OPS - QUESTIONS and Answers Final.pdf
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- 1331L525R13OS0025
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers related to a federal contract opportunity for Operational and Program Support Services from the Department of Commerce Office of the Secretary.
The key details are:
- This is a new requirement, with incumbents being TRIDENT TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC, CELESTAR CORPORATION, and VETERAN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, LLC.
- There are security clearance requirements, with a 45-day onboarding process. Educational and labor category requirements will be established based on the bureau's needs.
- This will be a multiple-award IDIQ contract with a small business set-aside. Direct awards to 8(a) or HUBZone firms may be considered.
- The work will involve administrative support based on the bureau's requirements. Telework eligibility and security requirements will be determined at the task order level.
- Critical risks include the onboarding process, which will be mitigated by requiring a dedicated project manager.
- The government has agreed to revise the 10-day reporting requirement to 45 days to align with industry standards.
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OPERATIONS PROGRAM SUPPORT - QUESTIONS
1. Is this a new requirement? If not, who was the incumbent? No, TRIDENT TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC, CELESTAR CORPORATION, and VETERAN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, LLC
2. How many FTEs are needed to support this effort? See question (4)
3. Can the work be performed at the contractor’s facility or onsite? - Requirements are based on the bureau need.
4. Are there any security clearance requirements? -Yes, 45 days to complete the onboarding process. Requirements are based on the bureau need.
5. Are there any educational requirements and/or specific areas of study? -Based on bureau need. Educational requirements will be established within the labor category description that is in association with the requirements document for the parent award.
6. Are there any preferred labor categories? - Labor categories will be provided at the solicitation phase.
7. Does the Commerce Dept. plan to use any specific set-aside categories i.e., 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, etc? -Small business set-aside for now, the final determination will be provided on the
RFP.
8. Will direct awards (either 8(a) or HUBZone) be considered? See question (7)
9. To meet set-aside goals has the Department of Commerce considered an IDIQ that enables firms to bid on specific tasks? This will be a multiple award IDIQ
10. Can you provide more specific examples of the types of projects and tasks that will be required under this contract? -Administrative support based off bureau need.
11. Are any areas within the scope (e.g., financial management, human resources, security services) expected to have a higher workload or require specialized skills? See question (5)
12. What criteria will be used to determine eligibility for telework opportunities? - Will be established at the task order level based on the presented requirements document.
13. Are there specific security or logistical requirements for teleworking staff? See questions (3,4)
14. Can you elaborate on the security clearance process and expected timelines for obtaining clearances? See questions (4)
15. Can you provide examples of the types of travel that might be required and the frequency of such travel? See question (12)
16. What are the most critical risks identified for this contract, and what mitigation strategies are expected from the contractor? - Risks associated will be the Onboarding process, to mitigate the risk will be the need of a dedicated project manager (contractor).
17. Are there any upcoming changes or initiatives within the Department of Commerce that could impact on the scope or execution of this contract? – No, will be adding LCATS based on the requirements needed at the task order level.
18. PWS C.3.3 Performance Standards requires “staff augmentation support reporting to the assigned place of duty in the task order ten (10) working days from issuance of the order.” This is well below industry standards and could impact performance. This does not allow for posting the position, vetting and interviewing the candidate, checking references, etc. Will the government revise to 30 days or as agreed upon. Yes, 45 days.
19. Can you provide more specific examples of the types of projects and tasks that will be required under this contract? See question (10)
OPERATIONS PROGRAM SUPPORT - QUESTIONS
20. Are any areas within the scope (e.g., financial management, human resources, security services) expected to have a higher workload or require specialized skills? See question (5)
21. What criteria will be used to determine eligibility for telework opportunities? See questions (12,13)
22. Are there specific security or logistical requirements for teleworking staff? See questions (12,13)
23. Can you elaborate on the security clearance process and expected timelines for obtaining clearances? See question (4)
24. Can you provide examples of the types of travel that might be required and the frequency of such travel? See question (3,12)
25. What are the most critical risks identified for this contract, and what mitigation strategies are expected from the contractor? See question (16)
26. Are there any upcoming changes or initiatives within the Department of Commerce that could impact on the scope or execution of this contract? See question (16)
27. PWS C.3.3 Performance Standards requires “staff augmentation support reporting to the assigned place of duty in the task order ten (10) working days from issuance of the order.” This is well below industry standards and could impact performance. This does not allow for posting the position, vetting and interviewing the candidate, checking references, etc. Will the government revise to 30 days or as agreed upon. See question (18)
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