QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS__N00173-14-R-RK02_0001.pdf

Solicitation N00173-14-R-RK02 Amendment 0001

Questions & Answers

Q1. May we know who the incumbent is?

A1. Eagle Systems Incorporated.

Q2. Section L-16(b)(1), Proposal Format, page 60, imposes a 30 page limit for Volume I. Within this page count is the requirement to show a technical understanding and experience for 25 SOW subtasks. This page count also encompasses a Sample Task demonstrating the offeror’s approach to accomplishing 23 subtasks. Also included is the requirement to provide a Management Plan describing 13 separate areas integral to managing this effort. Given these content requirements, it is extremely difficult to present the information needed for the Government to effectively evaluate each of the factors in Section M of the Solicitation. Therefore, it is requested the page count be revised to allow submission of a 35 page SOW technical approach, a 25 page Sample Task, and a 30 page Management Plan.

A2. Section L-16(b)(1), Proposal Format has been amended.

Please see AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_RFP.

Q3. Section L-16(f), Proposal Format, page 61, requires the Cost/Price Summary be submitted using Microsoft Office 2003 Excel. Is it acceptable to use Microsoft Office 2007 for this section, as well as the entire proposal?

A3. Section L-16(f), Proposal Format has been amended.

Please see AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_RFP.

Q4. Section L-14(a), Instructions for Submission of Proposal/Offers, page 59 – The SF33 and FBO announcement have a closing date of 23 May 2014; however, Section L-14(a) has a closing date of 12 May 2014. Please correct Section L-14(a) to coincide with the SF33 and FBO announcement.

A4. Section L-14(a), Instructions for Submission of Proposal/Offers has been amended.

Please see AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_RFP.

Q5. Exhibit E, DD-254 – The FBO announcement states: “The contractor shall have at least a SECRET facilities clearance and SECRET storage capabilities prior to proposal submission.” However, the DD 254 provided as Exhibit E requires a TOP SECRET facility clearance and SECRET Storage. Please confirm that the DD-254 correctly states the security requirements.

A5. The DD-254 correctly states the security requirements.

Q6. Section L-16(c), Page Limitations, page 61 – This Section states that Teaming Agreements are not included in the page limitation implying that the Government may desire Teaming Agreements. If so, please revise page 64, as appropriate, to show the applicable Volume/Section where Teaming Agreements should be provided.

A6. Section L-20 has been amended. Section L-24 Proposal Content, (c) SECTION 3 (Sub-factor C) - Program Management Plan provides information on Teaming and Subcontracting.

Please see AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_RFP.

Q7. Section L-20, Volume I – Technical Capability and Experience, page 64 – Items L-20b and L-20d appear to be redundant. Additionally, the Labor Category Support requirement from L-24(a) has not been addressed.

A7. L-20, d, has been amended.

Please see AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_RFP.

Q8. Section L-20, Volume I – Technical Capability and Experience, page 64 – The organization and titles in Items L- 20a through L-20g are inconsistent with the order and titles in Section L-24, pages 65 and 66. Section L-20 is also inconsistent with Section M-2(c)4 on pages 72-73. Is it correct to assume that we should follow the order and titles in Section L-24 when responding to the solicitation?

A8. Offerors should use the order and titles in Section L-24 when responding to the solicitation.

Q9. Section L-24, Volume I – Proposal Content, pages 65-66 – This section does not include a description of the Labor Mix sub-factor as required in Item L-20(e) on page 64. Please provide the requirements associated with this area and confirm it should be inserted between the SPPQ and Labor Category Support sections.

A9. Section L-24, Volume I – Proposal Content is amended to add the title “Labor Mix Discussion (if required)”.

Please see AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_RFP.

Q10. Section L-25, Anticipated Distribution of Direct Labor Hours by Labor Categories, page 69 and Section L- 24.1(a), Labor Category Support, page 65 – Section L-25 states that if the offeror uses different labor category terminology other than that in this section of the RFP, then a matrix must be provided relating company proposed labor categories to those in the RFP. Similarly, Section L-24.1(a) requires a description for each company unique personnel qualification identifier (e.g. Engineer 3, Analyst 4). Please confirm that neither the matrix nor descriptions are required if the offeror uses labor category terminology consistent with the RFP.

A10. A matrix and labor category descriptions are only required if the offeror uses different labor category terminology.

Q11. Section M-2(c)(4), Evaluation Factors for Award, pages 72-73 – The Personnel Experience and Qualifications, Technical Understanding, and Program Management Plan criteria states that relevant personnel/company experience and demonstrated management ability will be evaluated as described in the performance work statement and quality assurance surveillance plan (QASP). However, no QASP was provided with the solicitation. Please clarify.

A.11 Section M-2(c)(4), Evaluation Factors for Award has been amended.

Please see AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_RFP.

Q12. Section M-2, Evaluation Factors for Award, pages 71-73 – The Sample Task is not included as an evaluation factor in Section M-2(c)4. Please provide specific evaluation criteria.

A12. Section M-2(c) 4 - Technical Understanding has been amended to add (e). Please see AMENDMENT

0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_RFP.

Q13. Statement of Work (SOW), Section 2.0 Scope, Exhibit B – The SOW Scope states that an estimated total of 16,200 annual hours will be provided. However, the hours in Section C-3 on page 4 and Section L-25 on page 69 total 10,050 per year. Please clarify.

A13. B_Exhibit_14R-RK02 - SOW has been amended. Section C-3 and L-25 have also been amended.

Please see AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-13-R-RK02_EXHIBIT B - SOW and AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-

R-RK02_RFP.

Q14. Section L-17, General Content Requirements, page 63 – This section states: “The completion of the RFP and submission to the Government of the RFP – i.e., the offeror’s offer, including the entire RFP and all of its attachments

– will constitute an offer and will indicate the offeror’s unconditional assent to the terms and conditions in this RFP.”

Is it the intent that offerors include the entire RFP in Volume IV or just the applicable portions identified in Section L?

A14. The intent is to have the Offerors include the applicable portions identified in the RFP.

L-23 Volume IV - Contract Information and L-24 PROPOSAL CONTENT, 4. VOLUME IV - CONTRACT INFORMATION, (a) SECTION 1 - Contract Documentation is amended.

Please see AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_RFP.

Q15. Section L-16, Cover Page, Table of Contents, Proposal Cross-Reference Table, Page 62 – This section requires a Master Table of Contents and a Proposal Cross-Reference Table be provided in Volume I. Also, Section L-17, General Contract Requirements, on page 63 (third paragraph) requires a master index identifying major subsections by number, title, page number and volume be provided in “each” volume. Should the Master Table of Contents be provided only in Volume I or in each Volume?

Q16. The Master Table is only required in Volume I, Offers may choose to include a Master Table in each volume.

Q16. Section C-3(b), Minimum Personnel Requirements and Labor Categories, Page 4 and Section L-25, Anticipated Distribution of Direct Labor Hours by Labor Categories, page 69 – These sections do not contain labor categories or hours corresponding to the Computer Engineering Specialist or Electronics Technician – Board Layout addressed in Attachment L-6. Please advise.

A16. Please see AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-13-R-RK02_EXHIBIT B - SOW and AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_RFP and AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_L-6 - PERSONNEL

QUALIFICATIONS.

Q17. Personnel Qualifications, Attachment L-6 – Attachment L-6 does not contain any Personnel Qualification forms or tabs for the Project Manager-Onsite (Key) or Software Engineer labor categories listed in Section C-3(b) on page 4 and Section L-25 on page 69. Please provide these forms and tabs, as appropriate. Additionally, the qualifications for the Project Manager – Offsite and Management and Support – Offsite categories cited in Section C-3(b) and Section L- 25 are not addressed in Attachment L-6. Please advise.

A17. Please see AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-13-R-RK02_EXHIBIT B - SOW and AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_RFP and AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_L-6 - PERSONNEL

QUALIFICATIONS.

Q18. Personnel Qualifications, Attachment L-6, Electronics Technician –Board Layout -There are two Personnel Qualification Forms and accompanying PQ-6 and PQ-7 tabs for this labor category. Tab PQ-6 is labeled COMP-ENG- SPEC but the associated Block 4 Labor Category name, 7a Education Requirements, and 8a Minimum Experience Requirements align with an Engineering Tech: Board Layout. Conversely, Tab PQ-7 is labeled ENG-TECH-BOARD LAY but the Block 8a Minimum Experience Requirements align with a Computer Specialist. Please advise.

A18. Please see AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-13-R-RK02_EXHIBIT B - SOW and AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_RFP and AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_L-6 - PERSONNEL

QUALIFICATIONS.

Q19. Personnel Qualifications, Attachment L-6 – Block 7a, in PQ-6 for the Computer Engineering Specialist requires an Associate Degree from electrical technical training schools or successful completion of a military electrical technical training school. Would completion of applicable IT software and network courseware or a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification also be acceptable?

A19. The education requirements are “desired” for this position. Please see AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-

R-RK02_L-6 - PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS.

Q20. Personnel Qualifications, Attachment L-6 – Block 9a, for the EW Engineer labor category requires a Registered Professional Engineer Certificate. Given the requisite BS and MS education requirements, it is requested that the Government consider deleting this certification.

A20. ATTACHMENT L-6 has been amended. Please see AMENDMENT 0001_ N00173-14-R-

RK02_ATTACHMENT L-6_PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS.

Q21. Section L-16(b)(1), Proposal Format, page 60, imposes a 10 page limit for Volume II. Section L-21 Volume II, Past Performance, page 64 requires a minimum of three references (3-page limit each) for the prime and a minimum of one reference for any subcontractor that performs more than 10% of the total contract effort. Given the potential for 4 references of 3 pages each, it is requested the volume page count be revised from 10 to 12 pages to fully allow for the requested information.

A21. Please see AMENDMENT 0001_N00173-14-R-RK02_RFP.