Q and A SAM Posting 1.docx

SAPF / Clearance Related:

1. Is there a draft DD254 for this effort? If so, could we get a copy?

a. A draft DD254 will be provided with the solicitation when it is released.

2. What are ALL of the security clearance levels for this contract?

a. The current requirement is SECRET/SAR, with a possible future requirement to support TS/SCI/SAR, Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Term of Reference.

3. What is the security clearance level for the SAP?

a. SECRET/TS (for JSE only, a possible future requirement on this contract)

4. Is there TS SCI and if so, will we be responsible for providing an accredited SCIF? If so, is the accredited SCIF required upon award?

a. Yes, you will be responsible for building a facility that meets ICD 705 requirements.

b. The SCIF is not required upon contract award. However, a SAPF is required at contract award.

5. Will this be a stand alone SCIF or a networked SCIF?

a. DMON replacement up to including S/SAP (3 enclaves minimum)

b. SIPR

c. CV2 (SAP) LVL 3 SECRET to start with capability to go to LVL 5 Top SECRET in the future of the contract.

d. SCI JWICS in the future of the contract.

e. DMON replacement is required for operations. SIPR is required to coordinate with SECRET/Collateral only sites and non-SAP facilities. CV2 is required for the development of the English Language Rule Plans. JWICS is a potential future requirement for Cyber, Space, STO distributed training

6. Have you thought about a phased approach during the transition period?

a. The priority is to minimize network downtime. It is anticipated that each offeror will be allowed to recommend its individual transition approach.

7. What agency is the accrediting agency for the SCIF?

a. The Intel Community, ICD 705 lists the requirements

8. Personnel Security:

a. What type of background investigations are required for the SAP?

i. Refer to DoD Manual 5205-07 Volumes 1-4

b. Are only Final security clearances allowed for the SAP?

i. Refer to DoD Manual 5205-07 Volumes 1-4

c. Are interim security clearances allowed on the contract? If so, for what jobs or areas?

i. No, Refer to DoD Manual 5205-07 Volumes 1-4

d. Are Full Scope Polygraphs required? If so, for what jobs or areas?

i. Refer to DoD Manual 5205-07 Volumes 1-4 (privledged users may be required)

e. Are Counterintelligence Polygraphs required? If so, for what areas?

i. Refer to DoD Manual 5205-07 Volumes 1-4 (privledged users may be required)

f. What are the security requirements for personnel being nominated for SAP positions?

i. Tier III must have been completed within the last 5 years, for SAP there’s a questionaire that must be completed and approved. Refer to DoD Manual 5205-07 Volumes 1-4.

9. Who is the Cognizant Security Authority for the facilities?

a. AFOSPI/PJ

10. Will DCSA be carved out of any portion of the contract?

a. DCSA is carved out of the ATO process, and security cognizance is given to AFOSI/PJ

Other:

11. Can you provide a breakout of the ~100 CAF DMO sites/nodes (e.g., MTCs (e.g., Shaw AFB (F-16)), DTN sites, DMO Hubs (e.g., DTOC, DMOC), etc.

a. This will provide in bidders library

12. Regarding CDS, will WNS be providing:

a. Documentation of existing rule sets?

i. Yes, via the English Languate Rule Plan (ELRP) to the contract winner.

13. Can you give us some insight as bidders? A 1 page vs. a 1,000-page ELRP, so bidders know how complicated.

a. The requirement is currently being finalized, and this information will be provided as part of the solicitation. With that said the USG does not anticipate a 1000 page ELRP, and does not view the page count as an indicator of difficulty.

14. Data Owners Guide (DOG)?

a. Yes, we will be providing the English Language Rule Plan, which is approved by SAF/AQ

15. Classification guidance that governs the DOG?

a. Rules Set Working Group (RSWG) communicates the classification based on the security class guides

16. The DMON 2.0 contract has a requirement to Establish and Maintain a Recompete Package (CLIN 10), will this information be available to bidders.

a. This has yet to be determined.

17. Is there the government planning to provide the equipment as GOCO?

a. An acquisition strategy has yet to be finalized.

18. Is the government intending to reimburse the cost of the hardware?

a. An acquisition strategy has yet to be finalized.

19. When is the acquisition strategy plan going to be approved?

a. It is anticipated to be completed and approved within the next three to four months.

Additional Information:

· It is anticipated that DISO will no longer be used for DMO training.

· At this time, it is anticipated that the future effort will be predominately sevices, and the complete GFE list has yet to be determined.

Presently, the plan is to have all TACLANES purchased directly by the contractor through NSA.