Frequently Asked Questions - TABSS Pre-Solicitation Conference.doc

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

TABSS

Pre-Solicitation Conference Tuesday, June 15, 2010

At what location is the conference being held and what are the driving directions to the facility?

The conference is being held at the GSA Building, 7th & D Street SW, Washington, DC – GSA Auditorium. For a map of the area and customized driving directions from MapQuest, please use the following link http://www.mapquest.com/directions

Where should I park?

Parking at the GSA Building is very limited, therefore METRO is recommended. Limited parking at Parking Management, Inc, 300 7th Street, SW WDC 20024, 202.554.0698 and metered parking is available. Other nearby parking areas can be found here.

What if I want to take the METRO?

The GSA Building is located directly across from the L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station Mall Entrance - available from the Green, Blue, Orange and Yellow Lines. Exit the METRO in direction of the L'Enfant Plaza Mall Concourse and proceed up the escalator. When you get off the escalator, exit the concourse to the right and proceed down the stairs. The GSA Building is located directly across the street - D Street, GSA Building Main Entrance. View the Metrorail map here.

What are the security procedures at 7th & D Street?

The security desk will have a list of participants. You must show a government issued photo identification and your name will be checked off of the list. Participants must enter through the D Street Entrance.

Only US Citizens may attend this conference. The Government reserves the right to limit the number of participants, deny any participant for any reason or take any other measures necessary to ensure security.

It is recommended that participants arrive approximately 30 minutes in advance to clear security.

How many representatives can we send from our company?

Due to limited space, companies may only register and send TWO representatives per company.

What are the pre-registration requirements and how do I register?

In order to gain access to the conference, the Department of Homeland Security requires all attendees to submit their First Name, Last Name, SSN, Position Title, Company Name, Company Full Address, Email Address, and a Work and Cell Phone Number in order to gain both building and conference access. No exceptions.

Prospective offerors are requested to email TABSS@USCG.MIL with the subject line title “Offerors Conference Attendees” with the names of no more than 2 representatives indicating the session they would like to attend:

· Morning Session, 8:30 am to 10:30 am

· Live Webcast Session, 8:30 am to 10:30 am

· Afternoon Session, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Registration is limited to the first 200 persons for the Morning and Afternoon Sessions at the GSA Auditorium. Confirmation will be sent to the first 200 persons registered for each session.

Will I be able to virtually attend the conference?

Yes. For those unable to physically attend, the first session of the conference will be live webcast. The first 1000 will be able to attend. Information on how to register will be posted on FedBizOpps.gov.

The webcast will be made available for viewing after the conference.

May I substitute someone if I am unable to attend?

You may send a replacement. Please email to TABSS@USCG.MIL no later than 5 p.m. EST on Thursday, June 3, 2010 with the name and SSN of the new attendee and the name, etc. of the person they are replacing. The Department of Homeland Security requires a list of all participants prior to the conference. Individuals that are not on the security lists will not be permitted in the conference.

In the email, please include in the subject line title “Offerors Conference Attendee Replacement”.

May individuals attend the conference if they are not-preregistered?

Participants of the TABSS Pre-Solicitation Conferences must be pre-registered with the Department of Homeland Security in order gain building access and to enter the conference. On-site registration will not be available on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. The Department of Homeland Security requires a list of all participants prior to the conference. Individuals that are not on the security lists will not be permitted in the conference.

What is the deadline for Registration?

The deadline for registration is Thursday, June 3, 2010.

What is the attire?

Participants should dress in business attire.

Are there refreshments or lunch provided?

Refreshments and lunch are not provided as part of your conference registration. The L'Enfant Plaza Mall contains several restaurants, i.e., McDonald's, Au Bon Pain, Coffee Shop, etc. The Maryland Avenue Metro exit boasts a Starbucks and several restaurants where participants can eat breakfast or lunch. For other local area restaurants, click here.

Will there be any reimbursements for this event?

The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with attending this event. It is the respondents' responsibility to periodically revisit FedBizOpps (link) for notices, amendments, updates, and changes to the posted information.

Will copies of the DRAFT RFP be available at the conference?

Copies will not be provided. It is recommended that participants bring their own printed copy to the conference.

What lodging options are available?

The L'Enfant Plaza offers several local hotels. If you need to make reservations, there are numerous hotels in the area. Click here to see a list. There are a few hotel and several restaurants located within 5 to 10 minute walking distances from the GSA Building.