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This document appears to be a set of questions and answers (Q&A) related to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Center for High Performance Computing Research and Development, Engineering, Technical and Transition Support Services contract opportunity.
The Q&A provides clarification on various RFP requirements, including page limits, acceptable file formats, resume requirements, small business goals, and labor rate information. It also addresses specific questions about the Statement of Work, such as missing section numbers and position qualifications. The Government responds to each question, providing the relevant RFP section references. The RFP is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research, and has a Solicitation Number of N0017324RBZ02. The Government has indicated it will not grant an extension to the proposal due date at this time.
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| - | Question | Reference | Government's Response |
| 1 | RFP Section L-6 (p.37) states “Each page shall be counted except for the following: cover pages, table of contents, cross reference tables, tabs, glossaries, acronym lists, subcontractor/teaming agreements, past performance questionnaires, CPARS reports, staffing plans, resumes and letter of commitments.” Please confirm that the required List of Tables and Drawings also does not count against the 50-page limit. While not explicitly required by the RFP, can we assume this statement allows for inclusion of a cross reference matrix that would not count towards total page count? | RFP Section L-6 | In accordance with RFP Section L-6 The required list of drawings and tables do not count against the 50 page limit, and the inclusion of a cross reference matrix will not be counted towards page limitations as well. |
| 2 | RFP Section L-6 (p.37) states “All of the proposal files may be compressed (zipped) into one file or may be submitted as separate uploads in their native format, i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc.” Is PDF format acceptable for all volumes except the cost spreadsheet? | RFP, Section L-6 | In accordance with RFP Section L-6, PDF Format is acceptable format for all documents except for the breakout information to aid in the cost/price evaluation. |
| 3 | Section L-6, (p.37) of the RFP states that “resumes are not part of page limit” for the 50-page Technical Proposal Volume 1. Is there a page limit on resumes—individually or as a compilation? | RFP, Section L-6 | In accordance with RFP Section L-6, there are no page limitations on resumes. |
| 4 | RFP Section L-6 (p.37): Do past performance questionnaire first/cover pages and transmittal letters count toward the 20-page limit on Volume II, Past Performance? | RFP Section L-6 | In accordance with RFP Section L-6, past performance questionnaire cover pages and transmittal letters do not count towards page limitations in volume II. |
| 5 | RFP Section L-6(a) (p.37) states, “Legible tables, charts, graphs, and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible, and shall not exceed 11 X 17 inches in size.” Do 11x17 pages count as 1 page? | RFP Section L-6 | In accordance with RFP Section L-6, tables, charts, graphs, and figures (when used) are not excluded from Offerors page limitations. |
| 6 | Volume III and Volume V – what are the small business goals for this procurement? | RFP Section L-10, L-12, M-3 | In accordance with RFP Section L-10-1 Offerors should refer to DFARS 215.304(c )(i) for more information on Small Business Participation Plan. In accordance with RFP Section M-3, Factor 5, Offeror's must meet the evaluation criteria in paragraphs (a) - (e ) to be determined acceptable. The Government does not provide Offerors with small business goals. |
In accordance with RFP Section L-12, Offerors shall follow the guidance at FAR 52.219-9 when developing a Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
7 RFP Section L-11-1 (p. 44) states, “IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT’S COST REALISM ANALYSIS, OFFERORS ARE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THEIR ACTUAL INCURRED DIRECT AND INDIRECT LABOR RATES FOR THE PAST THREE CONTRACTOR FISCAL YEARS. SALARY DATA FOR PERSONNEL PROPOSED MAY BE SUBMITTED IN LIEU OF CORPORATE LABOR RATES IF CORPORATE LABOR STRUCTURE DOES NOT SUPPORT.” If corporate labor structure does not support incurred direct labor rates, is there guidance on how offerors should handle contingent hires with an approved/signed offer letter? RFP Section L-11-1 In accordance with RFP Section L-11-1, Offerors shall submit the following:
"SALARY DATA FOR PERSONNEL PROPOSED MAY BE SUBMITTED IN LIEU OF CORPORATE LABOR RATES IF CORPORATE LABOR STRUCTURE DOES NOT SUPPORT.”
| 8 | IDIQ SOW Attachment 1: Section 4.1.4.2 appears to be missing. Should bidders assume that the section labeled 4.1.4.3 is, in fact, 4.1.4.2 or a new 4.1.X-level section? | IDIQ Statement of Work Section 4.1.4 | The IDIQ Statement of Work paragraph numbering has been updated accordingly. |
| 9 | IDIQ SOW Attachment 1: The numbering of Section 4.8 (Area 8: Research Management) appears to be out of order and redundant. Please clarify. | Statement of Work Section 4.8 | Statement of Work Section 4.8 is not out of order or redundant. |
| 10 | Tables 1, 2, and 3 of Attachment 2 (Personnel Qualifications): Can offerors assume the equivalencies in Table 1 apply to the degree and years of experience requirements for all positions in Tables 2 and 3? | Attachment 2 Personnel Qualifications | The labor levels given to the labor categories in Tables 2 & 3 are based on the labor level equivalency matrix in table 1. |
| 11 | Key Personnel Table 2 of Attachment 2 (Personnel Qualifications): Would a degree in computational math or science be considered equivalent to a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or system engineering? | Attachment 2 Personnel Qualifications | A degree is computational math or computational science will be accepted, based on the experience outlined in the resume. |
| 12 | Key Personnel Table 2 of Attachment 2 and RFP Section L: Attachment 2’s Key Personnel table shows two (2) FTE for the High Performance Computing SME IV. The labor category table on p. 45 of the RFP shows only one (1) FTE (as the IT High Performance Computing SME IV). Please clarify. | Attachment 2 Personnel Qualifications, RFP Section L-11-1 | Please see the update to attachment 2 Personnel Qualifications. |
| 13 | Given the volume of questions and clarifications requested, would the Government consider providing an extension to the due date? | N/A | No, at this time the Government will not grant an extension to this request for proposal. |
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