HDTRA1-09-R-0015 Q A.doc

Q1. We have been reviewing the requirements for this solicitation and would like to understand the expected level of effort. We see that the current requirement is being provided by two contractors and will be combined into one contract. Is the current level of effort estimated at $4.3M over the life of the contract? Is the current level of effort for the first year based on 10 FTE's?

A1. This requirement is to establish an IDIQ vehicle to issue task orders up to $25M. We have provided task order 0001. At this time we anticipate other task orders to be issued, however, there is no guarantee until the requirement is defined. We anticipate as provided in paragraph L.5.4.1 that up to 10 FTEs for task orders are to be issued. Until further requirements are identified, DTRA cannot provide any further information.

The current level of effort defined for task order 0001 is provided in L.5.4.2.

In the future, please reference the page number and paragraph you are specifically requesting information.

Q2. Is there an Incumbent for this effort, or is this a new requirement?

A2. Yes, Delta Research Associates and Computer Sciences Corporation.

Q3. The prime contractor currently holds an Interim Top Secret Facility Clearance and we can hold Top Secret personnel. Our teaming partner, subcontractor, holds a Top Secret Facility Clearance. Will the Interim TOP Secret Facility Clearance meet the facility clearance requirement?

A3. You must hold a final clearance at proposal submittal.

Q4. Please confirm that the size standard for this effort under NAICS Code 561110 is $7M.

A4. Yes, refer to FAR Clause 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representation within the RFP.

Q5. In regards to the facility clearance which this solicitation requires a Top Secret Facility Clearance, if an organization comes in with a team of companies competing, are all organizations required to have TS Facility Clearance or at least just one?

A5. All companies are required to have the TS Facility Clearance.

Q6. Our company is currently in the process of obtaining a Top Secret Facility Clearance as a result of a contract award from a cabinet level agency. Our subcontractors for this recent award, who will be teaming with us on HDTRA1-09-R-0015, are also in the process of obtaining a Top Secret Facility Clearance. Are we eligible to compete and be awarded a contract for HDTRA1-09-R-0015?

A6. Refer to paragraph L.2.5.5.

Q7. We are interested in knowing the government’s logic for changing this requirement from NAICS code 561210 to 561110?

A7. The NAICS code of 561210 was challenged by other small businesses (SDVOSB) when the presolicitation notice was issued. After a review of the U. S. Small Business Administration Table of Small Business Size Standards Matched to North American Industry Classification System Codes, we noted the following:

A) If one or more activities of Facilities Support Services as defined in paragraph (b) (below in this footnote) can be identified with a specific industry and that industry accounts for 50% or more of the value of an entire procurement, then the proper classification of the procurement is that of the specific industry, not Facilities Support Services.

B) "Facilities Support Services" requires the performance of three or more separate activities in the areas of services or specialty trade contractors industries. If services are performed, these service activities must each be in a separate NAICS industry. If the procurement requires the use of specialty trade contractors (plumbing, painting, plastering, carpentry, etc.), all such specialty trade contractors activities are considered a single activity and classified as "Building Footnotes and Property Specialty Trade Services." Since "Building and Property Specialty Trade Services" is only one activity, two additional activities of separate NAICS industries are required for a procurement to be classified as "Facilities Support Services."

Because more than 50% of the procurement falls under NAICS 561110, the NAICS code must be 561110.

Q8. Upon a detailed review of the subject solicitation and in an attempt to submit the requested past performance information 15 days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals, we are seeking clarification of the Section 2 – Present and Past Performance Information, Attachment L-1 requirement for 2 pages per reference. Specifically, is there a 2 page narrative to be included with the 2 page form (L-1) for a total of 4 pages or only the 2 page form (L-1) that includes a brief narrative on the second page?

A8. Only the 2 page form L-1 that includes a brief narrative.

Q9. Can DTRA provide a breakout of current or proposed positions and classification levels for your sites at Eglin AFB FL and Albuquerque, NM?

A9. Not at this time. The requirement has not been defined yet.

Q10. We understand that Attachment L-1, PRESENT AND PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION forms are due on 1 October, is this correct? Will you accept them electronically or must they be mailed?

A10. Yes, via email. Also refer to paragraph L.4.3 SECTION 2, PAST AND PRESENT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION (Attachment Form L-1).

Q11. Attachment L.2 ORGANIZATION’S PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE has a response date of September 14, 2009. Would like to confirm that these are due NLT October, 15, 2009.

A11. Refer to paragraph L.4.4 SECTION 3, PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (Attachment Form L-2). Attachment L-2 must be received directly from the offeror’s customer, prime and subcontractors, reference prior to or on the date proposals are due via email.

Q12. We would like reconfirmation that the Prime Contractor and ALL Sub-contractors must hold a current Top Secret facility clearance.

A12. Refer to A3.

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