W91247-16-T-0028-0002_Amendment_to_Address_Questions_.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

07-Sep-2016

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(Ifapplicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE W91247 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6) CODE

MICC CENTER - FORT BRAGG

MICC - FORT BRAGG

2175 REILLY ROAD STOP A

FORT BRAGG NC 28310-5000

See Item 6

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONT RACT OR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

W91247-16-T-0028

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

29-Aug-2016

10A. MOD. OF CONT RACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILIT Y CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENT S OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt ofthis amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one ofthe following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies ofthe amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt ofthis amendment on each copy ofthe offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegramwhich includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. Ifby virtue ofthis amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegramor letter, provided each telegramor letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNT ING AND APPROPRIAT ION DAT A (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICAT IONS OF CONT RACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONT RACT /ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONT RACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONT RACT /ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINIST RAT IVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUT HORIT Y OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUT HORIT Y OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORT ANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPT ION OF AMENDMENT /MODIFICAT ION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose for this Amendment is to address questions received as a result from this solicitation and the receipt of offer has been extended and w ill close Monday, 12 September 2016@1200 noon EST.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions ofthe document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONT RACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

15B. CONT RACT OR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNIT ED ST AT ES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

07-Sep-2016

EXCEPTION TO SF 30

30-105-04

ST ANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84 Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

W91247-16-T-0028

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 09-Sep-2016 11:00 AM to 12-Sep-2016 12:00 AM.

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Government Response to Questions Submitted

1. We are a GIS Consulting company in Goldsboro, and are interested in responding. I wanted to know if we had to have an existing GSA contract to respond to this solicitation?

You do not need to be an existing GSA contract holder to respond. However, the requirement is set‐aside to HUBzone small business vendors.

2. PWS states, “The program is responsible for providing oversight on the creation, maintenance, and management of Installation geospatial data.” What software and versions are currently in place and is there any anticipation of changes to software upgrades in the first 8 months of PoP?

ARCGIS Version 10.3; Microstation Select Series 3. No, there are not any anticipated changes to the software upgrades in the first 8 months of the PoP.

3. What version of SDSFIE is the Installation geospatial data currently in? Is there anticipated SDSFIE data migration requirements within the first 8 months of PoP?

SDSFIE 3.1. No, there are not any anticipated changes to the software upgrades in the first 8 months of the PoP.

4. PWS states, “Enhanced overall delivery of geospatial support to the Installation such as: Maximizing the ability to share and access geospatial data across the Installation” Can this be elaborated on?

TheMaster Planning Division shares our geospatial data with the Directorate of Emergency Services and with the other GIS/CADD users in the Directorate of Public Works (Environmental Division and Engineering Division).

5. What type of Geodatabase is currently in place? ARCGIS Version 10.3; Microstation Select Series 3.

6. Are Web Map Services being used? Not currently but will be used again in the near future.

Issue is being worked with Fort Bragg's Network Enterprise Center (NEC).

7. Who manages the Geospatial Web Services? When it is back up and running, it will be whoever is selected to be the GIS Contractor.

8. What software is being used for Geospatial Web Services and other enterprise applications?

ARCGIS Version 10.3

9. PWS is focused on geospatial data creation and management, mapping, and analysis but no mention of the type of support required for managing the enterprise geospatial software which typically involves hosting and managing geospatial web services and server software.

Are there any requirements for managing geospatial server applications?

No.

10. 5.2.7. The contractor shall provide professional services specific to the use and application of common GIS and CADD software (e.g. ESRI ArcGIS and Bentley Microstation) and relational database management system (RDMS) software (e.g. Microsoft

Yes.

Access).

11. What software versions? ARCGIS Version 10.3; Microstation Select Series 3.

12. Is ESRI ArcGIS for Server included in this? No.

13. Is MS SQL Server or Oracle being utilized for GIS or CADD database management? If so, is there a requirement to support these software applications?

Yes.

14. Is it the contractor’s responsibility to support geospatial server applications? Installation, configuration, and management?

No.

15. Are there any additional GIS or CADD extensions being utilized at the Installation?

Spatial Analyst; 3‐D Analyst; and Meta‐Data Tool.

16. What is the GIS/CADD user base? Approximately 100.

17. Number of GIS users to be supported? Approximately 50.

18. Number of CADD users to be supported? Approximately 50.

19. Is this procurement subject to the Service Contract Act as implemented by the US Department of Labor?

Yes.

20. We note on page 1 box 7A of the RFQ that a Mr.

Savory is listed as the POC. Is this correct?

No. Your POC for this action is Mr. Quentin Portee.

21. On page 3 of the RFQ, there is a reference in CLIN Item Number 0001 that states, “This Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) is for informational purposes only.” Are we to leave this page blank and place our pricing starting on page 4? Or is pricing to be placed on Page 3 as well and if, yes, please clarify what pricing should be placed on page 3.

CLIN 0001 has been restructured to mirror the Option Year CLIN structure. Pricing is to be submitted per

CLIN.

22. Can you please explain the intent of the Evaluation Criteria (a)(i)a on page 61 of 79

Evaluation Criteria (a)(i)(a) has been deleted as it served no purpose in evaluation.

23. “IS support must come from a work force of geospatial specialists, analysts and technicians that work on‐ site in existing office space in the Master Planning Division using Government provided GIS equipment.” Where the word “on‐ site” is bolded for emphasis. The meaning of the phrase “existing office space” is not clear. Is the intent here that the successful offeror must already have staff on site in the Master Planning Division to conduct this work?

Government will provide office space for three individuals in the Master Planning Division of DPW. It is anticipated that the GIS Specialist be located on Fort Bragg, not work offsite.

24. Is there an incumbent? If yes, are they eligible to re‐ bid?

What is the name of the incumbent, the contract number, and value to date?

Yes, Archarithms, Inc. W91247‐15‐P‐0194

25. In order to prepare a single firm fixed priced CLIN for the services identified in the PWS, Part 5, Specific Tasks (paragraphs 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5) vendors/offerors will require either historical labor hours across each task, or identified labor hours along with identified labor categories. Will the Government provide that information to vendors/offerors? What is the historical Full Time Equivalency (FTE) level supporting this effort?

There have historically been 3 Full Time Equivalency level personnel supporting this effort.

26. PWS, Part 3, paragraph 3.2. Facilities, states, “The Government will provide the Contractor PM and two

The number of personnel are up to the awardee.

However, the Government will provide office space for additional positions office space at the Directorate of Public Works.” Please confirm that vendors/offerors should provide a quote for a total of three (3) positions.

three individuals.

27. Does the government require the PM to be on‐site, or just the GIS Engineers?

The Government requires a Project Manager for this requirement and be on‐site. It is also anticipated that the GIS Engineers be on‐site on Fort Bragg.

28. Please clarify that the requirement is for two (2) GIS Engineers and one (1) PM and that all these personnel are required to be onsite.

Yes.

29. Paragraph 1.6.13.1 articulates that the Program Manager alone represents the Key Personnel for the contract, however, 1.6.13.2 alludes that GIS Contract personnel are also Key Personnel. Please clarify what positions are considered key personnel and what the contractor is to submit in its proposal with regards to these positions.

The ProgramManager should be the only Key Personnel.

30. Do any of the systems listed or identified in Part 5 reside on a classified network such as SIPRNET? Is a SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance required for any of the contract personnel?

No.

31. Part 2, PWS 2.1.8 “FACILITY CLEARANCE. Reserved.”

Is there or will there be a requirement for a Facility Clearance?

No. There will be no Facility Clearance required.

32. Is there a current incumbent and how long will they be working on this contract?

Yes, Current contract expires 28 September 2016.

33. Does the title page count in the 10 page limit for Vol I Mission Capability?

No the title page does not count in the 10 page limit for Vol I Mission Capability.

34. In the performance of the previous contracts has there been a need for onsite staff to have a higher clearance than public trust, and if so, what was that level of clearance?

No.

35. What professional, commercial, or industry certification (i.e. Security+), if any, is required to meet the government's IAT Level I certification of functional requirements for the contracted GIS and CADD services personnel located onsite at the Ft Bragg DPW?

NONE.

36. What is the current GPS Survey software/hardware technology being utilized at the Ft Bragg DPW?

Trimble ‐ Current Pathfinder Office Professional.

37. Will a cover page and table of contents be omitted from page count within Volume I, II, and III?

The cover sheet and table of contents are not included in the page count.

38. Is there a font size requirement for Volume I, Mission Capability?

Times New Roman, Font Size 12.

39. Is there a font size requirement for graphics and tables in Volumes I and II?

Times New Roman, Font Size 12.

40. I was reviewing the above‐referenced solicitation and noticed that the SF1449 as well as the FBO listing both list the solicitation as “Draft”. Is the posted response date of September 6 a deadline for comments

Anticipate the final release and questions due 6 September 2016 and a closing date of 12 September 2016. There is a quick turnaround for this action.

on the Draft RFP or is the Government expecting an actual proposal on that date?

41. Paragraph 1.6.13.1 of the subject RFQ defines the Program Manager (PM) as the only “key personnel” considered by the Government. This paragraph specifies the responsibilities of the PM, and the hours during which he/she must be available. However, it does not specify whether this availability must be in person, or via telephone/email. Therefore, my questions are:

The ProgramManager must work on‐site at Fort Bragg in office space provided by the Master Planning Division.

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