RFP Q A PT 2

Part 2 14 Apr 10

FA3002-10-R-0045

Questions & Answers

10. In attachment 2, section 5.3 (PAGE 12) it states the minimum level of security clearance required under this PWS is Secret. Can you tell me if the is required from both companies if we plan to team. On the other hand, if only one of the teaming partners is required to have the clearance. In addition, if so, is the prime required or the sub?

A Secret Security Clearance will be required for both the prime and subs.

11. Can the security clearances for the prime and subs be obtained after award?

Yes, however, clearances must be obtained prior to performing work which could possibly delay the performance start date.

12.May the proposal be delivered via Federal Express? If so, is the Federal Express Address the same as the mailing address posted?

Yes, proposals may be delivered via Federal Express. The address is the same as the mailing address, however, please include Rm. 110 in the mailing address when mailing proposals. Proposal packages will be received at this location and be date & time stamped when they are received.

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13. May the proposal be hand delivered personally by the submitter? If so, is the mailing address posted the same for hand delivery?

IAW the Instructions to Offerors, the Price Proposal (Part I) and Technical Proposal (Part II) shall be provided via mail no later than 3:00 PM CST on Friday, 30 Apr 2010. Submissions via email will not be considered received by the Contracting Office. The Contracting Office will acknowledge receipt when submitted proposals are received and hand date & time stamped. It is incumbent upon Offerors to confirm receipt acknowledgement.

14. Our company is concerned that our team may not receive a “Substantial Confidence” rating due to the fact the majority of our past performance will come from teammates rather than the proposed prime.

In accordance with the Instructions to Offerors, offerors can also provide questionnaires for any proposed subcontractors and teaming partners.

15. Attachment 7 indicated to us that the government would also entertain data independently obtained from other government and commercial sources taking into account info regarding predecessor companies, key personnel etc. Are brief letters with past performance testimonials from program offices we supported in the past acceptable for submittal in addition to the requested Past Performance Information?

Supplemental Letters of Recommendation will not be evaluated as part of past performance if they do not meet the criteria set forth in the RFP Instructions to Offerors (Attach 7) and Evaluation Criteria (Attach 8). The "data obtained from other Government and commercial sources" referenced in Attachment 8, Section C, Paragraph 2, will be independently obtained by the government and not be contractor provided. Offerors are only requested to provide a Past Performance Summary List, the completed Past Performance worksheets, and the completed Past Performance Questionnaires that are to be forwarded by their selected sources. If you choose to also submit a reference list of customers with the requested Past Performance Information you may do so.

16. “Attachment 7 states that the format for proposal Parts II and III shall be as follows: Typing shall not be less than 12 pitch.” The Past Performance Worksheet (Attachment 7a) and the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 7b) forms were provided in 10 point Times New Roman. Since Point size and Pitch size are two different variables, Is the 10 point Times New Roman font an acceptable font?

Yes, the 10 point Times New Roman font on the Past Performance worksheet and questionnaires (Attach 7a & B) is an acceptable font.