MODIFICATION
R -- Sign Language Interpretation Services
- Notice Date
- 3/12/2008
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 541930
— Translation and Interpretation Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, United States Secret Service (USSS), COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (PRO), 245 MURRAY LANE SW BLDG T-5, WASHINGTON, DC, 20223, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 20223
- Solicitation Number
- 137208
- Response Due
- 3/24/2008
- Archive Date
- 6/1/2008
- Point of Contact
- Mishelle Miller, Contracting Officer, Phone (202) 406-6790, Fax (202) 406-6801
- E-Mail Address
-
mishelle.miller@usss.dhs.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The purpose of amendment 2 is to clarify the question about clearance in amendment 1 and to answer an additional question. The following question is clarified from amendment 1, note that contractor personnel are to have a Top Secret clearance (the Top is now emphasized by astericks where missing before). Question: Will there be a DD254 and what are the requirements? Question: Is a facility clearance required? Question: Do you expect the interpreter to have security clearance prior to the commencement of the contract? If not, would you accept proposal with a qualified interpreter that could begin the security clearance process upon beginning of contract? Answers: A DD Form 254 (facility clearance for the firm) will be required for contract award. All personnel working under this requirement must be U.S. citizens and possess a minimum level Top Secret Defense Security Service (DSS), Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) or equivalent clearance. The individual presented for performance of services must pass a background check as determined by the U.S. Secret Service. All contractor personnel assigned to this contact shall meet the following minimum qualifications: 1. The firm providing the personnel must hold a minimum level Secret facility clearance upon award. 2. All personnel working under this requirement must be U.S. citizens, and shall be required to possess a minimum level *Top* Secret Defense Security Service (DSS), Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) or equivalent clearance. Documentation will be required to confirm such clearances, including date of clearance issuance, the Cage Code, a DSS/DISCO point of contact, and the address of the cognizant security office. 3. All personnel will be working on the Government site and shall complete a Contractor Personnel Access Application form (SSF 3237), and must undergo a security background check by the USSS. The contractor shall provide personnel who can successfully pass the background investigation. 4. Prior to award, the successful awardee shall be required to provide the name and contact information for the Contract Security Representative (CSR) of their firm. The CSR shall be the contact between the contractor and the USSS. The CSR shall handle all forms necessary to obtain security clearances and access approvals. Since Contractor personnel shall be required to have a *Top* Secret level clearance, the offeror must submit the following documents and others as required for each respective person immediately prior to award: a. Disclosure and Authorization Pertaining to Consumer Reports Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. b. SSF 3237 - Contractor Personnel Access Application (see Attachment 1) c. SSF 4024 - Conditional Access to Sensitive But Unclassified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (see Attachment 2) d. Provide evidence of the required security clearance for proposed personnel before beginning work. Question: We have an interpreter in particular that fulfills all the requirements asked for on the RFP with the exception of her RID certification. She is currently waiting to present the practical side of the exam. Will this prevent her from being eligible for even being considered? According to the RFP, "Contractors must submit their resumes and a copy of RID certification with their proposal. Failure to submit these items will deem the contractor non-responsive and have the proposal rejected." Answer: If the interpreter is one of a pool of interpreters intending to be used by the vendor, their eligibility would be contingent upon completion of the RID certification. If the interpreter failed to obtain the certification, they would not be allowed to remain part of the interpreting team. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (12-MAR-2008); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
- Web Link
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Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/USSS/PDDC20229/137208/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Washington, DC
- Zip Code: 20223
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 20223
- Record
- SN01531348-F 20080314/080312231010 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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