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502d Contracting Squadron Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Removal of Existing Computer Equipment Solicitation No. F2MTME5133AW02 JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

Amendment 01 -- Questions & Responses (Part 1 of 2) Submitted August 31, 2015

Questions Responses

Is there a current incumbent that is performing this function USAF office?

Question not applicable to the requirement.

Is there a specific time frame desired to complete the tasks outlined in the PWS? If so, please specific the amount of time the agency desires for the removal and image tasks to be completed?

Refer to #12

As output of the record management of the serial numbers of all removal items, what is the desired form of delivery of the information? We can provide the data capture in a MS Excel speadsheet? Will this be acceptable?

The record management for serial numbers and other items can be placed in MS Excel spreadsheet.

Does the government provide the computer systems for the contractors to perform the imaging process?

The Government shall provide the computer systems.

In the Combined Synopsis under Requirements sections B, it states that "Offeror must include cable management, harnessing and layout." What is the expect output for layout requirement from the contractor? Does the agency require a graphically location map of the each EUD?

Can the agency provide a graphical mapping floor plan if required?

The layout requirement is referring to how the cables will be arranged on and through furniture.

The agency does not require a location map for each EUD.

The agency can provide a graphical mapping floor plan.

Will work be continuous until all 1600 laptops are deployed, or will there be a stoppage in between from the government?

Performance Work Statement 3.3 states “The hours of performance of this contract must present minimal disruption to METC operations. This will require performance of work Monday through Friday 1600 hrs - 2200 hrs, and Saturday-Sunday 0700 hrs – 1900 hrs as required.

Work on federal holidays will not be authorized.”

Do you have estimated time on how long it takes to install standard image and softwares?

It takes an estimate time of 45 minutes to an hour.

Once old laptops are removed and hard drive are taken out, do old laptops needs to be boxed before taken to the warehouse? if yes, who will provide the boxes?

Old laptops are required to be placed in boxes before being taken to warehouse.

Will you consider 5+ years of experience to replace A+ certification?

No, personnel are required to have a current (within 3 years) Security + and Computing Environment (i.e. A+, Windows 7) certificates which are the required certifications and will meet all DoD requirements to gain administrative access (See DoD 8570.01-M).

Do project manager and alternate project manager have to be on-site at all time?

It is not necessary for the project manager or the alternate to be on-site at all time. The contractor is responsible.

Would government provide the vehicle to transport PCs between warehouse and the buildings?

The contractor shall be responsible for transportation of PCs from warehouse to install locations.

12 What is period of performance?

The period of performance is 90 days.

Are security clearances required to perform on this effort?

Background checks are required.

Are all staff required to be 8570.01-M compliant day one, or just the personnel loading the images?

Staff loading images, connecting EUD’s to network and conducting function checks require 8570.01-M compliance day one of install start.

15 Is there a page limit on quote responses? No.