RFI Questions and Answers.pdf

CPIC PMO RFI Questions and Answers

1. Whether companies from Outside USA can apply for this?

(like,from India or Canada)

No.

2. Whether we need to come over there for meetings?

This RFI is for market research purposes only as indicated within the RFI.

3. Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside USA?

(like, from India or Canada)

Questions related to an RFP are outside the scope for an RFI.

4. Can we submit the proposals via email?

Yes, responses can be accepted via email. CO’s email is located in section G.

5. What will be the set-aside for this opportunity?

Undetermined at this time. RFI is to determine market availability.

6. Please provide us with Incumbent Information for this opportunity? If any.

This RFI is for market research purposes only as indicated within the RFI.

7. What will be the contract value for this opportunity?

This RFI is for market research purposes only as indicated within the RFI.

9. B. Background/Folio, Page 2, Because this initiative is funded through fee-for-services, how will GSA fund the initial period of performance?

Undetermined at this time. RFI is to determine market availability.

10. Section 4 – General, Page 7, Would the Government consider CMMI experience at Level 3 for this work?

Undetermined at this time. Government’s intent is to determine market availability for services described in the RFI. The Government will not treat this RFI as if it was an RFP.

11. General, Would the government please share the contract number(s) for all of the current elements of scope, including PMO support (agency support / migration, CPIC best practices support) and technical and functional support of the Folio application and the Federal IT Dashboard?

No, this is an RFI.

12. General, Would the government please share its acquisition timeline post-RFI?

No.

13. General, Would the scope of the envisioned acquisition include direct technical support for member agencies, or do the agencies have their own technical staff?

Member agencies are responsible for providing their own technical staff.

14. General, would the government please share key requirements for the enhancement and support of the Folio application from the FESCOM Product Advisory Team (PAT)?

The Product Advisory Tiger Teams (PAT) have been established to review proposed Folio enhancements, review and establish priorities for planned functionality in future releases, and to explore strategic direction for future Folio releases. The PAT would provide insight into the backlog and assist in defining customer requirements to align with the FESCOM’s priority goals and mission. Through voting tools and feedback from agency representatives, the PAT offers advisory communication to the Product Owner.

The PAT members would consist of the following:

1. Product Owner (or Product Owners Proxy),

2. PMO representatives,

3. FESCOM representative(s), and

4. Others as needed

15. General, We recognize that the Government is currently performing market research. Would the Government please share its acquisition approach as soon as it is formed? For example, will this be a Small Business set-aside, will the response be solution or capabilities / scoring – based, will there be a technical challenge, will this be a GSA schedule buy?

Undetermined at this time.