FA445220Q0002 - QandGR.pdf

FA445220Q0002

Questions and Government Responses

Question

Response

Do we have to submit price as a separate volume or it is included within the three-page limit? In what format it has to be sent if submitted separately?

The Price submission can be submitted separately, it does not count towards the three page limit on Prior Experience.

The format for the Price submission is provided in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, it shall be provided as outlined in the Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, revised paragraph (b)(6).

The key personnel, performing work in support of this contract shall have been granted a SECRET security clearance from the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office. Do they need active secret security clearance or non-active will also suffice?

An active secret security clearance is required.

Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent contractor? If so, please provide the current contract award number.

This is considered a new requirement as there is no current incumbent contractor. These services have been procured in the past, the last contract expired on 12/30/2017.

If the answer to question 1 above is yes, please provide the name of the current awardee.

N/A

PWS Section 2.1 Hours of Operations, States:

This contractor shall perform services Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week from 0800- 1200.

Please clarify: are the hours of operations 0800- 1200, which means that the lab is closed for administrator support as described under Task Areas 1, 2 and 3 or this is the operating hours for the lab to be open for use by AF Personnel?

The operating hours for the Education Office, to include the lab, are 0700 – 1730.

Contractor Services are required as stated in the PWS, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 0800- 1200.

PWS Section 2.3 Security Clearance Requirements. This section states that the contractor must have a minimum of a Secret clearance. Is the Government’s intent to issue the DD254 post award?

Yes.

PWS Section 5.1.3. Will these systems internet be on NIPR or a non-military commercial white line? If not, will the contractor be required to pay for the subscription each month?

It will be on a Non-military commercial white line.

Contractor will not be required to pay for a subscription each month.

PWS Section 5.1.4. States: The contractor shall prepare and maintain up to date education client requirements prior to scheduled test session” Please provide these requirements.

The contractor will update the Server on a monthly basis. A link will be provided from Air University with the required update. Government staff will provide the process.

PWS Section 5.1.8, Please provide an explanation of e-Exams and the update process?

See above.

PWS Section 3.2, Please confirm that the government will provide all the required computed and networking equipment for the classroom.

Confirmed, the Education and Services Office will provide all computer and networking equipment for the classroom.