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METIS II

FA7022-15-R-0007

30 October 2015 Questions and Answers (1)

Question 1: PWS Basic, Page 3 and PWS Task Order 0001, Page 2: Paragraph 1.3.3 Quality Control is followed by paragraph 1.3.3.2. Is there a paragraph 1.3.3.1 that is missing?

Response: PWS Paragraphs were misidentified; please obtain revised PWS by contacting the P.O.C. identified in Section L, Paragraph 1.1.1.1 of the solicitation.

Question 2: PWS, Task Order 0001: Paragraph 1.4.7 Travel states, “It is estimated that three (3) conferences/meetings shall be required annually, attended by the contract Project Manager and a software developer.” Could the Government provide destinations and durations of these conferences/meetings to ensure consistent travel pricing? Or will they provide a plug number?

Reponse: An estimate for travel costs was provided in CLIN 0003 of the solicitation, please use the estimated costs provided. Please see revised PWS.

Question 3: RFP, Page 70, Paragraph L.4.2, Section 3 states, “Offerors will provide separate cost proposal for Task Order 0001 (CPFF).” However, the sample table on page 72 includes a row titled “Total Estimated FFP.” Please confirm that Task Order 0001 is to be proposed as CPFF.

Response: Task Order 0001 is Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), table revised.

Question 4: RFP Attachment 4, Labor Category Rates for Task Orders, provides for rates in FYs 2017-2021. The estimated start date for Task Order 0001 is in FY 2016. Should a column be added to include FY 2016 rates?

Response: Please see revised document.

Question 5: Section L, Paragraph 3.2 Format and Specific Content. Paragraph 3.2.3 Subfactor 1 appears to contain information that more appropriately belongs under Paragraph 3.2.8 Subfactor 6: Program Management. Specifically:

· Information at the top of page 67 states "The offeror shall describe plans to acquire, manage, and otherwise prepare to become fully operational and assume complete contract responsibility. This proposal shall include, but is not limited to” five specific tasks.

· Also, it also states that offerors are to “Clearly and fully describe how you propose to mobilize, train, observe, and retain personnel qualified to accomplish contract requirements.” It subsequently lists four specific requirements.

Please advise if these requirements should be addressed under Subfactor 1 or under Subfactor 6.

Response: Please respond according to the Section L instructions provided.

Question 6: Is there a cutoff date for questions?

Response: There is no cutoff for questions, please refer to Section L, Paragraph 1.1.1.