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Attachment 2 RPA SOC Enterprise RFI Memorandum
Requested Information Version 2
AMIC and A5I are considering a wide range of options and are seeking Industry feedback/input to possible sustainment options for the SOC Enterprise management. Please use the table below to answer the questions, by filling in the gray blocks. Options being considered include, but are not limited to:
1.
Source Selection Method
| a. |
| What should be traded off to provide the Government with the best value? |
| b. |
| How can performance, customer satisfaction, and contractor responsiveness be rewarded? |
2.
Contract Type: Please discuss the benefits or issues with these types of acquisition strategies taking into consideration all task requirements outlined in the Draft PWS attached to this RFI.
| a. |
| A single Enterprise-level single award contract; CR/CP/FFP/Hybrid CLINs? |
| b. |
| Separate MAJCOM-level single award contracts; CR/CP/FFP/Hybrid CLINs? |
| c. |
| An Enterprise-level multiple award contract, ID/IQ contract; CR/CP/FFP/Hybrid Task Orders? |
| d. |
| Optimal contract period of performance (provide justifications) within government restrictions? |
| e. |
| Any further suggestions? |
| f. |
| How could the requirement be broken up into Task Orders (TOs) and issued to different vendors? |
3.
Major contract aspects to consider: Please provide any comments, recommendations or questions on the statements below.
| a. |
| Contractor provides all mission support vehicles and “people-movers.” |
| b. |
| Contractor provides all mission support equipment/tools. |
| c. |
| Where existing Government facilities/bases do not exist, Contractor provide all storage & maintenance facilities. |
| d. |
| Contractor responsible for all transportation/transportation management functions from storage locations to/from nearest airport/seaport or, when required, line-haul to installation locations. |
| e. |
| How to minimize turnover for Cyber Personnel. |
| f. |
| Contractor responsible for all facility maintenance of Government-furnished facilities; or, |
| h. |
| Host Nation challenges (e.g. labor laws, timeframe for mobilizing employees, etc.). |
| i. |
| Cooperative agreements with other RPA contracts to share solutions, improve productivity, and reduce waste. |
| j. |
| Logistic management solutions to uncertain requirement dates for purchasing/warehouse/ install orders (delays due to government, construction, and/or acts of nature). |
| k. |
| Centralized/de-centralized SOC management for different Commands (ACC, AETC, AFSOC, Guard, etc.) |
| l. |
| Any additional areas you think we should consider? |
| m. |
| What NAICS, or group of NAICS, do you think we should use for this procurement? |
4.
Contractor qualifications:
| a |
| How important is it for the contractor to have performed similar scope of work recently, say within the last 5 years? |
i. If you agree experience is required, please state how much, why, and what kind of experience should be comparable.
ii. What should we ask you to include in the list of experience.
iii. If you don’t think similar scope is as important as other types of experience, please explain your view.
iv. How can you find the right personnel to manage the requirements without that experience, and what kinds of corporate infrastructure is required/sufficient to support a contract described here.
v. Please include your company’s role (e.g., prime, subcontractor, or teaming arrangement), requiring agency, a summary of services provided or supported, number of FTEs, periods of performance, and any other relevant information deemed applicable.
| b. |
| Does the contractor have a current Top Secret facility clearance? (Yes/No). |
i. If no, what facility clearance does the contactor currently hold?
ii. If no, would the contractor be able to obtain a Top Secret facility clearance?
| c. |
| How important to this requirement is reach back capability to obtain expertise that may not be immediately available onsite (at customer site) and the ability to surge in times of crisis? (Please explain). |
| d. |
| What is the contractors recommend transition/phase-in period durations? |
| e. |
| What risks or challenges does the contractor anticipate in performing this requirement? Please describe. |
| f. |
| What additional information does the contractor recommend the government provide in order for the contractor to propose on this effort? Please describe. |
| g. |
| How important is experience with contract transitions at multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations? Please describe. |
| h. |
| Does your company have the capability to acquire personnel, in sufficient numbers and labor categories to meet this requirement? |
| i. |
| Does your company have sufficient Corporate Human Resource Management resources? |
| j. |
| Does your company have the capability to acquire personnel who can meet TESA requirements, or manage without them? |
| k. |
| How does the contractor recruit, train, and clear individuals for Special Access Program (SAP) requirements? |
| l. |
| What changes, if any, do you suggest we make to the draft PWS to allow for a more performance-based requirement? Please identify any portions of the draft PWS that, as written, are too restrictive or prohibit the flexibility to perform according to your established practices. |
| m. |
| What industry standards exist for performance metrics for this type of effort? |
| n. |
| How can we encourage/increase small business participation? |
| o. |
| What challenges have you overcome during the pandemic? |
| p. |
| Any further suggested contractor qualifications? |
Contractor Information:
Name of Organization:
Address
Telephone Number
Point(s) of Contact
E-Mail Addresses
Cage Code
DUNS Number
Large
If you have any additional comments or concerns, please add them here:
Thank You.
