Please see attached.
Questions and Answers:
Q- Is there a current incumbent?
- No, this is a new requirement.
Q- If an offeror has performed contracts as a first-tier major subcontractor, where web-based sources cannot provide relevant information, would it be acceptable for the offeror to provide point of contact details for individuals who can verify the performance?
A-Yes, however it is wise to keep in mind that the solicitation references DFARS: 13.106-2 Evaluation of quotations or offers. (b)(i) See 204.7603 for procedures on the requirement for contracting officers to consider Supplier Performance Risk System risk assessments as a basis of award.
Q- Could you confirm whether DoD is requesting resumes for key personnel as part of the proposal submission?
A- We are not requesting official resumes just work and professional experience.
Q- The Statement of Work (SOW) specifies that the contractor should have a minimum of 10 years of strategy experience and provide 5 references of past performance with successful outcomes. Could you kindly clarify if these requirements apply to the offeror as a whole or specifically to key personnel?
- 2.4.2 Key Personnel applies to key personnel.
Q- Vendor wanted to verify if the government intended to include the below restrictive requirement in 2.2.1 of the Statement of Work. "The annual Boot camp shall be conducted for a total of 40 hours and held in Q2 or Q3 and shall include the George Washington University Center (GWU) Center of Excellence in Public Leadership (CEPL) Strategic Management Performance Certificate upon successful test
completion."
A- Yes, this course is publicly available for enrollment through George Washington University
Similar question from industry: Can you please clarify whether the following statement on page 3 of the Statement of Work is intended to be in the SOW? We would like to bid on this effort. However, the below requirement restricts the eligibility of vendors other than GWU from competing. "The annual Boot camp shall be conducted for a total of 40 hours and held in Q2 or Q3 and shall include the George Washington University Center (GWU) Center of Excellence in Public Leadership (CEPL) Strategic Management Performance Certificate upon successful test completion."
A-Yes, offering this course is a requirement. This course is publicly available for enrollment through George Washington University
