2019.05.03_Presolicitation_Q&A.xlsx
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- HTC71119RD007
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This document contains questions and answers regarding solicitation HTC71119RD007 from the Department of Defense United States Transportation Command for enterprise architecture, data, and engineering services. The solicitation requires a prime contractor to possess a CMMI Level III appraisal, verified on the CMMI Institute website, at the time of proposal submission. For a joint venture, CMMI appraisals will be accepted from each member company in lieu of an appraisal at the joint venture entity level. A facility security clearance at the level identified in the performance work statement, either secret or top secret, must be held by the prime contractor at the time of proposal. ISO 9001 certification will not be accepted in place of the CMMI requirement.
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Sheet1 Enterprise Architecture, Data, and Engineering HTC71119RD007
| Reference Solicitation page | Reference Section/Paragraph/ Attachment | Offeror Question/Comment | Answer |
| Draft PWS, Paragraph 2.1 (Capability Maturity Model Integration – CMMI) | If an offeror is a Joint Venture, will CMMI Certification from the members of the Joint Venture be accepted by the Government versus the Joint Venture entity having the Certification? | While a Joint Venture is its own unique entity distinct from the member companies, for the purpose of evaluation the Government will accept proof of CMMI Level III appraisals from each member of the Joint Venture in lieu of CMMI at the entity-level. | |
| Draft PWS, Paragraph 16.5 (Facilities Clearance Level – FCL) | (1) Will the Top Secret FCL be required for the entire Basic Contract or only for the Task Order related to Task 4.1 – 4.9 (JWICS)? (2) Will the Government sponsor the awardee to obtain the Top Secret FCL? (3) If required for the Basic Contract, will the Top Secret FCL or Interim FCL be required upon proposal submission or contract award? | The FCL requirement is at the Basic Contract level. The prime contractor is required to have a valid FCL as identified in the PWS. Valid FCL is required at the time of proposal submission. | |
| Draft PWS, Paragraph 2.1 (Capability Maturity Model Integration – CMMI) | Since the CMMI Institute does not issue organizational CMMI certifications, does the government mean a successful CMMI Maturity Level 3 Appraisal is the proof of required acceptability? | The contractor is required to possess and maintain a CMMI Level III SCAMPI Class A appraisal throughout the contract lifecycle. The appraisal will be verified on the CMMI Institute site, https://sas.cmmiinstitute.com/pars/. | |
| Draft PWS, Paragraph 2.1 (Capability Maturity Model Integration – CMMI) | Will the government allow teaming with a CMMI Maturity Level 3 assessed subcontractor be evaluated as compliant if the CMMI DEV or SVC Process Model is offered as part of our EADE technical solution? | The prime contractor is required to possess a CMMI Level III appraisal. In the case of a Joint Venture or Contractor Teaming Arrangement, see the answer to Question #1. | |
| Draft PWS, Paragraph 2.1 (Capability Maturity Model Integration – CMMI) | Does the government require a CMMI Level 3 appraisal be conducted by a CMMI Institute certified CMMI Lead Appraiser under the Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) Class A standard or will SCAMPI Class B or C be acceptable? | The Government will only accept SCAMPI Class A appraisals. | |
| Draft PWS, Paragraph 2.1 (Capability Maturity Model Integration – CMMI) | Will the timing for a CMMI Level 3 maturity assessment rating be required to bid, for award or for contract start? | The contractor is required to possess a CMMI Level III appraisal at the time of proposal submission. | |
| Draft PWS, Paragraph 2.1 (Capability Maturity Model Integration – CMMI) | Does the government require the CMMI Level 3 maturity rating to be published on Caution-https://sas.cmmiinstitute.com/pars/ < Caution-https://sas.cmmiinstitute.com/pars/ > as proof of rating? | Yes, the appraisal will be verified on the CMMI Institute site, https://sas.cmmiinstitute.com/pars/. | |
| Draft PWS, Paragraph 2.1 (Capability Maturity Model Integration – CMMI) | Will the government accept an ISO 9001:2015 certification as a comparable quality standard? | The Government will not accept alternative certifications. | |
| Draft PWS, Paragraph 16.5 (Facilities Clearance Level – FCL) | If both partners of a Joint Venture both possess Active Top Secret FC,L but the Joint Venture itself is not TOP SECRET FCL, nor Interim, will the Joint Venture eligible to Prime? | A Joint Venture is its own unique entity distinct from member companies. The prime contractor is required to have a valid FCL as identified in the PWS at the entity-level. |
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