I.B.08 Attachment H - RFP Questions & Answers - 10 September 2020.docx

TPSS RFP Questions

1. Question: Will the Government provide a DD254 for the MATOC?

RFP Reference section: Security; DD254 Government Response: We have included a draft DD254. A final DD254 will be provided at the Task Order level if one is required. Refer to Amendment 01

2. Question: The table of Direct Labor Categories on pg. 3 of 96 of the solicitation shows only one Labor Category requiring DoD 8570 IAT/IAM certifications. Will the government provide the DOD 8570 certification requirement for each labor category on the list?

RFP Reference section: Table of Direct Labor Categories; RFP pg 3 of 96 Answer: DoD 8570 on applies to Cyber and that labor category is the only one that requires the DoD 8570.

3. Question: Will the government extend the due date 1 month (21 October 2020)? The Estimated Award Date is listed as February FY21 on beta.sam website. An extension will allow both contractors and government to focus on customers trying to meet the current government fiscal year end requirements.

RFP Reference section: 1-96 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Government Response: No, however the Government will extend the due date to 2 October 2020 at 9:00am. The provided award date was an estimate only and time will be needed to go through other preaward processes. Refer to Amendment 01

4. Question: From the "Scope of Work" on pg1 of the RFP solicitation, it appears a significant goal of this MATOC is in support of FRCS cybersecurity. Upon review of the evaluation factors, specifically Factor 1, Element 1, we do not see any exact criteria call outs related to cybersecurity though there are some associated callouts in Attachment E "Performance Work Statement". Can or will the government include exact cybersecurity language in evaluation factor 1, element 1?

RFP Reference section: I.B.02+TPSS+Combined+RFP+W912DY20R0088+28+August+2020 Answer: No. The evaluation criteria will remain unchanged.

5. Question: Throughout the RFP, there is a mixed usage of "ICS", "FRCS" and "medical systems" as it relates to the potential applicable systems. While there are obviously subtle differences between these systems, for the purposes of taxonomy clarity, can one assume usage of these terms is intended to be largely interchangeable?

RFP Reference section: RFP Government Response: No. ICS (industrial control systems), FRCS (facility related control systems, medical systems (systems specifically in medical facilities) have different applications are not interchangeable.

6. Question: With respect to FACTOR 3 – SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION, if the prime offeror is a small business, how will the government evaluate the small business primes' commitment to small business firms in previous contracts?

RFP Reference section: Solicitation Number: W912DY-20-R-0088 Government Response: Both small and other than small businesses must provide a small business commitment document.

In order to receive a rating of Acceptable for Small Business Participation, an offeror’s Small Business Commitment Document must demonstrate a feasible approach. The proposed Small Business Commitment Document will be incorporated into any resulting contract.

All offerors will be evaluated on the level of proposed participation of U.S. small businesses in the performance of the contract (as small business prime offerors or small business Subcontractors) relative to the objectives and goals established herein.

7. Question: Are small business prime also required to submit small business participation goals and Small Business Subcontracting Plans?

RFP Reference section: Solicitation Number: W912DY-20-R-0088 Answer: All offerors will be evaluated on the level of proposed participation of U.S. small businesses in the performance of the contract (as small business prime offerors or small business Subcontractors) relative to the objectives and goals established herein.

The Government will review the Small Business Subcontracting Plan for other than small businesses on an acceptable/unacceptable basis as follows:

a) The SB Subcontracting Plan adequately responds to each of the required elements of FAR 52.219-9(d) paragraphs (1) through (15).

b) The commitments in the SB Subcontracting Plan are consistent with the commitments in the Small Business Commitment Document.

c) An offeror will need to have an acceptable Subcontracting plan at the time of award.

8. Question: RFP states, "The Offerors shall provide resumes and letter(s) of commitment in the format provided in "KEY PERSONNEL RESUME & COMMITMENT STATEMENT" attached to the solicitation." Please provide this form, as it was not included with the solicitation.

RFP Reference section: RFP Section G, Factor 1, Element 2, Section A Government Response: Please refer to Amendment 1 which revises this section.

9. Question: RFP states, "Along with resumes of key personnel, include any one of these items: state licenses, registrations, and/or certifications." Please confirm that these licenses, registrations, and/or certifications do not count against the 12 page limit for this section.

RFP Reference section: RFP Section G, Factor 1, Element 2, Section A Government Response: They are not included in the 12 page limit. Refer to Amendment 01

10. Question: Please confirm that it is acceptable to use font less than 12 pt in the header and footer of the document.

RFP Reference section: RFP Section F, Proposal Format Answer: Yes, it is acceptable to use a font less than 12 pt in the header and footer of the document. Refer to Amendment 01

11. Question: Please clarify whether letters of commitment from all teaming partners or key subcontractors should be provided in the Factor 1 response, Factor 3 response, or both.

RFP Reference section: RFP Section G, Factor 1 and Section G, Factor 3 Government Response: Letters of Commitment should be in both. Please reference teaming partners or key subcontractors in Factor 3 in Factor 1.

12. Question: Can a current TPSS project for which the base year ends on 09/24/2020 be used as a Past Performance citation?

RFP Reference section: RFP Factor 2, Past Performance Government Response: Yes, you can use the current TPSS project but they must be completed projects. Please refer to page 80 of the RFP under Past Performance Questionnaires:

“Past performance must be complete and must have occurred within five (5) years from the closing date of this solicitation.”

13. Question: RFP states, "The Offerors shall provide resumes and letter(s) of commitment in the format provided in "KEY PERSONNEL RESUME & COMMITMENT STATEMENT" attached to the solicitation." Please confirm that key personnel resumes are to be provided as an attachment and are not included in the page count.

RFP Reference section: RFP Section G, Factor 1, Element 2, Section A Government Response: Refer to Question #11

14. Question: Please confirm that it is acceptable to use previously submitted/completed PPQs, so long as the PPQ is included with our proposal submission.

RFP Reference section: RFP Factor 2, Past Performance Government Response: No. PPQs are to be submitted from the client to the government, per the RFP.

15. Question: The RFP states, "All offerors submit a Small Business Commitment Document ("SMALL BUSINESS COMMITMENT DOCUMENT" attached to the solicitation)." This document was not attached to the solicitation - please provide.

RFP Reference section: RFP Small Business Commitment Government Response: Please refer to Amendment 1 which revises this section.

16. Question: Please clarify the period of performance of base and option years.

The PWS states "1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) base year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years, if exercised."

The RFP states in multiple areas multiple ways that "The ordering period of 24-month base period with a 12-months option period for a total of 36-months" RFP Reference section: PWS and RFP; PWS p3 1.5 Government Response: The period of performance shall be for 24-month base period with a 12-months option period for a total of 36-months

17. In Technical Exhibit 3, Qualification of Contractor Personnel, can years of experience be substituted for Bachelor's degree?

Government Response: Experience cannot be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

**All changes in the RFP are highlighted in yellow within the RFP document**