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Questions and Answers – H9225722Q0002

MDIOC Manpower Augmentation

1. Would you be able to confirm if this is an entirely new effort or if there is an incumbent currently providing these services? If so, would you kindly provide the incumbent contract details (contractor name, contract number)?

a. A: This is a new requirement for which there is no incumbent.

2. Could you please tell me if this is a new requirement, or if there is a current or previous contractor who has performed similar services? If available, can you please send along the incumbent contract or task order number?

3. In table 4.1 Personnel Qualifications - The Government states that our personnel must have a Fully adjudicated TS/SCI on day 1 of contract execution is not realistic. It is our understanding that the government is the one who grants SCI; not industry. How does the government want this annotated on our personnel resumes? Do we list fully adjudicated

Top Secret clearance as verified in DISS with the eligibility to be read in SCI?

a. A: SCI Eligibility is required, read-in and access to be accomplished by

Command SSO.

4. Do we need to provide the Contractor information for the DD254 in our submission

(Blocks 6a,b and c)?

a. A: Yes

5. Must pass the 4 week MRTC Instructor Qualification course. How long do our personnel have to complete this? How will this be handled WRT DIOC courses?

a. A: CTRs will be cycled thru MRTC Instructor Qualification Course (MIQC) as mission allows.

6. 3.2.2- Geospatial Intelligence Instructor and Curriculum Developer SME states that our personnel Shall be required to maintain/achieve recertification as an ISR Tactical

Controller. Will our personnel be sent to military schools or will they be authorized to attend private sector courses to achieve?

a. A: MRTC runs its own ISR Tactical Controller course, with the ability to certify.

We will certify in-house. The other course that is acceptable is the ISR Tactical

Control Course conducted by the 11th IS, AFSOC, Hurlburt Fld.

7. 3.2.3 – Signals Intelligence Instructor and Curriculum Developer SME states our personnel must be able to achieve Mode 1 and Mode 6 or the Ground Instructor

Certification once on contract. How long will our personnel have to complete these

Modes?

a. A: CTRs will be certified in-house as mission allows by MRTC/MDIOC instructors. NSA T&C is the other acceptable source of certification.

8. When does the first MDIOC Course start post award?

a. A: 10 Jan 2022

9. When will contractors attend the instructors course post award?

a. A: That will be dictated by mission requirements.

10. How does the Government want the pricing submitted? Should the contractor complete the CLIN structure (Section B)? Should the contract create an excel spreadsheet with the

CLINs in Section B?

a. A: A pricing worksheet has been attached to this amendment and FAR Clause

52.212-1 addendum has been updated with instructions.

11. Can you please confirm that the size standard is $16 million vs $15 million based on the new NAIC size standards.

a. A: The size standard for the NAICS 541990 is $16.5 million IAW current SBA size standards.

12. Will the government please verify that the prime and all subcontractors in accordance with 252.204-7020 must have a completed NIST SP 800-171 Assessment and this assessment must be uploaded and accepted into the SPRS system? As this is a CFR requirement to be awarded a contract that contains classified and CUI information and this specific FAR clause is mentioned.

a. A: DFARS 252.204-7019 has been included and the Qualifying Criteria has been updated in the RFQ. Submittal of a “Basic” assessment under that provision is required for “covered contractor information system” as defined in DFARS

252.204-7012.

13. In order to verify a company has a fully submitted and accepted NIST SP 800-171 will the government consider requiring that each bidder submit this verification part of the

Qualifying Criteria (Volume I)? This will allow the government the ability to verify this requirement and by the company presenting it speed up the acquisition process.

a. A: DFARS 252.204-7019 has been included and the Qualifying Criteria has been updated in the RFQ. Submittal of a “Basic” assessment under that provision is required for “covered contractor information system” as defined in DFARS

252.204-7012.

14. Will the government please verify which resumes are required as both sections state

“Offerors shall include resumes” but do not state which ones are deemed key personnel or which ones are required?

a. A: Resumes for all positions mentioned in the SOW must be submitted.

15. Is this a new requirement or is this a current requirement? The section 2.1 discusses transition plan, phase in/out and transfer of work control. Will the government please confirm this requirement?

16. Will a service comparable instructor training course be evaluated as equally favorable or similar to the 4-week MRTC Instructor Training Course?

a. A: No. No other Instructor Qualification course is acceptable as a replacement for the MARSOC Instructor Qualification Course (MIQC).

17. In order to verify a company has a facility clearance able to manage employees at the TS level and to support SCI functioning personnel will the government consider requiring that each bidder submit a facility security clearance from the DCSA - NISS system as part of the Qualifying Criteria (Volume I)? This will allow the government the ability to verify this requirement and by the company presenting it speed up the acquisition process.

a. A: Offerors will be required to provide the DCSA Facility Clearance letter as part of their offer. The “Qualifying Criteria” have been updated to reflect this change.

18. Is this an existing contract, if so, who is the incumbent contractor and what is the incumbent contract number?

19. Will the gov please provide the names and contact information of current incumbent contractors?

20. SOW 2.1 states "The Contractor shall provide weekly updates during the transition period…" How many days does the government anticipate/desire should be allocated for the designated transition period?

a. A: 60 days after the time of award.

21. SOW 3.1 states "...the Task Lead is identified as Key Personnel for this requirement. RFP states Offerors shall include resumes that demonstrate the proposed personnel meet the minimum qualifications listed in the SOW. Is the Task Lead the only resume that the government requires?

a. A: Resumes for all positions mentioned in the SOW must be submitted.

22. The government states that THE REDACTED COPY OF VOLUME II MUST REMOVE

ALL COMPANY SPECIFIC LOGOS, OR NAMES… Does the redaction of names also include the names of the candidates as delineated in the attached resumes?

a. A: Yes, a redacted copy of resumes will be required.

23. Based on the complexity of this requirement, does the government agree that a certified

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System would be a strength?

a. A: The Government will evaluate responsive quotes in accordance with the solicitation.

24. Based on the complexity of this requirement, does the government agree that a DCAA-certified accounting system would be a strength?

a. A: The Government will evaluate responsive quotes in accordance with the solicitation.

25. Are there incumbent personnel?

26. Reference: PWS multiple paragraphs beginning with 3.2 regrading years of experience.

Question: All of the position requirements state SME’s must have a minimum of 4 years of experience. Will the government clarify whether they want Subject Matter Experts

(minimum of 10 years’ experience) or if they want Journeyman Level personnel

(minimum of 4 years’ experience).

A: The Government has stated its minimum requirements for the respective positions.

27. Reference: SOW table 4.1, multiple locations regarding MRTC instructor training course states that personnel must complete the 4-week MRTC Instructor Training Course prior engaging with students. Prior course completion is preferred and will be evaluated favorably.

Question: Is there an other-service equivalent that would also be evaluated favorably?

A: No. See question 16.

28. Question: Because MRTC ITC is not a requirement for award but only prior to engaging with students, will the government evaluate prior course completion as ‘neutral’?

a. A: The SOW has been updated so that each position accurately reflects preferability of prior attendance to the course.

29. Reference: SOW Table 4.1 / 3.2.3 - Served a minimum of 1 year as an enlisted E-6 or higher/CWO2 Counterintelligence/HumInt professional. � 4 years’ experience as a

Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence professional.Question: The SOW mentions level of expertise as a SME, an E-6 or CW02 requires years of expertise (ie. more than 4).

Please clarify description.

a. A: Marine Corps 0211s are lateral movers from other MOSs, typically in the grade of Sgt/E5. Not all services do it the same way. This means it is possible for a Marine to have 1 year of experience as an E-6 but less than 4 years as a

Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence professional.

30. Reference: Combined Synopsis Solicitation 52.212-2 (b) (i) – Offerors shall include resumes that demonstrate the proposed personnel meet the minimum qualifieications listed in the SOW. Question: Can the Government clarify if resumes are being requested for all positions? If not, please identify for which positions resumes are being requested.

Does the Government have any key personnel positions identified for this contract?

a. A: Resumes are being requested for all positions.

31. Reference: Combined Synopsis Solicitation, Past Performance, Page 28. Question: Will the government confirm that acceptable past performance citations must be as a prime contractor only in order to minimize risk to the government?

a. A: Past performance will be evaluated using the criteria in the Combined

Synopsis/ Solicitation under FAR 52.212-2 “Evaluation—Commercial Items”.

Submission of performance as a sub-contractor will be considered as relevant under the definition in the FAR 52.212-2 “Evaluation—Commercial Items” in the

Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation.

32. Reference: No mention of DBA or Other Direct Costs (ODCs) associated with travel in the SOW. Question: Instructors are expected to travel (TDA), should a bidder account for

DBA and Other Direct Costs when pricing this contract?

a. A: DBA insurance is not an associated cost in relation to this requirement, ODC travel are estimated at $25,000 per person per period of performance. That will be the evaluated price for that CLIN.

33. Reference: SOW 3.2.1.11 – Travel Question: Will any travel be required OCONUS? If so, to what locations?

a. A: OCONUS Travel is not anticipated at this time.

34. Reference: SOW 3.2.1.11; all mention of travel in the SOW. Question: The SOW references TDA and travel throughout the year; how many courses a year would be required and at which locations?

a. A: In FY2022 there will be 3 MDIOCs with TAD to Oklahoma for all positions for 12 days. Additionally, SOCS I instructors will be required to travel to the national capital region (NCR)/ Northern, VA geographic area for 1 week. SOCS

H instructor will be required to travel to the NCR/ Northern, VA area for 6 weeks.

35. Reference. Statement of Work, Table 4.1, 3.2.2. Geospatial Intelligence Instructor and

Curriculum Development SME. Question. What is the specific desired SOF ITC certification?

a. A: There is only one – the ISR Tactical Controller course certified and governed by SOCOM J2. This course is offered by AFSOF at Hurlburt field and, after

December 2021, MARSOC MDIOC.

36. Reference. Solicitation ADDENDUMM 52.212-1, Factor I: Technical (Volume II). The

Offeror shall limit the Technical Volume to 5 pages. Question. Will the Government consider increasing the page limit to 10 pages enabling Offerors to adequately address our approach to performing the contract requirements in accordance with the SOW?

a. A: The page limit will remain the same, the government believes that 5 pages in addition to resumes will be enough to provide a narrative that explains the offeror’s technical expertise and approach.

37. Reference. Statement of Work Table 4.1, 3.2.1, 3.2.2., 3.2.3, and 3.2.4. Specifically, the bullet “Shall be required to provide surge support within the total 1920 hrs that equate to an FTE under this contract.” Question. Will a training calendar of the hard requirement for hours be provided to allow the Program Management Team the ability to manage surge hours effectively and efficiently while remaining under the 1880 hrs ceiling to prevent FLSA compliance issues?

a. A: Yes. At the time of award.

38. Reference. Statement of Work Table 4.1, 3.2.1, 3.2.2., 3.2.3, and 3.2.4. Specifically, the bullet “Shall be required to provide surge support within the total 1920 hrs that equate to an FTE under this contract.” For the times they go over 40 hrs in a single work week.

Question. Does the government intend to have surge hours within the allotted 40-hour work week? If surge hours are required outside of the regular 40 hours will the government allow the contractor to bid on overtime/compensatory surge hours at that time?

a. A: The surge hours required under the SOW are built into 1920 hours mentioned in the SOW. As such, it is the contractor’s responsibility to manage personnel in a way that delivers continuous service, unless as mentioned in the SOW, to the government.

39. Reference. Solicitation ADDENDUMM 52.212-1, Factor III: Price (Volume IV). The

Price (Volume IV) is limited to 5 pages. Question. Including the CLIN structure alone requires about five pages, not allowing adequate space to explain out pricing numbers were calculated. Will the Government consider increasing the page limit to 10 pages?

a. A: A pricing worksheet has been attached to this amendment and FAR Clause

52.212-1 addendum has been updated with instructions. This should mitigate having the price volume go over the 5 page limit for this volume.

40. Reference: SOW Required Skills/Qualifications Table: Gov’t states 1920 hour work year.

This is 10 Holidays and 10 Vacation days. Question: Would the gov’t consider adding an additional 7 days sick time?

a. A: Offerors can reference SOW paragraph 2.4. The 1920 hours are the number of hours the government deems necessary to support it’s requirement, this is the fixed number of hours that will be awarded and it will be up to the awardee’s to manage personnel in order to prevent a lapse in service to the government.

41. Reference: SOW 7.0 Government Furnished Property/Space it reads “The government will provide furnished office spaces (workstations, office automation equipment, telephones (episodic cellphones, and furniture) and supplies.” Question: Does the definition of “office automation equipment” include a laptop computer? If not, would the government consider adding this provision or reimburse the contractor for purchase of a laptop computer for each employee?

a. A: CTRs will fall in on Government provided workstations, office automation equipment, telephones, episodic cellphones and furniture and supplies.

Government will not reimburse contractor for purchase of any of the above-named items. Further, government will not reimburse for the purchase of any superfluous equipment/ephemera/snivel gear.

42. Reference: SOW 3.2 All positions require travel. Question: Will the government please share with potential contractors a list of locations of anticipated travel?

a. A: All disciplines will go to Oklahoma. SOCS H Instructors will go to the

NCR/Northern Va. SOCS I’s will go to NCR. See question 34.

43. Reference: SOW 3.2 All positions require travel. A rough estimate of one person to be on travel 110 days in one year with the inclusion on hotel, rental car, possible airfare, M&IE, etc. would exceed the allotted $25,000. Question: Would the government consider increasing each travel CLIN to a more reasonable amount? Or maybe, in writing, agree to increase the travel CLINs when necessary due to approved government directed travel?

a. A: A "TRAVEL PLUG VALUE” has been added to the pricing worksheet that was added as the result of this amendment. The government intends to include travel on a cost reimbursement basis for allowable and allocable travel costs.

Question: Would the government consider funding relocation expenses up to $3k per employee?

A: No

44. Reference: RFQ Section B Period of Performance: Question: Would the government consider a January 1, 2022 start date since proposal due date is only 11 business days prior to current PoP start date of Dec 1?

a. A: No. the PoP start date will remain 1 Dec 2021.

45. Reference: SOW 3.2 “away from Camp Lejeune 55 days per iteration” which would imply Camp Lejeune is the work location. In the RFQ Delivery information pg. 9 it shows Sneads Ferry. Question: Will the government please verify which is correct?

a. A: The MARSOC compound is in Stone Bay, which is part of the greater Camp

Lejeune area.

46. Reference: RFQ 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items 11c pg. 23 states price offered must be held for 30 days. The Addendum on pg. 26 and again on pg. 27 it states the offer price must be held for 90 days. Question: Will the government please clarify which is the correct number of days.

a. A: The RFQ has been updated to reflect 90 days as the correct number. .

47. Reference: RFQ pg. 60 states contract specialist is Samuel Williams yet the accompanying email address is for Geronimo Lopez. Question: Will to government clarify who the Contract Specialist is?

a. A: The RFQ has been updated to reflect SSgt. Geronimo Lopez as the contract specialist for this requirement.

48. Reference: RFQ-Quote Format and Content, Qualifying Criteria, pg 27 of 60: The

Government references "Fill-In Clauses." Question: Will the Government please clarify this requirement with specificity? For example, is the Govt referencing Company

Representations and Certificiations?

a. A: Yes, the Government is referencing Company Representations and

Certifications.

49. Reference: SOW 3.1: States that the the Contractor shall provide a single point of contact

[paraphrased]. The Government appears reference this position as a single "KEY

PERSON" but references multiple titles: Contract Lead and Task Lead in section 3.1. Pg

2 of 10. Question: Will the Government please clarify with specificity A: the Key

Personnel Positions required and B: the position descriptions of each (if multiple) or the single position and the appropriate title?

a. A: To clarify the positions listed under SOW paragraph 3.2 are all considered key personnel and as such require that resumes be submitted. In addition to their role and responsibilities one of those positions should be chosen as the “contract lead” to manage contractor personnel on-site, as an additional duty assignment. Any mention of a “task lead” refers to the “contract lead.”

50. Reference: SOW 3.0 Specific Requirements: Regarding Conflicts of Interest. Pg 2 of 10.

Question: Will the Government please describe with specificity conflict of interest concerns related to the recruitment of uniformed and/or non uniformed personnel within the MDIOC enterprise. Specifically, is it the Government's intent to require MARSOC

Enterprise personnel to complete a Conflict Cooldown (so to speak) period and any other conflict mitigation related to current employment?

a. A: currently there are no cooldown periods required by existing regulations and/ or policy memorandums specifically for MARSOC personnel. It is the inherent responsibility of awardee to conduct business in a way that would mitigate any organizational conflicts of interest (OCI).

51. Reference: 3.2.1.11 The contractor shall be TAD away from Camp LeJeune 55 days per iteration, 2 iterations per year every other year, 1 iteration per year in alternate years. Pg

3 of 10. Question: Considering that the training locations can be considered sensitive information and that the training location may change or modify during the course of the contract, will the Government consider providing industry with a "PLUG TRAVEL

VALUE in the interest of security and fair price evaluation?

a. A: A "PLUG TRAVEL VALUE” has been added to the pricing worksheet that was added as the result of this amendment.

52. Reference: 3.2.2 Geospacial Intelligence (GEOINT)/ISR Tac Controller (ITC) 2 FTEs

[paraprased]. Pg 3 of 10 and 3.2.2.14 Travel [paraphrased]. Pg 4 of 10. Question: Is it the

Government's intent that both FTEs travel per 3.2.2.14?

a. A: Yes.

53. Reference: 3.2.2.14 The contractor shall be TAD away from Camp LeJeune 12 days per iteration, 2 iterations per year every other year, 1 iteration per year in alternate years.

Question: Considering that the training locations can be considered sensitive information and that the training location may change or modify during the course of the contract, will the Government consider providing industry with a "PLUG TRAVEL VALUE in the interest of security and fair price evaluation?

54. Reference: 3.2.3.18 The contractor shall be TAD away from Camp LeJeune 12 days per

5 of 10. Question: Considering that the training locations can be considered sensitive information and that the training location may change or modify during the course of the contract, will the Government consider providing industry with a "PLUG TRAVEL

VALUE in the interest of security and fair price evaluation?

55. Reference: 3.2.4 All Source Intel Analyst SME [praphrased] 3 FTEs. Pg 5 of 10 and

3.2.4.13 pg 6 of 10. Question: Is it the Government's intent that both FTEs travel per

3.2.4.13?

56. Reference: 3.2.4.13 The contractor shall be TAD away from Camp LeJeune 19 days per

6 of 10. Question: Considering that the training locations can be considered sensitive information and that the training location may change or modify during the course of the contract, will the Government consider providing industry with a "PLUG TRAVEL

VALUE in the interest of security and fair price evaluation?

57. Reference: 4.0 Personnel and Minimum Skills Requirements/ Table 4.1 Labor Category

3.2.1 pg 7 of 10 NOTE: this is a two part question. Question: Will the Government consider HUMINT Instructor and Curriculum Development candidates from the civilian sector of the US National Intelligence Community? Will the Government clarify with specificity whether it prefers or whether it is advantageous for industry to recruit from the

MARSOC enterprise?

a. A: Yes, A US National Intelligence individual, specifically a graduate of civilian intelligence courses/training, with Subject Matter Expert (10+ years) knowledge within the US Military (all branches of service), preferably Special Operations

Command (SOCOM) or Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) time, would be considered to fill the role. SOCS H’s from the MARSOC enterprise are preferred.

58. Reference: 4.0 Personnel and Minimum Skills Requirements/ Table 4.1 Labor Category

3.2.2 pg 7 of 10 NOTE: this is a two part question. Question: Will the Government consider GEOINT Instructor and Curriculum Development candidates from the civilian sector of the US National Intelligence Community? Will the Government clarify with specificity whether it prefers or whether it is advantageous for industry to recruit from the

MARSOC enterprise?

a. A: Yes, we could consider individuals from the civilian sector of the Intelligence

Community, however, as we are trying to incorporate a more multi-disciplined approach to Geospatial Intelligence and advanced analytics, considerations would be based on experience. - For Example: We would not consider a civilian

Geospatial Intelligence Instructor who only has experience with Imagery Analysis and has not previously worked within a Special Operations Environment. We would consider a civilian Geospatial Intelligence Instructor who has experience in varying disciplines of intelligence, such as SIGINT and GEOINT and has previously worked within a Special Operations Environment. SOCS G’s from the

MARSOC enterprise are preferred.

59. Reference: 4.0 Personnel and Minimum Skills Requirements/ Table 4.1 Labor Category

3.2.3 pg 8 of 10 NOTE: this is a two part question. Question: Will the Government consider SIGINT Instructor and Curriculum Development candidates from the civilian sector of the US National Intelligence Community? Will the Government clarify with specificity whether it prefers or whether it is advantageous for industry to recruit from the

MARSOC enterprise?

a. A: MARSOC SOCS-F’s are preferred and SI experience from other SOF components next. Any other tactical SIGINT experience will be viewed, but not more favorably than prior MARSOC experience as a SOCS F. Applicants with no tactical background are not considered qualified

60. Reference: 4.0 Personnel and Minimum Skills Requirements/ Table 4.1 Labor Category

3.2.4 pg 8 of 10 NOTE: this is a two part question. Question: Will the Government consider All Source Intelligence Analyst Instructor and Curriculum Development candidates from the civilian sector of the US National Intelligence Community? Will the

Government clarify with specificity whether it prefers or whether it is advantageous for industry to recruit from the MARSOC enterprise?

a. Answer Question 1: Normal IC (USD-I) personnel have most likely never focused on the stated formally trained doctrine in which we teach as stated in Table 4.1 / per 3.2.4. Unless that person has prior 0231 (Military) experience. A purely civilian sector careerist would not be conducive to the curriculum and understandings of SOF.

b. Answer Question 2: Much more advantageous to accept any prior SOF enterprise

(ie. NSW, USASOC, AFSOC, MARSOC). MARSOC preferred, due to understanding of the curriculum, concepts already. SOCS I’s from the MARSOC enterprise are preferred.

61. Reference: SOW 7.0 Government Furnished Property/Space it reads “The government will provide furnished office spaces (workstations, office automation equipment, telephones (episodic cellphones, and furniture) and supplies.” Question: As the contractors are expected to travel, is the government going to supply all necessary gear/equipment required to facillitate completing the required work while on travel?

62. We would like to know why the Gov made the CI/HUMINT position more restrictive than the others by stating prior attendance is preferred and it would be evaluated favorably.

a. A: The SOW has been modified to clarify this issue. Proposed resumes for personnel who have previously attended the 4-week MRTC Instructor Training

Course will be evaluated favorably.

63. Reference: Section B

Question: Four option periods are listed in addition to the base PoP on page 1. However, there are only three option periods listed in the CLIN structure and Delivery Information.

How many option periods are expected?

A: Only 3 option periods are expected the RFQ document has been updated to reflect.

64. Reference: 52.212-2 Evaluation. Question: Evaluation criteria for Factor 1: Technical state: "Resumes and identification of current security classification level do not count towards 5 page limit." The only reference to security information in the Quote Format and Content is for Volume I: Qualifying Criteria. What is the requirement for "security classification level" in Volume II, if any?

a. A: The security classification level is referring to the DSCA Facility Clearance verification paperwork required to be submitted as part of the offer.

65. Reference: Quote Format and Content. Question: Is there a maximum number of past performance citations that can be used?

a. A: There isn’t, as long as the Volume stays within the page limit specified.

66. Reference: Quote Format and Content. Question: Can a proposed subcontractor's past performance be used in the Past Performance volume?

a. A: Only the prime contractor’s past performance will be evaluated. Past performance where the prime was acting a sub-contractor is acceptable and will be evaluated according to FAR 52.212-2.

67. Reference: Section B/SOW. Question: Will the government provide an NTE amount for travel (CLINx005)? If not, please identify the CONUS locations of travel and estimated duration of recurring trips.

a. A: The estimated costs for travel have been added to the pricing worksheet.

68. The DD-254, #13, SCI Addendum, #5, states that, “This contract / delivery / task order requires that up to a surge capability of Three (3) contract billets be established in order to fulfill the contractual obligations incurred.” Is there a specific designation for which 3 billets are expected for surge requirements?

a. A: DD 254 has been updated to reflect more accurately the surge requirement.

69. Could you please confirm that the Volume II page limit is 5 pages rather than 20 pages in the previous ITC Solicitation?

a. A: The page limit for Volume II is 5 pages.

70. Can the Government please confirm page count for each volume?

a. A: Page count for each Volume is confirmed as stated in the RFQ.

71. Page 1 on the Combined Synopsis states the PoP entails a Base Year/Period plus four

Option Years/Periods. However, the follow-on pages do not include CLINs for Option

Year 4. Can the Government confirm the PoP entails a Base Year/Period plus four Option

Years/Periods? If so, can the Government provide the CLINs for Option Year 4?

a. A: Only 3 option periods are expected the RFQ document has been updated to reflect.

72. The Geospatial Intelligence/ISR Tactical Controller Instructor and Curriculum

Development SME is the only position that lists two deployments within the relative field as a requirement. Does this requirement apply to the other positions as well?

a. A: Deployment experience required for SOCS G/Geospatial positions, not the others. SOF deployments will be considered exceptionally favorable.

73. Are there specific COVID immunization requirements for this contract?

a. A: The solicitation has been updated with the latest COVID-19 immunization requirements IAW DFARS 252.223-7999, Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety

Protocols for Federal Contractors (Deviation 2021-O0009)