MSOC_Questions_and_Answers_(08-31-16).pdf

Attachment 1: Questions and Answers

NNJ16100117R

MSOC Solicitation Synopsis

Amendment 7

QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Q366: (DRD-MSOC-0030, 8.c.vii) Reference “8.c.vii” is listed twice for two different requirements that appear in consecutive order. Please confirm that is a typo and that the number should be consecutive and not duplicative.

A366: This is a typo. The number should be consecutive.

The RFP has been updated to reflect this correction.

Q367: (DRD-MSOC-0030, 8.c.xii) Under Patching and Reporting Plan, the DRD-MSOC-0030 states the following "Acknowledgement that all IT training must be provided...."

Please clarify whether this is for all IT training or specifically IT security training.

A367: This phrase has been modified to state, "Acknowledgement that all NASA-provided IT security training must be completed through the System for Administration, Training, and Educational Resources for

NASA (SATERN)."

Q368: (L.16.6 (b)) Under Cost Accounting Standards, the RFP refers to the Provision K.4, Cost Accounting Standard Notices and Certifications. However, in Section K, paragraph K.4 is titled "Certification Regarding Tax Matters (FAR 209-12) (FEB 2016). Please clarify whether the K.4 reference in Section L.16.6 (b) is a typo and should be K.5 instead.

A368: This was a typo and the RFP has been updated with the corrected provision number, K.5 for "Cost Accounting Standards."

Q369: (Attachment L-3 Past Performance Questionnaire) When are the completed Past Performance Questionnaires due to the Government?

A369: The Government requests that the completed Past Performance Questionnaires be due to the Government at the time the Offeror's Past Performance responses are submitted, but no later than the proposal due date, as noted in Section L.16.2(a). The questionnaire has been revised to state, "The RFP instructs that we provide our customers with the attached questionnaire and requests that you provide requested data, via electronic mail, by [Insert due date] to the Contracting Officer, Scott Stephens/BR, at the following email address:"

Q370: (L16.3.1 (b) Basis of Estimate (BOE) Templates) Is it the intention that the L-9 BOE be submitted in the Appendix A as formatted in the NASA supplied L-9 BOE template? This includes added text in the Description and Basis of Estimate Composition sections formatted at no smaller than 8 pt. and fitting on one page with narrow margins. As provided, the L-9 BOE when printed, prints at 63% of full size, which results in the printed text being smaller than 8 pt. Can the template be modified so that it fits on one 8 ½ x 11 page in order to meet the 8 point font size requirement? For BOEs, would pages printed on tabloid (11x17) paper be considered as one (1) page?

A370: The page layout and page count instructions for this section have been updated. L16.3.1 now states, "Each form shall be submitted per WBS element and shall be no longer than one single-sided 11 x 17-inch page in landscape format with no less than ¼ inch margins on the left and right sides and ¾ inch margins on the top and bottom. Text shall be single-spaced in a non-compressed Arial font no smaller than 8 point text size. For page count purposes in this section only, one 11 X 17-inch page is counted as one page. "

Q371: (L16.4(c)) The following statement from the Past Performance instructions reads "This submission shall clearly detail what portions of the Statement of Work, the prime, major subcontractors, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner are responsible for and the specific resources (workforce, management, facilities, or other resources) to be employed and relied upon to perform the proposed effort."

Request that the response to this requirement be excluded from the 50-page maximum.

A371: The government does intend for the Past Performance Description to be included in the Mission Suitability and Past Performance Description 500-page limitation. The guidance provided in section L16.2(b) states, "As guidance, the Past Performance Description should not exceed 50 pages." This instruction is guidance and is not intended to define an absolute page limit.

Attachment 1: Questions and Answers

NNJ16100117R

MSOC Solicitation Synopsis

Amendment 7

Q372: In reviewing the requirements of L16.4 is the Offeror to provide up to 5 past performance contracts total for the team or 5 past contracts from the Prime Offeror and 5 from each Major Subcontractor?

A372: Offerors, including joint ventures, and major subcontractors, shall each provide information on up to five past contracts. Therefore, a prime offeror may provide information on up to five past contracts and a major subcontractor may provide information on up to five past contracts.