HHM402-2X-FN ACCT_RFI responses_8_5_26.pdf

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Question Answer Vendor

Will the Government consider sponsoring a Facility Security Clearance for a capable SDB, or does it expect offerors to hold a TS/SCI FCL at proposal submission?

The Government expects the offeror to hold an active TS/SCI FCL at proposal submission.

Advent

Are teaming arrangements that pair an automation prime with a CPA staffed accounting firm encouraged, and will the key personnel structure distinguish accounting roles from platform and automation roles?

The Government encourages any teaming arrangements necessary to meet our requirement. The Key Personnel established for this requirement are specifically tied to the services for Financial Accounting & Reporting.

Advent

Which Government approved AI tools and analytics platforms are authorized within the DIA boundary, and what training and use restrictions apply for financial data?

The vendor may suggest to use AI tools available in the Government system of record subject to government approval of proposed AI courses of action. Vendor use of AI is subject to the constraints of the system of record and the AI architecture in the Government provided network which may include metering and affordability of proposed solutions. The Government plans to provide training and specific policies for any authorized AI tools.

Advent

Will the Government permit a Contractor automation and reconciliation layer to operate alongside FACTS, with read access to FACTS, GLKK, EERT/PART, and feeder systems, under the security terms described in the SOW?

The vendor may recommend tools to be integrated alongside FACTS, but it is out of scope of this requirement to propose a license.

Advent

Is a hybrid FFP and T&M structure acceptable, and would the Government share recurring deliverable volumes to support fixed pricing of automated reconciliations and reports?

Yes, but the final pricing structure hasn't been determined. The Government plans to share a task list as an appendix to the SOW in the soliciation along with DD 1423s for specific deliverables.

Advent

Financial Accounting Reporting RFI Q&A Compiled

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Can the Government clarify whether contractors with existing DIA work remain eligible for this requirement and what OCI, mitigation, and Limitation on Future Contracting expectations would apply?

There will be OCI language in the contract where any recipient will have to report any OCI conflicts. The Government shall avoid any OCI across it's contracts.

CGI

To enable accurate and comparable pricing, will the Government provide the in-scope asset inventory the contractor will be responsible for supporting — specifically, the approximate record counts and dollar values by asset category (G-PP&E, IUS, leases, and CIP), the supporting sub ledgers and systems, and the current reconciliation status of each? The size and type of the asset population is a primary cost driver for asset reconciliation, depreciation/amortization, and asset-related financial statement support. Providing this information would materially improve the accuracy and comparability of offerors’ estimates and any future proposals.

No, this information will not be provided. Upon award there will be a transition period as the new awardee to comes on board.

Clearwater Analysts

Can the Government verify that a TS/SCI facility clearance is a requirement if the primary place of performance is onsite at DIA Headquarters at Joint Base Anacostia- Bolling?

A TS/SCI facility clearance issued by DCSA is required to access classified information.

MDW Associates

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