1.  [Question]{.underline}: Average Wage for Administrative people - How
    many people are administrative people supporting for typing? Travel
    Arrangements? On average how long administrative people have been on
    staff with the existing contractor?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Currently on the contract there are 2
> administrative staff for typing. One person has responsibility for
> travel arrangements. On the average the administrative staff have been
> with the existing contractor for 5.6 years.

2.  [Question]{.underline}: Recently, the Aeronautical Center in O.K.
    (DOT) released a similar solicitation. In order to support the local
    economy, they limited participation to 8(a)'s w/HQ in Oklahoma. Any
    consideration by the Golden Office to do something similar?

> [Answer]{.underline}: No. This solicitation was set-aside for 8a firms
> nationally on the previous award and is set-aside for 8a firms
> nationally again for this award.

3.  [Question]{.underline}: The overall diversification of the skill mix
    needed to totally support the project is unique. To what degree will
    resumes and incumbent capture be counted for evaluation?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Please see Section M evaluation criteria.

4.  [Question]{.underline}: What are the contractor support needs (FTE
    levels) in the areas of Administrative Support, Legal, and Financial
    Assistance support?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Section J, Attachment E, "Estimated Manpower
> Schedule" defines the estimated DPLH by labor title.

5.  [Question]{.underline}: How many contractors support the Federal
    team? Today.

> [Answer:]{.underline} Two. This question was previously asked and
> answered in IIPS.

6.  [Question:]{.underline} What is the current total staffing level
    under current support service contracts to be covered by this
    solicitation? Who is the current provider for these services?

> [Answer]{.underline}: The current staffing for this solicitation is
> identified in Attachment E of the solicitation "Estimated Manpower
> Schedule". The current staffing level on the existing contract was
> previously asked and answered in IIPS. Integrated Resource
> Technologies, Inc., (IRT) is the current prime contractor, McNeil and
> Associates is the subcontractor.

7.  [Question]{.underline}: How many Federal Employees support the
    Golden Field Office and ROs combined?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Approximately 157 combined, with 74 at Golden.
> Please note that under this solicitation GO will be providing support
> to the Regional Offices in the following areas: Human Resources,
> Public Affairs and Legal.

8.  [Question]{.underline}: Cidney's presentation stated 5 IT positions
    (contractor). The labor categories provided in the solicitation only
    identified 4 positions which appeared to be IT related: (1) Computer
    Programmer, (1) LAN Admin (2) Sr. Tech. Support Spec. Please
    identify the 5^th^ labor category.

> [Answer]{.underline}: The labor categories/titles for this
> solicitation are identified in Attachment E, "Estimated Manpower
> Schedule". The 5^th^ person will perform duties in two functional
> areas -- ½ programmer and ½ LAN Administration. Attachment E will be
> revised to reflect this change.

9.  [Question:]{.underline} I.66 and attachment E do not match. Please
    provide a matching or mapping. Can you provide a mapping of
    Attachment E to the functional areas of support? Your estimate of
    \$10-11M for this effort -- is this for 40 or 48 FTEs? How did you
    come up with this \$ value? Is this for just 2 years? Key staff --
    Why? Resumes are turned into you 4 months prior to work. Does not
    make sense.

> [Answer]{.underline}: I.66 and Attachment E are not related. I.66 is
> required by the Service Contract Act to specify the labor rate if you
> were to hire a Federal employee ( GS wage schedule) for equivalent
> type work in the market place. Attachment E is the Government
> estimated DPLH by labor titles anticipated for this requirement. The
> estimate of \$10-11M is based on the estimated DPLH in Attachment E
> with escalation included for the out-years. The estimate was derived
> by the historical data of the current contract cost plus the estimated
> DPLH in Attachment E and escalation. The base period is 2 years with 3
> one-year options. See Section L.16 Technical Preparation Instructions
> -- Volume II.

10. [Question]{.underline}: How often to personnel travel? How is travel
    approved?

> [Answer]{.underline}: It depends upon the requirements of the project
> or division office needing a specific service. Travel is cost
> reimbursable and is currently requested by the organization needing
> the service and approved through the Government Contracting Officer
> and the contractor.

11. [Question]{.underline}: If an offer defines x, y, and z as key
    personnel, do you expect

> resumes for x, y, and z? Does the 20 page limit on the technical
> proposal include
>
> the table of contents, cover, and other front matter?
>
> [Answer]{.underline}: Please see instructions in Section L of the
> solicitation. As stated in the
>
> meeting today, L-16 (b) (2) will be amended to read "...not exceeding
> 20 pages
>
> single spaced, exclusive of resumes and the past performance reference
>
> information sheets."

12. [Question]{.underline}: Section H.25.a. says "negotiated? vs.
    Section H.25.d implies no negotiation?

[Answer]{.underline}: Section H.25 (a) states "The amount of the
performance-based incentive

fee will be negotiated, and the ceiling established at the time of
contract award".

This negotiated amount is the amount the contractor may be eligible to
receive

based on its performance. Section H. 25 (d) is not negotiable. This is
the amount

of fee the contractor will receive based on its performance as
determined by the

Contracting Officer.

13. [Question]{.underline}: How many mail stops are involved at Golden?
    Does this contract support NREL mail distribution? Would this
    contractor pick-up and/or deliver to Post Office.

> [Answer]{.underline}: There is one mail stop at Golden. The contractor
> support personnel do not support NREL mail distribution. NREL picks up
> mail from a designated Golden Office. NREL drops mail off at the post
> office. Golden contractor support delivers the mail within the Golden
> offices. On very rare occasions, contractor support personnel may be
> asked to drop off a federal express package in a federal express mail
> drop.

14. [Question]{.underline}: Will the Government provide workload data
    (DPLH) by task Order for the last contract (or at least for 2003)?

> [Answer]{.underline}: A recent FOIA inquiry was asked and the FOIA
> response will be added to the Golden Field Office public reading room.

15. [Question]{.underline}: Who is the incumbent contractor? Is there
    more than one? Will the incumbent be eligible to propose?

> [Answer]{.underline}: See question six above. The incumbent cannot bid
> as a prime contractor.

16. [Question]{.underline}: Would you please post the attendance list
    for today's meeting?

[Answer]{.underline}: Yes. Excluding those individuals who requested
exclusion from the list.

17. [Question]{.underline}: Is there an opportunity to meet the existing
    contractor employees? Is a Colorado wage schedule available?

[Answer]{.underline}: See Section L.20 for contacting existing
contractor employees. See Department

> of Labor Wage Determination, Attachment D to the solicitation for the
> Colorado wage schedule.

18. [Question]{.underline}: Would you make copies of the power point
    presentation available to attendees?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Yes. The power point presentation will be posted
> in IIPS.

19. [Question]{.underline}: Do the Project Monitors utilize any Project
    Management software application such as Microsoft Project?

> [Answer]{.underline}: No.

20. [Question]{.underline}: Are PMP certifications important.

> [Answer]{.underline}: No.

21. [Question]{.underline}: Is the office of Chief Counsel located under
    the Office of the Manger?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Yes.

22. [Question]{.underline}: Considering the Broad Range of
    Responsibilities, from Information Technology to Public Relations
    and Human Resources, would DOE consider dividing or splitting this
    solicitation into 2 different RFP's or contracts?

> [Answer]{.underline}: No.

23. [Question]{.underline}: Do you have the name and contract
    information for the FOIA representative who could provide relevant
    information relative to this procurement?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Anna Martinez-Barnish, is the FOIA point of
> contact for the Golden Field Office. Her number is 303-275-4927,
> email: <anna.martinez-barnish@go.doe.gov>.

24. [Question]{.underline}: What level of security is required? BAO
    (Building Access Only)? L? Q? Are we allowed to contact incumbent
    employees?

> [Answer]{.underline}: BAO (Building Access Only) is required. Yes --
> See Section L.20 of the solicitation.

25. [Question]{.underline}: Any Clearance Requirements? OPM -- Any
    certifications required

> ( PMP, etc)?
>
> [Answer]{.underline}: See #24 above. There are no certifications for
> OPM required.

26. [Question]{.underline}: Who have the past contractors been on this
    contract -- current and prior to 1999.

> [Answer]{.underline}: The current contractor is Integrated Technology
> Resources Inc and prior to 1999 the contractor was L.S. Gallegos &
> Associates. This information is already posted in IIPS.

27. [Question]{.underline}: Is remote access via Ras dialup or VPN? How
    many remote access users?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Currently dial-up. VPN is planned for the
> future. Very small number for remote access -- around 12.

28. [Question]{.underline}: Section L-16 (Vol.2) p. 55, Both Prime &
    Subcontract bidders are requested to submit 3 past performance
    descriptions. Are past performance descriptions included in the 20
    page limit for Vol.2? If past performance descriptions are included,
    this provides a space advantage to 8 (a)'s bidding along who will
    only submit 3 past performance descriptions. If past performance
    descriptions are separate, is there a page limit for each
    description?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Yes. See Section L.16(c)(3). However, Past
> Performance Reference Information sheets are not included in the 20
> page limitation. Since Past Performance Reference Information sheets
> are not included in the 20 page limit there is no space advantage.

29. [Question]{.underline}: Oversight of NREL -- please provide more
    detail as to that oversight.

> [Answer]{.underline}: This is a federal function and not a support
> services contractor function.

30. [Question]{.underline}: Are Archive Services on-site?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Back-ups are performed on-site and tapes are
> stored temporarily on-site. The tapes are then moved to an off-site
> storage facility. Support service contractors are currently
> responsible for the back-ups.

31. [Question]{.underline}: To contact incumbent employee -- where do we
    go to find the mail box. Is it in IIPS?

> [Answer]{.underline}: See Section L.20. It is not in IIPS.

32. [Question]{.underline}: By a show of hands, which companies are from
    Colorado (HQ in CO) and which ones are 8(a) certified (HQ in CO)?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Hands shown.

33. [Question]{.underline}: Past contract practices have demonstrated no
    term or partial payments until entire project or tasks are
    completed? Will this be the same for this procurement?

> [Answer]{.underline}: No -- The contractor can bill on an every two
> week basis or monthly for cost incurred against the contract.

34. [Question]{.underline}: Could DOE-GO give further classification of
    incumbent workforce. Could this classification be assigned a grade
    level ( i.e. senior buyer Grade 24)

> [Answer]{.underline}: No. Please see Attachment E for the Government
> estimated DPLH and position titles.

35. [Question]{.underline}: Of the 48 positions, how many will be
    rollover of current employees?

> [Answer]{.underline}: As this is a performance based contract it will
> depend on how you intend to proposal. Please see evaluation criteria
> in Section M.

36. [Question]{.underline}: DO #s add up? RFP say 48 -- My notes -- 1
    PA, 5-IT, 1-HR, 1 Contracts, 18 PM = 26. What did I miss?

> [Answer]{.underline}: The RFP is based on the future needs not the
> current contract. Please see Attachment E for the Government's
> estimated DPLH.

37. [Question]{.underline}: By a show of hands, how many firms present
    have demonstrated expertise in a) Human Resource Services,
    Recruitment to retention, B) Public Affairs to Public Relations? How
    many are (8a) firms? By a show of hands, how many firms present have
    specific experience in project management with DOE? By a show of
    hands, which of these firms are 8(a)

> [Answer]{.underline}: Many hands shown.

38. [Question]{.underline}: Do you only want the first page of the past
    performance questionnaire submitted with the bid?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Yes -- Past Performance Reference Information
> Sheets only. The government will be using this information to perform
> the past performance reference checks.

39. [Question]{.underline}: Is there a page limit on past performance
    descriptions?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Answered previously, See question \# 28 above.

40. [Question]{.underline}: Do you store records at the NARA storage
    facility? Does this group support OMB project submissions? Do you
    utilize earned value? Does this group provide support?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Yes we store records at the NARA storage
> facility. OMB project submission is provided by the Accounting and
> Finance Office at GO, however project management and other divisions
> input information that make up the budget submission. We do not
> utilize earned value.

41. [Question]{.underline}: Are any of the positions of this procurement
    new? Or are they all currently being worked by incumbent personnel?

> [Answer]{.underline}: The only new position is the closeout specialist
> in OAFA.

42. [Question:]{.underline} Has the incumbent contractor provided
    procurement support for this solicitation? If so, was their
    involvement limited to avoid conflict of interest?

> [Answer:]{.underline} All support required for this solicitation has,
> and will be performed by Federal employees only.

43. [Question:]{.underline} What consists of the Regional Field Offices?
    How many? How much support is expected based on past practices (4
    yrs. Running)? Any anticipated growth to the RO support offices? Is
    the FOIA process manual in processing or electronic? Web-Based? How
    are they managed and is there a particular software being used for
    process?

> [Answer:]{.underline} The RO's have approximately 15 -- 25 people each
> in 6 offices. No additional growth is anticipated for Regional Office
> support on the new contract at this time. Please see answer to
> question \# 7, however, the current solicitation no longer provides
> on-site support for the Regional Offices. Support is provided from GO
> to the RO's in the areas of HR, Legal, and Public Affairs. The FOIA
> process is largely manual, although some requests come in via e-mail
> and some documents are provided electronically. Requests are tracked
> by database that was developed in-house.

44. [Question:]{.underline} How many contractors are used within the
    Administrative Support Department?

> [Answer:]{.underline} Two. The prime and subcontractor.

45. [Question:]{.underline} As to proposal format, would an 11 x 17
    chart count as one page? You allow for Times New Roman 10 point --
    can we use larger?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Yes, it would count as only one page. You can
> use larger than Times New Roman 10 point but the page limit remains
> the same.

46. [Question:]{.underline} Is there an oral presentation contemplated?

> [Answer:]{.underline} No. The contract may be awarded on the basis of
> initial proposals received. If discussions are necessary, they may be
> in writing or oral.

47. [Question:]{.underline} Are both prime and sub required to submit 3
    past performance references each?

> [Answer:]{.underline} Yes.

48. [Question:]{.underline} Should past performance reference
    information sheets be sent by clients directly to GFO or to
    contractors to submit w/proposal?

> [Answer:]{.underline} The reference information sheets should be
> submitted with the proposals through IIPS. This does not include the
> questionnaires. Government personnel will contact the references
> provided to complete the questionnaires.

49. [Question:]{.underline} Is there opportunity to hire incumbent
    staff? If so, what is the process?

> [Answer:]{.underline} Yes. See Section L.20.

50. [Question:]{.underline} When will today's presentations be posted on
    IIPS?

> [Answer:]{.underline} They were posted on October 13, 2004.

51. [Question:]{.underline} Are we permitted to meet with incumbent
    employees during their lunch hour?

> [Answer:]{.underline} No. Only during non-duty hours. Different
> employees may have lunch periods of differing durations.

52. [Question:]{.underline} Page 26 of RFP. In I.65, please explain #1 &
    #2 related to 8(a) standing in detail. What do these 2 sentences
    mean? What is verification process on your end? What is the status
    of the incumbent? Are they able to recompete as the prime?

> [Answer:]{.underline} These two statements relate to specific
> requirements of SBA pertaining to each prospective 8(a) offeror's
> approved business plan. Prior to award, the selected 8(a) company's
> eligibility for award will be verified by the Government through their
> respective local SBA office. Previously answered in IIPS. The
> incumbent has graduated from the 8(a) program, and is not eligible as
> the prime contractor.

53. [Question:]{.underline} What effect will no Government past
    performance have on evaluation?

> [Answer:]{.underline} If there is no Government past performance
> information available, the company would receive a neutral rating.
> They may also submit past performance information on non-government
> work..

54. [Question:]{.underline} A few days ago a question was posted via
    IIPS about the 20 page limit and whether past performance reference
    sheets were part of the 20 pages. The answer was "yes". This
    morning, the answer is "no". Can you confirm again which is the
    correct answer?

> [Answer:]{.underline} The solicitation will be amended to exclude the
> Past Performance Reference Information Sheets from the 20 page limit.

55. [Question]{.underline}: How many contractor FTE's support the
    administrative function?

> [Answer]{.underline}: This was previously answered in IIPS.

56. [Question]{.underline}: If it will take abut 1 week to place today's
    Q&A's on IIPS, will the GFO consider a 1 week proposal due date
    extension?

> [Answer]{.underline}: No. We do not anticipate extending the proposal
> due date at this time.

57. [Question:]{.underline} With a projected increase to 30, will the
    new project managers be federal employees or is there a chance for
    these employees to be contract?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Please see Attachment E of the solicitation for
> the estimated DPLH.

58. [Question]{.underline}: Please identify the labor categories listed
    in Attachment E, Estimated Manpower Schedule, that are covered by
    the Service Contract Act, Wage Determination and provide the
    conformed Wage Determination position classification titles that the
    labor categories correspond to in the Wage Determination. For
    example, Administrative Assistant is not listed in the Wage
    Determination. What position in the Wage Determination is the
    Administrative Assistant conformed to? Also, where there are
    multiple levels, please identify the level. For example, Paralegal
    is listed in the Wage Determination as Paralegal/legal Assistant I
    through IV. Attachment E, Estimated Manpower Schedule lists
    Paralegal. What level is the Paralegal?

> [Answer]{.underline}: It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure
> compliance with the Service Contract Act and to map the position they
> are proposing to the description in the Department of Labor Wage
> Determination classification. No mapping by the Government will be
> provided, as this is a performance based contract and it is
> anticipated that the contractor propose this in their proposal.

59. [Question]{.underline}: Under the Service Contract Act (SCA),
    successor contractors are

> required to provide vacation to SCA covered employees based on length
> of service that includes the whole span of continuous service with the
> incumbent and/or predecessor contractors in the performance of similar
> work at the same Federal facility. The Wage Determination vacation
> schedule for SCA employees has varying requirements based on length of
> service. Please provide the SCA covered incumbent contract employee's
> length of service for vacation entitlement, by labor category, as of
> March 2, 2005.
>
> [Answer]{.underline}: This information cannot be provided by the
> Government because it is personal in nature and treated as
> confidential information by the Government.

60. [Question]{.underline}: Incumbent Staff -- please post (1) contract
    job title and (2) employee contract anniversary date and (3) SCA vs
    exempt status of each. Need info to cost benefits package.

> [Answer:]{.underline} The job titles can be found for the current
> contract in the Golden Field Office public reading room web page.
> Employee contract anniversary dates are personal in nature and treated
> as confidential information by the Government (See answer to #59
> above). It is the contractor's responsibility to identify its
> employees as exempt or non-exempt and to ensure compliance with the
> SCA and the Fair Labor Standards Act.

61. [Question]{.underline}: Finance Support -- Vendor Payment system
    electronic processing or manual? i.e. U.S. mail/Fed exp. Any
    software COTs packages for processing? Specific Name? Any COTs
    software packages utilized in the procurement processing? What is
    the current work flow of this process? Partial manual and partial
    electronic?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Please see Attachment C of the solicitation for
> the vendor payment information. All payments will be made
> electronically. There is no COTS software utilized in the procurement
> process. The current workflow is largely manual and utilizes MS Word
> based templates.

62. [Question]{.underline}: What Financial/ERP System does the Golden
    Office use and may require support under this contract?

> [Answer]{.underline}: See answer to \# 61 above. Under the Oak Ridge
> Payment Center the payments are approved by GO through a system known
> as VIAS. Other GO finance systems are DISCAS and an Oracle based
> system called Stars for internal financial reports.

63. [Question]{.underline}: What are the funding source(s) for this
    contract?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Interior, and Energy and Water Development
> funds.

64. [Question]{.underline}: What is the anticipated value of the
    contract? Does the value exceed the current NAICS Code (Size
    standard of \$30 M)? Is the current local presence required? How
    will local presence weight in the evaluation?

> [Answer]{.underline}: The anticipated value of this contract is
> approximately \$10-11 million dollars over the life of the contract
> including options. The value does not exceed the current NAICS Code
> size standard of \$30 M. It is anticipated that the contractor's
> personnel will be located with the Federal employees due to the nature
> of the work required. Please see the evaluation criteria in Section M.

65. [Question]{.underline}: Procurement Question -- Do you prefer for
    the Contracting Office to have a local office in Golden/Denver?

> [Answer]{.underline}: It is not necessary for the Contractor to have a
> local office in the Golden/Denver area.

66. [Question]{.underline}: What is the breakdown of labor hours in each
    of the SOW areas? It sounds like your Project Managers manage cost,
    schedule and Performance...Do they also manage risk, Human Resource
    Issues, and other integration issues?

> [Answer]{.underline}: It is up to the offeror to determine what labor
> hours are needed in each of the SOW areas as this is a performance
> based contract. The Federal Project Officers manage cost, schedule and
> performance in relation to their projects. They manage risk as it
> relates to the outcome of their projects. They do not manage human
> resource issues as that is an HR function, however the Federal Project
> Officers may coordinate their requirements with HR and other divisions
> as necessary to resolve integration issues.

67. [Question:]{.underline} Project Manager -- Suggestions for wage
    proposal via wage form available?

> [Answer]{.underline}: See Attachment F to the solicitation.

68. [Question]{.underline}: In terms of Labor Hours (current and
    anticipated) what is the expected level of effort in each of the SOW
    areas (either expressed by percent of hours or FTE's). How critical
    (if at all) is it for DOE to retain the institutional knowledge
    currently held by the incumbent employees?

> [Answer]{.underline}: It is up to the offeror to determine what labor
> hours are needed in each of the SOW areas as this is a performance
> based contract. Attachment E of the solicitation identifies the
> Government labor titles and estimated DPLH for this solicitation. See
> Section M of the solicitation for evaluation criteria.

69. [Question]{.underline}: With the growth of Project Management needs,
    what is the projected number of support staff that will be required?
    (The current amount is 18).

> [Answer]{.underline}: Please see Attachment E of the solicitation for
> the Government estimated DPLH.

70. [Question]{.underline}: PM -- With the increase of the Golden Field
    Office Federal Staff on Sept 30, 2007 should it be anticipated that
    the subcontractor staff to support the increase in work and fed
    staff also be increased? How many support staff is anticipated for
    the (3) three additional DOE support personnel?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Probably not. See Attachment E.

71. [Question]{.underline}: Human Services -- Is any past experience
    required? Additional HR training required. Benefits classes
    required?

> [Answer]{.underline}: No -- HR experience preferred but not required.
> Experience and comfort with Windows operating systems is required.
> Some formal training classes of 1-3 days, if needed and when available
> will be provided at the Government's expense.
>
> Benefits classes required are the same as above -- e.g. Federal
> Employees Health Benefits, Thrift Savings Plan.

72. [Question]{.underline}: HR -- You show 1 part time and 1 full time
    assistant. Is it your intent to increase this to two full time
    positions, as reflected in the estimated manpower schedule.

> [Answer]{.underline}: For purposes of this solicitation use Attachment
> E as the estimated DPLH for HR.

73. [Question]{.underline}: Federal Human Resources -- Is there an ERM
    solution to manage all the HR records? If so what is it
    specifically? Any licensing required by contractor?

> [Answer]{.underline}: No, the records are still primarily paper. No
> licensing required in this area, only the necessity to maintain
> confidentiality of records. HR uses electronic systems such as
> Peoplesoft, Chris Workflow and DOE jobs on line.

74. [Question]{.underline}: A question regarding Organizational Conflict
    of Interest: If an employee of a contractor provides support to
    development of a solicitation for a) NEPA services, or b) research
    and development projects, would another firm on the contractor team
    be ineligible to bid on the solicitation?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Organizational Conflict of Interest issues will
> have to be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

75. Question: If a firm is successful bidder, will that company be
    excluded from bidding on separate RFPs issued from the GFO? Does
    this also include subcontractors? Will IT staff be required to have
    a "Q" clearance?

> Answer: This will have to be decided on a case-by-case basis for the
> prime and the subcontractor. The clearance required for IT staff is
> BAO.

76. [Question]{.underline}: You mentioned 18 contract staff estimated
    manpower schedule states a need for 19. Is this an increase of 1 to
    OPM? On your slide I counted 20.

> [Answer]{.underline}: Please use Attachment E as the Government
> estimated DPLH.

77. [Question]{.underline}: Is there a possibility that during Project
    Management oversight, the contractor will be overseeing other
    contractors at DOE facilities across the complex? If yes, does DOE
    think a conflict of Interest could exist for larger
    subcontract/teaming partners? (i.e. company X overseeing Company X
    at other DOE site). Does DOE require a certification for Project
    Monitors such as PMI, PMP? PE, PG?

> [Answer]{.underline}: No. See answer to \# 74 regarding Conflict of
> Interest. No certifications for PMI, PMP, PE, or PG are required.

78. [Question]{.underline}: Project Management -- What are the current
    skill sets or job level of the project monitors? Or what are the
    current skill requirements for the 18 project monitors? What are
    their current rates of pay?

> [Answer]{.underline}: It is up to the offeror to determine what labor
> hours are needed in each of the SOW areas as this is a performance
> based contract. Attachment E of the solicitation identifies the
> Government labor titles and estimated DPLH for this solicitation. The
> current pay rates cannot be provided by the Government because they
> are personal in nature and are treated as confidential information by
> the Government.

79. [Question]{.underline}: In the OPM office -.do you use the DOE-IPABS
    system? Of all your projects (1000 projects) what percentage are
    grants? Are your project Monitors the same individuals who are your
    contractor staff? What application are your data bases in?

> [Answer]{.underline}: No, the Golden Field Office does not use the
> DOE-IPABS system. About 98% of the awards are financial assistance
> awards with about 10% of that being grants. The majority of the awards
> are cooperative agreements. Yes, the project monitors are the same
> individuals who are the contractor staff. The data base used at GO is
> Microsoft SQL.

80. [Question]{.underline}: Project Managers/Monitors -- with the large
    number of projects, who actually works on improving PM processes? Is
    there a separate group or does this responsibility fall within the
    Program Manager and Project Monitor personnel?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Responsibility falls within project managers
> however sometimes contract personnel are asked to participate on
> process improvement teams.

81. [Question]{.underline}: Project Manager -- what are the desired
    levels of subject matter expertise? Intermediate? Senior? Entry?

> [Answer]{.underline}: At the pre-proposal conference, the desired
> level of subject matter expertise for Project Monitors was identified
> as "Entry." However, it is the contractors responsibility to propose
> individuals they believe will best satisfy the requirements of the
> solicitation. See Sections L and M.

82. [Question]{.underline}: OPM -- Are these projects funded by SBIR
    grants? What is a "PI"?

> [Answer]{.underline}: No. A "PI" is the Principal Investigator" at the
> recipient organization for a financial assistance award.

83. [Question]{.underline}: OPM -- What is the difference between
    project Monitor/Engineer and Project Monitor?

> [Answer]{.underline}: The contract support staff is called project
> monitor. We do not have a project engineer position. The solicitation
> will be amended to reflect this.

84. [Question]{.underline}: The solicitation indicates 19 Project
    Monitors and 4 Project Monitors. Why are they these two groups
    separately stated?

> [Answer:]{.underline} The solicitation will be revised to correct
> this.

85. [Question]{.underline}: PM -- Is there an electronic project
    tracking system? What is it? How are corrective actions and
    resolutions managed? Manual or electronically? How are the
    resolutions communicated and how are they managed on a day --to-day
    basis as well as long term storage and retrieval? (from a lessons
    learned perspective) How are these communicated across programs w/in
    the Golden Office and remote offices?

> [Answer]{.underline}: The Golden Office uses a web-based tracking
> system. Corrective actions and resolutions are managed both manually
> and electronically. Individual Project Managers use the best approach
> to resolve any problem and the Contracting Officer communicates to all
> parties.

86. [Question]{.underline}: Will you provide Service Contract Act Labor
    Classifications/codes and years seniority (or anniversary date) for
    incumbent contractor employees?

> [Answer]{.underline}: The question has been answered in \# 59 above.

87. [Question]{.underline}: Are the following included in the 20 page
    count: cover page, table of contents.

> Answer: Yes.

88. [Question]{.underline}: Transition Period -- Does it begin March 2?
    How long is the period?

> [Answer:]{.underline} See Section M.4. The criteria contain an
> evaluation of a "Phase-in Plan." The performance period of the
> contract begins on March 2, 2005.

89. [Question]{.underline}: Please describe in detail what the
    Environmental (NEPA) support needs are under this contract in terms
    of professional disciplines, average FTE's used per year, number of
    professionals used by discipline ( i.e. biologist, environmental
    engineers, geologist...)

> [Answer]{.underline}: The NEPA support requirements and disciplines
> are defined in Attachment E, and the Statement of Work, Paragraph 8.0.
> NEPA documentation, such as EA's, and EIS's generally are prepared by
> third party contractors.

90. [Question]{.underline}: Are "key personnel" to be named by position
    title only in bid, or are we required to identify "Key Personnel" by
    name in proposal?

> [Answer]{.underline}: Please see instructions in Section L.

91. [Question]{.underline}: How should bidder quote ODCs and travel?

> [Answer:]{.underline} This question was asked and answered previously
> in IIPS. See Section B.1 (b) of the solicitation. Do not include ODCs
> as a line item in the cost proposal.

92. [Question]{.underline}: Personnel Access: Are there any security
    clearance requirements for personnel ("Q or L")?

> [Answer]{.underline}: A BAO is required.

93. [Question]{.underline}: Can we provide only the portions of the
    solicitation that require fill-in information with our Vol. I
    submittal?

> [Answer:]{.underline} See Section L.15(a).

94. [Question]{.underline}: Can you provide current or proposed
    organization chart? Specifically how many and what job title are
    associated with each office?

> [Answer:]{.underline} An organizational chart is provided in the
> presentation slides in IIPS. The current contract is posted on the
> Golden Field Office public reading room web page.

95. [Question]{.underline}: Does the IT Staff provide support for
    Laptops as well as Desktop computers? How many personnel does the IT
    staff provide support to?

> [Answer:]{.underline} Yes. Approximately 12 -- 15 laptops and
> approximately 120 desktops. Approximately 120 users.

96. [Question]{.underline}: 1. Are there any document management or
    records management COTS packages in place? Types or specific brand
    name. 2. What continuing education programs or opportunities are
    there available w/in the scope of the contract? 3. Specific training
    and or certifications required/maintained?

> [Answer:]{.underline} 1. No. We have an in-house developed
> correspondence tracking system. 2. Opportunities may be available on a
> cost reimbursement basis to meet program needs or requirements and
> will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 3. All support services
> contractors are required to have annual physical / cyber security
> training (provided in-house) (as well as Federal Employees). No
> certifications are required at this time.

97. [Question]{.underline}: 1. What platform is your network running
    on? 2. What is your CM Software name?

> [Answer:]{.underline} 1. Microsoft Windows Active Directory. 2. Ecora
> Auditor v 3.5.

98. [Question]{.underline}: How many desktops/laptops/remote access
    users are supported? MS Windows servers only? No UNIX? Oracle?

> [Answer:]{.underline} Approximately 120. Currently only Windows
> servers. Some Linux may be added.

99. [Question]{.underline}: 1. Provide more detail on Telecommunications
    equipment -- ie \# of phones, type of switch, \# of trunks etc. 2.
    Define the 5^th^ position for IT as outlined in Attch "E". I see
    System LAN Admin (1), Sr. Tech Support (2), Programmer (1).

> [Answer:]{.underline} 1. Approximately 130 phone sets. NREL manages
> all trunks and the telephone switch. 2. See answer to question \# 8.

100. [Question]{.underline}: Are there any planned new IT initiatives
     that may require additional expertise (i.e. RFID, ILM (Information
     Lifecycle Management), FIA, SOA) and support under this contract?

> [Answer:]{.underline} Not at this time.

101. [Question]{.underline}: 1. Does the FOIA & IT Department interact?
     Electronic processing, publication and management of FOIA
     requests? 2. Exactly how many web based solutions or
     applications? 3. Specifically what are they? 4. Type of
     standardized software programming languages? i.e. Cold Fusion,
     Visual Basic, Java, C++, etc.

> [Answer:]{.underline} 1. No, it is not an automated process. However,
> there is an in-house developed FOIA database that the Public Affairs
> group uses. IT supports an electronic reading room on the public web
> site. 2. One with numerous different modules, 3. Project Management /
> Procurement / NEPA (one web based application). 4. HTML, ASP, ASP.net.

102. [Question]{.underline}: Are there any Federal Enterprise
     Architecture (FEA -- DEAR) initiatives, on-going or planned, that
     may require support under this contract?

> [Answer:]{.underline} Not at this time.

103. [Question]{.underline}: For help desk support, could you describe
     the \# of users & sites supported; level of support (tier 1, 2,
     etc.); S/W tools used (e.g. Heat); metrics such as calls received &
     resolved; average \# of calls closed in a given period of time;
     systems (H/W, S/W, Platforms, Comp., etc.) supported?

> [Answer:]{.underline} Number of Users -- 120 users, 1 site, calls a
> day -- approximately 10 -- 15; Help desk software is Ambercat, Windows
> Server Active Directory, some Linux, Exchange 2003, Windows XP,
> Microsoft Office Suite; 120 + workstations; 10 -- 12 Laptops; 20+
> servers; 10+ PDA's; 30+ Blackberry/cell phones; 10+ Network printers;
> 30+ Desktop printers.

**Please note: As stated in the Pre-proposal Onference if there are any
differences between the answers provided and the solicitation, the
solicitation as amended, will prevail.**