G-8 FD Technical Questions for FD Support Contract (Recompete).docx

This documentation must address at a minimum the following items:

1.) Provide a statement or explanation of the company’s background, technical expertise, experience, staffing, and other capabilities that demonstrate the company’s ability to perform the stated services and requirements. What is your team’s knowledge and experience in the following areas?

a. Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE)

b. Joint and Army requirements processes as outlined in Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 3170.01 Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS)

c. Materiel acquisition as directed by DoD 5000.2 Operation of the Defense Acquisition System

d. Army force structure design and development processes; and Army force modernization, equipment fielding practices, and requirements as directed by Army Regulations 71-32 Force Development and 71-9 Warfighting Capabilities Determination

e. Army Databases related to the above (1.a.-d.)

2.) Has the Offeror ever had a Department of Defense Contract? If so, answer the following:

a. How large was the team?

b. What was the total value of the contract?

c. How large was the customer organization?

d. On average, what was your vacancy rate and how long did it take for you to fill vacancies?

e. On average, how long did employees stay in position and what was their reason for leaving?

3.) How does the Offeror’s team of personnel demonstrate knowledge and experience to work on-site with the Headquarters Department of the Army staff?

4.) What are the core competencies of the Offeror and its employees that demonstrate the necessary skills, relevant experience, and capabilities to support the PWS requirements?

5.) What experience does the Offeror have, consistent with statutory requirements, in providing program management functions such as recruiting, retaining, training and supervising a diverse group of 30 plus personnel? Specifically describe your processes.

6.) Based on your company experience providing the same scope of services outlined in the PWS describe a framework for successful performance measurement and recognition that the company has experienced on other Federal Government contracts? Provide information about the specific Federal government customer and how and why the arrangement worked for both your company and the customer.

7.) Can or has your company managed a team of subcontractors before? If so, provide details.

8.) What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure you have the capability to perform the tasks?

9.) Please note that if the solicitation were conducted as a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance. Provide an explanation of your company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described in this PBSOW for the base period as well as the option periods.

10.) How would your company support this contract if required to work offsite (in a telework-like situation)?

11. How will you ensure your employees are trained and certified to get to work immediately upon contract award (are you planning on hiring incumbents or bringing in a new team)?

12.) Provide a statement including current small/large business status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNs) number, etc.

13.) Respondents to this notice also must indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern.

14.) Include in your response your ability to meet the requirements in the Facility and Safeguarding requirements.

15.) Is the vendor aware of any General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules or Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) that could satisfy this requirement?