Responses to USAF Eglin Agile RFI_Clarification Questions.pdf
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This document contains questions and responses to an RFI issued by the United States Air Force seeking information from potential sources for an Agile Acquisition IDIQ. The RFI does not constitute a solicitation and is intended for information gathering purposes only. Responses are due no later than December 17, 2020 and should be submitted to the contracting office listed. The IDIQ would replace an existing AA contract and span multiple security levels up to Top Secret. Feedback is requested on potential NAICS codes and clearance requirements for participants. While the RFI itself is unclassified, secure submission methods are acceptable with notification to the points of contact. The page limit applies to all submitted materials and responses exceeding the limit will not be reviewed. The government anticipates utilizing agile methodologies, digital transformation, and software development coaching under resulting contracts pending additional market research.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| RFI AA_IDIQ v1.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Potential_Labor_Categories v1.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Areas of Interest (AOI) v1.pdf |
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Question # Reference Subject Question Response
RFI Document, Point 6, Security Information:
Ranges from
Confidential to Top
Secret.
Contractor "X" intends to submit a classified response to the RFI. Is the address given okay to send a classified submission? If not, what address should we use? Who is a good POC?
The addreses include at point 13 are unclassified only. No classified responses will be accepted in response to this RFI.
RFI Document, Point
10, Page 2
Responses shall be limited to 15 standard letter (8.5X11) pages or power point presentation
Please clarify wheter cover pages, tables of content, etc. are included in the 15 page limitation specified in paragraph 10 of the subject request.
Yes, cover pages and tables of content are included within the page limitation.
RFI Document, Point 6, Security Information:
Ranges from
Confidential to Top
Secret.
Please confirm that responders may provide their submissions via a secure file exchange platform vs standard email due to the sensitive nature of the content.
Addresses for responses are identified at point 13 of the RFI. Digital responses are preferred.
Secure file exchanges for responses (again, unclassified) are acceptable as long as notification is provided to the POCs listed at point 13 via email.
RFI Document, Point
13, Page 4 General
Is there a reason for why a 7‐day turnaround? Is this to replace the current Agile IDIQ whose period of performance is running out/over?
Yes, it to replace the current AA IDIQ. As far as the 7 day response, this is just an initial pulse to the industry for feedback. There will be more information posted as well as pending Q&A.
Attachment 1 Areas of
Interest, Section 2.
General Intent / Areas of Interest areas /
Background
General
Does the USG foresee the use of NAICS 541511 or
NAICS 541512 to satisfy the software programming portion of the requirement?
The Government has not finalized a list of NAICS. Feedback regarding NAICS codes is appreciated, and requested at point 11.1 of the RFI.
Attachment 1 Areas of
Interest, Section 2.
General Intent / Areas of Interest areas /
Background
General
Does the USG foresee the extensive use of Agile digital transformation in supplying the underlying system engineering capabilities?
Yes, the Government anticipates the infusion of digital engineering and management, combined with Agile Software and Open Architecture, to be at the heart of future efforts.
The ultimate decisions will lie with the individual acquisition teams on individual orders ‐‐ but the USAF's intent at this time is to maximize and accelerate adoption of digital/agile acquisition tools.
Attachment 1 Areas of
Interest, Section 2.
General Intent / Areas of Interest areas /
Background
General Does the USG foresee the need for formal Agile coaching and training in software development?
Enabling tools and service providers may fall within the scope of activity under this IDIQ, pending additional market research and customer surveys.
RFI Document, Point 6, Security Information:
Ranges from
Confidential to Top
Secret.
What will be the proposed security clearances for the
PM and other key personnel? Will the support facility need a Secret clearance or better? Does the USG anticipate the contractor to have security clearance at the time RFP responses are due?
The work performed by Team Eglin spans many domains. Opportunities envisioned under this IDIQ range from unclassified to top secret and also include special access programs.
Clearance thresholds for participation in the IDIQ are under consideration. Input regarding this is welcome in your RFI response per point 11.3 in the RFI.
RFI Document, Point
10, Page 2
Responses shall be limited to 15 standard letter (8.5X11) pages or power point presentation
Does the 15‐page limit includes cover page, cover letters, TOC, attachments?
Yes, the 15 page limit is all inclusive. Any material beyond the limit will not be reviewed.
RFI Document, Point
13, Page 4
Responses are due no later than 5PM CST on
17 December 2020 to the contracting office listed below.
Are there processes for submitting classified RFI responses?
The addreses include at point 13 are unclassified only. No classified responses will be accepted in response to this RFI.
USAF Agile Acquisition IDIQ RFI v1 Questions and Responses
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