2024.09.26-TRANSCOM24D006 RFI Q&A.pdf

Question # RFI or PWS Page #, Section, Description, Offeror Question/Comment Government Response

1 RFI 1.4 RFI One-on-One Information (if applicable) requires each Contractor to include "a request for a 15-minute one-on-one". However, the RFI does not specify which part of the Contractor's response must communicate this request. Should a Contractor request a 15-minute One-on-One via the Cover Letter, the RFI Information Sheet, or the section which responds to the prompts of 3.4. What We're Looking For, of 3.5. Commercial Availability, and of 4. Other Important Information?

RFI Section 1.4 has been amended to state "The request for a one-on-one should be included in the cover letter."

2 RFI 3.4 What We're Looking For requires each Contractor to "specifically [describe its] capabilities in successfully executing" five (5) separate tasks. However, the RFI does not clarify whethe a Contractor's responses to these five (5) prompts must be communicated by the RFI Information Sheet or a separate section / document. Will the government please clarify which section of a Contractor's response to the RFI must communicate a Contractor's responses to these five (5) tasks / prompts of 3.4. What We're Looking For?

RFI Section 3.4 has been amended to state "Responses to the above five (5) subjects of interest are included in the five

(5) page maximum detailed in Section 3."

3 RFI 3.5 Commercial Availability requires each Contractor to offer "responses to [seven (7)] questions as they pertain to providing JECC C5S support." However, the RFI does not clarify whether a Contractor's responses to these seven (7) questions must be communicated by the RFI Information Sheet or a separate section / document. Will the government please clarify which section of a Contractor's response to the RFI must communicate a Contractor's responses to the seven (7) questions of 3.5. Commercial Availability?

RFI Section 3.5 has been amended to state "Responses to the above five (5) subjects of interest are included in the five

(5) page maximum detailed in Section 3."

4 RFI 4 Other Important Information requires each Contractor to (1) "list existing contract vehicles available for use in procuring this effort", (2) [p]rovide any other suggestions or considerations to improve this procurement", and (3) "provide questions and/or comments on the draft Performance Work Statement [...], citing any information [a Contractor] feel[s] may improve / innovate this requirement." While the RFI explicity requires a Contractor to respond to (1) via the RFI Information Sheet ("Please list any existing contracts you have which could be used to procure this effort on the RFI Information Sheet."), the RFI does not specify which section / document of a Contractor's RFI response must communicate a Contractor's responses to (2) and (3). Will the government please clarify which section of a Contractor's response to the RFI must communicate a Contractor's responses to the aformentioned prompts (2) and (3)?

The RFI was ammended to "Provide any other suggestions or considerations to improve this procurement on the RFI Information Sheet ." and "Please feel free to provide questions and/or comments on the draft Performance Work Statement (attached), citing any information you feel may improve/innovate this requirement on the RFI Information Sheet. " The RFI Information Sheet was amended to include a section for " Provide any other suggestions or considerations to improve this procurement. Are there software advancements, industry developments, or innovative solutions to be considered? " and "Please feel free to provide questions and/or comments on the draft Performance Work Statement, citing any information you feel may improve/innovate this requirement."

5 RFI General Will the government consider publishing a list of interested vendors (respondents to the RF to promote teaming which could lead to the government receiving the best possible solutions? If so please include Paragon on that list with the following information:

The Government will not be posting a list of interested vendors.

6 PWS 1.3.6.4 The Government has referenced, "The contractor shall resolve the deficiencies noted in the SCIF boundary." Are the details of these deficiences available to access, including how many and how old? How may they be requested? Please clarify.

The Government cannot answer this question at this time.

7 PWS 1.3.9.2 The Government has referenced, "...to manage the installation's record and information management program." Is the task for the installation (ie Naval Station Norfolk) or just the JECC command (and subordinate units)? Please clarify.

The task for the installation is for the JECC command and subordinate unit (JPSE) only.

8 RFI 1.4 If teaming, will a representative from the subs be able to attend the one-on-one sessions. Or will it only be a representative from the prime that is permitted to participate?

Subcontractors and teaming partners representatives are allowed to participate in the one-on-one sessions. The time for the session will remain at 15 minutes.

9 N/A N/A Other than Microsoft Office, what are the other existing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) license agreements within the JECC? What are they and when do those licenses expire?

The other existing SaaS license agreement within the JECC is Adobe Creative Cloud which expires March 2026. SaaS licenses are procured through Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) and are not a part of this requirement.

10 N/A N/A What, if any, funds have been allocated to purchase SaaS platforms licenses? Are those funds expected to cover the Period of Performance of this contract to include option years?

SaaS licenses are procured through DITCO and are not a part of this requirement, therefore no funds are allocated on th requirement.

11 PWS 1.3.8.1 Regarding PWS paragraph 1.3.8.1, what are the current software versions from where there is an expectation of migration to software versions of a like capability?

The Government cannot answer this question at this time.

12 N/A N/A What, if any, relationship of command and mission support software exists between the TRANSCOM End to End Systems Management Center (E2E SMC) and the JECC?

Currently there are none available.

13 N/A N/A Does the JECC have access to any ServiceNow enterprise license that falls under TRANSCOM or another major command?

The JECC does not use ServiceNow as it uses an internal ticketing system.

14 RFI 4 Can the RFI response of no more than 3 past performances include those of the prime and subsidiary team members if it does not exceed 3?

Yes, the RFI response can include up to 3 past performances performed by either the prime, subcontractor, or teaming partners.

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Joint Enabling Capabilities Command (JECC) Command, Control, Communications, Cyber, Collaboration Support (C5S)

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