ProjNet_Answers_5_Feb_19.pdf

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Project: HITS-R II Review: HITS-R II (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 97 inquiries.

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7781186 General Attachment J-8, J-7, J-6

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the Government please provide detailed Labor Descriptions for each Labor Category to ensure bidders provide the correct support?

On: Jan 09 2019.

Government Response. . Yes, labor categories will be added to spreadsheets in upcoming amendment.

On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7781287 General Attachment J-4, J-5, J-6, J-7

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

All excel workbooks contain the instructions below. "Enter data only in bright-yellow-highlighted cells. Do not alter formulas."

Will the Government allow prime and subcontractors to insert Columns and formula's in order to capture how each company builds costs?

On: Jan 09 2019.

Government Response. . Yes, change will be reflected in next amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7784377 General Section K, P67 of 92

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

FAR Clause 52.204-8(b)(2) Annual Reps and Certs, the boxes for Paragraph (d) to apply or not apply are both checked.

Shouldn't these be blank to allow the Offeror to complete as appropriate (e.g., supply SAM.gov reps and certs OR supply solicitation specific reps & certs)? See also Section L, Paragraph 6, Section I(2) "...provide the completed Section K, or a copy of your ORCA record."

On: Jan 11 2019.

Government Response. . Yes, change will be reflected in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7784378 General Section L, P83 of 92

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Volume III – Offer, Section I(2) – ORCA record. Shouldn't "SAM.gov" replace "ORCA"?

On: Jan 11 2019.

Government Response. . Yes, change to "SAM.gov" will be reflected in amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787322 General RFP Document Section L Page 78

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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F: Proposal Format Electronic Matter submissions: Written material shall be in 8½x11 size pages in no less that 10 pitch or 10 font. On page 79, item 2 Proposal Format, item c, bullet 2. Font type TNR font size 12. Please clarify text font.

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Removed "Electronic Matter Submissions" sentence.

Font type: TNR no less than a 10 pitch or 10 font.

Amendment will document change. Change will be reflected in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787330 General RFP Section L Page 77

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Item D: Direction for submitting Proposals All submissions should be in Adobe PDF format with the Exception of Volume IV Cost/Price. There are only 3 volumes according to the table on pages 78-79. Please provide clarification.

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Revised to "Vol III" in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787332 General Section L, Section M, Attachment J-8

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference Section L, Tab 5-Technical Personnel Skill Mix (Attachment J-8). Section M does not list any evaluation criteria for Tab 5. Will this section be evaluated, and if so, how?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . The Offeror's labor skill mix will be used to crosswalk the labor proposed in the price volume with the labor proposed in the technical volume as part of an assessment of risk. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787336 General Section L

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Page 78 of 92, Section L, F.1 Proposal Format states that written material should be no less than 10 pitch or 10 font.

Page 79 of 92, Section L, F.2c Proposal Format font type is indicated as 12 font. Please confirm 10 pitch or 10 font can be used in written material.

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Times New Roman no less than 10 pitch or 10 font.

Will be revised in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787339 General RFP Document, Section L page 78

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Proposal Format, item b, bullet 1. Margins Top, Bottom, Left, Right 1-inch. RFP Attachments are currently not set up to meet this requirement. Please clarify this requirement includes the RFP Attachments that were provided by the government and which we are required to complete?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . This requirement does not include the attachments/spreadsheets. On: Feb 05

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787340 General Section 3.5

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Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference Page 20 of 92, Section 3.5. The numbering criteria repeats the numbering of 3.5.3 and 3.5.4. Will the Government please provide the correct numbering criteria?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . The numbering has been revised in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787352 Other Section L, Section M Page 79, 88, 89, Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

On page 79 the table shows the following: "Volume III Factor 4", Then in Section M page 88, 89, and 91 the references indicated 3 Factors. Please clarify factors and correct the page(s) with incorrect numbering.

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Revised to Volume III Factor 3 in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787359 General Attachment J4 Instruction Page

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

File indicates J-X when opened on the instruction page. Should this be J-4?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Instruction page revised in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787360 General Attachment J5 Instruction Page

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

File indicates J-6 when opened on the instruction page. Should this be J-5?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Instruction page revised in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787363 General Attachment J8 Instruction Page

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

File indicates "Attachment , Personnel Skill Mix" on instruction page. Should this be Attachment J-8?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Instruction pages revised in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787369 General RFP Attachments J4-J8

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is the Government going to provide Position Descriptions for the Labor Categories listed in RFP Attachments J-4 through J-8?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Yes, position descriptions will be provided in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787374 General Solicitation Document P. 83 Vol III, Sec

II, #3

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference to CPFF and FFP Supplies and Services and Cost/Price Schedules.

Please clarify which RFP attachment this is referencing?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Revised to clarify attachments in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787381 General Solicitation Document Page 84,Vol III, Sec II, #3

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Paragraph 2, reference to "FFP Ceiling Burdened Hourly Rates" and "CPFF Unburdened Hourly Rates" tables.

Please clarify which worksheet(s) in Attachment J-6 and Attachment J-7 this applies as there is nothing with this quoted text.

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . FFP Base Labor Detail" table in Attachment J-7 CPFF Base Labor Detail" table in Attachment J-6 Revised to update language in forthcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787386 General Solicitation Document Page 84, Vol III, Sec II, #3

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Paragraph 3, reference to "FFP Ceiling Burdened Hourly Raes" tables in Exhibit D.

Please clarify where Exhibit D is or provide a copy.

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . "Exhibit D" language deleted in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787393 General Solicitation Document Pg 86- Vol III, Sec II, #3Vol III, Sec II, #4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference to supporting documentation (i.e., burdened rate build-up, application of indirect rates, etc.).

Since this data is provided in the RFP Attachment J-6 and J-7, can the Government provide additional detail as to what further supporting documentation is requested?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . In Item 4. Section II, Tab 7: "the documentation and narratives identified above" refers to the basis of estimate, as required by Section II – Cost/Price Information Item 3. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787398 General Section L, Volume I Technical

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section L, Volume I-Technical, Tab 1 item iii. directs offerors to PWS 2.9, Key Personnel. Please clarify this should read "PWS, Section 2.7".

On: Jan 14 2019.

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Government Response. . Yes, revised to section 2.7 in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787406 General Section L, Volume III

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference page 84 of 92. Section L, Volume III, Section II, Cost/Price Information, FFP Ceiling Burdened Hourly Rates (with profit) table reads, "...provided in the "FFP Ceiling Burdened Hourly Rates" tables in Exhibit D." Please confirm that Exhibit D should read, Attachment J-7.

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Removed "Exhibit D" in forthcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787407 General Attachment J-8

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm it is the Government's intent for this contract to be a five-year base contract with no options.

Attachment J-8 states Base Year and Option Years 1-4.

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Attachment J-8 is the labor skill mix, which is reflective of the task orders.

There should be a base and option years. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787412 General PWS 5.0, Attachments J-4, J-5, J-6, J-7, J-8 and J-25

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Multiple references to places of performance have caused confusion. How many places of performance, and what specific places of performance are to be used for pricing purposes?

Pages 27 of 92, 5.0 Place of Performance: Four primary places of performance are listed: Lorton, VA; Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; Portsmouth, VA; and San Diego, CA. Additionally, Adelphi, MD; Wright-Patterson AFB, OH;

Stennis Center and Vicksburg, MS; and Maui, HI are listed as possible places of performance. Attachment J-25, Draft DD 254, lists three places of performance: ARL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; AFRL Kihei, HI; and Lorton, VA.

Attachment J-8 contains a tab for Historical Labor, which lists two previously unidentified places of performance:

Charleston, SC and Colorado Springs, CO. Attachments J-6 and J-7 contain tabs for six locations, none identified by name. Column E of Attachments J-4, J-5, and J-8 identify Vicksburg, MS; Lorton, VA; Adelphi, MD; Wright-Patterson, OH; Stennis, MS; and Maui, Hawaii as locations.

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Locations will be revised on spreadsheets in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787413 General solicitation document

p. 27 and attachment J6 and J7

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

RFP Attachments J-6 and J-7 has worksheets for 6 locations. RFP, section 5.0 specifies 9 locations.

Please clarify which locations should be populated in the J-6 and J-7 tables.

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Locations will be updated in spreadsheets to correspond with base and TO PWS locations. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787418 General RFP Attachment J-7 Instructions

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Instruction 7 refers to Cost Summary by Cost Elements tables.

Please clarify where these tables are located.

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Revised in spreadsheet in forthcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787420 General RFP Attachment J-6 and J-7. Instructions

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Instruction 6 and 7 refers to unlocked columns to the right of column AM. However the last populated column is column R and L respectively.

Should the instruction state unlocked columns to the right of column R and L respective to their specific attachment?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . This will be revised in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787422 General Solicitation Document page 2. section

A.6

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

CLINs 0003 and 0004 have NOTE amounts for Materials, Travel and ODCs.

For planning purposes, are thse NTE amounts for the entire 5 year period of performance?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Yes, CLINS 0003 and 0004 are NTE amounts for the 5 year period of performance. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787425 General section I Pages 55, 67,72

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Page 55 clause 52.219-28 states the NAICS code is 541512 and whereas pages 67 and 72 show NAICS code 541513. Can the government confirm that 541513 is the code which should be used for this solicitation?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . 541513 is correct NAICS code. This will be revised in upcoming amendment.

On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787426 General Attach J.8 Vol. I Technical Volume, Tab 5

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Instruction 4 states that Offerors should not enter data on the black-tabbed worksheets ("Summary").

Please clarify as there are no black-tabbed worksheets.

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Spreadsheets will be revised in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787428 General Attachment J-8 Vol. I Technical Volume, Tab 5

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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How are offerors to differentiate between CPFF and FFP PWS CLINS in order to populate this attachment?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . Revised spreadsheets to identify CPFF and FFP in forthcoming amendment.

On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787431 General Attachment J-8 Vol. I Technical Volume, Tab 5

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

How is this attachment being evaluated?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Government Response. . The Offeror's labor skill mix will be used to crosswalk the labor proposed in the price volume with the labor proposed in the technical volume as part of an assessment of risk. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7787442 General Solicitation Document and Attachments Ceiling Price Attachments J-4 through

J-8

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is the Government going to establish an overall contract value for the awarded contract?

If so, how is the Government going to determine the overall contract value?

On: Jan 14 2019.

Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7791361 General Page 13 of 92

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Page 13 of 92, 3.0 General Scope of Work: The ISO 9001:2000 credential was superseded by the ISO 9001:2008 credential and can no longer be re-certified by an ISO registrar. The ISO 9001:2008 credential was superseded by the ISO 9001:2015 standard and can no longer be re-certified by an ISO registrar. Please require an offeror to submit a certificate from an ISO 9001 registrar and change the requirement to state, "The Contractor shall possess one or more of the following credentials; ISO 9001:2015, CMMI Level II (or higher)-Dev or CMMI Level II (or higher)

– SVC."

On: Jan 16 2019.

Government Response. . Revised to add "or current ISO certification" in upcoming a On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796631 General Attachment J-2, Page 4, Section 4.0, 4.1.1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

There appears to be a numbering error in this section. Network Engineering is numbered Section 4.1.1.

Please confirm that 4.1.1 should be 4.1, and subsequent sections should be numbered 4.1.1 through 4.1.4, and if so, please correct in a revision.

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Numbering will be revised in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796633 General Attachment J-2, Page 5, Section 4.1.6

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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There appears to be a numbering error in this section. Network Operations (NETOPS) is numbered Section 4.1.6.

Please confirm that 4.1.6 should be 4.2 and subsequent sections should be numbered 4.2.1 through 4.2.28, and if so, please correct in a revision

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Numbering has been revised in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796635 General Attachment J-2, Page 9, Section 4.1.35

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

There appears to be a numbering error in this section. Networking/ Security Database Development and Maintenance Support is numbered Section 4.1.35

Please confirm that 4.1.35 should be 4.3 and subsequent sections should be numbered 4.3.1 through 4.3.19, and if so, please correct in a revision

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Numbering has been revised in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796648 General Attachment J-2, Page 11, Section 4.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

There appears to be a numbering error in this section. Network Security Support is numbered Section 4.2

Please confirm that 4.2 should be 4.4 and subsequent sections should be numbered 4.4.1 through 4.4.15, and if so, please correct in a revision.

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Numbering has been revised in upcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796654 General Main body PWS and TOs, Attachment J-1, and J-2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The documents made available thus far leave many questions, such as number of users at any given location, number and type of servers, number of network devices – etc. This is exacerbated by the fact the historicals are questionable in terms of accuracy.

To create an even competitive environment, will the Government consider releasing a Bidders' Library or other artifacts that speak to metrics such as user count by location, number any type of servers, number of networking devices supported, and specific tools (e.g. the Configuration Management Database) currently in production?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Attachments in forthcoming amendment and answers should provide clarification. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796657 General Attachment J-2, Page 9, Section 4.1.35

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

4.1.35 Networking/Security Database Development and Maintenance Support – This database provides the central location for all DREN and SDREN data and files, providing the basis for annual service pricing determinations and provides for consistent configuration management of Customer data and serves as the central interface for Networking, Security, CSSP, CSA, NOC personnel

To respond to TO2, please provide complete documentation of this database including the following:

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- What is current state?

- What database tool/environment is currently being used?

- What platform does it run on?

- What is the user interface?

- Is it a web interface?

- NIPRnet and SIPRnet?

- Who are the users, both within the contractor and within the government?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . What is current state? Multiple databases exist for functions such as DREN/SDREN documentation/POCs/services, finance, hardware inventories, and site IP address assignments. These databases are all operational but require maintenance and updates. Develop new databases and enhancements to existing databases as required. Will develop a new database for DREN 4 documentation/POCs/services in 2020.

- What database tool/environment is currently being used? [Filemaker 15]

- What platform does it run on? Windows 20016 Server

- What is the user interface? Filemaker client application

- Is it a web interface? [Not a web interface]

- NIPRnet and SIPRnet? [DREN]

- Who are the users, both within the contractor and within the government? [DREN staff (Government and Contractors) and Security including CSSP staff.] On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796662 General Attachment J-2, Page 10, Section 4.1.43

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

4.1.43 DREN Portal management – data entry and validation for all associated DREN and SDREN Service Delivery Points (SDPs) and associated enclaves

To respond to TO2, please provide all current documentation of the DREN and SDREN portals.

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . DREN portal is used to collect DREN enclave POC information, customer interface and IP address assignments, whitelist port and protocol exceptions. It is a web-based interface written in Ruby-on-Rails. There is no similar portal for SDREN. Users of the DREN portal include DREN enclave site POCs, DREN staff (Government and Contractors), and CCSP staff. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796664 General Attachment J-2, Page 10, Section 4.1.48

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

4.1.48 Generate, process and manage Telecommunication Service Requests (TSRs) for DREN DITCO orders

To respond to TO2, please provide a definition of the sources of the service requests and how these service requests are submitted.

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Sources are existing or new DREN customers. Service requests are entered in an on-line DITCO web-based system. Service requests could be new service at a location to include bandwidth, interfaces, service address, and POC information. Service requests could be upgrades to existing service at a location such as bandwidth upgrades, new interfaces, and address relocations. On:

Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796667 General Attachment J-2, Page 11, Section 4.1.50

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

4.1.50 Perform statistical analyses and generate statistical reports related to DREN, SDREN, and CSSP

To respond to TO2, please provide more info on the types of statistical analyses to meet this requirement.

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On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Includes DREN utilization and performance characteristics such as latency between DREN sites, packet loss at DREN sites, availability/uptime of DREN sites, and traffic utilization at DREN sites. Includes SDREN utilization and performance characteristics such as availability/uptime of SDREN sites, and traffic utilization at SDREN sites. Utilization tools used includes InMon, MRTG, and SolarWinds. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796672 General Attachment J-2, Page 11, Section 4.1.51

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

4.1.51 Management of DREN/SDREN maps

To respond to TO2, please provide a clarification of network diagrams versus network maps – with examples of each.

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Network maps are locations of DREN sites or SDREN enclaves overlaid on a map of the US. Network diagrams are representations of the HPCMP-deployed hardware and connections at each DREN site and SDREN enclave. The contractor would be required to provide data updates to the DREN/SDREN maps and develop/maintain the network diagrams. The maps are maintained by a separate contractor. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796677 General Attachment J-2, Page 11, Section 4.1.52

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

4.1.52 Manage and maintain the central document repository for all DREN and SDREN customers to include DSA, SDREN CAP, Outreach, CSSP alignment, Customer Invoices, and Security Assessment documentation in various stages of validity and expiration.

To respond to TO2, please provide current documentation of the reference document repository including the following:

• What is the difference between this and the top-level database requirement stated in PWS 4.1.35?

• How do the customers access and use this repository?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . For DREN/SDREN documentation/POCs/services, the contractor would design, build and maintain the database structure to include access links to the various documents stored on a Windows 2016 server. Data entry is managed by a separate contractor. Access is through the Filemaker client. Customers are DREN staff (Government and Contractors) and CSSP staff. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796678 General Attachment J-2, Page 11, Section 4.1.53

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

4.1.53 Manage property and property inventory, aligning travel and manpower for installation and upgrades with property delivery, if applicable

To respond to TO2, please provide clarification of the distinction between this property management function and the property management function described in the base PWS.

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Property inventory management includes SDREN equipment deployed at SDREN sites, DREN Joint Sensors and firewalls deployed at DREN sites, security equipment deployed at Internet Access Points, i.e., all of these are remote locations. Property inventory management also includes equipment at staff locations such as APG, St. J's, Lorton and San Diego. Travel may be required to manage and install/upgrade the inventory at remote locations. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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7796683 General Attachment J-2, Page 11, Section 4.1.54

4.1.54 Maintain an up-to-date web-based community knowledge base as a reference for Software Defined Networking and IPv6 technologies

To respond to TO2, please provide documentation of the web-based Community Knowledge Base including Knowledge base tools, platform, and user interface.

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . The actual websites are available for review on the HPCMP website at:

IPv6 Knowledge Base: https://www.hpc.mil/index.php/2013-08-29-16-03-23/networking-overview/2013-10-03- 17-24-38 SDN Knowledge Base: https://www.hpc.mil/index.php/2013-08-29-16-03-23/networking-overview/sdn-knowledge-base

These websites are publicly available and require regular review/maintenance (e.g., update links) of the information contained on the websites to keep it current.] On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796693 General Pages 25-26 of 92, PWS 3.8.4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The Contractor's Property Manager shall at a minimum be a Certified Professional Property Administrator (CPPA);

however, a Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM) is preferred.

The PWS requests a Property Manager be specified and PWS 3.8 covers handling, shipping and management of the HITS-R DREN/SDREN inventory. However, in the historical labor for TO1 or TO2, there are no Logistician or Procurement labor FTEs listed. Were these resources needed in the current contract and if so, what levels and categories were used? In addition, please confirm if the offeror can add additional labor categories as part of our bid strategy.

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Property Manager would manage property on the overall contract and if applicable on task orders. Additional labor categories can be added. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796699 General Attachment J-2, Page 11, Section 4.1.54

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

4.1.54 Maintain an up-to-date web-based community knowledge base as a reference for Software Defined Networking and IPv6 technologies

To respond to TO2, please provide documentation of the web-based Community Knowledge Base including Knowledge base tools, platform, and user interface.

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . The actual websites are available for review on the HPCMP website at:

IPv6 Knowledge Base: https://www.hpc.mil/index.php/2013-08-29-16-03-23/networking-overview/2013-10-03- 17-24-38 SDN Knowledge Base: https://www.hpc.mil/index.php/2013-08-29-16-03-23/networking-overview/sdn-knowledge-base

These websites are publicly available and require regular review/maintenance (e.g., update links) of the information contained on the websites to keep it current. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796703 General Attachment J-1, Page 5, Section 4.16

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Manage HPCMPO GAL mail distribution list management access as required by the Government (accurate distribution is dependent upon accurate DREN/SDREN/CSSP POC data).

At a quick glance, one might assume that the task is to maintain Global Address List(s) for an e-mail system. More careful examination may lead one to believe that the task is nothing more than to enable Gov users or administrators to manage the list or lists themselves ("management ACCESS"). Or is the task to maintain accurate POC data?

Could the Government please clarify whether this requirement relates to directly maintaining the HPCMP GAL, providing Government Administrator access to the GAL, or maintaining accurate POC data?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . This requirement relates to directly maintaining the HPCMP GAL and maintaining accurate POC data. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796707 General Attachment J-1, Page 4, Section 4.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Engineer, implement and maintain a Local Area Network (LAN), including appropriate network servers, printers and other network devices; Wireless Access Points (WAP or AP); and infrastructure, e.g. network cabling and drops, patch panels, cross-connect cabling, etc.; and remote access, i.e., Virtual Private Network (VPN), for authorized users to provide an effective and stable office environment at the HPCMP, enabling office personnel to share data electronically There is no indication as to the number of these devices comprising the current environment. This could often be discerned from a Bidders' Library or artifact repository.

Could the Government please indicate the number of networked servers, printers, and Wireless Access Points comprising the current environment at Lorton?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Unclassified Servers - 16 Printers - 12 Wireless AP - 2

Classified Servers - 4 Printers - 2 Wireless AP - None On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796709 General Attachment J-1, Page 4, Section 4.3

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Engineer, implement and maintain a set of networked office workstations and mobile devices that allows personnel at the HPCMP to perform their duties involving electronic documentation and other activities efficiently and effectively.

There is no indication as to the number of these devices comprising the current environment. This could often be discerned from a Bidders' Library or artifact repository.

Could the Government please provide metrics as to the number of workstations and mobile devices comprising the current environment at Lorton?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Unclassified Workstations -150 (Combination of local & remote "road-warriors" users) Mobile devices - 85

Classified

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Workstations - 4 Mobile devices - none On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796712 General Attachment J-1, Page 5, Section 4.6

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Perform HPCMP Webmaster functions, including maintenance of a program Web page accessible to the public and restricted pages accessible to authorized program participants. Construct program Web pages, including interactive pages for providing and accessing information from authorized program participants. Ensure the security and currency of information on program Web pages by providing secure authentication mechanisms and periodic review of its content.

There is no indication as to the number of these devices comprising the current environment. This could often be discerned from a Bidders' Library or artifact repository.

Could the Government please provide metrics as to the number of websites/pages in production and the number of new pages constructed either monthly or annually?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Lorton maintains 2 Live sites (1x public facing & 1x CaC restricted) and 2 development staging sites, with 412 pages currently published across the live sites. About 6-10 pages are updated on a weekly bases with about 3-4 new pages created monthly. On: Feb 06 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796717 General Attachment J-1, Page 5, Section 4.7

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Perform non-windows system, (e.g., UNIX), administration duties for non-window workstations residing at the

HPCMP.

There is no indication as to the number of these devices comprising the current environment. This could often be discerned from a Bidders' Library or artifact repository.

Could the Government please provide metrics as to the number of non-Windows workstations comprising the current environment at Lorton.

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Unclassified Non-windows servers (web) - 5 Non-windows workstations - none

Classified Non-windows servers - none Non-windows workstations – none On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796721 General Page 2 of 92, Section A.6.

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

A.6. Do not complete Section B Supplies or Services and Prices. NOTE - Section B may change per task order.

Although bidders are not required to complete Section B will the customer please clarify whether CLIN type of "FFP" for Materials/ODCs (CLIN 0003) and Travel (CLIN 0004) is accurate?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Current Request Status: Request Pending

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796730 General

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Solicitation Page 82 of 92, Section L, Volume 3, Section II, Subcontracts; Solicitation Page 86 of 92, Section L, Volume 3, Section II, Financial Capability/Responsibility

Information & Cost Pools; Solicitation Page 92 of 92, Section M, Factor 3, Se

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

It is stated in Section L, Volume III, Section II that a major subcontractor "shall include the same level of detail described in this section to support the proposed cost, and shall be submitted by each subcontractor."

We understand that the Government is requiring detailed cost buildup information and supporting information (i.e.

FPRA/FPRP, approved accounting system information) from proposed major subcontractors. Please confirm that the information required in Section II, Tab 8 – Financial Capability/Responsibility Information & Cost Pools is only required for the prime contractor and not for proposed major subcontractors.

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Major subs are to provide cost information as stated in Subcontracts paragraph in the RFP.

Only primes are required to submit financial capability/responsibility information. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796737 General J-4 Seed Task Order_1_FFP_Pricing Spreadsheet-Labor

Detail file/ Description in cell B4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The template doesn't include Materials, Equipment and Other Services NTE(see the description in cell B4-"ODC")

Does Government intend to include the Materials and Equipment under the ODC NTE (Attch. J-4) since CLIN 003 is called Materials and ODC in Section B?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Yes, spreadsheet will be revised in forthcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796744 General Section B (Solicitation- page 2 of 92, paragraph A.6.)

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The Solicitation states: " Do not complete Section B Supplies or Services and Prices. NOTE: Section B may change per Task Order."

Could the Government confirm that there are not any Section B tables for the FFP Task Order and the CPFF Task Order?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . There are no Section B tables for task orders. Offerors are to complete Cost/Price Attachments for task orders. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796747 General

Section B-CLIN3 Materials & ODC (FFP) & CLIN4 Travel(FFP)/(Solicitation); Attc. J-4 Seed Task Order 1

FFP Pricing Spreadsheet-Labor Detail (Travel(NTE) and ODC(NTE); Attch. J-1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

According to Attch.J-1 (paragraph 10.1) "There will be no profit allowed on Travel or Other Direct Costs. Only a G&A or Material Handling Fee will be authorized. The Offeror shall propose its G&A or Material Handling Fee to be assessed for the Travel and ODC CLINs.

Could the Government confirm that the NTE amounts for ODC & Materials and Travel in Section B and in the Task Order 1 pricing template (Attch. J-4) are inclusive of G& A and M&H?

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On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Yes, travel and material/ODC NTE amounts are inclusive of G&A and M&H On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796752 General Solicitation – Proposal Format- Volume III -Tab 9/

Attachment J-27

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Should Attachment J-27 be completed by the Prime only?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Yes, completed by the Prime only On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796758 General Solicitation (page 79 of 92)– Proposal Format- Volume

III -Tab 4-Attch.J-5 & Tab 5-Attch.J-6

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Could the Government confirm that if a Subcontractor is responsible for the FFP Task Order, the subcontractor should complete Attch. J-4 and Attch. J- 7 pricing templates and will not submit anything under Tab 4 and Tab 5?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . If a subcontractor is only proposing on the FFP effort, then the corresponding (FFP) spreadsheets shall be utilized. Major subcontractors shall propose as required. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796765 General Solicitation –page 84 of 92-Subcontracts.

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

According to the Solicitation, the "Prime Offeror shall use Attachment J-6 and J-7 for its subcontractors, reference FAR clauses 52.215-22 and 52.215-23".

Could the Government confirm that the Subcontractor (major) should complete Attachment J-4(FFP) and Attachment J-5(CPFF) parallel with Attachment J-6(FFP) and Attachment J-7(CPFF)?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Yes, these spreadsheets shall also be completed by the Major subcontractor.

Revised language in forthcoming amendment On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796771 General Attachment J-6 and in Attachment J-7

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The Labor Detail tabs in Attachment J-6 and in Attachment J-7 do not include column for "Location" even though each file has been separated into Location 1 through 6(based on the tab name). Also the location is not specified in cell B4 of each tab.

Could the Government add locations columns in each of the Attachment J-6 and J-7 and provide the specific locations?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Yes, revised in forthcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796783 General Solicitation-page 84 of 92

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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The Solicitation states : "For FFP efforts, Offerors shall propose burdened labor rates (including profit) for all labor categories provided in the "FFP Ceiling Burdened Hourly Rates" tables in Exhibit D".

Could the Government point out where Exhibit D is located? Perhaps, the Government meant to refer to Attachment J-6 instead?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Removed "Exhibit D" in forthcoming amendment. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796787 General Section B, page 3 of 92

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Phase-In CLIN

There does not appear to be a CLIN for the Phase-In period.

Where do we account for the pricing?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Phase-In CLIN 0006 is in Section B. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7796794 General Section A4., page 2 of 92

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Part of the base period of performance is a 60-day Phase-In period.

Is the 60-day phase-in period before the base period, or concurrent with the first 60 days of the base period.

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . The 60 day phase in period is included in the 12 month base period. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7797222 General Attachment J8 Attachment J8

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

There appears to be circular references in Attachment 8.

Can the Government correct the reference in this attachment?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Circular references have been removed in upcoming requirement. On: Feb 05

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7797312 General Attachment J8, RFP Section 5 J8 and Section 5

(page 27)

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Historical Labor worksheet has 2 locations that are not supported in the RFP (Charleston, SC and Colorado Springs, CO)Can we assume that these 2 locations are Contractor site locations?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Current Request Status: Request Pending

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7797333 General Attachment J-8

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Historical Labor worksheet listed a few categories under Network Operations Support Network Core that do not have associated levels (Program Manager/Technical Advisor, Web Designer, Technical Writer, and Database Developer)/ Can the Government provide guidance on which level(s) are applicable?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Current Request Status: Request Pending

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7797336 General A.4 Period of Performance

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

What is the anticipated contract start date for this procurement?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . The anticipated contract award date is April/May 2020. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7797350 General Section II, Cost/Price Information Page 81

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

RFP defines a major subcontractor as performing 20% or more of the overall labor hours proposed.

Is this definition based on the Seed Task Orders or overall contract performance?

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . Individual seed task orders. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7797366 General Volume II Past Performance, Page 82 and

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Due to the continuing government shut down some government agencies may not be in the office to respond to a PPQ and submit in time. We request that the government allow PPQs be delivered within 30 working days of the government shut down being resolved or 30 working days of the RFP due date and time which ever is later. This will allow contractors to contact their customers once they return and give the government customers time to catch up on their backlog of work.

On: Jan 18 2019.

Government Response. . IAW with RFP if the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7798208 General General

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Are there any pre-existing Collective Bargaining Agreements?

On: Jan 21 2019.

Government Response. . As may be necessary, please submit proposals IAW Service Contract Act for locations of work. On: Feb 05 2019

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7798212 General Volume III Offer, Section II(3) Cost / Price Information -

Subcontracts.

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Shouldn't this paragraph be specific to information being provided by "major" subcontractors only?

If so, will the Govt revise the paragraph to insert the term "major" in front of subcontractor in each instance?

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On: Jan 21 2019.

Government Response. . A correction has been made in the forthcoming amendment.