Amendment 1 to Combined Synopsis.pdf

Amendment 1 to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation HQ0013-08-R-0012 – Technical Program Management support

THIS COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION IS BEING AMENDED, CHANGE THE

RESPONSE DATE TO 15 AUGUST 2008 AT 12 O’CLOCK NOON, TO INCLUDE THE

FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

QUESTION (1): Is there an incumbent currently performing this work, and if so, what is the company name and contract number?

ANSWER: Culmen International, LLC; HQ0013-06-C-0001

QUESTION (2): If there is an incumbent, are they eligible to recompete for this solicitation?

ANSWER: Yes

QUESTION (3): Is a DD 254 form required?

ANSWER: Yes; The Contractor shall assure that the person assigned holds a SECRET security clearance. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide verification of clearance to DSCA’s Security Officer and the DSCA Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall obtain a DoD Building Pass (Badge) through the Pentagon Badge Office.

QUESTION (4): Are there any other specific requirements for the proposal besides price?

(Technical approach, past performance, resumes, etc)?

ANSWER: Yes; look at the last paragraph of the combined synopsis/solicitation

QUESTION (5): Will there be any travel requirements?

ANSWER: No

QUESTION (6): Is the DSCA Technical Program Management contract a new contract or is there an incumbent?

ANSWER: There is an incumbent. (See question 1)

QUESTION (7): Is there a proposed job description for this position? If yes, can it be made available to the bidders?

ANSWER: No; must to meet the requirements of the PWS.

QUESTION (8): Is there a proposed budget for the DSCA Technical Program Management contract?

ANSWER: Yes; there is an independent government cost estimate (IGCE) for this contract. The information cannot be provided.

QUESTION (9): What type of contract is envisioned to support this effort? (i.e. firm fixed price, time and materials, etc.)

ANSWER: Firm fixed price

QUESTION (10): I was hoping to find out if this is a new opportunity or if there is an incumbent. If there is an incumbent on this opportunity, would you please provide me with the following information?

Award Date:

Contract #:

Contractor Name:

Contract Expiration Date:

Award Value:

ANSWER: There is an incumbent. (See question 1) In order to get the other information you must request a FOIA.

QUESTION (11): Who is the incumbent and are they able to compete for this solicitation?

ANSWER: See question 1 and 2

QUESTION (12): Are there any technical requirements for the proposal (information other than capability, past performance and price)? Are there any formatting specifications?

ANSWER: See question 4

QUESTION (13): What is the FTE envisioned per year for this contract? There only seems to be one line-item for one position.

ANSWER: One FTE, one position

QUESTION (14): Are there any specific qualifications for this position?

ANSWER: See question 7

QUESTION (15): What security clearance if any is required?

ANSWER: See question 3

QUESTION (16): Do the offeror and individual(s) proposed already have to have the clearance in order to be awarded the contract?

ANSWER: Yes

QUESTION (17): Can an offeror submit several candidates (include several resumes) for the position(s)?

ANSWER: Yes, no more than three resumes per offeror.

QUESTION (18): Are there any particular commercial off the shelf or government developed software that will be used in execution of the tasks for this solicitation? If so, what are they? Will the government provide training in the use of the software required?

ANSWER: Yes, Microsoft Office Software (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio)

QUESTION (19): Subject solicitation will close August 12, 2008, 12:00 a.m. EST.; are you referring to 12:00 am or noon.

ANSWER: 12 o’clock noon