Q&A_QTA0017AS4002.xlsx
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Q&A
| Question # | Question | Answer | |
| 1 | Issues with links in FBO | GSA has fixed the link to the solicitation. | |
| 2 | Would the government evaluate this solicitation as a multiple award for 8(a) set aside businesses? | The government will not be evaluating this solicitation as a multiple award 8(a) set aside. | |
| 3 | I have a question about the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted to FBO | ||
| under solicitation number QTA0017AS4002. I am hoping to find out if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services or if this is a new requirement.If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the contract number? | This is a new requirement with no previous contractual history and no incumbent contractor. | ||
| 4 | Can you tell me if the government considers this solicitation a new requirement, with no incumbent? | This is a new requirement with no previous contractual history and no incumbent contractor. | |
| 5 | Page 78 - Attachment B, Project Staffing Plan Template, requires "One page for each year, i.e. Base Year, Option Year 1, etc." Page 90 indicates that Section B - Technical and Management Approach is a Maximum of 10 pages including staffing plan provided in template. The Period of Performance includes a Base Period and four Option Years, meaning that the staffing plans will require five pages of the ten allowed. Will the Government consider removing the staffing plan from inclusion within the Technical Volume? | The Staffing Plan will not be included in the page limit for the Technical Volume. Please include the Staffing Plan in the price volume, however, it will not count towards the maximum page limit. The RFP will be updated to reflect this clarification. | |
| 6 | Will non-Key personnel ever be required or expected to be onsite at any time during the contract? | It is anticpated that the majority of the work will be accomplished off-site, however, there may be occasional requirements to have non-Key personnel on-site throughout the entire performance period of the contract. | |
| 7 | Does the agency have a anticipated delay assessment built into its contract performance time frame for on-boarding contractor personnel considering it may take up to 12 months for full NACI adjudication? | Yes, however, contractor personnel can begin working on the contact within a few weeks of award based upon their accurate entry of data into eQIP, properly filling in and attaching associated attachments, completion of electronic fingerprints and receiving an Enter on Duty Determination notification. | |
| 8 | What will be the highest level of security clearance required to perform work on the contract? | The highest level of background investigation required is a Public Trust "T2S" formerly known as a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI). | |
| 9 | Are other forms of media allowed for drawing, in addition to Visio? | No other forms of media shall be allowed for drawing in addition to Visio. | |
| 10 | Are there particular weekdays GSA prefers the contractor key personnel work on-site? | Other than pre-designated status meetings there is not a particular weekday GSA prefers the contractor key personnel work onsite. Contractor personnel should be available as necessary. Contractor personnel shall be given adequate notice in the event onsite presence is required. | |
| 11 | Can we get a list of GSA locations contractor staff may have to work on-site? | The primary GSA location will be 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, D.C. There are no other designated GSA locations contractor staff may have to work onsite. | |
| 12 | How much notice will contractor be given when work is requested on site at other GSA locations? | Contractor staff shall be given adequate notice in the event onsite presence is requested. There are no other designated GSA locations contractor staff may have to report to. | |
| 13 | Can GSA provide a copy of the chart? Several words/phrases were cut-off in the RFP document. | Yes, some of the charts in the RFP have words/sentences that were cut off (may have been from transition from google docs). We will re-transmit the tables for posting via the solicitation announcement at FBO.gov. | |
| 14 | Will GSA provide a desk phone for contractor personnel? | Contractor personnel shall be provided a VoIP Softphone in addition to laptop and other technology/GFE required to perform the requirement. | |
| 15 | Is this RFP a new contract for the Concurrent Contract Operations? If not, who is the incumbent? | This is a new requirement with no previous contractual history and no incumbent contractor. | |
| 16 | Will the contractor be responsible for assisting with transition efforts when the legacy contracts expire? | Contractor will not be responsible for assisting with transition efforts when the legacy contracts expire. This is outside of scope of this requirement. | |
| 17 | Section L.5, pg 90 Proposal Format indicates that Section B of the Tech proposal should include the staffing plan template. However, L.7.1 on page 94 indicates that the staffing plan template should be in the price volume. Please confirm where the staffing plan should be placed. | The staffing table shall continue to be required as part of the pricing volume. RFP has been updated to reflect. | |
| 18 | Section L.7.1 pg 94 Indicates that “Base Period of Performance & Option Periods CLINs Prices. Offeror shall indicate the price for each task. Offeror shall provide the labor category, offsite rate for each labor rate used (fully loaded labor rate) and any additional discount given off current government contract rates. However, B.2.1 on pg 33 indicates that “for evaluation purposes, the Base Period Total will be based on Government Site rates and the four Option Period Total Prices will be based on Contractor Site (offsite) rates. Should off-site or on-site rates be used to complete the CLIN tables for the Base Period? | Yes. The base period and all option periods will be based on "on-site" (base year) and "off site" (option periods) rates for all proposed labor categories. The RFP has been updated to reflect this. | |
| 19 | L.7.1 (c) pg 94 – provides that “offerors shall submit a signed OCI Statement or a mitigation plan that is acceptable to GSA.” Is there a particular statement that the Government would like the organization to certify to regarding the non-existence of organizational conflicts of interest? (Attachment D appears to be a template for individuals who would be working on the anticipated contract.) | Attachment D is the preferred OCI statement. RFP has been updated . Additionally, the government will review all signed OCI statements (See Section J; Attachment D). Any offeror who fails to submit a signed OCI statement or submit a mitigation plan that is acceptable to GSA (as required) will be rejected by the government. | |
| 20 | Task Areas C.3.2 EIS Administration and Documentation Support and C.3.5 EIS and Networx Plans contain subtasks for both EIS and Networx-related activities. Even though there is a mix of EIS and Networx support in these two task areas, is it the Government’s intention that both Section C task areas, in their entirety, be priced under the B Table’s EIS Administration Support task? | It is not the government's intention that both section C task areas, in their entirety, be priced under the B table's EIS administration support task. The hours and CLINs provided in the RFP give the hours to respond to pricing for evaluation purposes only. It is the government's intention that all sections be priced according to the instructions provided in Section L and all other requirements in the RFP be followed. | |
| 21 | Task Areas C.3.2 EIS Administration and Documentation Support and C.3.5 EIS and Networx Plans contain subtasks for both EIS and Networx-related activities. Even though there is a mix of EIS and Networx support in these two task areas, is it the Government’s intention that both Section C task areas, in their entirety, be priced under the B Table’s EIS Administration Support task? | It is not the government's intention that both section C task areas, in their entirety, be priced under the B table's EIS administration support task. The hours and CLINs provided in the RFP give the hours to respond to pricing for evaluation purposes only. It is the government's intention that all sections be priced according to the instructions provided in Section L and all other requirements in the RFP be followed. | |
| 22 | How many hours are allocated for onsite and offsite labor? | There is not a specific allocation for onsite versus offsite labor. The government anticipates the requirement can be accomplished via onsite and offsite effort. For pricing purposes only, the Government will use rates and hours as referenced in the RFP. | |
| 23 | With $1.79 billion spent on the Networx contract in FY06 why is there no anticipated hours listed in the RFP for Networx personnel? | All Networx-related activities are in support of efforts leading to transition to the EIS contract vehicle. Funds expended on Network FY06 does not have an impact on this requirement or the performance needed to support this procurement. For pricing purposes only, the Government will use rates and hours as referenced in the RFP. | |
| 24 | Why does the requirement for Networx personnel begin with 1 individual in option year 1 and then jump to 3 in option year 2 and beyond? Is the anticipated jump in level of support because there is currently a group government or contractor who are performing this function? If so, will the contract be expiring or is there just an increase in usage of the Networx contracts? | Level of effort is estimated to coincide with the expected activity related to transition of customer agencies from the Networx vehicle to the EIS vehicle. There is currently not a government group or contractor performing this function. The Networx contract vehicles are scheduled to expire in FY2020. | |
| 25 | Do individuals working at the contractor facility have to be in DC or can they work remotely and be available for meetings at GSA when required? | Contractor personnel will be allowed to work remotely during the Period of Performance of this requirement. However, please refer to Section F.2 and other terms and conditions of the RFP. | |
| 26 | Page 44-45, Section C 3.7 and Page 78, Attachment B: Would the government consider providing a proposed staffing mix and GS Equivalent rates to ensure conformity of the price proposals? | Outside of the Key Personnel requirement as outlined in L.7 offerors are given latitude to propose a labor mix to include key and non-key personnel that indicates a thorough understanding of the requirements as outlined in the RFP. | |
| 27 | Are incumbent staff currently providing the services outlined in the solicitation? If so, would the government consider providing the current staffing mix and GS Equivalent rates for each position? | This is a new requirement, there is no contractual history or incumbent contractor | |
| 28 | Page 93, L.6.3 - Section C (Past Performance): How will the past performance of a "subcontractor" be evaluated for this solicitation? | The government reserves the right to evaluate past performance of subcontractors proposed as part of this effort. The RFP has been updated to reflect this. | |
| 29 | Section B.2.1 pg. 33 Section F.1, pg. 52 Section H.1 pg. 63 1. Can the government clarify the base period of performance? Is it from date of award, 6 months or one year? | Base period of performance: Date of Award through September 30, 2017. The amount of months will depend on the date of award. | |
| 30 | Section C.3.1 pg. 40, 14th bullet 1. What type of contract writing system and repository does GSA use? Are contract files filed electronically? | For this requirement GSA will not be utilizing a contract writing system/repository. Contract files are maintained on an electronic shared file drive. | |
| 31 | Section C.3.3.1 pg. 42 1. Can the government clarify which system will be used for automated billing, GSA’s, the telecommunication vendors, or the contractor that wins this contract? | The GSA invoicing systems utilized are TOPS and eMorris. | |
| 32 | Section H.3 pg. 63 Does the Program Manager need to be PMP certified? Can they have a FAC P/PM certification? | Program Manager does not need to have a PMP certification. Yes, the PM can have a FAC P/PM certificaton, however, it is not required. | |
| 33 | we did notice that the CLIN and Sub CLIN numbering did not follow the same sequence for the base and four options years. Highlighted in green, we thought you might find suggested amendments helpful should you wish to amend it when you respond to questions. It certainly won’t change the staffing plan or the price either way. | The government will make CLIN table changes. RFP has been updated. |
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