IT Solutions Support - Draft SOW QA 01 - 04 Jun 2020.pdf

IT Solutions Support IDIQ - N68520-20-R-0002

DRAFT SOW

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1 2.0

Will this solicitation and project fall under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model

Certification (CMMC) qualification for bidders? It is noted that current

Department of Defense plans indicate a portion of projects will be under CMMC as soon as mid-year 2020, with all by 2026

CMMC qualification(s) requirements will be identified at the Task Order level .

2 2.1 & 3.5.2

Question: DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement

Program provide clear direction regarding the types of certifications that government and contractors have to hold to execute IT workload. The draft solicitation and associated draft labor categories that were released under N68520-

20-R-0002 Information Technology (IT) Solutions Support, do not reflect the requirements of DoD 8570.01-M regarding security clearance and IT security certifications.

We recommend that the following labor categories be amended to include requirements for each employee to hold a CompTIA Security+ and a relevant

Operating System (OS) certification as well as a Secret Clearance with SSBI (or

Top Secret) at time of proposal submittal:

• Senior Software Developer

• Journeyman Software Developer

• Senior Software Engineer

• Journeyman Software Engineer

• Junior Software Engineer

• Senior Network and Computer Systems Administrator

• Journeyman Network and Computer Systems Administrator

• Junior Network and Computer System Administrator

• Senior Database Engineer

• Journeyman Database Administrator

• Junior Database Administrator

DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program will be added as a reference to the solication. Laborcategories were updated with

CompTIA Security+ and a relevant Operating System (OS) certifications.

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3 2.1 & 3.5.2

For the information security and cybersecurity analyst positions we recommend that the Junior and Journeyman levels require a CompTIA Security+ certification, and for the senior levels to require a Certified Information Systems Security

Professional (CISSP) certification. All Information Security Analysts and all

Cyber Security Specialists should be required to hold a Secret Clearance with

SSBI (or Top Secret) at time of proposal submittal:

• Senior Information Security Analyst

• Journeyman Information Security Analyst

• Junior Information Security Analyst

• Senior Cyber Security Specialist

• Journeyman Cyber Security Specialist

• Junior Cyber Security Specialist

By adjusting those labor categories to reflect the requirements of DoD and

SECNAV requirements each bidder will have to propose the quality of staff that the Navy mandates. This will ensure that the actual cost associated with delivering the quality of staff that will be required to do this work in execution, when work is actually being performed in support of the FRC’s, will be reflected in each proposal and in the resultant award value. If you don’t explicitly require at time of proposal submittal, the security clearance and IT security certification requirements that will be needed in execution, then the resultant contract is going to be seriously underpriced relative to the real costs that the government will bear.

The government will take your recommendations into consideration. The minimum qualifications for each labor category will be provided in the SOW.

4 3.0 Would GOV please list the major software used for Fleet Management and Navy

Logistics?

Yes, the list will be provided at time of solicitation realease.

5 3.0 Would GOV please provide the number of integration points within existing systems, infrastructure, and volume of transactions?

Integration requirements will be identified at the Task Order level.

6 3.0 Would GOV please provide the list of current technologies deployed for Data

Organization and analytics?

Data Analytics methodologies and toolset(s) differ by organization and intent.

Individual requirements will be identified at Task Order level.

7 3.0 How is the maturity of big data implementation measured?

"Big Data" terminology and requirement will be identified at the Task Order level, If applicable.

8 3.0 In addition to DoD eMass system, are there other systems used for Risk

Management?

Risk Management methodologies and toolset(s) differ by organization and intent.

Individual requirements will be identified at Task Order level.

9 3.0 Is there a limit of references related to experience and service that contractor should provide?

Section L of the RFP will provide the proposal instructions.

10 3.0 Does the government have a plan or desire to automate IT services? How will the government evaluate and score better approaches to automation?

IT Services methodologies and toolset(s) differ by organization and intent.

Individual requirements will be identified at Task Order level.

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11 3.1.1 Section: 3.1.1 speaks to Compatibility at the SECRET and TOP SECRET levels, does this mean we will need a SCIF at an office within 10 miles of Pax River?

Each Task Oder will identify security requirements, up to TS. Holding classified documentation is not a requirement of this effort; therefore, a SCIF is not required.

12 3.1.2.1

According to NAVIR SOW: 3.1.2.1, page nr 3: “Work Location: Approximately

70 percent of work is anticipated to be performed at the Government site and 30 percent of work performed at the Contractor site based on Government requirements.” Will all Task Orders (TOs) present the same 70/30 ratio? Is it possible to anticipate 100% of work at GOV site per given Task Order?

Each individual Task Order will identify on-site / off-site requirements. The break out can be different within each Task Order.

13 3.1.2.1

Work Location, will there be any other co-location requirements aside from the facilities within 10 miles of the Patuxent River Naval Station? A more detailed description of required facilities is desirable, as well.

Organizations supported are listed in Section 1.1. Sites are listed in Section 3.1.2

14 3.1.2.1

The Government states - Contractors shall have facilities within 10 driving miles of Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

1) Is this a requirement of the prime, or can a subcontractor of the bidding team fulfill this requirement?

2) Is this a requirement to be met at time of proposal due date or upon contract execution?

The Prime will be required to have a facility within 10 miles of Naval Air Station

Patuxent River. The Prime contractor will be required to have a facility within 10 miles of Naval Air Station Patuxent River at the time of proposal.

15 3.1.2.1 Will there be a requirement for personnel permanently located at all of the locations in 3.1.2.1.

No. Location requirements will be identified at the Task Order level

16 3.1.2.1 What is the size of the customer base? How many people are we supporting per location?

Multiple Customers will be supported under this IDIQ. Individual Task Order requirements will vary.

17 3.1.2.2

According to NAVIR SOW, 3.1.2.2, page nr 3: “Meeting Support: In support of the tasking outlined in this SOW, the Prime Contractor’s facility shall be able to host/conduct meetings and training sessions with a location within 10 driving miles of Naval Air the UNCLASSIFIED level. The meeting / training room capacity shall support a minimum of thirty (30) persons utilizing NMCI network connected laptop assets (meeting attendees / students training will bring their own assets). Would GOV consider providing access to Government workspaces for meeting and/or training purposes?

The Task Order will indicate location of training and meeting requirements, to meet both on-site and off-site needs.

18 3.1.4

What is the estimated ODC funding allotted for hardware and software purchases by the contractor? Will the government provide ODC funding for the contractor to maintain all development environments required to support the custom developed software and environment to support COTS products used by the government?

The estimated ODC amounts will be provided in the RFP. Specific ODC requirements will be identified and funded at the Task Order level.

19 3.1.4.1 How many TDYs per year or Task Order should contractor anticipate? How many

FTEs will be traveled? For how long?

Travel requirements will be identified at the Task Order level.

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20 3.2.11.2

Section: 3.2.11.2 Performance Requirements states -- The Contractor shall have direct experience and thorough knowledge of DoD, DoN, and/or NAVAIR IT policy, concepts, and toolsets, including but not limited to, NAVAIR Logistics, Maintenance, Analytical, and FRC IT solution sets, Navy Networks, and Mission

Aligned Organization (MAO). – Will this be a proposal requirement? Will the

Government consider NAVAIR IT Policy concepts or similar DoD experience?

This information is very restrictive for fair competition.

Specific proposal requirements will be included within Sections L and M of the

RFP. Existing Naval Aviation environment(s) is a key teneant of the IDIQ.

21 3.2.12.1 Section: 3.2.12.1 – Will the Cybersecurity Plan be apart of the proposal submission? Or required after award?

The Cybersecurity Implementation Plan will be required after award in accordance with CDRL A004.

22 3.2.5 In the narrative CDRLs A001-A017 are referred to, with the exception of A007.

Is this an oversight, a typo, or merely disuse of A007 CDRL A007 is the OPSEC Plan, the narrative should include this CDRL.

23 3.3.2

Is there a preference for Waterfall or Agile methodologies, or an exclusion of same? Will this be on a task order by task order basis? Specific requirements will be determined at the Task Order level.

24 3.3.4.12

Section: 3.3.4.12 - Contract includes a help desk component. Is there a ticketing system already in place or will the contractor be required to implement a system or process?

Requirements for help desk support may vary by Task Order. Requirements may include support augementaion of existing applications and/or creating and supporting new systems.

25 3.5.2 Will the government please indicate which positions will require Top Secret

Clearances

Top Secret clearance requirement(s) will be identified at theTask Order level.

Labor Category requiring Top Secret specific requirements will be identified at the

Task Order Level.

26 3.5.2

Will the government please include any IAT level requirements and/or certification requirements for each position? For Example IAM Level II, IAT

Level II, or Security +, CISSP, CCNA, etc.

Sections 3.3.4.4 and 3.2.11.2 will be revised to include IAM and IAT requirements. Certification and requirements Security +, CISSP, and CCNA will be added accordingly.

27 3.5.2 Will the government please identify any systems, hardware, software, and technologies that the contractor personnel will need experience with.

Environment / experience levels and associated requirements will be identified at the Task Order level. Labor Categories have the required experience levels listed in the SOW.

28 3.5.2 Was the Service Contract Act utilized for previous or current similar requirements?

This is a new Professional Services requirement.

29 3.5.2

We do note, that a handful of the Senior positions detailed are not listed as Key, specifically: Senior Cyber Security Specialist, SOC 15-1299/ Senior Training and Development Manager, SOC 11-3131/ Likewise, there is no Senior position designated for: Computer User Support Specialist, SOC 15-1232, There is no

Senior or Junior designated for: Technical Writers, SOC 27-3042 And no

Junior listed for: Software Developers, SOC 15-1252 We want to affirm and bring these forward in case of an oversight.

The Government anticipates listing all Senior positions as Key.

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30 3.5.2 Please Confirm that the Senior Cyber Security Specialist is not considered Key

Personnel.

All Senior positions are Key. Other labor categort descriptions discussed will stay as is.

31 N/A What is the incumbent contractor and incumbent contract number? Who are the current sub-contractors?

This is a new requirement. There is no current contractor support incumbent.

32 N/A What will be the approximate timeline for RFP release? June 2020 timeframe as annotated in the Synopsis notice.

33 N/A What is the expected period of performance on the contract? November 2020 through November 2025.

34 N/A Do you have an estimated cost? The Government does not anticipate providing this information.

35 N/A How many FTEs are in the current contract or should be anticipated in the future

Task Orders?

This is a new requirement, the number of estimated FTE's will be provided in

Section L for bidding purposes.

36 N/A Should contractor provide any information using SF 1449?

The Request for Proposal will provided on a Standard Form 33. Section L of the

RFP will provide proposal submission instructions.

37 N/A What is the planned Period of Performance (POP)? November 2020 through November 2025.

38 N/A What contracting vehicle is going to be utilized for this requirement? Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Single Award

39 N/A What type of contract is going to be utilized for this requirement? Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) for Labor, and Cost for Travel & Material

40 N/A Will GOV provide any Pricing Volume template?

Section L of the RFP will provide the proposal instructions and any required proposal templates.

41 N/A Should unit price for Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (FAR 52.217-9, March 2000) be also included in the response to RFP?

No. Section L of the RFP will provide the proposal instructions.

42 N/A Will this contract be a set aside (small business, SDVOSB...)? Yes, this will be 100% Small Business set aside.

43 N/A When is the RFP scheduled to be released and when are proposals due?

The Government anticipates releasing the RFP in the late June 2020 timeframe, with proposals due in the July timeframe.

44 N/A Any expected delays due to COVID-19? The Government does not anticipate delays due to COVID-19.

45 N/A Is there an RFI response request associated with the SOW, we only saw the deadline for questions?

The Government was seeking questions/comments on the Draft SOW.

46 N/A Will the contract be a 5 year IDIQ? What is the period of performance inclusive of option years.

The IDIQ will have a five year ordering period. Options may be at the task order level.

47 N/A What are the estimated labor hours by LCAT? Labor hour quantities will be identified in the RFP.

48 N/A

Will the government allow for past performance to be team-based, and will subcontract past performance be considered? Cornerstone suggests, in order to foster more competition, that the government consider allowing team and subcontract past performance as suitable proof that the company/team has requisite past performance to complete the work in the SOW.

Sections L and M of the RFP will contain the proposal instructions and evaluation factors.

49 N/A Does the government have a specific contract vehicle they intend to utilize for this opportunity?

The government intends to issue a single award IDIQ.

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50 N/A

Under beta.sam.gov, it is stated that this procurement will be North American

Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code 541330 (Exception 1) (Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons) and Product Service Code

(PSC) D318. Is this accurate? It would seem more relevant under any of these

NAICS codes: 541690 517110 518111 518210 54151 54121

NAICS code 541330 is correct.

51 N/A Has the scope of the contract changed? This is a new requirement. There is no previous contract scope.

52 N/A The Draft PWS implies that this is an IDIQ that will have associated Tasks Orders.

Will there be a seed task order associated with the solicitation?

The first task order will be associated with a Post Award contract Kick-Off. This requirement will be added to the SOW.

53 N/A Will resumes be required for submission with the final solicitation? If so for which positions? Will letters of commitment be required?

Sections L and M of the RFP will contain the instructions and evaluation factors.

54 N/A Will the government consider releasing a draft RFP? Yes, if the schedule permits.