PMOSS Inbox-answers-03-20-2009version1.doc

PMOSS Questions & Answers 3/20/2009

1.)

Question: Where may I locate the solicitation in regards to the efforts discussed under HSBP1209R2270?

Answer: The solicitation will be posted in the near future Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS). The draft solicitation will be released March 20, 2009. It is incumbent upon industry to monitor the website (FEDBIZOPPS) at http://www.fedbizopps.gov for the solicitation release and all subsequent amendments.

2.)

Question: I am just checking on the status of the subject RFP. Are you still planning to release the RFP for the SBI Program Support Contract March 2nd?

Answer: See draft RFP (See Answer #1).

3.)

Question: I was hoping you could confirm that Capgemini (Contract# HSSCHQ04A00307) and Gulf South Research Corporation (Contract# HSBP1207C01682) are the two incumbents for this requirement.

If they are not the two requirements, is it possible that you provide the correct incumbent information.

Answer: Below is the following list of incumbent support contractors:

4.)

Question: With respect to the published NAICS code of 541611 (SBA size standard of less than $7M) for the acquisition, is it your intent to require all small businesses to be qualified with this code?

Answer: Yes. SBA size standard $7M for NAICS code of 541611 is the largest an offeror can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government Programs.

5.)

Question: Can you tell me if there is an incumbent or several incumbent contractors currently performing the requirements anticipated under the subject solicitation?

Answer: See answer number 3.

Question: If yes, can you tell me the approximate number of FTEs currently supporting this effort and/or the annual value of the contract(s) under which support is currently being provided?

Answer: See instructions in draft RFP and Attachment 17.

Question: Was a market survey done to determine if this effort could be restricted to competition within the small business community and/or any demographic subset of the small business community?

Answer: Yes.

Question: Can you tell me what restrictions (beyond the standard Small Business Subcontracting Plan) you might be considering incorporating in the solicitation and/or if you intend to solicit industry suggestions for such restrictions to enforce small business participation?

Answer: See instructions in draft RFP Section L.

6.)

Question: Does our past/ongoing work on the SBInet program and in support of the USACE Tactical Infrastructure Program preclude us from pursuing HSBP1209R2270 either as a prime or as a sub? If we were to be part of the team that is awarded this contract, would our presence on the team that provides program management support services for the Secure Border Initiative’s (SBI) Program Management Office preclude us from future work as part of the Boeing SBInet team or in support of the USACE Tactical Infrastructure Program?

Answer: See instructions in draft RFP and RFP Section H.26 and H.27.

7.)

Question: Is there an incumbent firm for the Program Management Services of the Secure Border Initiative’s (SBI) Program Management Office? If so, can you provide the company information, including name and location?

Answer: See Answer #3.

8.)

Question A: What is the actual release date of the Solicitation?

Answer: The draft RFP will be released on March 20, 2009. Continue to monitor (FEDBIZOPPS) for the formal release of the PMOSS RFP.

Question B: What is number of FTEs of the incumbent contractor and its role?

Answer: See instructions in draft RFP and Attachment 17.

Question C: What is the number of FTEs from other contractors in the SBI PMO and their role?

Answer: See instructions in draft RFP and Attachment 17.

Question D: What is the total size of the PMO including government employees?

Answer: See instructions in draft RFP and Attachment 17.

Question E: How many contractors are currently supporting the PMO?

Question F: Will this RFP combine these contracts into one award?

Answer: Yes.

Question G: The government appears to plan to add approximately 80 FTEs to the 200 FTE contract in the future. Are these FTE added to the 200 already on the program (totaling 280) or will they replace 80 contracted FTEs in the future?

Answer: See instructions in draft RFP Section L.5.

Question H: How much of this 200 FTE job in incumbency at DHS?

Answer: See instructions in draft Section L.5 and Attachment 17.

Question I: Will there be government directed contractors?

Answer: No Question J: What are the small business goals?

Answer: See Section L.7.4 in draft RFP.

Question K: Is the current effort subject to award fee?

Answer: The PMOSS RFP will be for a Cost-Plus-Award Fee contract type.

Question L: What is the period of performance?

Answer: The IDIQ will be a base year (12 months) plus two, one year option periods.

Question M: To the extent this is new work (even with incumbent roll up), what new challenge for the government is this procurement solving?

Answer: The purpose of this procurement is to acquire and continue receiving contractor provided program management support services.

9.)

Question: I am a Total Woman owned small IT Consulting Company called (company name redacted). My company provides IT staffing for company's needing Software/Hardware Engineers, Project Managers, Schedulers for technical services for both Government and Commercial sectors. I would like to know how to go about joining the Contract Vehicle below with the companies involved.

Answer: Full and Open Competition. See instructions Section L in draft RFP.

10.)

Question: I am a Total Woman owned small IT Consulting Company called (Company name redacted). My company provides IT staffing for company's needing Software/Hardware Engineers, Project Managers, Schedulers for technical services for both Government and Commercial sectors. I would like to know how to go about joining the Contract Vehicle below with the companies involved.

11.)

Question: I am a woman/black, and owner of a small company call (Company name redacted). I came across the Solicitation Information below, and would like to know how to go about joining in this RFP/Proposal process.

12.)

Question: Will this be an IDIQ or a single award?

Answer: This will be a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

13.)

Question: I was wondering when the Industry day for SBINET SETA will take place, where the notice and sign up will appear. I was also wondering how the SETA work will be procured (e.g., through EAGLE, Schedule 70, etc)

Answer: Industry Day for the PMOSS RFP will be on March 30, 2009.

IDIQ Full and Open Competition.

14.)

Question: With regards to the above referenced solicitation notice recently posted on FebBizOpps, is there any reason that DHS would not consider using the upcoming PACTS contract vehicle for this effort.

Answer: DHS/CBP will not be using PACTS. DHS/CBP will establish our own IDIQ contract.

15.)

Question: Per your early-February announcement, DHS/CPB was to publish an SBInet Support RFP for HSBP1209R2270. Has the RFP been published, or has there been a schedule change?

Answer: The draft RFP will be released on March 20, 2009. Continue to monitor (FEDBIZOPPS) for the formal release of the PMOSS RFP.

16.)

Question A: The Special Notice that was posted on February 5th stated said the RFP was intending to be published on or about March 2. Is there a revised estimate for release of the solicitation?

Answer: The draft RFP will be released on March 20, 2009. Continue to monitor (FEDBIZOPS) for the formal release of the PMOSS RFP.

Question B: I heard Ms. Tiffany Hixson speak at the AFCEA Homeland Security Conference last week. She mentioned that the SBINet PIMSS solicitation will be released in the next two to three weeks and that there would be an industry day. Can you provide an estimated release date for the solicitation and subsequent industry day?

Answer: The draft RFP will be released on March 20, 2009. Continue to monitor (FEDBIZOPS) for the formal release of the PMOSS RFP.

17.)

Question A: Does this requirement include the actual provision of these services? Company Y (company name redacted) provides logistics operations to a number of federal customers and we are interested if this solicitation will include this requirement.

Answer: No

Question B: Will the following be released under EAGLE or an alternate vehicle such as GSA MOBIS?

Answer: No

Question C: Is a separate contract expected to be awarded for the Budget and financial management support category?

Answer: No Question D: If any, what are the names of an incumbent contractors and contract numbers for this requirement?

Answer: See Answer #3.

Question E: What are the expected contract award and starting dates?

Answer: The draft RFP will be released on March 20, 2009. Continue to monitor (FEDBIZOPPS) for the formal release of the PMOSS RFP.

Question F: Can you tell me when you’d expect to be able to answer the questions posed in my email below? I understand that the current estimate for the release of the RFP is 3/16/09. As companies are currently exploring teaming arrangements for this solicitation, the answers to the questions below are timely prior to the release of the actual RFP. Can you tell me if there is an incumbent or several incumbent contractors currently performing the requirements anticipated under the subject solicitation?

18.)

Question: We have an interest in the up-coming SBI Program Office solicitation HSBP1209R2270. Can you explain what small business goals are intended, specifically, if it will be a graded factor, and what the expectations may be (e.g. 3% for Woman owned, 3% for VOSB, etc).

Answer: See Section L.7.4 in draft RFP. Also see draft RFP Section M.

19.)

Question: I wanted to ask a couple of questions. I have added my company to the "Interested vendor" list on FedBizOpps. Does that mean I will receive notice about the industry day? Or do I need to contact you separately to find out the specifics? Also, I assume the industry day will be in DC...correct?

Answer: Industry day is planned for March 30, 2009 in Washington, DC. Continue to monitor (FEDBIZOPPS).

20.)

Question: Is it possible to post when the government will begin answering questions?

Answer: Continue to monitor (FEDBIZOPPS).

22.)

Question: I’m writing concerning the requirement SBI PROGRAM OFFICE SUPPORT (sol. HSBP1209R2270). From what I understand, there are 5 vendors currently providing these services: Organizational Strategies, Inc., Robbins-Gioia, Cap Gemini, LLC., Gulf South Research Corp., Booz, Allen & Hamilton, with Organizational Strategies, Inc. and Robbins-Gioia providing a significant portion of the support. I was hoping you could provide some more information concerning these contracts? Contract numbers, contract value, and award date would be very helpful.

23.)

Question: I am interested in attending the industry day and do not see the registration information. Can you please register me?

Answer: See Answer #19.

24.)

Question: Where may I locate the solicitation in regards to the efforts discussed under HSBP1209R2270?

25.)

Question: How do you pre-register for Industry Day?

26.)

Question: Will this procurement have a stated small disadvantaged or 8(a) business goal?

Answer: See Answer #8 (J).

27.)

Question: I have a very simple question for you regarding this requirement. The NAICS Code for this requirement is slated for 541611. What is the size standard and dollar value for this particular requirement?

Answer: See Answer # 4

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