Qatar_COMSEC_Questions_with_Combined_Answers_Set_3_12_Sep_14.pdf

As of 12 Sep 14

Qatar COMSEC Questions Set 3

RFP Section /Page Number

Question Answer

Section M Evaluation Factors 2.3.2.1.2.1 states “Mission Essential Plan:

IAW FAR 237.76 and 252.237- 7023 Offeror shall provide a written plan for continuing the performance of essential Contractor Services during a crisis.” In accordance with DFARS 252.237-7023 Continuation of Essential Contractor Services;

paragraph (b) states; “The Government has identified all or a portion of the contractor services performed under this contract as essential contractor services in support of mission essential functions. These services are listed in attachment __, Mission- Essential Contractor Services, dated __________.”

Will the government identify the specific contractor services to be performed under this contract that the government has identified as essential contractor services in support of mission essential functions for this contract so we may write the Mission Essential Plan, or will the specific services be identified, and the Mission Essential Plan be completed after award?

Immediately upon award the incumbent would communicate with the American Embassy, CENTCOM, NSA and find out what details need to go into the plan. Cannot be in place before award.

(See Paragragh 4.2 Declaration of Emergency of the

PWS).

PWS 4.0

Will the contractor be designated as falling under the Chief of Mission (COM)?

No, but limited ICASS will be provided, the cost of which should be bid.

What is the base price for the ICASS support?

Unknown at this time.

Refer to the State Department for that information.

Section L

2.14

Page Limitations on page 8 of 16 states “Each page shall be counted except the following: blank pages, title pages, tables of contents, glossaries and those noted in the Proposal Organization Chart as unlimited.”

Please clarify that the table of contents, glossary and list of figures and tables count towards the page count.

The table of contents and glossary does not count as stated in 2.14.

The list of figures and tables do count towards page count.

Section K 5.1.4

Section K Pages 6-17

5.1.4. Section K -

Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors:

Complete representations, certifications, acknowledgments and statements. Offerors must have filled out and completed pertinent online information such as Annual Representations and Certifications (May 2014), Central Contractor Registration (CCR), Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) at https://www.sam.gov in addition to what is in Section K.

Q: “ in addition to what is in Section K.” Do I need to answer these questions (ages 6-17) pertaining to these specific FAR’s and include them in RFP package or does my representations in SAM suffice.

Yes.

CLIN(s)

Which CLIN/s would the cost of:

Annual CCIB conference held in Florida that 1 of the 2 Managers are required to attend each year

Training for new equipment, etc.

(anticipated 1-2 classes for the 3-year contract for each manager)

The travel CLIN.

The travel CLIN.

Pg. L 5 of 7

"5.1. Model Contract/Representations and Certifications - The purpose of this section is to provide information to the Government for preparing the contract document and supporting file. The Offeror's proposal shall include a signed copy of the Model Contract and completed Sections A through K."

What is the "Model Contract/solicitation"referring to and where is it to be found?

The Model Contract/Solicitation is the RFP FA8630- 14-R-5008.

CLIN

Which CLIN would be used for the costs of rental car, cell phones, Internet access, gasoline.

Primary Support CLIN as “Other Direct Cost” (ODC);.

In accordance with the PWS provided by the FMS customer 1.4.1.28.

Please clarify if resumes will be included in the total page count.

Resumes will be considered in the page count.

PWS

1.5.6

There seems to be a contradiction between the SOW and the Q&A as regards visas and sponsorship.

Can the government clarify whether or not the government will act as the 'corporate sponsor' of the contractor meaning that the government will prove that it has the applicable office space, provide a trade license with appropriate activities included and thus allow the contractor to process visas and residency for the COMSEC custodians

OR is it the burden of the contractor to provide all necessary infrastructure and sponsorship in order to process the residency and visas for the custodians?

It will be the Contractor's responsibility to complete and submit the required documentation for their employee's visas. The winning contractor will have a copy of the contract, thus they can use that to secure the visas.

Para 1.5.6 will be revised to remove “Sponsorship/Visas” via amendment 0003 of the

RFP.