Questions 4.13.21.pdf

NAWCAD WOLF SCMS Life Cycle Draft RFP Questions

Solicitation Number: N0042120R0145

1. Ref 3.1.2.1 Work Location: Does the government anticipate a requirement to continue staffing onsite support at Fort Campbell, KY?

a. Yes, the government will add this location to the final solicitation release.

2. Ref General Requirements: Does the government anticipate any tasking in Summerville, SC to include any wage determinations for the area?

a. No, Summerville, SC is not one of the place of performance for this requirement.

3. Ref 3.4.5.19 and 3.4.5.20: Will the government add Management Analyst Journeyman and Junior in table 3.4.5 as reflected in paragraphs 3.4.5.19 and 3.4.5.20?

a. The Government will reformat the table to include those labor categories in SOW paragraph 3.4.5 in the final solicitation release.

4. Ref Section L, 3.0: Will the government confirm there is no page limit for the Small Business Utilization Strategy requirement and include it in the table on page 116?

a. There is a 5 page limit on Small Business Utilization, and Section L part B, Proposal Content and Volume table will be updated in the final solicitation release.

5. Ref Page 3 of 136 and others listing LC’s at locations: Will the government update the composite rate tables on pages 3 through 9 to include all performance locations?

a. Yes, the government will include all work locations in the composite rate tables in the final solicitation release.

6. Ref 3.4.2 and 3.4.4.4: Would the Government consider Project Management experience (in years) in lieu of education requirements for Key Senior level positions?

a. No, the government will not accept years of experience in lieu of education requirements for Key Senior positions.

7. Ref 3.4.5 and 3.4.5.22: Paragraph 3.4.5 lists professional labor category (PLC) "Project Management Specialist". Paragraph 3.4.5.22 lists "Program Management Specialist". Correct BLS SOC PLC should read Project Management Specialist in paragraph 3.4.5.22.

a. The government will update this in the final solicitation release.

8. Section L, 3.0: Can the government please clarify if the SB Utilization should include dollars in relation to the total subcontracted value within VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL?

a. Yes, it is 22% of the total subcontracted value.

9. Section C, Paragraph 3.1.2.5, Page 19 states, “All Contractor facilities are required to have Top Secret security clearance and controlled access work areas as specified in the DD Form 254

(Attachment 01).” However, the DD Form 254 was not provided. The DD254 will be included with the final posting of the RFP.

(a) Will the Government identify safeguarding requirements, if any, for each of the six Contractor facilities in the Para 3.1.2.4.1 table?

a. Safeguarding is Top Secret

(b) If safeguarding is required at contractor facilities, will the Government allow the requirement to be met through performance at a cleared subcontractor facility?

a. No, the Prime contractor is required to have safeguarding level sated in DD254.

10. Section L, Paragraph 1.3.1, Page 120 requires Offerors to provide a SB Utilization Strategy with a

SB Participation requirement of no less than 25% of the total subcontracted value. However, Section M, Para. 1.3.1, Page 132 states the SB Participation goal of no less than 22% of the total subcontract value.

(a) Will the Government please confirm that it is a requirement and not a goal?

a. Per Section L, Part B, Volume 1, Paragraph 1.3.1, the offeror shall propose “Small Business Participation requirement of no less than 22% of the total subcontracted value.” Section L, paragraph 1.3.1 will be updated in the final solicitation release.

(c) Will the Government please confirm that the requirement is 25% not 22%?

a. The requirement is 22%. See above answer.

11. Section L, Paragraph 2.2, Page 120 states “The Offeror shall submit no more than five Past Performance Information Forms as the Prime Contractor, no more than two forms for each principal subcontractor, and/or no more than two forms for each JV team member.” To demonstrate our team’s overall capabilities, will the Government also allow Past Performance citations for critical subcontractors that may not meet the criteria of a principal subcontractor, but will perform a critical function in the performance of the resulting contract?

a. No, the government will only evaluate past performance for what has been specified in Section L.

12. Ref 3.4.2 and 3.4.4.4: This reference cites requirements for Key position General and Operations Manager, Senior as a completed Masters’ Degree and 10 Years PM experience.

We highly regard the importance of an applicable college degree for this Program Management leadership role. Would the Government consider a Bachelors’ Degree and 15+ Years Program Management experience as acceptable education and professional attributes for the Key General and Operations Manager, Senior position?

a. “General and Operation Manager, Senior” will be removed from paragraph 3.4.4.5 Exceptions to qualification substitution chart.