ID06180012_Exhibit_05_Questions_And_Answers_Standard_Setting_05102018.pdf

SOLICITATION ID06180012

Exhibit 005

ID06180012 – Solicitation Vendor questions and Government Answerws – 05/10/2018 Project Name: DLIFLC Standard Setting Studies

RFP Question and Answers for GSA Solicitation ID06180012

Question

Solicitation Reference Vendor Question

Government Answer

1 Section L

If we have a support agreement for personnel for the standard setting, do we need to include their salaries as part of our bid costing?

Please refer to Section L, TAB G – Price Proposal Details on pages 44 & 45 of the solicitation The Government is asking for disclosure of all labor categories, labor hours for each category, and fully burdened labor rates for all categories. Labor associated with facilitating, coordinating, hosting, conducting, and reporting each study should be included within the unit price for each Standard Study as well in the price build-up for each study using the Pricing Spreadsheet at Exhibit 04. The Standard Setting Study CLINs are 0001, 0002, 1001, 1002, 2001, and 2002. Labor for the language panelists falls under CLINs 0003, 0004, 1003, 1004, 2003, and 2004.

2 Section B, Section L

There is not a line item for location costs.

Will there be a government provided meeting location?

Refer to PWS C.5.6.2. The meeting location and associated costs are the responsibility of the contractor. Include location costs (but not lodging) within the unit price for each Standard Study as well in the price build-up for each study using the Pricing Spreadsheet at Exhibit 04. The Standard Setting Study CLINs are 0001, 0002, 1001, 1002, 2001, and 2002.

3 Section B Section L

Should meeting location costs be estimated and included under the line items for 0001, 0002, 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002?

Include in your Firm Fixed Price all meeting location costs. See Question 2.

4 General

We do not get government hotel room rates.

Is there a way that we would be eligible for government rates should we win this contract.

Refer to PWS C.10. The Government will reimburse allowable travel and lodging costs under CLINs 0005, 1005, and 2005. Also refer to Section G on page 15 for information on travel invoicing. See Question 8.

5 General

In addition to getting hotel rooms at the government rate, is there a way for us to get hotel conference rooms at the government rate?

See Question 8.

6 PWS C.6.2

How many additional in-person meetings per contract period should the Contractor anticipate?

Based on previous experience, the government anticipates quarterly meetings to be conducted virtually, i.e., via telephone or video telecommunications.

7 General

How will the contractor receive testing materials?

The government intends to transmit test materials and other controlled Standard Setting Study materials via

AMRDEC SAFE;

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/Welcome.aspx Any changes to that plan will be discussed in advance with the contractor.

8 PWS C.5.6.2.

Is it anticipated that the selected vendor will be able to secure FTR-compliant rates for lodging and meeting space under this contract with support from DLIFLC?

Lodging expenses will be paid at cost under the travel CLINs. The JTR/FTR per diem rates should be used as a guide. There are no known FTR complaint rates for meeting spaces. See Question 4.

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/Welcome.aspx

9 PWS C.6.13.

Does DLIFLC have a standard QCP template for use with this project, or should it be developed by the selected vendor based on the criteria outlined in PWS C.6.13.?

The government does not have a standard QCP template for the contractor. The selected vendor should develop a QCP based on the criteria outlined in PWS C.6.13 and submit it to the KO within 30days of award. The KO will review the QCP within 15 calendar days of submission.