Q&A_3_for_Prequalification_Phase_W912DS18R0001.pdf

Q&A for

Request for Prequalification Information

(W912DS18R0001)

13 June 2018

The following Government responses to questions from interested vendors are provided for informational purposes only.

Q7. We request a 2 week extension due to the detailed RFP requirements and the need to obtain PPQs from references some of whom are no longer with the agency the work was performed for.

A7. No further time extensions will be issued. A one week time extension was previously issued on 30 May 18, extending the closing date to 15 Jun 18 (original date was 8 Jun 18).

Regarding the PPQs, please see paragraph 3.1.3.1 of the Request for Prequalification Information, which states, "If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before the response and/or proposal closing dates, the Offeror should complete and submit with the response and/or proposal the first page of the PPQ (Attachment 3), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s)."

Q8. Does the USACE require that each volume be separately bound?

A8. Each Volume should be separate. The response should include an original set and six sets of copies, with each set containing the four separate volumes (Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4).

Q9. Does the bond letter count in the page limit? It typically has several pages of attachments.

A9. Yes, evidence of bonding capability counts toward the page limit.

Q10. Would a 2 page cover letter/executive summary count in the page limit?

A10. Yes, such a letter would count toward the page limit.

Q11. Within the RFP under section 21. Security Requirements, there are “documents required to be signed and submitted” which are as follows physical security plan, NDA Certification of Understanding, FOUO Material Destruction Letter. Please verify if all these documents have to be submitted with the prequalification proposal submission or if these are over the life of the project as appropriate.

A11. Although Sections 00 73 01 and 00 73 02 have been provided in the Request for Prequalification Information for informational purposes only, Offerors should use the Security Consent Form (Attachment 8) and Non-Disclosure Agreement (Attachment 7) located in Section 00 73 02 to meet the Prequalification requirements in paragraph 3.1.4 for Factor 4 Security Assurance Plan.

Q12. In reference to Section 3.1.4.4, which states the Offeror’s Team will be vetted through a security background check prior to the proposal process. Please clarify if this is in reference to Attachment 8 and whether this attachment needs to be submitted with the prequalification. If so, also please clarify if the Contractor is responsible for the selection of the screening agency.

A12. The screening will be done by the Government. Yes, Offerors should use the Security Consent Form (Attachment 8) and Non-Disclosure Agreement (Attachment 7) located in Section 00 73 02 of the Request for Prequalification Information document for each of the identified employees.