QA_Round_1_31Oct16_W91WFU-17-R-0001.pdf

W91WFU-17-R-0001

Questions and Answers – Round 1

10/31/2016

Q1. I'm reaching out in reference to the requirement for USAFRICOM’s Personnel Security Specialist under the solicitation number W91WFU-17-R-0001. Would you kindly confirm if this is an entirely new effort or is there an incumbent currently providing the services? If so, can you please provide the incumbent contract details?

A1. This incumbent contractor is Leonie Industries. The contract number is W91WFU-16-P-0004.

Q2. Re Solicitation Number: W91WFU-17-R-0001, "AFRICOM Badging Services," I have a TSSCI-cleared professional that I could put on the contract. Assuming that the person requires a Periodic Review during the period of performance, will AFRICOM provide facility clearance sponsorship?

A2: The contractor will be issued a DD 254 with the Facility Clearance Requirements. The facility requirements for this contract is TOP SECRET and the level of safeguarding required is NONE. The Government will not provide Facility Clearance sponsorship for this requirement.

Q3. Does the eventual contract convey either ART 71, 72 or 73 logistical support?

A3. No. The position description does not meet the criteria to receive NATO SOFA status under Articles 71, 72, or 73.

Q4. We had a question regarding the facility clearance required for the solicitation. If all contractor personnel have a TS/SCI clearance but the company does not have a TS/SCI facility clearance, will be Government be willing to sponsor the company?

A4. Reference response to Q2.