Response_to_Questions_for_RFI-_4-1-14.docx

RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS

FOR

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) No: GS-H1E-I-14-0058

QUESTION 1: Does this RFI specifically target solutions that can provide mobile services or are you also interested in hearing from providers that can provide a solution for USAccess Program enrollment centers?

ANSWER 1: We are not looking for anything pertaining to USAccess Program. We are looking for ability for 3rd party companies to capture and provide digital fingerprints for GSA contractors.

QUESTION 2: What is the expected volume of electronic fingerprints for this RFI?

ANSWER 2: We do not know the volume. It depends on who can provide the service at different locations. It also depends on what other options become available to GSA.

QUESTION 3: Please list the sparsely located areas in which you need coverage and the number of Contractors you see in each area.

ANSWER 3: We cannot identify the location as it can change depending on locations of projects that need contractors. GSA does have contractors all over the United States.

QUESTION 4: Does GSA have intentions to ensure all Contractors are being fingerprinted on the same type of equipment as is used in the enrollment centers?

ANSWER 4: No, GSA is looking at several options so it depends on what options are available for GSA.

QUESTION 5: Will the electronic fingerprint file be submitted through OPM? If so, via what mechanism will transactions be sent to OPM?

RESPONSE 5: We are looking for the vendor company to provide us with what capabilities and options they have.

QUESTION 6: What is the process to obtain electronic connection to OPM, if applicable?

ANSWER 6: The capabilities and options should be provided by each vendor company.

QUESTION 7: Our understanding is that fingerprint background check results will not be handled by any provided solution. Is this accurate?

ANSWER 7 : Yes, we are just looking for capabilities of capturing digital fingerprints. You will not be doing the adjudicating of the contractor.

QUESTION 8: What are the minimum security requirements for a vendor’s service location to be approved as a capture site?

ANSWER 8: We would like to know what security requirements each vendor uses to provide this service.

QUESTION 9: I understand the above mentioned contract is only in the RFI stage right now, but will winning the award (if it gets to RFP) require a GSA schedule?

ANSWER 9: Yes, if the RFI becomes a RFP/RFQ you must be on the GSA schedule.