SFSIAQ16Q4009_QA_FINAL.docx

1. Could you please clarify the time the proposals are due on April 15, 2016? In block 8 of the SF1449 Form it states 12:00 but on page 50 within Section L, it states “Proposals are due on April 15, 2016 at 14:00 ET.” Proposals are due April 15, 2016 at 14:00 EST. An amendment to correct this will be issued.

2. Could you please confirm that this is the incumbent for these services: WILCOX, CLYDE; Contract #SFSIAQ11A4035; Award Date: March 8, 2011 - Yes

3. Is there an incumbent for this work? If so, what is the name of that firm? See question # 2

4. What is the contract number of the incumbent contract? See question # 2

5. What is the total contract value? A FOIA request is required for this information.

6. Is this a new requirement or did an incumbent contractor previously provide services? If an incumbent contractor, what company was providing these services previously and under what contract number? See question # 2

7. The RFP states that this segment is part of a six-week orientation course. Can you please state where in the six-week period the workshop is to take place? Or whether specific dates for these modules are already planned?

The plenary session usually takes place in the third week of the course, with the practical sessions taking place on Thursday and Friday of the fourth week, and Monday and Tuesday of the fifth week. Upcoming class dates are June 27-August 6, 2016; September 6-October 14, 2016; January 9-February 17, 2017; March 6-April 14, 2017; July 10-August 18, 2017; September 5-October 13, 2017.

8. Does the FSI have the requisition in-house for this particular solicitation SFSIAQ16Q4009? The government does not fully understand this question. The requirement specified in SFSIAQ16Q4090 is a contracted service. FSI does not currently have in-house/government personnel who provide this service.

9. Is this the first issue of this solicitation - Is this a re-compete of an existing FSI requirement or a new requirement? This is recompete of an existing requirement. The last solicitation was in 2011

10. Has FSI held preliminary meetings with specific contractors interested in responding to this solicitation? No

11. Can you advise on whether or not there were/are incumbent provider(s) for these services? If Yes – Who is/are the incumbent(s)? See question # 2

12. Is it estimated that full funding exists for this solicitation? Yes If so, is there an intended funding threshold and what is the minimum for this threshold? This solicitation was issued under the Department of State’s authority to use the Commercial Items Test Program for FAR 13 Acquisitions. The ceiling price under this program is $6,500,000. This is not an indication of the total contract dollar amount.

13. Is this requirement on schedule to execute a contract with the selected vendor doing the current fiscal period? Yes

14. What is the expected performance period for the contract? When would the performance period begin and end? See Section F

15. Is there a possibility of an extension, or is there a need to provide for an option period? See Section F

16. Is there a prescribed procedure for technical evaluation on this solicitation? If so, can you describe procedures? See Section M

17. Can this requirement be set aside for delivery by a qualified SBA 8a firm? No

18. Is there an incumbent currently providing these services? Will the Government please provide the current incumbent(s), contract number(s), and dollar value(s) for this effort? See question #2, 5, and 12

19. If we have additional questions, will there be an opportunity to submit additional questions? No

20. Section C, 1.0 PWS, Course Objectives: Are contractors expected to understand the “Esprit de Corps and exemplify “one team” principles described in the PWS in their bid or should contractors expect the State Department would brief the winning contractor on these principles and other State Department specific objectives?

It is preferable for contractors to already be familiar with State Department objectives and context.