WQ911QY-16-R-0039_QUESTIONS_ _RESPONSES_27Jul16.pdf

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E. Factor 1, Subfactor B, Element B2

Would the government consider having an issued DD254 on an existing contract and documented application for Facility Security Clearance satisfactory for this requirement? This requirement (as worded) is very restrictive in the Small Business environment. Would the government consider requiring “ability to obtain a Facility Security Clearance” to facilitate competition? Section L, paragraph L.6.3.E. Subfactor B, Element B2. is correct as written. TBD TBD TBD

Are all listed labor categories considered Key Personnel and require CVs included with the proposal?

Section J, Attachment 6, Paragraph 3 stipulates "Each labor position proposed shall include one resume per labor category to determine whether the offeror sufficiently demonstrates that the proposed candidate has the knowledge and experience relevant to accomplish the aforementioned tasks.".

Do CV/Resumes count against Volume II Page limits or should they be attached to Vol I?

CV/Resumes will not count against Volume II Page limits and should be attached to Vol II.

4 L L5.1 and L

6.3.c

May letters of commitment/intent detailing the SOWs and referencing teaming agreements be submitted in lieu of the actual teaming agreement, or if the actual teaming agreements are required, could the page limit could be made longer. The instructions to offerors are inconsistent on this matter (L.5.1 and L.6.3.c).

Section L.6.3.C, Volume 1, Page Limitations, Section F, will be amended to stipulate no page limit.

5 H 13

With regards to the definition of local travel within 50 miles of the contractor’s office (H.13), kindly confirm whether, if a task requires data collection in an area that data collectors traveling within a 50-miles radius of their place of work/residence, they would be reimbursed because said location would be an alternate work location for the lead research team.

Offerors shall propose costs consistant with the RFP.

Considerations shall be provide on a case by case basis for travel within a 50 mile radius.

6 C 8

Based on attachment 6, it seems that we are allowed to submit innovative labor solutions that don’t necessarily exactly match to the categories in section C.8 , but would provide the same/more skills and experience. Could you confirm/clarify if that is the case?

Attachment 6, paragraph 3 is correct. Offerors may propose the best solution to meet the Governments requirement.

Section C.8. represents the anticipated CONUS support.

We respectfully request an extension for delivery of the proposal in response to the above-mentioned solicitation. The proposal delivery date remains unchanged.

CONCUR

W911QY-16-R-0035 QUESTIONS / RESPONSE MATRIX

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