AISS_Questions_7_Jun.docx

1. Should the final submission files be in Microsoft Word or can they be in PDF format?

ANSWER: Submissions can be in PDF format or Microsoft Word. Pricing spreadsheets should be in Excel.

2. Should each volume be a separate document? Should each volume have an individual folder within the CD submission?

ANSWER: Each volume should have its own folder. With respect to the technical volume, each plan should be a separate document.

3. Regarding 3.2.4, 3.2.5, 3.2.6: Should the Draft Quality Plan, Draft Testing Plan, Draft Training Plan, Staffing Plan, Transition Plan, Draft Configuration Management Plan and Draft Asset Management Plan all be separate documents/attachments? Or should they be incorporated into the Technical Volume document. Are each of these documents separate from the 50 pg. count of the Technical Volume? An additional 70 pages (10 pages per plan) ANSWER: Each plan should be a separate document. They are all separate from the 50 pg. count in the technical volume.

4. Instructions state that the offer due date is 24 June 2017. However, block of SF1449 states the due date as 12:00PM 26 June 2017. Please clarify the correct due date and time.

ANSWER: RFP instructions have been changed to clarify the due date as 26 Jun 17.

5. The RFP states, "The offeror shall complete and submit the Technical Proposal Checklist (Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Attachment 6) to support the completeness of their technical proposal." The RFP does not include an Attachment 6 as specified.

ANSWER: The RFP has removed the instructions where the Technical Proposal Checklist requirement was listed. No Attachment 6 is provided or required to be submitted.

6. In recognition of the significant recruitment effort required to compete with incumbent Level 3 Knowledge under current RFP requirements, and in consideration of the request for PPQ submission 10 calendar days prior to the proposal due date, we are requesting a 30 day extension to enable and ensure maximum participation and competition.

ANSWER: We will not be able to offer any extensions at this time

7. The Pricing Template provided with Attachment 4 does not include a worksheet to specify pricing for Item Number 0019, Phase-In. Can the government please specify if and where contractors should include transition costs associated with this Item Number?

ANSWER: The RFP 1449 document lists CLIN 0019. Offerors are to enter their unit and extended price for phase-in there. A supporting contractor generated pricing spreadsheet (separate from the Government provided RFP Pricing Attachment 4) should show how the phase-in price is derived. Please note the RFP 1449 should have all of the CLINs filled in and should match the CLIN price in both the Government provided RFP Pricing Attachment 4 and the supporting contractor generated pricing spreadsheet. The supporting contractor generated pricing spreadsheet should show how each of the “yellow” cells (from the Government provided RFP Pricing Attachment 4) prices are established.

8. What Asset Management system is the current AISS II contractor using? Will this system be available for use under the new contract?

ANSWER: Flexera is the management system. Yes, it will be available.

9. What modules of VMC Remedy does the government own that are available for AISS III support contractor to use?

ANSWER: Remedy is the responsibility of the 375th. AISS contractors are just users and rely on the 375th to give our contractors Remedy accounts.

10. Can the government specify if they are using a learning management system or other collaboration solution to maintain and access online training materials? If so, please specify the current solution and indicate if it will be available to the incoming AISS III contractor.

ANSWER: CBT's are developed for the systems and then are hosted by the system for their user access to training materials. GATES COP hosts CBT's for GATES users, etc.

11. As written, the evaluation criteria implies a Level 3 knowledge by the bidding company of the specific systems, which are unique, custom-developed USAF systems. This restricts and potentially limits the fully qualified competition to the incumbent only. Since this system is operated by incumbent staff on site, and is a single award contract, incumbent staff capture by the contract selected awardee should provide the same level of staff knowledge currently available. Recommend rewording as follows;

(a) Proven Level 3 knowledge of DOD and AF software and systems similar in complexity to those listed in Section 2 of the PWS and underlying technologies (e.g. SOA Applications and Data Services, Web Services, Training, Database and Systems Administration. (pass/fail) Rational: This allows best of breed capabilities from industry to be brought to this contract where the majority of personnel being captured have the specific knowledge and the company has expertise in the management of these types of contracts, personnel, and technologies.

ANSWER: A6I does not agree with recommendation to reword Subfactor 1 (a). A6I expects the vendor to have Level 3 knowledge/experience in order to provide maintenance for our C2 and Business Systems.

12. The government is requesting resumes of key personnel. Normally on incumbent work, bidders try to retain desired incumbents. Many incumbents are unlikely to give permission for their resumes to be utilized out of respect for, or concern from, their current employer and current jobs. Will the government recognize that key personnel listed may be changed at execution with Government approval if there is a desired incumbent to be retained?

Or rewrite the ITO and Evaluation Criteria to allow for a generic resume or position description to be used that describes the type and caliber of the person we would put in as key.

ANSWER: The government recognizes that key personnel may be changed before execution, but any substitutions must have the same qualifications and experience. Generic resumes will not be accepted

13. In recognition of the significant recruitment effort required to compete with incumbent Level 3 Knowledge under current RFP requirements, and in consideration of the request for PPQ submission 10 calendar days prior to the proposal due date, we are requesting a 30 day extension to enable and ensure maximum participation and competition.

ANSWER: We will not be able to offer any extensions

14. Regarding 4.2: Are Attachment 4-PPQs and Attachment 1-PPIS due 06/16/2017- Prior to the proposal deadline?

ANSWER: IAW the description in 4.2, they are requested to be submitted 10 days prior to deadline, however they will be accepted up until proposal deadline.

15. Should “4.3.1 Specific Content” be listed within each PPIS attachment or in a separate document?

ANSWER: This should be done in each PPIS attachment.

16. Does the commercial client need to send Attachment 3- Sample Client Authorization Letter to the government as proof?

ANSWER: The last line of the first para of the sample client authorization letter states that this letter needs to be submitted as part of the past performance volume. The Commercial client does not need to send the letter, the offeror can send it in with their past performance volume.

17. Who are the key personnel for whom you require resumes? (Which job titles) ANSWER: As this is a performance based service acquisition, Key personnel are completely dependent upon each offeror’s technical approach to performing the required services.

18. Regarding 5.1.3: This section states that we are required to complete “Attachment 6- Technical Proposal Checklist” however, I am unable to locate this document in the attachments posted on fbo. Will the government be releasing this document on fbo?

ANSWER: No, see the answer to question 5.

19. Applying as a small business, can we have a large business as our sub?

ANSWER: Yes, however please be aware of the limitations on subcontracting clause at FAR 52.219-14 in the solicitation.

20. Please confirm that only 1 CD is needed for submission- no additional CD copies, paper copies, or online submissions ANSWER: Confirmed.

21. Please confirm that the proposal is currently due on Monday, June 26th.

ANSWER: Confirmed.

22. Is Top Secret Facility Clearance required for this opportunity? If not, what kind, if any, of security clearance is required? Do all teaming partners need TS facility clearance? Does the prime have to possess Security Clearance or can it be held by another teaming partner only? ANSWER: There is no TS Facility Clearance requirement. The DD254 states SECRET is the highest security classification required for performance on this contract. Individuals will be required to have SECRET clearances and the offeror (and any subcontractors) will be required to have a SECRET facility clearance. See clauses AFFARS 5352.204-9000 and AFFARS 5352.215-9000 in the solicitation for further reference.

23. How many awards are anticipated to be made for this IDIQ?

ANSWER: This is not an IDIQ. The Government intends to make 1 award for the requirement.