Questions and Answers - 70CDCR20R00000005.pdf

Solicitation: 70CDCR20R00000005

Questions and Answers (Q&A)

# RFP

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1 1.2 3 1 “But not exclusively, to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Question: Who in addition to ICE and HSI will be authorized to request services and will it be a separate CLIN?

Response: There are no other projected users other at this time, but this contract includes the option to include other users on a short term or long term basis.

1.7.1.3

Upon conclusion of the task, the G-391 form must be submitted to the ICE-designated official for acceptance of

Question: Please clarify designated GOV authority and what should the contractor do if one is not present?

Response: An ICE designated official may be the originator of the G-391 or the ICE-designated official at the destination. In some cases, the contractor may note on the G-391 that there were no ICE officials present at the destination, but this does not negate the requirement for the form G-391 to be received and accepted by an ICE-designated official.

2.1.3

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2.1.3 Key Personnel

Question: Are proposed Key Personnel an evaluation factor?

Response:

Section L

- Key Personnel resumes are required as part of the proposal submission as referenced in Section L of the solicitation (Subfactor 1 - Staffing Plan of Factor 2 - Management evaluation factor).

Section M

- The qualifications of the Key Personnel positions shall be evaluated as part of Section M of the solicitation (Subfactor 1 - Staffing Plan of Factor 2 - Management evaluation factor).

Instructions for “key personnel” and instructions for candidates”

Question: Are the terms “key personnel” and “candidates” as used in PWS 2.1.3 synonymous? Are instructions for proposing candidates in 3rd and 4th paragraph intended to apply to the instructions for key personnel in first 2 paragraphs in 2.1.3?

Solicitation: 70CDCR20R00000005

Response: As stated in Section 2.1.3, Key Personnel may include the Program Manager, Transportation Coordinator, Corporate Security Officer and any Key Personnel identified by the by the Contractor in the proposal. The Key Personnel proposed are considered candidates until reviewed and approved by the Government. Minor changes will be provided in Section 2.1.3 of the PWS prior to issuance of the solicitation.

Paragraph 2 says that Government may designate additional Contractor personnel as Key at the time of award.

Question: Would the Government please clarify; Specifically, the circumstances that may precipitate the need for additional designations

Response: The Contractor may designate other positions as key personnel for this contract and the Government reserves the right to designate Contractor personnel as Key at the time of award or anytime thereafter. Language in Section 2.1.3 of the PWS will be updated prior to issuance of the solicitation.

Paragraph 3 says that the contractor shall propose candidates for review and approval by ICE.

Question: Is this meant for Key Personnel or all contract positions? Please clarify.

Response: As stated in Section 2.1.3 of the PWS, the Contractor shall provide Key Personnel candidates for review and approval by ICE prior to placing the individual into the position, including candidates and subsequent substitutes or replacements.

4 3.8 2 31 The design and color of the Contractor’s uniforms shall not be similar those worn by ICE/ERO Officers

Question: Please clarify color scheme worn by contract officers?

Response: The requirement in Section 3.8.1.1 of the PWS for the design and color of the Contractor’s uniforms shall not be similar to those worn by ICE/ERO officers will be removed from the PWS prior to issuance of the solicitation.