Questions_and_Answers_8-13-2014.pdf

AG-7335-S-14-0004

Questions & Answers, August 13, 2014

1. Is there a specific contractor performing the same or similar work?

No, this is a new requirement.

2. Who is the incumbent?

There is no incumbent. This is a new requirement.

3. How many total FTE’s are required under this requirement?

In section (v) of the combined synopsis/solicitation it states - The current overall annual amount of estimated hours needed is 2,500 to 16,000. As delivery requirements are defined firm fixed-price task orders will be issued based on the rates provided in the contract and the number of hours needed and scheduled for each location.

4. What is the submission criteria?

Offers may be submitted by mail or email.

5. What is the due date for submission?

Responses are due September 9, 2014 at 2:00 PM Central time

6. Where are proposals to be sent to include the phone number for FedEx delivery?

The address to send proposals is as follows:

USDA/NRCS

State Office Attn: Sharla Goforth 100 USDA, Suite 213 Stillwater, OK 74074-2655

Telephone number: 405-742-1231

7. What is the email address for electronic submissions?

The email address to submit proposals is sharla.goforth@ok.usda.gov .

8. When is the anticipated award date?

The estimated award date is September 22, 2014

9. Will the government provide office space?

Yes, the government will provide office space.

10. Will employees be required to drive government vehicles? Is there a requirement for the contractor to have auto insurance?

On occasion, the employee will be required to drive a government vehicle to another location. Yes, the solicitation does require the contractor to have auto insurance under clause 452.228-71.

mailto:sharla.goforth@ok.usda.gov

AG-7335-S-14-0004

Questions & Answers, August 13, 2014

11. Will the government have a transition period?

There is no incumbent to this solicitation, so there is no transition period from Contractor to Contractor. In regards to the amount of time required for the Contractor to have an employee working in the job, the Statement of Work, “Security Requirements: The Contractor shall conduct pre-screening of all persons proposed for work under this contract and ensure that employees who shall provide services under the contract have submitted to the Government a completed Standard Form 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions no later than 30 calendar days prior to the employees’ start date. Due to the heightened concern for Homeland Security, all Standard Form 85s shall be reviewed by NRCS. NRCS shall concur with or decline the selection of Contractor employees. The Contractor shall pay for fingerprinting services to facilitate background investigations.”