Q_and_A.docx

Question 1:

What is the OPIC's current COA built with? Is it using the Oracle Financials application that is apart of Oracle EBS? Is more information about what’s currently in place available? (submitted 11/4/16) Government answer (11/4/16):

It is using the Oracle standard functionality which is the Oracle Subledger Accounting engine to drive transaction posting logic.

Question 2:

Is this a follow-on requirement? If so, could you please provide the incumbent contract number for this opportunity? If not, is this a new requirement? (submitted 11/4/16) Government answer (11/7/16):

This is a new requirement.

Question 3:

What is the current version of the Oracle EBS deployment at OPIC? (submitted 11/6/16) Government answer (11/7/16):

The current version is R12.1.3, which will be upgraded to R12.2.5 in January.

Question 4:

How many environments are currently available for the Oracle EBS deployment? (submitted 11/6/16) Government answer (11/7/16):

There are currently two development instances, test and production.

Question 5:

What modules of Oracle EBS does OPIC DFPM have? (submitted 11/6/16) Government answer (11/7/16):

OPIC has implemented Payables, Purchasing, Fixed Assets, Receivables, Oracle Loans and General Ledger.

Question 6:

Will OPIC pay travel related expenses for out of town contractor resources? (submitted 11/6/16) Government answer (11/7/16):

This will be a firm, fixed-priced contract. Any travel expenses anticipated or known by a bidder and the bases of estimates for those expenses should be bid as part of that total price and detailed in the cost/price volume so their reasonableness may be evaluated. OPIC does not desire to establish a T&M travel ODC CLIN for this contract but retains the right to do so if OPIC deems it is a reasonable and necessary expense to fund. Furthermore, no fee will be paid on any travel expenses deemed necessary.

Question 7:

How many standard reports currently exist? (submitted 11/6/16) Government answer (11/7/16):

Some Oracle out-of-the-box reports are used, but most of the reporting has been custom developed due to the two sets of books housed in one chart of accounts. Approximately 80 critical reports and queries may need to updated.

Question 8:

What Oracle reporting tools are currently used for distribution of reports? (submitted 11/6/16) Government answer (11/7/16):

Oracle Discoverer and Oracle Reports.

Question 9:

How many years of historical data will be required to be converted into the new Chart of Accounts structure? (submitted 11/6/16) Government answer (11/7/16):

There are approximately 20 years of data that exists, but a conversion may or may not be necessary and the vendor will need to assess the need as part of the planning phase.

Question 10:

In section III of the Attachment A – Statement of Objectives document, it states “The PWS shall describe how the contractor shall achieve the following objectives:”. However, there is no document named “PWS” included as part of this solicitation. Are you able to provide the Performance Work Statement (PWS) that is associated with this solicitation? (submitted 11/6/16) Government answer (11/7/16):

Attachment B requires bidders to submit a PWS as part of their technical volume. Attachment A provides the description of the objectives that should be addressed in the PWS that bidders are required to draft.