Maintenance of DIS & LPMS

Purpose of this amendment is to post questions and answers from the combined synopsis/solicitation.

1. Is this a follow-on requirement? If so, could you please provide the incumbent contract number for this opportunity? If not, is this a new requirement? Answer: This is a new requirement with similar scope under contract W912HQ-12-C-0082.

2. Is there an incumbent contractor involved? If so, are they eligible to re-bid on this contract? Answer: Yes there is an incumbent contractor who can re-bid to the public solicitation.

3. For obtaining the NAC clearance, will the USACE provide the winning bidder with the SF-86 forms to apply for the NACI? Answer: The winning bidder would work with contract Agency POC/PM for coordination between agency and HECSA security office. NACI SF-85's and SF-86 will be available to secure NAC clearance.

4. Is previous knowledge of LPMS, DIS, NTNI and the Lock-DW systems a requirement for this contract? Is it acceptable if a contractor with no prior knowledge of these systems but with solid technical expertise in the underlying technologies to take on a steep learning curve and rapidly acclimate to LPMS and DIS systems? Answer: No, previous knowledge is not a requirement. However it would require a steep learning curve but still considered.

5. How many resources is the incumbent contractor (if any) currently using on this contract? Answer: We are not allowed to provide this information.

Purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date to 15 September 2015 at 1:00 pm EST.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

See attachment for combined synopsis/solicitation