RFI_Questions_&_Answers_-_Part_1.pdf

GSA Northeast and Caribbean Region

United States General Services Administration

Long Term Support Staff Project

Solicitation No.: GS-02-P-17-A-PMLE

Below is a list of Questions and Answers in reference to RFI submissions:

Question 1: This procurement on its surface appears to be open to eligible and qualified SDVOSBs, yet on Page 198 at M.2, Basis for Award, reference is made to the 03FAC Schedule.

Is this only open to SDVOSB holders of the 03FAC Schedule?

Answer 1: This procurement is open to eligible and qualified SDVOSB's. The reference to the 03FAC Schedule is an error.

Question 2: In reference to 52.204-2, Security Requirements (Aug1996): it states that ‘This clause applies to the extent that this contract involves access to information classified – Confidential, Secret or Top Security’. For clarification, does that mean that each position may have a different security requirement?

Answer 2: Yes, each position may have a different security requirement, there are positions which require a higher level clearance; however at this time, we do not have any requirements for confidential, secret or top secret clearance.

Question 3: Is there a Facility Security Clearance requirement for the Contractor?

Answer 3: Yes, there is facility clearance requirements for all GSA contracts. All contractors must be cleared in advance in order to work at any GSA facility.

Question 4: With respect to the need to prepare a Strike Contingency Plan (Section C.10.f, page 20), is a Collective Bargaining Agreement currently in place (or anticipated) for all contract staff?

Answer 4: There is no Collective Bargaining Agreement in place.

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Question 5: In order to assist small business in meeting the minimum 20 FTE requirement under Prior Experience, Factor 1 (Section M.4, #2, page 198) and Past Performance, Factor 3 (Section M.4, #2, page 199), will the government consider expanding the prior experience time frame to "projects completed in the past 7 years"?

Answer 5: Factor 1, Prior Experience will not be changed at this time.

Question 6: In lieu of asking customers to complete a Past Performance Questionnaire, may offerors provide copies of their CPARS evaluations for all projects cited under Past Performance, Factor 3 (Section M.4, #2, page 199)?

Answer 6: No, the past performance questionnaire must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the contractor so that it may be submitted as part of the contractor’s Part 2 Technical Response.

Question 7: In order to reflect the intent to have managed, long term support services, will the government consider changing the NAICS code for this requirement to 541611?

Answer 7: At this time, the NAICS code will not be changed.

Question 8: Please confirm the position(s) categorized under the contract as Key Personnel.

There is an "On-Site Supervisor" referenced in Section C.7.3 (page 16); an "Administrative Services Manager or Supervisor" referenced in Section C.11 (page 22); and an "On-Site Project Manager" referenced in Factor 2, Section M.4, #2 (page 199). Are these different positions on the contract and is one or more considered Key Personnel?

Answer 8: These are all the same position, the requirement is for one On-Site Supervisor to manage the staff.

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