Attachment_3_-_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

Solicitation #OPM3613R0001

ATTACHMENT 3

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Is this a new or follow on requirement? If not, could you provide the incumbent contractor and contract #?

Answer – This is a follow-on requirement. The prior contract information is:

Contractor - Bender Consulting Services, Inc.

Contract # - OPM1011C0001 Contract Value - $ 324,000

2. We are 8(a), women-owned, and small business. We have a service agreement with a staffing company. Will we be able to team up with other companies to pursue this opportunity? Will we be able to use their past performance?

Answer – Yes, teaming is allowable. However, FAR Clause 21.219-14 – Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) applies. Yes, if the past performance is relevant for this type of work, the past performance will be acceptable.

3. Which countries are eligible to participate in this requirement?

Answer - All countries are eligible to bid on this requirement with the exception of those listed in FAR Clause 52.225-13 - Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008).

4. What is the estimated Budget for this requirement?

Answer – This information is not being disclosed.

5. Will there be any Extension of Bidding Deadline?

Answer – No, there will not be an extension of the proposal due date.

6. Are there any Addendum or Pre Bid meeting Minutes?

Answer – Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website. There are not any pre-bid meeting minutes.

7. Section 3. Summary of Requirements - A. Design, test, implement and maintain accessible web-based applications on the Max.gov Federal Community website. (Page 7) Does the OPM shared list of people with disabilities already exist and is OPM looking for a contractor to maintain this or is OPM seeking to establish this list for the first time?

Solicitation #OPM3613R0001

Answer - The OPM Shared List is hosted on Max.gov. Although the web based platform has been established and will need constant maintenance, there will also be a need to update the Federal Community with new applications that will enhance its usability. Based on feedback from users and direction from OPM, the contractor will be required to design, test and implement these new technologies on the Max.gov platform. For example, in the past year, the Max.gov platform has been equipped with new faceted search software, linking the Max Collect Complex Data Components with the user interface. This technology increased the number of variables available to users when searching for qualified candidates.

8. Will OPM recognize past performance experience from an “Offer Individual”?

Answer – Yes, if the past performance is relevant for this type of work, the past performance will be acceptable.