Attachment 7 - 20th AF IT Support Questions and Answers (2).pdf
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- 20th Air Force Information Technology Support
- Solicitation number
- FA461325Q1016
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This document is a Questions and Answers file for a 20th Air Force Information Technology Support solicitation. The contract is a Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for IT and audio/visual support services at 20th AF Headquarters, with a base year and four option years from 16 May 2025 to 15 May 2030. The requirement is for a single full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel performing system configuration, scheduling, security program management, and COMSEC duties, with a total of 2,080 hours per performance period.
Key details include a previous contract with Abacus Technology Corporation valued at $519,696.00, a requirement for a Top Secret SCI security clearance, and a lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of professional experience, provide a Statement of Understanding, and meet specific performance requirements including 155 working hours per month. The solicitation requires offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and hold NAICS code 541513, with quotes due by 24 March 2025 and a contract start date of 16 May 2025.
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20th AF IT Support Questions and Answers
1. Contract History & Incumbent: Does this solicitation have a history of being awarded? If so, can you provide the name of the incumbent contractor and the previous award amount?
Answer: The services being required previously was awarded to Abacus Technology Corporation for a total contract value of $519,696.00.
2. FTE Count & Labor Categories: What is the total Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) count for this requirement? I reviewed the price sheet and noticed that it includes only one labor category. Can you clarify whether labor categories should be priced according to the FTE count? If there are additional labor categories, will the required hours remain the same?
Answer: The Full-Time Equivalence for this requirement is one (1) personnel with one (1) labor category. The contract shall quote the government for one (1) person not exceeding 2080 hours per period of performance. The 2080 hours is all encompassing to including paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and 88 hours for federal holidays.
3. Pricing Format: Is there a provided pricing Excel template, or should we create one based on the format outlined in the pricing sheet?
Answer: Contractors shall create their own pricing sheet following the given CLIN structure. Contractors shall annotate how many hours are being allotted for PTO and sick leave. The number of hours worked per month shall meet at a minimum 155 hours per month not to include PTO, sick leave, or federal holidays.
4. Is the current work--which comprises a range of system configuration, scheduling, security program management, and COMSEC duties--being accomplished by a single individual or multiple individuals?
Answer: The work is currently being accomplished by a single individual.
5. Regarding the Statement of Understanding and technical capability demonstration:
a. Is there a required format, page limit, or specific structure for this statement?
Answer: The Statement of Understanding is included on Attachment 4 – Contractor Response Form
b. Do you require a separate technical approach document/Volume? Or is the technical capability primarily evaluated through the resumes and a Statement of Understanding?
Answer: The technical capability is being primarily evaluated through resumes, past performance experience, and relevant training and experience in align with the performance work statement.
6. The solicitation mentions that if three or more quotes are received, only the three lowest-priced quotes will initially be evaluated for technical acceptability. Can you clarify:
a. What specific technical criteria will be used to evaluate these three lowest-priced quotes?
Answer: Please see question 5b.
b. If all three are found technically acceptable, will the award automatically go to the lowest-priced quote among them?
Answer: If the three lowest-priced quotes are each deemed acceptable, the government will award the contract to the lowest priced offeror.
7. For the evaluation of our understanding of the PWS:
a. Are there specific key aspects of the PWS that will be given more weight in this evaluation?
Answer: The government will be awarding this requirement to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. To be deemed technically acceptable, the offeror must return all deliverable attachments and show at a minimum 5 years’ professional experience in the
8. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?
Answer: FA461320F0094
9. The solicitation calls for the contractor to have a TS SCI clearance. Would it be possible for the contractor to receive sponsorship to obtain a TS SCI clearance.
Answer: Through extensive market research, the government has deemed that there is an adequate reason to believe the government will receive offerors who already possess a TS/ SCI security clearance.
Disclaimer: All other questions received that pertain to specific contract or incumbent performance (performance records, salary, incumbent name) cannot be answered by the government due to the Privacy Act.
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