Questions_for_Industry_Day.doc

Industry Day Questions

a. Are there any limiting factors / constraints within the PWS requirements that drive cost increases or inefficiencies? Could any areas be written more performance-based?

b. Are there any requirements in the PWS that need to be more clearly defined? For example, there may be areas in the PWS that require the contractor to perform work “IAW Industry Standards.” For those areas, do you have a recommended standard or approach that should be included in the PWS to add clarity to the requirement to ensure mutual understanding of performance expectation(s)?

c. In general, do you have any suggestions on how to improve the requirements as stated in the PWS, dated 24 Oct 14?

d. Are there any requirements of the PWS that could be incentivized?

e. Do you think an Award Fee or Incentive Fee should be applied to this effort? Or, is no fee appropriate?

f. What workload data do you need to accurately bid the effort not already posted on FedBizOps?

g. How much time is adequate for the transition period?

h. What do you think is a sufficient proposal preparation time (i.e., 30 days, 45 days, etc.)?

i. How does your company sustain a Data Management System (DMS) for the life of the contract.

j. Is there a limitation on the number of Government user/number of seats within the DMS?

k. What information would be required for you to price the cost reimbursable line item for Port, Handling & Inland Transportation (PHIT)?

l. Are the evaluation factors in Sections L&M appropriate for the effort? Do you have any suggestions to clarify / improve?

m. Are there any opportunities for subcontracting part of the effort (assuming the RFP would be full and open)? If so, what or approximately how much (i.e., percentage)?

n. What is your opinion on the Government’s intent to make award based on an LPTA methodology?

o. Please explain how you would set and meet your Small Business Subcontracting Goals for this program?