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73. 1.2.2.2.c Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) - industry technical certification in a field applicable to assignment for the systems/equipment listed.

This requirement is very limiting. Please allow the following as a substitute: A college degree in a technology field or technical training from the military in a field applicable to assignment for the systems/equipment listed.

– technical expertise in the maintenance of the systems/equipment outlined in the PWS, para 1.2.2 is required

74. Are interim clearances acceptable?

- Interim access can be granted in accordance with AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management. Acceptable to start, but need to have required clearance within six months; however, for any interim clearances, 612 AOC security office will need to review the company’s interim clearance documentation and obtain 612 AOC/CC approval for the interim clearance to be used in our facilities.

75. How long do we have for staff to obtain their clearance?

- * Minimum of SECRET security clearance with eligibility for a TS/SCI, required at start of contract.

Request for TS/SCI clearance must be submitted within 90 days of contract award.

** Must be eligible for NATO Secret clearance at time of award. Requests for NATO Secret clearance must be submitted within 90 days of contract award.

a. Minimum of SECRET security clearance with eligibility for a TS/SCI, required at start of contract.

Request for TS/SCI clearance must be submitted within 90 days of contract award. Must be eligible for a NATO Secret. Requests for NATO Secret clearances must be submitted within 90 days of contract award.

1.10.1. Contractor Clearances. The contractor shall request security clearances (Submit Clearance Paperwork through Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) to the Office of Personnel Management) for personnel requiring access to classified information within 15 days after receiving a facility clearance or, if the contractor is already cleared, within 15 days after contract award.

76. How long do we have for our staff to obtain their IAT level II required certification (i.e., Security+)?

– Security+ is an administrator level certification required to support any system/network, regardless of classification and must have at start of employment

77. Since this contract is covered by the Service Contract Act (SCA) please provide the FAR required "Government equivalent" labor category and $ rate.

- GS-09 $ 50,949 per year.

78. Since this is a FFP contract, will invoices be for the same amount regardless of actual hours worked during the month?

- Work will be based on a 40 hour work week only

79. How long do we have to replace staff that may leave the contract, without it impacting our standard invoice amount? Will there be deductions? If so, how is this calculated?

Impact will be dependent on when the position is vacated and the specific position (ie SYSAD departing in the middle of a major upgrade would be a greater impact than if none were forecasted during the vacated period). The contractor will not be paid for time not work. Invoices will be paid on a prorated basis for time worked.

80. I noticed you provided a DOL wage determination. What DOL labor categories is the Government suggesting and/or requiring?

- A wage detemination is provided for your reference, you will determine which category is most appropriate

81. Who manages our on-site staff? There appears to be no category for an on-site company manager.

- Normally one of the team members is appointed by the contractor to manage his team, who will work for the government on site lead; there is not separate position for an on-site company manager.