Source Sought Questions Posted 022109.doc

PBSOW 10.01 - Work to be performed under this contract is classified SECRET. A DOD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD-254) is provided.

a. Is a "cleared facility" a requirement to the solicitation or does this requirement apply only to the proposed personnel with the appropriate level of background security?

The contractor must have a valid facility clearance at least as high as the classification indicated for the effort.

b. Will NAVAIR assist the selected contractor with obtaining the DD-254 requirements?

The government will provide applicable security requirements in terms of policies, instructions, OPSEC plans, etc....to execute the contract. The government will not provide assistance to the contractor in obtaining their facility clearance classification level.