Industry Questions_Pre Sol_FY24 HQS FFID TPO SMC (Response) v2_20240905.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- W91QF5-24-R-5134
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This document appears to be a series of questions and responses related to a federal contract opportunity for sustainment information systems and communications platform integration and capability development support services for the Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) at Fort Gregg-Adams.
The key details are:
- This is a recompete of an existing contract currently held by Soliel, LLC (Contract #W91QF521C0008, $3,186,399.81, 9/1/21-9/20/24).
- The government anticipates issuing the Request for Proposal (RFP) under Solicitation #W91QF5-24-R-5134 by 23 August 2024, with proposals due no earlier than 15 days after the RFP is available.
- This will be a Firm-Fixed Price acquisition set-aside for 8(a) small businesses under NAICS code 541512, Computer System Design Services.
- The Performance Work Statement outlines requirements for four (4) Soldier Support Institute Functional Analysis and Data Integration Capability Developers, one (1) Software Analysis and Data Integration Capability Developer, and one (1) Human Factors Integration Capability Developer.
- The government will facilitate the security clearance process for contractor personnel up to the Secret level.
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Sheet1
| PWS Paragraph | Question | Response |
| 8.2 Soldier Support Institute (SSI) Functional Analysis and Data Integration Capability Developer |
8.3 Software Analysis and Data Integration Capability Developer -Optional Labor
8.4 Human Factors (DO_LPF-P) Integration Capability Developer - Optional Labor
8.2 Soldier Support Institute (SSI) Functional Analysis and Data Integration Capability Developer
8.3 Software Analysis and Data Integration Capability Developer -Optional Labor
8.4 Human Factors (DO_LPF-P) Integration Capability Developer - Optional Labor
11.2. Technical Exhibit Two (2) Estimated Workload Section 8.0 suggests four (4) regular CME and two (2) optional CME as shown below:
8.2 Soldier Support Institute (SSI) Functional Analysis and Data Integration Capability Developer (4 CMEs)
8.3 Software Analysis and Data Integration Capability Developer -Optional Labor (1 CME)
| 8.4 Human Factors (DO_LPF-P) Integration Capability Developer - Optional Labor (1 CME). However, Section 11.2. Technical Exhibit Two (2) Estimated Workload appears to show three (3) regular CME and three (3) optional CME. Please clarify and confirm CME's needed. | Correction applied: I updated the Technical Exhibit Matrix to align with the personnel qualification outline. Please see attachement. | ||
| N/A | The announcement states that “Proposals will be due no earlier than 15 days after the RFP becomes available.” We were wondering if that’s correct, as is, or perhaps was supposed to read “…no later than…”? | Please review the posted SF1449. | |
| N/A | Request information on the incumbent currently executing these requirements as well as Contract #, Period of performance, and value of the contract. | INCUMBENT: Soliel, LLC CONTRACT: W91QF521C0008 PoP:09/01/21-09/20/2024 TCV: $3,186,399.81 | |
| N/A | Is this a new requirement or a recompete? If a recompete, who is the incumbent? Will the gov't award this contract in Calendar Year 2024? | Recompete. Refer to government response to question #4. | |
| Section 4.1. Classification Standards | Section states, “The Contractor personnel will meet the personnel security requirements for access to classified information (no higher than Secret) while performing under this contract IAW AR 380-67, AR 380-5, and NISPOM. Contractor personnel will be U.S. citizens and have a valid investigation with Secret eligibility (or Interim Secret eligibility) in place at the start of this contract as verified by the Government Requiring Activity's servicing Security Office”. Is the requiring element willing and able to sponsor the clearances of contractor personnel. | The requiring element is prepared to facilitate the security clearance process for contractor personnel who meet the requirements to obtain a common access card (CAC). | |
| Section 8.2,. SSI Functional Analysis and Data Integration Capability Developer. | Section states " The Contractor shall have the ability to perform software integration and engineering of existing mission command and operational systems." Question: Do the contractor personnel filling these positions need to have application coding expertise in the various system computer language for each of these mission command and operational systems or will familiarity with the user applications of such software suffice? Rationale: Coding expertise if required needs to be specified in job solicitation. | Coding expertise is not required for this position. The Contractor shall have a strong technical background, and the ability to analyze and evaluate business processes and business technical requirements. | |
| Section 8.2,. SSI Functional Analysis and Data Integration Capability Developer. | Section states " The Contractor shall have the ability to perform software integration and engineering of existing mission command and operational systems." Question: Since some operational command systems are rated at higher than SECRET classification level, and the PWS specifies contractor personnel be cleared to the Secret level, does the Government anticipate future requirement upgrade during the period of performance? Rationale: Any future upgrade to TS and additional classification identifiers (e.g., SCI) requires lengthy background investigation by the Government prior to granting of such clearances. | The Contractor shall meet the requirement to obtain and maintain up to Secret classification level requirement. The Government does not anticipate future classification upgrades during the perod of performnce. | |
| Section 11.2 Technical Exhibit Two Estimated Work Load | Section 11.2 Estimated Workload table does not match Section 8.2 through 8..4 labor requirements for base and optional labor. Request the Government clarify. Rationale: Proper estimate of workload is necessary to properly bid on this request for proposal. | Correction applied: The Technical Exhibit (2) Estimated Workload matrix has been updated to reflect the exact job descriptions as in section 8.2 - 8.4. (No adjustments to average of annual hours). | |
| RFP 91QF524R5134 Request for Proposal Section 4 Page 59 of 62 . | Tab B of the Request for Proposal states " The offeror shall complete Attachment 1-Pricing worksheet." Unfortunately, the RFP did not include Attachment 1- Pricing worksheet. Request the Government provide Attachment 1 -Pricing worksheet. Rationale, without knowing what format the Government wants the proposal pricing data to be in leaves prospective bidders at risk of being disqualified from proposal consideration. | Refer to amendment 0001 updating the information | |
| Solicitation: General Instructions: Page 54 of 62 | This section states the proposals shall be organized into four (4) volumes, as described below. However, the table below lists only three (3) Volumes. What is the 4th Volume? | Refer to amendment 0001 updating the information | |
| Solicitation: General Instructions: Page 55 of 62 | Will the Government allow an 10 point font for Charts, Graphs, Diagrams, Tables, Photographs, Drawings, etc.? | Please review the posted SF1449. | |
| Solicitation: Tab A - Staffing Approach 4,: Page 57 of 62 | Does the Government expect to award this contact before or on September 23, 2024? | Yes | |
| Solicitation: Volume II Tab A - Staffing Approach 4,: Page 58 of 62 | The section states that we should provide A detailed narrative of how the offeror will accomplish the tasks required in the PWS. The offeror should address as specifically as possible the actual methodology used for accomplishing the PWS tasks. Should this be part of Factor 1 Technical Capabilities and not part of the Staffing Approach? | Refer to amendment 0001 updating the information | |
| PWS Paragraph 1.7 page 2 of 22 | This section states the primary place of performance is at Fort Lee. Paragraph 8.1 Personnel Qualifications states the contractor l shall be able to work independently and as a member of a geographically dispersed group. Will the Government please clarify the contractor work location? | Correction applied: The primary work location Fort Gregg- Adams, VA and the PWS has been updated to reflect the location. | |
| PWS Paragraph 8.2 page 7 of 22 | This section identifies a Soldier Support Institute (SSI) Functional Analysis and Data Integration Capability Developer (4 CMEs). Paragraph 11.2 Technical Exhibit 2 identifies 3 SSI Data Integration and Functional Analysis Services positions. Which number is correct? | Correction applied: The correct number of SSI Functional Analysis and Data Ingration Developers is four (4). The Technical Exhibit matrix has been updated to reflect the number of positions. | |
| PWS Paragraph 8.3 page 8 of 22 | Software Analysis and Data Integration Capability Developer -Optional Labor (1 CME).Paragraph 11.2 Technical Exhibit 2 identifies two (2) Software Analysis Optional Support Services. Which number is correct? | Correction applied: The correct number of Software Anaylsis and Data Integrtion Capability Developers is one (1). The PWS has been updaed to reflect the correct number of Optional Labor positions. | |
| PWS Paragraphs 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4 pages 7 & 8 of 22 | Paragraphs 8.3 and 8.4 identify option positions. Are the positions identified in paragraph 8.2 the only ones we are expected to have fully staffed by the 23rd of September as identified in the Solicitation on page 57 of 62? | Fully staffed includes (4)SSI Functional Analysis, (1) Software Anaylsis, and (1) Human Factors - a total of (6) CMEs. | |
| N/A | Please confirm that no resumes or letters of commitment are required for submission. | No resumes are required for the Solicitation submission. | |
| N/A | Just would like to verify if this is still in a Presolicitation status and what was recently posted is not the official request for proposals? | The update posted to Beta.sam.gov on 28 August 2024 is the actual solicitaion. Feel free to provide proposals as instructed. |
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