Web hosting of sealswcc. COM

Added: May 20, 2011 5:17 pm Modified: May 25, 2011 12:26 pmTrack Changes The purpose of this modification is to post the following answers to the questions received for this solicitation:

1.  Is it currently hosted by an outside vendor?
Answer:  Yes

2.  If it is should we also include a site and data migration into the proposal and what is the timeline of migration?
Answer: Yes
Answer: Minutes

3.  How many & size of database?
Answer: More than one (1)
Answer: More than 1MB

4.  Is there any custom application or software?
Answer:  Yes

5.  Will documentation be provided?
Answer:  Yes

6.  Reason for moving from current provider?
Answer:  See Statement of Work

7.  As a service provider, do we need to manage website and any enhnacement and how often website modified per year? 
Answer:  Request separate questions so they can be addressed completely

8.  Website load balanced environment from single hosting facility or global load balancing where website needed to be host at multiple locations?
Answer:  Single hosting facility

9.  SLA requirement?
Answer:  Request spell out what you understand the acronym, SLA, to mean

10.  Technical requirements (section 3):  What is control panel integration?
Answer:  A control panel built into the system.  That when activated would give a person full administrative access to install programs.

11.  Bullet K:  What retention period is required and what is meant by file versioning?
Answer:  The retention period will be greater than 30 days.
Answer:  File versioning is meant as a form of revision control.

12.  Do you mean the ability to go back to an earlier date of a file, or to maintain file versioning from a CMS?
Answer:  We are asking contractors to provide "File Versioning" not incremental backups.

13.  Bullet M:  Are e-mail services going to be run on one of the servers, or are you looking for an outsources e-mail solution?
Are POP accounts sufficient or are you looking for MS exchange accounts that support group calendaring and a GAL?
Answer:  Email services will be run on one of the server.
Answer:  POP accounts are sufficient

14.  Bullet N:  What are statistics reporting accounts?
Are these just role based user accounts or something more?
Answer: Statistics reporting accounts provide usage reports.
Answer:  They are something more.

15.  Bullet P:  this suggests that there are no requirements for user access which means that these databases could not be used?
There is an internet web version of MS SQL that does not need separate user SAL's is that what we shold quote?
Answer:  Provide a quote for a multi user MS SQL Server database with no additional licensing expenses for MS SQL Server.

16.  Bullet R:  What are the load balancing configuration parameters?
Answer:  Load balancing parameters can be found in item 4 under technical requirements.  Optimum configuration parameters will be established by the winning bidder.

17.  Does the website have any C&A or A&A requirements?  We are very experienced with both and this would have a significant impact on our costing.
Answer:  Request clarify the acronyms above.  An answer cannot be given at this time.  Follow-up and be a specific as possible. 

18.  I would also like to ask if you would consider a short extension, perhaps 1 calendar week, to the proposal due date? 
Answer: No


This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposal are being accepted and a written solicitation will not be issued.  The solicitation is issued as Request for Proposal (RFP).  The solicitation number is H92240-11-T-0052.  The Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) has a requirement for an Web Hosting of SEALSWCC.COM.  A Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract is contemplated.  All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-50 effective 15 April 2011.

This procurement is set aside for 100% Small Business.  The associated NAICS is 541990 with a Standard Business Size of $7.0M.

SECTION B Schedules of Supplies and Services - See attached SF-1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items #H92240-11-T-0052 dated 20 May 2011

Offerors must scrutinize this solicitation and ensure their proposals and submissions comply with all requirements.  It is not sufficient to merely state your proposal complies with the solicitation requirements.  You must clearly identify how your proposal meets allof the solicitation requirements.

Proposals must be received in Word Document, no later than 8:00 AM Pacific Daylight Savings Time (PDST).  The offeror agrees to hold its prices in the proposal firm for sixty (60) days from the date specified for receipt of proposals.  Proposals shall be emailed to amando.lastrella@navsoc.socom.mil.

SECTION C:  Statement of Work (SOW) - See attached SF-1449 pages 3 thru 5.

SECTION I:  Contract Clauses - See attached SF-1449 pages 8 thru 32.

SOFARS 5652.201-9002  Authorized Changes Only By Contracting Officer (Jan 2005)
The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract.  Except as specified herein, no order, or conduct of Government personnel who visit the contractor's facilities or in any other manner communicates with Contractor personnel during the performance of this contract shall constitute a change under the Changes Clause in Section I.  In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof.  The address and email address of the Contracting Officer is Gloria D. Kelley, 2000 Trident Way, Bldg 603M, San Diego, CA 92155.  Her email address is gloria.kelley@navsoc.socom.mil.

SOFARS 5652.215-9016 Technical and Contractual Questions Concerning this Solicitation (Jan 2000).
All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to Amando Lastrella at amando.lastrella@navsoc.socom.mil.  No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted unless it is deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer.

Point of Contact:
Amando L. Lastrella
Email: amando.lastrella@navsoc.socom.mil

SECTION M:  Evaluation Factors for Award - See attached SF-1449 pages 5 thru 6.