MDIOC SOCS-H_Questions_Govt Response_06 June 2022.pdf

CUI

Document Section and/or Page # Question Gov Response

All N/A

(U) To enable Day One readiness with a PoP start of 10 July, when does the USG anticipate issuing a contract award?

(U) There is an ongoing SOCS-H course at the moment and the next one won't be until August. The government will make it's best attempt to award the contract to allow the maximum 30-day transition period.

DD254 Section 9

(U) Section 9 of the DD254 indicates that the Base Period starts 29 MAY 2022; however, the RFQ states that the PoP starts 10 JUL 2022. Please advise and provide the PoP start date / Base Period start date.

(U)PoP corrected

DD254 Page 4, line 2

(U) The DD254 states, "See the associated Security Classification Guide (SCG) or other guidance provided by the Government Contracting Agency (GCA) for specific categories of CUI related to this contract and guidance on storage, handling, and dissemination." Will the Security Classification Guide be provided to potential Offerors by the USG during the proposal phase?

(U) Can be provided if required.

Attachment 2 Column B

(U) The Periods of Performance (PoP) identified in Column B and row 2 of the Pricing Worksheet do not align with the PoPs in the RFQ. Please confirm the correct PoP start and stops for each CLIN.

(U) Period of performance has been aligned between the Pricing Worksheet and RFQ.

Attachment 2 Column E

(U) Cells E18 and E19 are blank. Please confirm that these cells should indicate "3.00."

(U) Cells have been filled in with the correct values.

Attachment 2 Column E

(U) Rows 50 and 51 indicate "3.00"; however, we believe these cells should indicate "1.00." Please confirm.

(U) Cells have been filled in with the correct values, this is the 6 month FAR 52.217-8 it is estimated that 2 courses can be ran during this time frame.

RFQ

Page 12, Quote Preparation and Submission Instructions, (1)

(U) The RFQ provides instructions for prospective contractors/vendors to transmit questions of a classified nature. Please confirm that the USG will provide answers to all classified questions to all Offerors via in-person pick-up at MARFORSOC HQ or appropriate mail option following confirmation of clearances and storage capability at least two weeks prior to the proposal due date.

(U) If questions were submitted and received within the timeframe specified in the RFQ, the government will review and return answers as soon as possible. If there are any delays extensions for the response time will be explored and PoP dates will be adjusted.

RFQ

Page 13, Quote Format and Content, Volume I

(U) RFQ instructions for Volume I - Introduction states, "Period of Instruction: Provide an example of the schedule of classes covering the requirements of the SOW, this shall be part of Volume II." Please confirm that this verbiage should be deleted as it does not pertain to Volume I.

(U) It is part of the qualifying criteria, which in accordance with the RFQ will be evaluated in a pass/ fail fashion. If a period of instruction example is not included with Volume II then it will be rated as fail and could constitute an unresponsive offer.

RFQ

Page 13, Quote Format and Content, Volume II

(U) The Quote format information for Volume II states that the completed DD254 does not count towards page limit. Please confirm that the DD254 would actually be provided in Volume I as opposed to Volume II as per Volume I instructions.

(U) DD 254 will be submitted as part of Volume I, the vendor must demonstrate in it's Volume II narrative that it can meet the requirements of D 254 and the SOW.

RFQ and SOW RFQ Page 14, Sub Factor 1; RFQ Page 42; SOW

(U) As similar SOWs have been released for MDIOC support in the past with very similar personnel requirements, would the USG consider releasing an unclassified version of SOW personnel requirements so that Offerors are able to provide targeted and thorough personnel resumes in the proposal response?

(U) A classified response can be submitted using the instructions of the RFQ.

RFQ

Page 14, Volume III - Past Performance

(U) Please confirm that a cover page and Table of Contents page are excluded from the page limit of 5 pages for Volume III.

(U) Cover page and table of contents are exempt from the page limit on all volumes.

RFQ and SOW Page 15; SOW 3.g

(U) Page 15 states, "The key capabilities the Govt will evaluate include, but are not limited to, the syllabus….." However, SOW 3.g states that the syllabus is required at least 20 days prior to commencement of training.

Please confirm that a syllabus is not required with the proposal, but rather will be provided by the awardee to the SOCS-H Instructor/Cadre at least 20 days prior to commencement of training.

(U) An outline covering relevant topics is required to be submitted with the proposal. The full syllabus and Period of Instruction will be submitted 20-days prior to commencement of training as stated in the SOW.

RFQ Page 15, Evaluation

(U) No evaluation criteria is provided for Volume I, Information. Please provide Volume I evaluation criteria, and/or an explanation that Volume I is pass/fail in nature with descriptions of what will constitute a "pass."

(U) In order for the offeror to receive a "pass" rating it must submit the appropriate documentation as required by Volume I. Any missing documentation will be rated as a "fail" and could potentially make the offer unresponsive.

RFQ Pages 14 & 15

(U) Sub Factor 2 instructions state, "Quote must contain sufficient documentation to determine facility capabilities." Sub Factor 2 evaluation criteria pertaining to facilities states only, "The key capabilities the Government will evaluate include, but are not limited to, ....vendor facility information...."

Please provide clarification on what constitutes "sufficient documentation to determine facility capabilities," as well as additional information on what criteria the USG will use to evaluate "vendor facility information."

(U) Facility schematics, Pictures of the space, detailed descriptions of offeror facilities, are examples of what will constitute as sufficient documentation.

RFQ

Section B and Page 18,

(iv) Factor 3: Price

(U) Section B states that the Period of Performance (Ordering Period) is 10 July 2022 to 9 July 2027, and each year is identified as a CLIN within the pricing schedule. The Factor 3 evaluation criteria states, "The evaluated price will be determined using the total price for base and all option years." Please confirm whether this RFQ will result in a five-year base IDIQ contract, or whether the contract will be awarded as a one-year base with four one-year option periods.

(U) The resulting IDIQ award will have a five year ordering period, with a 6-month option to extend. Each CLIN (0001-0005) represents the individual ordering year, this allows the vendor to factor in any escalation in price year over year.

RFQ

Page 18, (iv) Factor 3:

Price and SOW 8.d & 8.e

(U) The SOW indicates that Offerors should provide two versions of pricing, one version with the assumption of Government-provided facilities and one version with the assumption of Contractor-provided facilities. The RFQ does not provide Factor 3 instructions or evaluation criteria for this request.

a. What are the RFQ Factor 3 instructions as it pertains to "two versions of pricing?"

b. What is the evaluation criteria for each "version" of pricing?

c. What cost items would the Offeror not include in the version of pricing that assumes Government-provided facilities? (I.e., should Offerors remove costs associated with classroom facilities, lodging, simulated office requirements, etc.?)

(U) The instructions for Factor 3 and the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFQ supersede any mention of 2 separate versions of pricing. Pricing will evaluated in accordance wit the evaluation criteria in the RFQ and will only take into consideration that information provided within Volume IV: Pricing and Attachment 2: Pricing Template

SOW 3.i

(U) SOW 3.i. states that the contractor will be responsible for identifying, booking and maintaining commercial lodging for students and SOCS-H cadre in Phases I, II, and III. Is the Contractor responsible for procuring these items, and reflecting these costs within Attachment 2, Pricing Worksheet?

(U) The contractor is responsible for procuring and maintaining commercial lodging for Phases I, II, III and will reflect these costs within the pricing worksheet.

SOW 3.i

(U) SOW 3.i. states that the contractor will be responsible for identifying, booking and maintaining commercial lodging for students and SOCS-H cadre in Phases I, II, and III. For pricing purposes, can the USG provide the anticipated number of USG cadre for each Phase?

(U) Three to four cadre.

SOW 3.j. and 3.k.

(U) Is the Offeror permitted to modify Attachment 2, Pricing Worksheet to account for additional pricing details advantageous to the Government.

(U) The offeror may add additional tabs to display pricing details. The original Pricing Template tab shall remain unchanged and will represent the total evaluated price for the offer.

SOW 3.k

(U) SOW states "Each student TEAM…" Will these items will be issued to a team or each student?

(U) Each student and instructor as indicated in the SOW.

SOW 4.a.11 (U) Is the RSO required for all Phases of training or just in this section? (U) All phases of training.

SOW 4.b

(U) To meet the requirements, would the USG consider offering students a Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) kit (aka,"SIPR-in-a-box")?

(U) Students do have mobile SIPR capabilities issued by the USG.

SOW 4.i, 4.o, 5.b, 6.b

(U) Would the USG consider changing the requirement of being within 10 miles of the Washington Monument to being within 20 miles (driving distance) of the Washington Monument, as long as the lodging remains a 15 minute walking radius to the metro line and all facilities meet or exceed all other requirements?

(U) No, the lodging needs to be within 10 miles of the washington monument.

SOW 5.i & 6.i

(U) Is the contractor responsible for providing rental vehicles to students/cadre or solely responsible for providing rental vehicles for contractor personnel?

(U) Contractor will be responsible for providing rental vehicles to contractor personnel, not students/cadre.

SOW 5.i & 6.i

(U) If the contractor is responsible for providing rental vehicles to students and cadre, will the USG assume all liability?

(U) The contractor is not responsible for providing vehicles to students and cadre.