Amendment_2_-q a_clarifications.docx

-The RFP proposal due date has been updated in the terms and conditions document to September 17, 2015, 10 AM EST.

-To clarify conflicting information in the amendment 1 question and answers document, an Executive Summary WILL be included in the 30 count page limit. An Executive Summary is not required.

-Process maturity- To clarify conflicting answers in excel rows 322, 345, and 339, the information required to be included in the Process Maturity section applies only for the Prime offeror. We will not accept process maturity information for subcontractors.

- Past Performance- To clarify conflicting answers in excel rows 426 and 286, only subcontractor past performance questionnaires may be submitted directly to sparc@cms.hhs.gov. All other subcontractor past performance information must be included in the proposal.

-Subcontractor consent – To clarify conflicting answers in excel rows 38 and 39, subcontract consent will be at the task order level. CMS does not require subcontract consent information with the submission of the IDIQ proposal.

-Past Performance – To clarify requirement for submission of past performance information for other than CMS contracts, CMS requests all relevant contracts/orders entered into with:

· Other federal government agencies,

· State agencies,

· Local governments, and

· Commercial customers

As per the RFP, CMS’ definition of relevant is as follows:

Relevant – Relevant past performance information is described in FAR 42.1501, General. For the purposes of this solicitation, ‘relevant’ is also past performance information which is similar in size, scope and complexity to this contract.