HSFE60-12-R-0036 Responss to Submitted Questions Posted 2 July 2012.docx

1. Criteria 6.4 refers to the Past Performance template, which should be used to cite a minimum of three and maximum of five contracts demonstrating past performance. Is this template considered to be part of form SF330?

The template is a mechanism to capture information and relevancy about past performance references. The template or equivalent may be used to communicate pertinent data so as to allow reviewers to assess the relevancy of the past performance. Reference point of contact for should be sufficient for FEMA to make easy contact. Similar information may be included in the SF 330. The information serves as an addendum.

2. If so, do the pages of this template count against the 40-page limit for Part I of SF 330?

The page count limit will not include reference information from this template.

3. The template includes instructions on emailing this form to selected individuals. How should this information be submitted? Along with our submittal of SF 330 or emailed separately?

The template states the form be submitted to the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer. Transmittal shall be in the manner permitted for the SF 330 and no later than the SF 330 due date. Transmittal under the same email or separate email is permissible. If transmitted as a component of a CD or DVD, the disk should contain all submissions on a single disk. Each past performance reference may be submitted as a separate file or multiple references may be combined into a file. For example if combined, a reference may be listed as a sheet within an Excel workbook.

List of Items, Schedule of Requirements, Scope of Work, Terms of Reference, Bill of Materials required.

Answer: All requirements are contained in this pre-solicitation notice.

Soft Copy of the Tender Document through email.

Answer: All documents are available from FBO posting. No additional copies will be provided.

This pre-solicitation notice describes the submission process for the SF 330. Submission may be made by email.

Names of countries that will be eligible to participate in this tender.

Answer: There is no country restriction. Evidence of sufficient US presence is required to demonstrate ability to be readily present to host, conduct and attend meetings, conferences so as to perform the contract successfully.

Information about the Tendering Procedure and Guidelines

Answer: This information is contained in this pre-solicitation notice.

Estimated Budget for this Purchase

Answer: This is to be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract. Orders are to be periodically issued. The minimum value is $50,000. The maximum is $9,500,000.

Any Extension of Bidding Deadline?

Answer: No extensions at this time.

Any Addendum or Pre Bid meeting Minutes?

Answer: All addendums have been posted at this notice. There are no pre-bid meeting minutes.

Also we would like to be informed of future tenders from your organization. Hence, we request you to add our name to your bidder's list and do inform us about upcoming Projects, Tenders.

Federal Business Opportunities website (fbo.gov) serves this purpose. Please regularly check for new opportunities.

How are these services currently performed (in house, contractor)?

Answer: Contractor.

If by a contractor, what is the Contractor Name?

Answer: Applied Technology Council.

What is the Contract Number?

Answer: HSFEHQ-08-D-0726

When was the contract awarded?

Answer: May 28, 2008.

When does the contract expire?

Answer: May 27, 2013.

What are the contract Period of Performance terms? (i.e. base and 4 one-year options, etc.)

Answer: Five year ID/IQ contract.

What type of Contract was awarded?

Answer: ID/IQ.

How was the contract awarded (Full & Open, HubZone set-aside, Small Business Set-aside, Sole Source, etc.)

Sources Sought Notice was posted; there were no respondents. A sole source acquisition was then commenced.

What is the current contract value or ceiling?

Answer: The ceiling value is $9,500,000.

If there is not an incumbent, what is the estimated dollar value range for this requirement?

Answer: There is an incumbent. Dollar range is from $50,000 to $9,500,000 over a five year period of performance.