Questions and Answers.pdf

Attachment D:

Questions and Answers for Solicitation Number: RFQ# FHF-24-Q-0122

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RFQ Page 2

Submission Instructions

Would FHFA consider extending the due date for proposals by one week?

Yes, the due date will be extended to October 30, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET.

Attachment A Page 7

Section 6.0

Could FHFA clarify which deliverables and work products must be 508 compliant?

All work products and deliverables must be 508 compliant.

Attachment A Page 8

Section 8.0

Could FHFA please clarify what is required for the Work Product called “Qualified Action Plan” in row 5 of the deliverable table?

Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) is a document which defines staff resources and timelines necessary to complete the deliverables for

FHFA.

Attachment A Page 9

Section 13.0

Could FHFA please clarify the requirements for the Project Director role? Is it a requirement that the proposed Project Director must have worked at a federal housing agency at a senior level? Would a project director’s work as a contractor supporting federal housing agency staff be an adequate credential to ensure understanding of agency decision-making processes?

The project director role is defined in Attachment A – Statement of Work under Paragraph 13.0 Key Personnel Labor Categories.

It is not a requirement for the Project Director to have experience working at a federal housing agency at a senior level, and experience as a contractor could qualify.

Adequacy of credentials are determined at the time of quotation review.

Attachment C Tabs 1-6

Section I

Are offerors permitted to propose additional labor categories in addition to the evaluated labor categories listed in Section I?

Yes, the pricing worksheet has been revised to add a line for an additional, optional labor category. However, if more labor categories are needed, the pricing worksheet can be modified accordingly. (See revised Attachment C). Vendors must include proposed hours and labor rates for any additional labor categories, which will be included in the total evaluated price.

Attachment A - SOW Page 4, Section 3.0 Could FHFA clarify the expected turnaround times for each task under Section 3.0, especially those marked for “short turnaround times” of less than three business days?

Tasks that may require short turnaround time are determined as the work progresses and can’t be itemized prior to the start of work.

Attachment A - SOW Page 5, Section 3.5 Will FHFA provide a standardized framework or format for analyzing and summarizing public input on the Enterprises’ performance, or is the contractor expected to propose a methodology?

The contractor is expected to propose a methodology.

Attachment A - SOW Page 5, Section 3.3 In Task 3.3 of the SOW, will FHFA provide existing tools for tracking Enterprise performance, or is the contractor expected to develop new tools?

FHFA has some existing tools, but Task 3.3. allows the contractor to assist FHFA in developing new tools for tracking Enterprise performance.

Attachment A - SOW Page 6, Section 8.0 Could FHFA provide more details on the specific metrics or KPIs that should be included in the monthly progress reports? Is there a template that

No, there is not a mandatory template that contractors must use. Please refer to Attachment A – Statement of Work, Paragraph 8.0 for additional details.

contractors must follow for reporting?

RFQ Page 3, Submission Instructions

Is there a preference for key personnel with specific prior experience working with Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or will experience in broader housing finance markets suffice?

Sufficiency of experience will be determined at the time of quotation review.

RFQ N/A Who is the incumbent for this contract, and could you provide insights into their scope of work and performance?

The incumbent is Abt Global, LLC. The scope of work is substantially similar to the scope of work for this procurement. The incumbent’s current performance is acceptable.

RFQ N/A Will FHFA consider proposals from 8(a) or other small business designations, and are there any small business participation goals for this contract?

Yes, FHFA will consider quotations from 8(a) and other small business designations, but there are not small business participation goals for this contract.

RFQ N/A Is there a cap on the number of proposals that will be considered, or will FHFA consider awarding contracts to multiple vendors based on different areas of expertise?

No, there is no cap on the number of quotations that will be considered. At the current time, FHFA intends to make only one (1) award.

Multiple awards are highly unlikely.

RFQ N/A Will FHFA require oral presentations or demonstrations as part of the evaluation process, or is the selection based solely on the written proposal submissions?

No, oral presentations and demonstrations are not part of the evaluation. The best value selection decision is described in the combined synopsis/solicitation.

RFQ N/A Will FHFA provide debriefings for unsuccessful offerors, and what is the timeframe for requesting and receiving one?

Debriefing procedures outlined in FAR 15.506 are not applicable because the award will be made following simplified acquisition procedures as provided for in FAR Subpart 13.5. However, it is FHFA’s practice to provide unsuccessful vendors with a written, brief explanation of the basis for the contract award decision.