to each center. The RFP will contain further information.

5. Question: Will the combined contract have standard expected office hours?

Answer: Work schedules may vary depending on the center and/or program supported.

6. Question: The Stennis SOW includes holiday decorating. Will this also be included in the combined SOW?

Answer: Yes.

7. Question: How will or will MAP additionally impact this contract in the future?

Answer: Any potential impacts as a result of MAP are not known at this time.

8. Question: Will the current contracts require extensions to accommodate this procurement? If so, what will be the target end date?

Answer: Yes, the current contracts will require an extension to align with the anticipated start date of the DASS.

9. Question: Will bidders be allowed to adjust rates for different locations or only be allowed one rate per category per year?

Answer: The RFP will contain three separate wage determinations. The RFP will also contain further information regarding rate tables.

10. Question: Will the Government refine its requirements for critical positions/key personnel to require both resumes and signed letters of commitment for all proposed critical positions/key personnel? This will ensure an equal evaluation of all bidders and reduce risk to NASA by enabling a complete evaluation of actual named personnel proposed to perform the work required by their positions.

Answer: The acquisition strategy is not finalized at this point. More information will be provided in the RFP.

11. Question: Is it the Government's expectation that DOL provided Wage Determined rates are escalated each year? If so, will equitable adjustments be allowable with DOL WD revisions?

Answer: Please refer to the DOL website for information regarding the wage determinations.

12. Question: In regards to past performance. How far back will past performances be accepted?

Answer: This information will be provided in the RFP.

13. Question: In regards to past performance. Will past performance be accepted from both the prime and its subcontractor?

Answer: This information will be provided in the RFP.

14. Question: What activities are contemplated for the IDIQ portion of the contract?

Answer: This has yet to be determined. Further information will be provided in the RFP.

15. Question: Most of the current contracts are IDIQ/TO cost plus. Is it the Government’s intent to make the majority of DASS FFP?

16. Question: Where do you expect the PM to be physically located?

17. Question: What is the likely acquisition strategy for this acquisition?

a. Will the government consider other than LPTA eval criteria?

b. We feel that the NAICS case is appropriate for the requirement.

18. Question: Would the government consider a pricing strategy that allows for separate rate tables per geographic location?

Answer: See answer to question number nine (9) above.

19. Question: Does the government anticipate a requirement for Key Personnel?

20. Question: Will the government consider a 3-year past performance relevancy?

Answer: See answer to question to number 12.

21. Question: For JV’s, will the government allow past performance from both JV Partners?

22. Question: Will the government consider limiting use of past performance from another subsidiary?

23. Question: Will the government consider partial early release of the SOW and Sections L & M prior to the entire DRFP release?

Answer: It is not anticipated at this time.

24. Question: Will overall contract management be handled out of JSC or Stennis?