Questions_and_Answers__6_dated_21_July_2015.docx
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1.
| PWS |
| 3.6.5 |
| 34 |
| The PWS states: “The contractor shall conduct troubleshooting, maintenance, and system upgrades (both software and hardware).” Can the Government provide a list of all software and hardware subject to this support? 64Bit Microsoft Windows 7 (or newer), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (or newer), PKI Configurations, Microsoft DotNet Framework 3.5 (or newer). Cisco Switch/Router EIRGP 8.2 IOS (or newer), HP/Dell Intel Chip Servers running Windows Server 2008 R2 (or newer), HP EliteBook 8440 laptops, Panasonic H2 Toughbook Tablets, Cisco Wireless Access Points, Oracle DBS Ver 11 (or newer), Microsoft SQL Server Backend 2008 (or newer), WatchGuard XTM5 Firewall. |
2.
| PWS |
| 3.6.6 |
| 34 |
| The PWS states: “The contractor shall perform software interface maintenance as directed and approved by the KO via the COR or the COTR.” Can the Government provide a complete list of software interfaces and the technical detail of each interface? Software interface front end/back end maintenance conducted using Microsoft DotNet Framework 3.5 (or newer), Oracle DB Ver 11 (newer or older), Microsoft SQL 2008 (or older/newer), Microsoft Server 2008 R2 (or newer/older). |
3.
| PWS |
| 3.6.14.1 |
| 30 |
| The PWS states: “The contractor shall provide unplanned, as well as planned training for all Automated Information Systems and applications as required and as directed by the COR.” Can the Government provide the current schedule for planned training as well as historical data for unplanned training? Planned training at this time supports the introduction of new applications within MCPIC 2.0. The GAT for the new version of Knowledge Management Explorer (KME) and Mission Analysis is slated for 13 Aug and will require a 7-10 day training session OOA 24 Aug training sessions to be held with users both on and off the island. During the Tailoring efforts beginning in November and continuing through the next 12 months, we will use the Prepositioning Management Tool which is another feature in MCPIC 2.0. A |
training team must be prepare to conduct a 1 week training session in the NCR on this application. Historical documentation can be provided upon contract award.
4.
| PWS |
| 3.7.11 |
| 40 |
| The PWS states: “The contractor shall participate in government/contractor working groups to expand or improve the infrastructure's performance as required or directed by the COR or the COTR. Changes to the BIC communication infrastructure shall be approved by the BIC S6 prior to execution.” Can the Government provide information about the quantity, duration, and location of these working groups? Also can the Government provide the historical level of effort provided to these working groups? Up to five working groups: Automated Information Technology and Configuration Control Boards on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis (or as frequent as required) to discuss the testing, training, implementation and maintenance of RFID/Wireless infrastructure (active/passive RFID tags and readers), and to maintain the cybersecurity posture of the software and hardware components required by government policy. Most often than not the location is within Blount Island Command Support Facility, but may require travel to locations outside the city, state and in some few cases OCONUS. Historical documentation can be provided upon contract award. |
5.
| PWS |
| 3.8.6 |
| 41 |
| The PWS states: “The contractor shall support the Prepositioning Planning Application in support of squadron and detailed ship level planning activities to include validation of plans against other LOGAIS systems.” Can the Government provide a complete list of the other LOGAIS systems? GCSS-MC (Global Combat Support System Marine Corps), ICODES (Integrated Computerized Deployment System), MDSS-II (Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force Deployment Support System II), SSDM (Sea Surface Deployment Module), Cargo Max (naval ship weight and stability calculations). |
6.
| PWS |
| 3.8.16 |
| 42 |
| The PWS states: “The contractor shall maintain legacy PDSAT on MCPIC, until the government validates all current functionality has successfully transitioned to other applications within the MCPIC framework.” Can the Government provide a timeline for this transition? With the fielding of MCPIC 2.0, the transition from PDSAT should end within 8-10 months, provided no further delays occur in completing modules |
within MCPIC 2.0
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| PWS |
| 3.8.30 |
| 43 |
| The PWS states: “The contractor shall ensure that adequate training is provided on all changes.” Can the government define what signifies “adequate”? Upon completion of the training the employee can perform the functions trained without further observation and/or training. Adequate means “trained” to the ability to perform their duties. |
8.
| PWS |
| 3.9.3 |
| 45 |
| The PWS states: “The contactor shall be joint ISO 9001:2008 certified with the government within the second year of the contract.” Other than the contractor labor necessary for the joint certification, what other contractor expenses does the Government envision for this joint certification? Will these costs be within the confines of ODCs, or does the contractor need to price in these costs? Yes, these costs are within the confines of ODCs. There are no other planned costs associated with the joint certification. The contractor must understand that they will be required to maintain ISO certification during the year. This is not a one-time cert and done this is something that is followed daily. |
9.
| PWS |
| 4.1 |
| 48 |
| The PWS states: “The Contractor shall obtain security clearance eligibility for all employees identified by billet as requiring a specific clearance.” Can the Government provide a complete list by billet, of what level of clearance is required? Also, are these clearances required at the time of hire, or can new employees acquire the necessary clearance within a reasonable time after hire? All employees are required to have the ability to obtain a secret clearance. Those specifically requiring the actual clearance will be identified post contract award. |
10.
| PWS |
| 4.2 |
| 50 |
| The PWS states: “The successful offeror will provide detailed transition plan that describes how they will execute a transfer from the existing to the new contract without interruption or degradation of services.” Does a Transition Out plan exist for the current contract? If so, can this be provided to Offerors in order to more completely develop our Transition In plan? All transitions from one contractor to another contractor are to be in compliance with Far 52.237-3, Continuity of Services. |
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