questions.pdf

1. In SF 1449 the number of proposal due is 4 copies. RFP pg 39 3rd paragraph … “The Offeror must submit three copies of their proposal.” What number of proposal copies are due to government?

Four

2. In SF 1449 box 8 … 07/29/2009 12:00 ET. RFP pg 39 4th paragraph … offers are due July 24, 2009 by noon. What is the proposal due date? July 29, 2009 12:00

3. The proposal delivery method is not clear on RFP pg 40. If its hand delivery ONLY, the delivery address is missing. Can we submit the proposal via email? No.

The delivery address is listed in the cover information along with submission information.

4. Based on listed CLINS in SF1449, the contract type appears to be FFP. However, RFP bottom of pg 40 stated that gov’t is contemplates award of T&M or Labor‐Hour type of contract. RFP top of page 41, Section (b) “The offeror must specify fixed hourly rates in its offer that include wages, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit. Is this a time and material, labor hour or firm fixed price contract? The Government is contemplating the contract type. Is all this information really needed? Yes.

5. NAICS code size standard in SF 1449 box 10 is $6.5 M. Is this correct? See page 4.

6. RFP pg 21 section 2.1 Specific Tasks 1st bullet ‐ … status of the National Transportation System, reporting … Will the Government define the National Transportation System or provide reference material for that definition? No.

7. The Government defines the work day as containing 12 hour shifts. Ensuring 24x7x365 coverage of this work site may require considerable overtime work, ref. RFP pg 25 section 2.7 … “duties may require extensive overtime work …” Where and how should bidders display overtime costs in its pricing submission? In their price proposal

8. RFP Section 6.3.2 Security Clearance Requirement, “… Contractor is responsible for all TS/SCI clearance cost and for transferring the clearance to DOT.” Will the Government provide an estimate of the average cost associated with this requirement? No.

9. RFP Section 5.2 ODC and 5.3 Travel – These sections stipulate there are some ODCs to support the contract. Yet the SF 1449 does not show CLIN to reflect the ODC. Please clarify! Will be added as needed.

10. Are there incumbent contractors supporting this work? If yes, please provide the names of these companies, and the contract numbers under which the work is being performed. The incumbent is Excalibur. Requests for additional information must be submitted via FOIA.

11. Although not explicitly cross‐referenced, may we assume that the Department of Homeland Security

Operations Center mentioned in the RFP is at NORAD/NORTHCOM? No, it is not at

NORAD/NORTHCOM as that is a DOD location, not a Department of Homeland Security location. If not, where is the center that needs to be staffed under this contract? The Department of Homeland

Security Operations Center is in the Washington, DC commuting area.

12. The last reference is the CMC Standard Operating Procedures and Watch Guidelines. Is this reference available to potential bidders now? If yes, how/where can the material be obtained? No.

13. There appears to be a discrepancy between the full time number of hours for the Watch Officers and the other positions. Does the government intend that the additional hours serve as overtime hours and if so, how many hours of overtime are anticipated, and should this be priced as a separate rate? The 15,288 is based on 7 positions. We have a total of 9, including the Senior Watch Officer and the Norad/USNORTHCOM Liaison position

14. How much travel does the government anticipate being performed on this contract? See Page 28

15. If there is an incumbent, is the incumbent eligible to bid on the new solicitation? No

16. Is there a page limit for any of the volumes? No

17. Could you elaborate on the requirements for the proposal? No

18. What are the page limitations on technical section? None

19. Is a management section required? See 52.212‐2 Evaluation—Commercial Items. (Jan 1999) of the solicitation

20. What evaluation criteria will be used? See 52.212‐2 Evaluation—Commercial Items. (Jan 1999) of the solicitation

19. Do any of the resources fall under the service act contract? No