QA_FMS_Final_(1).pdf

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: NLRB09181001_0001 Questions and Answers

1. Whether companies from Outside USA can apply for this? (like, from India or Canada)

USA based companies are being considered for this acquisition.

2. Whether we need to come over there for meetings?

It is possible meetings will require an on-site presence in the event additional configuration is required.

3. Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside USA? (like, from India or Canada)

USA based companies are being considered for this acquisition. Due to security concerns any task completed outside of the continental United States must be approved prior to starting the task.

4. Can we submit the proposals via email?

All submissions are required to be submitted via email.

5. Can you please provide clarification on the FedRAMP compliancy NLRB is wanting? Do they want the software compliant or only the facility the software will be hosted?

The facility shall be FedRAMP compliant.

6. Can you please clarify that the solution NLRB’s is seeking is an On-Premise or have the solution hosted on the NLRB’s network/servers?

The solution shall be hosted on NLRB infrastructure in the Microsoft Azure cloud.

7. What are the KPI's that NLRB is looking to measure with property financial data?

The software shall be able to track warranty information on the agency’s property; which will allow the agency to track the need for maintenance agreements. The software shall be able to track the life cycle of the agency’s property to include depreciation. The agency has a desire to know when furniture or other property has been damaged and repaired. In addition to tracking the disposal of the agency’s equipment.

8. Is the data that NLRB defined for reporting?

The NLRB will be tracking space utilization, rental cost, leasing information such as occupancy agreements. The NLRB will also be tracking inventory for property, maintenance agreements, and warranties.

9. Has a Barcode technology been acquired, in use or evaluated?

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: NLRB09181001_0001 Questions and Answers

A barcoding technology has not been acquired or evaluated at this time.

10. What goals does NLRB hope to achieve with Scenario Planning with reports or plans?

The agency desires to develop strategic long-term plans for leasing and space utilization in its effort to reduce cost/expenses. The software should allow for the exploration of multiple scenarios as far space needs based on projections of increased or decreased staffing numbers.

11. What data is NLRB expecting to capture with the software connectivity and connections to other systems in terms of actual data and reports?

The software needs to centralize the entire agency’s real estate information such as rental cost, leasing agreements, and financial terms and lease transactions in one place. The software also needs to run live reports and do in-depth evaluations on past, present, and future information such as historical costs and real estate portfolio trends.

The software is required to be able to interact with GSA platforms such as Rent on the Web.

12. With the Option Years what is NLRB expecting to be priced? Just Software Maintenance or are they wanting to see Training for future users, On-Going Consulting Assistance, Helpdesk? Please clarify.

Please provide optional CLIN pricing for training, consulting, and helpdesk within the price quote. The Combined Synopsis Solicitation has been amended to include this information.

13. What is the required font for the submission?

No smaller than font size 10 and no larger than font size 12. Font sizes do not apply to headers, graphics, images, and the like.

14. With the current weather threat to the East Coast, will the submittal due date be extended?

In the event the Government closes due to the current weather threat the submittal due date will be extended. Requests for extensions will be considered due to the weather.

Please keep in mind award must happen by 9/30/18.