Attachment 09 - Questions and Answers.pdf

Question 1 | RFP Section: Attachment 7 – PWS, Section 1.14.9; Attachment 8 – Pricing Spreadsheet

• Question: Section 1.14.9 identifies Key Personnel; however, the corresponding Key Personnel labor category does not appear in Attachment 8 – Pricing Spreadsheet. Please clarify which labor category in Attachment 8 aligns with the Key Personnel requirements identified in the PWS?

• ANSWER: The labor category “ASN Energy Policy and Program SME” aligns with the Key Personnel requirements identified in the PWS.

Question 2 | RFP Section: Attachment 7 – PWS, Section 1.14.9; Attachment 8 – Pricing Spreadsheet

• Question: Please confirm whether the Project Manager may fulfill one of the labor categories identified in Attachment 8 – Pricing Spreadsheet. Additionally, please confirm whether labor categories may be combined (dual-hatted) provided all qualification requirements in the PWS are met?

• ANSWER: As to the first part of this question regarding the Project Manager, please see the Answer to Question 1. As to the second part of the question, yes, labor categories may be combined (dual-hatted) provided all qualification requirements in the PWS are met.

Question 3 | RFP Section: Attachment 8 – Pricing Spreadsheet

• Question: Please clarify the basis for the use of 1,920 annual hours per Full-Time Equivalent (FTE). Specifically, confirm whether 1,920 hours represents the Government’s defined standard for annual labor hours for this requirement?

• ANSWER: The solicitation is clear on its face.

Question 4 | RFP Section: Attachment 8 – Pricing Spreadsheet

• Question: The Pricing Spreadsheet identifies three (3) ASN Energy Policy and Program SME FTEs with 1,920 hours. Please confirm that 1,920 hours applies to each individual FTE, for a total of 5,760 hours annually for this labor category?

• ANSWER: The estimated labor hours are 1,920 per FTE, for a total of 5,760 hours annually.

Question 5 | RFP Section: Attachment 8 – Pricing Spreadsheet

• Question: Please confirm that the total annual labor hours for all eight (8) FTEs is 15,360 hours (based on 1,920 hours per FTE)?

• ANSWER: The total labor hours for all eight (8) FTEs, not including the two (2) option CLIN FTEs is 15,360 hours (based on 1,920 hours per FTE).

Question 6 | RFP Section: Attachment 4 – Past Performance Report Form; SF 1449

• Question: Attachment 4 indicates that Past Performance Report Forms are due no later than 4/6/2026 at 5:00 PM EST, while the SF 1449 identifies the proposal due date as 4/3/2026 at 10:00 AM EST. Please clarify the correct due date for submission of Past Performance Report Forms?

• ANSWER: The correct due date for the Past Performance Report Forms is 4/3/2026 at

10:00 AM EST.

Question 7 | RFP Section: Solicitation RFP, Pages 43–44 (Past Performance)

• Question: The RFP defines one (1) year of completed performance as twelve (12) consecutive months completed by the “closing date of the solicitation.” Please clarify whether the “closing date of the solicitation” refers to the proposal submission due date?

• ANSWER: The solicitation is clear on its face.

Question 8 | RFP Section: Solicitation RFP (Submission Instructions)

• Question: Please confirm whether offerors should include their company name within file naming conventions for proposal volumes (e.g., “Volume I – Non-Price Proposal_CompanyName.pdf”)?

• ANSWER: A specific naming convention for the proposals is not required but making the names clear and informative is encouraged.

Question 9 | RFP Section: Solicitation RFP, Pages 15–16 (CMMC Requirements)

• Question: Please confirm whether offerors are required to submit proof or evidence of their CMMC assessment with the proposal. If so, please identify the appropriate volume and section for inclusion?

• ANSWER: Offerors are not required to submit proof or evidence of their CMMC assessment with their proposal.

Question 10 | Attachment 4, Solicitation RFP page 43 (Phase II Factor: Past Performance)

• Question: Please confirm Past Performance Report Forms to be returned to both Ms. Harris and Mr. Bennett? The RFP states both, but Attachment 4 only lists Ms. Harris.

• ANSWER: Past Performance Reports Forms may be submitted to just Ms. Harris.

Question 11 | Attachment 7 - PWS

• Question: Please clarify which specific labor categories or positions under this contract require:

1) SIPR access, 2) IT II or IT III designation, and 3) privileged or administrative network access?

• ANSWER:

1) SIPR access:

ASN Energy Policy and Program SME Installation Energy Execution and Policy Manager Title 10 U.S.C Authorities Support Specialist Water Security and Resilience Manager

2) IT II or IT III designation. None

3) Privileged or administrative network access. None

Question 12 | Attachment 7 – PWS 1.14.9

• Question: Please clarify if the If the PM and alternate PM are separate from the 8 FTEs, please confirm whether these Key Personnel roles are expected to be full time or part time positions, and whether the Government anticipates a minimum level of onsite presence for either role?

• Furthermore, will the PM and alternate be issued GFE?

• ANSWER: The PM and alternate PM are not required to be separate from the 8 FTEs. Key personnel roles are expected to be full time. As to a minimum level of onsite presence: there is a minimum of one (1) resource present on each workday. The PM and alternate will be issued a laptop as GFE.

Question 13 | Solicitation RFP page 45

• Question: May offerors submit a Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) in lieu of the required performance report form?

• ANSWER: Offerors may not submit a CPARS in lieu of the Past Performance Report Form. If an offeror requests their reference to fill out and turn in the Past Performance Report Form, but the reference does not do so, the reference’s failure to turn in the form will not be held against the offeror.