HSA Industry Day Questions and Answers 11212024.pdf

HSA Industry Day 11/21/2024 1

Is this Industry Day meant to be recorded? Will slides be distributed?

Will a recording be distributed?

The meeting was not recorded by FHWA. Slides will be posted to SAM.gov

Is there a plan to use any existing GWAC such as OASIS for this procurement or it will be an independent agency specific IDIQ?

We are still finalizing our acquisition strategy at this time, but please check FHWA's procurement forecast for additional future information.

TASK 4 -- How many of the expected administrative support positions would be SCA positions? I assume that most of them would be SAC positions. We will define that at the task order level.

Will there be any small business set asides or will Task have % requirements for certified small businesses?

We haven't finalized that at this time, please check the FHWA procurement forecast in the future.

LLM Stat any specific use cases as far as AI capabilities? That has not been finalized at this time.

What is the anticipated release date or timeframe for the RFP release? FHWA anticipates RFP release in Q2 2025.

Will this be one single contract or it will be bundled? If single contract, can govt facilitate a matchmaking session where small buisnesses can present our capabilities to potential primes?

This will not be a bundled requirement. It would be single award or multiple award IDIQ. Industry is welcome to use the posted attendance list to network with other companies. FHWA will not facilitate any additional matchmaking sessions.

9 Can a company bid on a la cart tasks? Please see the solicitation instructions once it is posted.

Will you be restricting participation to those who have participated in preliminary market research?

No, the solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov and open to all interested vendors.

Are you considering releasing a draft SOW/PWS as part of a Sources Sought or RFI? Please see the draft SOW on SAM.gov.

Task 1, What method are you referring to for data collection?

We do not have specific information at this time. We only know that data collection may be necessary.

Will State levels of past performance be considered in evaluations of contractors in task areas? Evaluation criteria has not yet been set.

In each area are there incumbents and can you share that information?

This information is provided in the RFI. Please refer to RFI in SAM.gov.

Are you considering releasing a draft SOW/PWS as part of a Sources Sought or RFI?

This information is provided in the RFI. Please refer to RFI in SAM.gov.

Place of performance, will that be at the contractor facility or DoD facility?

Please see the draft Statement of Work (SOW) posted with the RFI in SAM.gov

17 Can you post the link to the RFI? https://sam.gov/opp/1ae69aa210e64c5b9c3d4fc20de3c978/view https://sam.gov/opp/1ae69aa210e64c5b9c3d4fc20de3c978/view

18 Will you be changing the SOW? Yes, current SOW is in a draft state.

Task 2 Will you be teaming with HBCUs?

HBCU participation is encouraged, but we do not have statutory authority to give preference to HBCUs.

20 How many awards do you anticipate? No specifics at this time.

Any ISO preference as far as Prime or Sub No specifics at this time.

What's the total estimated value of this opportunity? $58 million