16.1_Q A_Matrix_-_Round_2.pdf

DHS SBIR-2015.1 Question and Answer Matrix As of 1/19/2015

ID# Topic Area Question Answer 1 H-SB016.1-002 For clarification purposes what is the best interpretation of approach to privacy respecting identity management;

an approach to privacy that respects identity management, or an approach to identity management that respects privacy?

The best interpretation is an approach to identity management that respects privacy.

2 General Is it acceptable that the total Phase I proposed amount for an Offeror that proposes Discretionary Technical Assistance be $105,000.00?

It is acceptable. As stated in the solicitation Technical Assitance funds are in addition to the maximum award amount. Refer to section 5.11 of the solicitation for further information.

3 General Does the Discretionary Technical Assistance require specification of the provider at proposal time, or can it be done in case of award?

Yes. An Offeror must enter into an agreement with a subcontractor for Technical Assistance. These subcontractor costs must be accounted for in the Cost Proposal. Offerors must provide a budget justification, an outline of the specific services technical assistance to be provided, and the detailed qualifications and experience of the proposed subcontractor/consultant being requested. Further, the Offeror must demonstrate in the Technical Proposal that the outside vendor selected can provide the specific technical services needed. Refer to section 5.11 of the solicitation for further information.

4 General Proposal Cover Sheet question 3 asks, “How many Phase I awards has the small business firm received over the relevant time period (refer to the Phase I and Phase II relevant time periods cited in the solicitation)?”

Question 4 asks, “How many Phase II awards has the small business firm received over the relevant time period (refer to the Phase I and Phase II relevant time periods cited in the solicitation)?” The time period listed for this solicitation is from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2014. Is the correct interpretation that the Phase II awards received during the period would not all correspond with the Phase I awards received during the period?

Yes, that is the correct interpretation. The Phase II awards received during the requested time period do not correspond to the Phase I awards.