16-R-5004_Vendor_Questions_3-11-2016.docx

Vendor Questions #61: During the compliance check of our proposal, I noticed that on page 28 Section 4.2.1.2 Subfactor B: Personnel Qualifications/Resumes. In evaluation of this subfactor, proposals will be evaluated to ensure: Vendor proposes personnel who demonstrate the required education and overall years of required experience and have the appropriate Security Clearance as required by the PWS in Section 2.5.4. Experience not directly related but relevant will be considered. Note: Relevant experience will be considered but may not be as highly rated as directed related experience.

At the time of proposal submission, the Government requires key personnel proposed in support of this requirement have the appropriate Security Clearance as evidenced by an IT-II clearance or a current favorably adjudicated NACLC investigation.

On page 16 Section 2.5.4 Security Requirements. Each task order PWS will identify the required personnel security clearance, if any. The highest anticipated security clearance is SECRET CLEARANCE.

If a task order requires a security clearance, consultants will need to have the clearance at time of task order proposal submission. However, evidence of an IT-II clearance or a favorably adjudicated NACLC investigation is required for the basic IDIQ proposal.

Can you clarify if the IT-II clearance evidence is needed during the proposal or during the task order submission?

Government Response #61: This would be necessary at the time of individual task order proposal; as stated in Section 2.5.4 Security Requirements. Each task order PWS will identify the required personnel security clearance, if any.