vendor questions.docx

1. Can the Government share how/when answers to questions will be provided? Via email and before 1 Sep 2023 --> Will answers to questions from all vendors be provided via amendment or email (i.e. Questions submitted by vendors other than SecuriFense)?

Answer: Via email and posted to SAM.gov RFQ W91QF023Q2005 in Attachment Section as an amendment.

1. Can the Government define or clarify what is meant by a manual board wargame? Would physical materials such as 3D printed miniatures, cardboard chits/counters, paper handouts, maps/boards, etc. count against the 35-page limit or can the Government confirm these materials would be excluded from page count?

Answer: The items listed as examples above would be excluded from the page count.

1. For Factor 2: Lot 1: Does the Government have a preferred branch of the military regarding the requirement 'Preference given to candidates with previous experience in, or serving, the military'?

Answer: No preference.

1. For Factor 2: Lot 1: Can the Government further define 'Several times over the period of the contract, the contractor may be required to perform work at the Center of Strategic Leadership (CSL), as requested and coordinated by the government.'? Will this be covered under the NTE $30K travel CLIN?

Answer: Travel to the Center for Strategic Leadership is not covered in the travel CLIN.

1. For Factor 2: Lot 1: Can the Government further define the number of anticipated trips/frequency for 'the contractor will be required to travel to, lodge at, and perform work at Kwajalein Army Garrison in the Marshall Islands, at resettlement communities in the US, or at other locations in the INDOPACOM region'?

Answer: The precise number of trips will depend on the work the contractor is able to accomplish in any single trip. The government anticipates a maximum of three (3) trips will be required.

1. For Factor 2: Technical: Relevance to the requirement IAW PWS 1.6.9 Lot 2 - Are candidates required to have experience in scenario design? Will specific experience designing graphics and physical components for wargames be acceptable?

Answer: No. Experience in designing graphics and physical components for wargames will be necessary but not sufficient. The candidate must demonstrate some level of scenario design experience.

1. For Factor 2: Lot 2: Is there any Travel expected for the War Game Developer?

Answer: There is no travel expected for the wargame developer.

1. For Factor 2: Lot 2: Can the Government clarify the estimated split between in-person work, remote work, and off-site travel?

Answer: The government, having all necessary equipment to do the work, expects in-person work to be 90% or more of the work. No off-site travel is anticipated. Remote work will be ad hoc and on a case-by-case basis.