Government_Responses_W56KGY-17-R-0020_13Jul17.docx

1. Is this a new requirement, or replacing an existing effort?

**This is replacing an existing effort.

2. Can a hardware / software list for this effort be provided?

**There is no hardware/software list for this effort.

3. If there is an existing contract for this effort can the contract number and name of incumbent be provided?

**The existing contract for this effort is W15P7T-14-C-C012, the incumbent is QED Systems.

4. If there is an existing contract, how many FTEs are currently supporting this effort?

**The requirement has been approved for 65 FTEs with a possible 39 additional for various surges. For a draft version of these skills sets, please reference question 7 below concerning the draft PWS Addendum that was released to industry.

5. Is there a lab environment that mimics production?

**There is no production required on this requirement.

6. Is this engineering in support of a service or capability?

**This is in support of a service. The requirement is for systems engineering and technical assistance in operations, logistics, and program management for PD Aerostats.

7. Is there a draft SOW or PWS that can be released prior to the solicitation?

**A draft PWS and PWS Addendum were released November 23, 2016 on FBO.

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c70a7da34ae9ca1c51aa0b6 4f132c055

8. How much travel is anticipated for this opportunity?

**A plug number will be provided within the solicitation for travel costs. The Government estimates up to 30% travel time for Contiguous United States (CONUS) positions.

9. Will the bulk of the work be at Aberdeen? If not where will most of the work be performed?

**Yes, however their will also be significant OCONUS activity in Afghanistan and Iraq.

10. Will any of the “outside CONUS” work require Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance?

**Yes

11. Is the acquisition strategy “best value”?

**This acquisition strategy will be utilizing the “best value” tradeoff process