Attachment_12_-_FAQ.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions RFP No. HSHQE6-14-R-00001 PSO Services for the states of Minnesota & Wisconsin Attachment 12

Questions Question Answer

1 What is the current weapons platform used by the incumbent PSOs? Smith & Wesson M&P .40 Caliber

Does the incumbent guard force meet the requirements of the this solicitation's medical and physical requirements or are these requirements new?

Incumbent PSOs are not considered fully qualified on the new

SOW requirements.

3 Does the current contract require body armor? No

4 Does the incumbent guard force currently possess PIV cards or is this a new requirement? PIV is not part of the incumbent contract.

5 Are the drug screening standards in this RFP different from the drug screening standards currently applied to incumbent personnel?

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Will incumbent PSOs with drug screening records that meet the requirements of the current contract be required to undergo drug screening during transition because the drug testing standards have changed?

The SOW requirements in this RFP are different from the incumbent contract.

Statement of Work, Paragraph 5.3.1 Suitability Requirements, subparagraph 5.3.1.15 provides “Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with obtaining and renewing suitability clearances for employee associated with this contract.”

Question: Does this paragraph mean that contractors bear the administrative costs of requesting the suitability and the employee’s time spent completing the process online only and that the Government bears responsibility for the costs related to the suitability review? Generally this is our experience working under federal contracts.

While the Government will cover any of its costs related to the suitability review, the contractor will bear all other costs associated with the suitability process.

Statement of Work, Paragraph 5.4.2 Security Clearance Requirements, subparagraph 5.4.2.6 provides “Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with obtaining and renewing security clearances for each contract employee.”

Question: Does this paragraph mean that contractors bear the administrative costs of requesting the clearance and the employee’s time spent completing the process online only and that the Government bears responsibility for the costs related to the clearance process? Generally this is our experience working under federal contracts.

Generally the contractor bears all administrative costs associated with obtaining and renewing security clearances for each contract employee.

Is the current weapons platform different from the weapon platform required under this contract? Is the .40 S/W considered a change from the current platform?

A: 40 S/W is not considered a change from the current platform

10 Will the Government provide office space or office equipment/supplies under the resultant contract The Government does not anticipate providing any office space, or office equipment/supplies to the contractor.

Statement of Work, Paragraph 11.3.2 provides in relevant part, “Under no circumstances shall Supervisors perform productive hours while working in supervisory capacity.”

Question: Are supervisors permitted to work in a capacity other than a supervisory capacity? If yes, are supervisors working in nonͲsupervisory capacity permitted to provide relief and/or stand post?

Yes, a supervisor may cover a post (while not serving in a supervisor capacity) as long as they are fully qualified, certified and licensed to perform in accordance with the contract.

Are current contractor employees considered qualified in terms of training completion?

Incumbent PSOs are not considered fully qualified on the new

SOW requirements.

13 Is a table of contents exempt from the 20 page technical proposal page count? Yes

Post Exhibit: Question: Is the level of effort in this exhibit the same as what is currently being performed by the incumbent guard force?

The current, known service requirements are set forth in the attached Post Coverage Exhibit.

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PSzyman Typewritten Text Where will the Government provided Initial and Annual Weapons Detection Training Program (WDTP) training location be?

PSzyman Typewritten Text The Government provided WDTP training locations will be 1 Federal Drive, Fort Snelling MN and 515 W. 1st Street Duluth, MN.

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