Requests_for_Information_-_13_Jan_2015.pdf

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

Strategic and Technical Analyses for Assured Microelectronics II (STAAM2) Solicitation Number: PR4UH4K001 / H94003-14-R-0026 / HQ0727-14-R-0026

Question Answer

1. Does solicitation number HQ072714R0026 contain requirements similar to a current contract?

The current contract for the requirement is number H94003‐13‐D‐0001, awarded to The Potomac Institute for Studies on 17 October 2012.

2. Solicitation documents say the Contractor needs to hold a facility clearance at the level of

“TOP SECRET”.

When it is required ‐ with the proposal or after the contract award?

If a Contractor does not possess a Top Secret clearance, will the Government sponsor the same to the successful Offeror?

The successful Offeror should hold a clearance at the time of proposal, as they will be required to demonstrate capabilities and personnel that are able to perform the requirement for Task Order 0001, which will be awarded concurrently with the base contract, and requires TS clearance per the

DD 254.

DMEA will sponsor the successful Offeror for TS clearance via the issued task order, so a Contractor will continue to hold TS certification while performing, should clearance be expiring.

Due to the lengthy certification process and immediate requirement need, DMEA will not be able to sponsor companies for new TS clearances.

3. According to the solicitation, the base STAAM2 contract and Task Order 0001 will be awarded concurrently.

The period of performance for the base award is from March to February, annually.

What is the period of performance for Task Order 0001?

The period of performance for Task Order 0001 will be from 1 May 2015 to 31 January 2016.