RFP N00421-10-R-0027 Questions.doc

Questions regarding RFP# N00421-10-R-0027

Question #1:

Reference: Level of Effort tables on pages 12-13 and 97, and the Workforce Qualifications Spreadsheet. Paragraph L, Part B, 2.1.1 on page 83 requires the Offeror to complete the spreadsheet “for each current, contingent, and prospective hire employee proposed under this effort.” Using just three lines of information to provide the required “Brief Description of Experience Relevant to Functional Area” allows for no more than eight names per page. With a three-page limit, Offerors won’t be able to complete the form for the 70+ required personnel (key and non-key) for the base year. Will the Government consider expanding the page limit to at least 15 pages?

Answer #1:

Amendment 0001 changes the page limit for the Workforce Qualifications Spreadsheet (Att P1) to 20 pages. This change is reflected in the table on page 81 and the text on page 83 (para 2.1.1).

Question #2:

Reference: SF-33 block 9 and Section L, Part A, 3.1. The RFP instructs Offerors to submit “one original and additional copies as specified on the SF-33 cover page.” There is no number specified on the SF-33. How many copies does the Government require?

Answer #2:

Amendment 0001 reflects that the Government requires an original proposal and three (3) copies in SF-33 Block 9.

Question #3:

Reference: Section L, Part A, 4.1 and L, Part B, 3.4. Paragraph 4.1 states that the “Volume 3, Past Performance [Questionnaire] information in paragraph 3.4 should be submitted ten days prior to the submission date/time specified on Standard Form 33 (Block 9), which would be 17 September. However, paragraph 3.4 notes that “All questionnaires shall be forwarded within two weeks from the RFP release date with enough lead-time so that responses can be received by the Government concurrent with the Government’s receipt of the offeror’s past performance information submitted as per paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2,” which seems to indicate the questionnaires are due at the same date as the proposal (paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2). Please clarify what is due when with regard to Volume 3.

Answer #3:

Amendment 0001 revises Section L, Part A, para 4.1 (page 82) to delete the following sentence: “However, it is requested that Volume 3, Past Performance information in paragraph 3.4 should be submitted ten days prior to the submission date/time specified on Standard Form 33 (Block 9).” Volume 3 is not due earlier than the rest of the proposal but rather is due by the date/time specified in Block 9. However, Section L, Part B, para 3.4 (page 93) remains correct with regard the questionnaires (Att P4). The questionnaires should be forwarded to the Government POC for the effort in sufficient time such that the Government POC will be able to complete the questionnaire and return it to the Contract Specialist by the proposal due date identified in Block 9.