SAM.gov Posting_IT RFP Questions and Answers_06-05-25.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Information Systems and Network Support, Solicitation #IQS SSB202500028 by the United States Capitol Police (USCP). Key details include a mandatory pre-proposal site visit on June 11, 2025, at 8:00 am EST at the Fairchild Building in Washington, DC, with strict attendance requirements: only US citizens can attend, limited to one representative per company, and no photography is allowed. The solicitation requires a Top-Secret (TS) facility clearance at the time of offer, and the incumbent vendor is M.C. Dean under BPA# SSBB202300002.
The Q&A document provides critical guidance for potential offerors, including site visit logistics (approximately 3-hour duration, wear comfortable shoes, bring ID), clarification that this is an existing requirement with modified solicitation terms, and explicit instructions that no contract details like total award value, number of FTEs, or incumbent performance evaluations will be disclosed. Vendors must request the RFP via email to the Contract Specialist, providing a executed Non-Disclosure Agreement, company information, CAGE code, and Unique Entity ID. Vendor questions are due by June 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST, with proposal submissions due by July 31, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST.
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Questions and Answers Solicitation# IQS SSB202500028, Request for Proposal
Information Systems and Network Support
All questions and answers will be incorporated into a forthcoming amendment to the RFP.
Number Questions (include any references to specific document, paragraphs, page, etc., refer to RFP
Section L.4 Requests for Clarification)
USCP Response
1 Can we request the Government for the Incumbent vendor’s Name & their contract number (which is currently underperformance)?
M.C. Dean
BPA# SSBB202300002
2 What is the total award value (size) of the current contract, which is presently ongoing by the Incumbent vendor?
The current award value will not be disclosed by the Government. Offerors need to develop their pricing based on the requirements of this solicitation.
3 Will this opportunity require the successful contractor to have a Top-Secret and/or SECRET Facility clearance at the time of award?
Yes, but at the time of offer.
4 Is this a new requirement or an existing requirement?
This is an existing requirement; however the requirements of this solicitation differ from the existing contract.
5 What are the incumbent names, contract #s, and revenues received under the incumbent contract?
See #1 and #2
6 How many FTEs were on the previous contract? Has the PWS Changed?
The number of FTEs will not be disclosed by the Government. Offerors need to develop their staffing plans based on the requirements of this solicitation.
7 What did you like about the previous contract? Dislikes?
The Government will not disclose their evaluations of the incumbent.
8 What is the estimated budget for this opportunity?
The Government will not be providing an estimated budget.
9 What are your Key Performance Indicators? Refer to RFP Section C.8.3.4 Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs).
10 Will subcontractor past performance be considered equal to prime contractor past performance?
Refer to RFP Section L, Volume 3 Past Performance.
11 What is the address for the site visit? Meet at Fairchild Lobby:
Fairchild Building 499 S Capitol St SW Washington, DC 20003
12 Are attendees required to be US Citizens or would lawful permanent residents (green card holders) also be permitted to attend?
US Citizens only
13 How many individuals may attend the site visit? The number of individuals allowed to attend the site visit from each company has changed from 2 to 1.
Questions and Answers Solicitation# IQS SSB202500028, Request for Proposal
Information Systems and Network Support
14 How long will the site visit take? Approximately 3 hours, but please be prepared that it may take longer.
15 Should I bring anything for the site visit? Wear comfortable walking shoes and please bring a valid form of ID (e.g. Driver’s License) just in case.
16 Are there any restrictions for the site visit? No pictures are allowed. Offerors may take notes.
Because the Government is conducting this walkthrough while moving through the facilities and due to the large number of attendees, the Government will not be answering questions during the walkthrough.
Instead, Offerors should submit all questions in writing per RFP Section L.4 Requests for Clarification.
Furthermore, any statements made by Government personnel or representatives during the site walkthrough is not official or binding until a formal RFP amendment has been issued.
All visitors are subject to the screening policies prior to entering Congressional Office Buildings. See USCP Rules and Regulations website at https://www.uscp.gov/visiting-capitol-hill/regulations-prohibitions prior to attending the walk through.
17 Will a list of companies that attend the site visit be published or made available?
Yes, it will be shared via email.
18 Would you be willing to share our company name and information with attending prime contractors as a potential subcontractor?
No. Subcontractors are free to connect directly with potential prime contractors.
19 Is TS clearance a hard requirement? We only have a Secret clearance facility.
Yes, TS clearance is required at the time of offer.
20 We expect to partner with a Prime on this opportunity. Is the site visit required for all team members?
No, just for the prime contractor submitting the proposal.
https://www.uscp.gov/visiting-capitol-hill/regulations-prohibitions https://www.uscp.gov/visiting-capitol-hill/regulations-prohibitions
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