QUESTIONS_AND_RESPONSES_FOR_RFQ_EA.docx

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES FOR RFQ EA-133C-17-RQ-0621

QUESTION: Is there an incumbent? If yes are they eligible to bid? How many FTEs supported this effort in the past?

RESPONSE: Yes, there is an incumbent and they are eligible to bid. In the past year the hours expended were less than one FTE.

QUESTION: Is it correct in assuming NOAA is seeking a contractor to create the MSA program, then support in execution including identifying OEM vendors?

RESPONSE: NOAA is seeking a contractor to establish the OEM Support Program and work with the Government task manager to establish the support program meeting all identified requirements in Section 1.04 of the PWS.

QUESTION: Are Project Management Professionals (PMPs) being considered as industry standard?

RESPONSE: PMPs are considered industry standard, however, greater weight is given to those with enterprise IT experience.

QUESTION: Will you accept past performance examples, where the contractor did not create the MSA but help to manage the engagements with the vendor?

RESPONSE: All past performance will be considered, however, the relevance of the performance will be based on the past performance that directly relates to the objectives and requirements specified in the PWS (contractor creates the MSAs, manages vendor engagements and provide deliverables) as specified in Section 1.04/1.05 of the PWS.

QUESTION: How much staff is expected for this project?

RESPONSE: See question/response #1.

QUESTION: What is the expected budget?

RESPONSE: Cannot provide that information.

QUESTION: Is there an incumbent? Name/Contract number/Value?

RESPONSE: Yes. Conquest Security/EA-133C-14-NC-1592/$193,000 for 3 years