OPE_Survey_Q A.pdf

Question Answer

The RFP mentions a survey population of 120,000 individuals employed in multiple federal agencies. Our understanding is that this represents the total target population, from which a sample will be drawn for the Merit Principles Survey. Is this understanding correct? If so, what is the sample size for this survey?

No, this assumption is not correct. The population is the Federal civilian workforce. 120,000 is the anticipated sample size. Bidders should anticipate that MSPB may end up with a sample smaller or even larger and provide a range of prices to address this.

Is there an incumbent for this RFP? If yes, who was the incumbent and when was the survey conducted?

There is no current incumbent. A similar contract was performed in 2010 by Westat.

1 question from the RFP...what does the below statement mean?:

Generally enforce data input conventions as appropriate and courteous manner

This means that error messages to respondents who enter out of range values, miss answering a question, etc., must be polite and easy to understand. Not just "Bad value" or some such.