Answers to RFQ Questions - RFQ1331L524Q13040012.pdf

Answers in response to questions for RFQ 1331L524Q13040012

1) Is there an incumbent firm currently providing the requested services? can you provide the name and the solicitation number under which the current services were procured.

Tauran Management Group Contract Number 1331L524P 13OS0040

2) Section 3.0 (1) provided an example of the OIG Hotline webform. Is it the plan to have the awardee take over the operation of the current system or is the Government expecting a new system solution?

The government does not own the current system, so it is up to the vendor to either create their webform/system and host it or come up with an alternate solution themselves.

3) Section 11.0 identifies the importance for Continuity of Services – to best support that effort will the government provide additional details for the existing systems environment and operations, and will the offeror be able to assume these resources upon award for transition?

No, the government does not own or support the existing systems environment, it is up to the vendor to identify their own solution.

4) Section 11.0 C identifies possible retention of incumbents. Is E.O. 14055 a part of this procurement?

The Government intends to comply with all applicable FAR Clauses and existing Executive Orders.

5) Section 9.0,1a iii and b iii – states a need for staff to possess a current background clearance but does not specify the clearance level. Can you confirm the minimum clearance level that is required?

Any federal government clearance level that allows staff to obtain a PIV card: Must already possess a current background clearance from a federal government agency with reciprocity capabilities or a current federal government issued PIV card.

6) Section 10.0 – indicates the Government will reimburse you for agreed upon travel.

We did not find any estimate for potential travel costs. Will the Government provide an estimated ODC Travel cost for each year, base and each option period?

No travel expected or anticipated during the period of performance on this contract.

7) Section 12.0 C,11 – states the Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes tied to this contract – can you confirm the equipment (HW, SW, communications) the Government will provide.

The government will provide up to four (4) laptop(s) configured and secured to connect to the DOC DIG network and systems.

8) Section 8 - can the Government expand on what is meant by “other equipment” identified in the section? In order to correctly price this service to provide a best value approach we would appreciate greater details about the equipment needed.

“Other equipment” as stated in this paragraph is the equipment the vendor deems as necessary in performing the contract.

9) Submission – will the Government consider extending the due date for the proposal submission by 5 business days to July 9th, 2024?

The quote due date will not be extended