D07_Answers_for_Vendor_questions_59-77_W91CRB-17-R-0005_(part_2)_2017-3-22-2.pdf

Question # Security/Technical / Management

Questions / Comments RFP Reference Government Response

Is the Program Manager required to be onsite?

‘9. KEY

PERSONNEL’ on page 19 is unclear whether the Program Manager’s presence/absence is physical or virtual.

Yes

60 If so, which location?

PERSONNEL’ on page 19 is unclear whether the Program Manager’s presence/absence

RSA

If so, does the current Program Manager simultaneously perform in another labor category?

PERSONNEL’ on page 19 is unclear whether the Program Manager’s presence/absence

Proposal would be acceptable for the PM to perform simultaneously in other labor categories.

Is the PM the only position designated as ‘key personnel’?

‘2.1.6. Key Personnel’ on page 25 refers to ‘the Key

Personnel listed in the PWS’. ‘9.

KEY PERSONNEL’

on page 19 exclusively mentions a PM as key personnel.

PM and the Alternate PM

To which personnel does the requirement to demonstrate firm commitment apply?

‘2.1.6. Key Personnel’ on page 25 indicates the lack of certain personnel’s firm commitment can be the basis for rejecting an offeror’s proposal.

Key Personnel

What constitutes acceptable documentation of firm commitment?

‘2.1.6. Key Personnel’ on page 25 indicates the lack of certain personnel’s firm commitment can be the basis for rejecting an offeror’s proposal.

Signed and Dated commitment/Letter of Intent

Should this be interpreted as a post‐award requirement for the contractor to provide resumes of personnel to the government, or are resumes for this ‘pool’ required in the proposed response to Section L Sub‐ factor 1b.2. ‘key personnel’ resumes?

‘5.2 Task Heading’ on page 29 indicates the contractor shall provide a pool of Senior Data Base Engineers and Administrative Assistants. It also indicates ‘resumes are required for all individuals.’

PWS is modified. Resumes are required only for the Key personnel.

To which positions and/or labor categories does the substitution prohibition in this paragraph apply?

‘5.2.2 Substitution of Key Personnel and Subcontractors’ refers to ‘key management personnel and subcontractors.’

Key Personnel and any changes of subcontractors.

Are the six (6) total personnel in the 5.2.1 table currently performing the 11,280 hours of Senior Database Engineering services in the Technical Exhibit 3 Table?

The table under ‘5.2.1 Personnel’ on page 29 lists staffing numbers, indicating 4 at Redstone and 2 at New Cumberland.

Technical Exhibit 3 ‘Estimated Workload Data’ on page 35 seems to indicate that historically, six (6) Senior Database Engineers have been required.

Yes, however the PWS table in 5.2.1 is modified to read 9 total personnel

Does the six (6) total personnel in the 5.2.1 table exclude the 480 hours of Administrative Support services in the Technical Exhibit 3 Table?

The table under ‘5.2.1 Personnel’ on page 29 lists staffing numbers, indicating 4 at Redstone and 2 at New Cumberland.

Technical Exhibit 3 ‘Estimated Workload Data’ on page 35 seems to indicate that historically, six (6) Senior Database

Correct, it excludes the Administrative Assistant hours (480)

Based on historical data, what share of the 480 hours of Administrative Support services has been performed at Redstone compared to New Cumberland?

The table under ‘5.2.1 Personnel’ on page 29 lists staffing numbers, indicating 4 at Redstone and 2 at New Cumberland.

Technical Exhibit 3 ‘Estimated Workload Data’ on page 35 seems to indicate that historically, six (6) Senior Database

Not relative to current solicitation.

Administrative support can be performed from any location.

Engineers will perform on site at USASAC, Redstone Arsenal, AL.

How many, if any, of the personnel who would perform as Senior Database Engineers (PWS 13.1.1), are considered ‘key personnel’ according to ‘2.1.6. Key Personnel’ on page 25?

The relationship between ‘2.1.6.

Key Personnel’ on page 25 and 13.

‘LABOR

CATEGORIES’ has ambiguity.

Offerors can determine if they want the Senior Database Engineers to be the key personnel or if they want additional personnel to be the key personnel. Per Section L, Vol I, Subfactor 1b, The Offeror shall identify how the organization will be staffed to accomplish the tasks outlined in the PWS.

How many, if any, of the personnel who would perform as Administrators/Clerics (PWS 13.1.2), are considered ‘key personnel’ according to ‘2.1.6. Key Personnel’ on page 25?

The relationship between ‘2.1.6.

Key Personnel’ on page 25 and 13.

‘LABOR

IAW PWS Paragraph 9, Key personnel meet the Minimum qualifications as the Sr Db Eng.

would perform as Senior Database Engineers (PWS 13.1.1), are personnel which require the offeror to submit a resume in response to Sub‐factor 1b.2. ‘key personnel’ resumes?

The relationship between ‘2.1.6.

Key Personnel’ on page 25 and 13.

‘LABOR

Key Personnel only. PWS is modified to read Key Personnel Only.

would perform as Administrators/Clerics (PWS 13.1.2), are personnel which require the offeror to submit a resume in response to Sub‐factor 1b.2. ‘key personnel’ resumes?

The relationship between ‘2.1.6.

Key Personnel’ on page 25 and 13.

‘LABOR

None

What format and for which personnel (in addition to the PM) are Letters of Intent (or other similar documents) required?

The instructions for Sub‐factor 1b.6 on page 39 require a Letter of Intent for the Program

Manager. ‘2.1.6.

Key Personnel’ on page 25 refers to a risk of offer rejection for failure to acquire ‘firm commitment’ from certain personnel.

Key Personnel only with format of any style.

Are Letters of Intent or Commitment required for all proposed resumes, or only the Program Manager?

The instructions for Sub‐factor 1b.6 on page 39 require a Letter of Intent for the Program

Manager. ‘2.1.6.

Key Personnel’ on page 25 refers to a risk of offer rejection for failure to acquire ‘firm commitment’ from certain personnel.

Needed for PM and Alternate PM

Is the offeror required to demonstrate the validity of clearances held by personnel they are proposing who are not currently employed by the offeror?

The instructions for Sub‐factor 1b.6 on page 39 require ‘proof of security clearance’ for certain personnel.

No.

If so, what documentation constitutes acceptable proof of clearance?

The instructions for Sub‐factor 1b.6 on page 39 require ‘proof of security clearance’ for certain personnel.

NA