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99 -- PERSONNEL SECURITY BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS SOL OAm-2000-N-0026 DUE 063000 POC Lourie Blount (202) 512-3724 E-MAIL: ERROR --, blountl.gsc@gao.gov. The purpose of this amendment is to respond to vendor questions received in reference to solicitation number OAM-2000-N-0026 for Personnel Security Background Investigations. No other questions will be addressed. Proposals are due in this office on 2:00 PM Friday, June 30, 2000. Question #1: Approximate number of investigations per year? Answer: There will be approximately 20-25 investigations per year. Question #2: Is this a nationwide contract, will people that are being investigated be all over the country or in one location? Answer: This will be a nationwide contract; people all over the United States will be investigated. Question #3: Will this contract be awarded to one company or more than one? Answer: The contract will be awarded to only one (1) company. Question #4: In what geographic region(s) does each type of case fall? Answer: The United States is the only geographic region. Question #5: Are reasonable travel, mileage, and per diem costs to be included in the proposal cost, or will these items be paid in addition to the proposed investigation costs? Answer: All reasonable travel, mileage, and per diem costs must be included in the proposed investigation price. Question #6: Will the FBI be performing all criminal systems checks. Answer: Yes, the FBI will be performing all criminal systems checks. Question 7: Is there a cost associated with the NACs performed by the FBI, if so what is the cost? Answer: Yes, the cost associated with the NACs investigations is approximately $16,00, which should be absorbed by the contractor. Question #8: Does GAO provide a contract person at the FBI to obtain NACs or is the contractor required to develop his own source? Answer: GAO will provide a contact person at the FBI to obtain NACs. Question #9: Is GAO seeking a fixed price per case with GAO paying travel expenses or a fixed price per case with expenses included in the price? Answer: GAO is seeking a fixed price per case with expenses included in the price. Question #10: Has this contract been bid before? Does someone have an existing contract? If so, how would I make a FOLA request? Answer: There is no incumbent. Several years ago Varicon was under contract to provide this service. Unit prices are not available. Question #11: What is considered "exigent circumstances" as it relates to personal v. telephone interviews? Answer: "Exigent circumstances" as it relates to personal v. telephone interviews is defined as source residing out of the country or not in the CONUS. The person is willing to be interviewed over the telephone. Question #12: To submit a bid, is there a specific proposal format I should follow. Answer: No, there is not a specific format to follow. Question #13: Is there a price history available for previous personnel security background investigations? Answer: See 10 above. Question #14: What criteria qualify as having "extensive experience as a local, state, or federal personnel security investigator." Does this mean law enforcement background only? How recent does the law enforcement experience have to be? Would investigations experience at the local, state, or federal level NOT is a law enforcement role, i.e., Federal Firearms instructor, former military, or former work as a government contractor, qualify? Answer: Investigative experience is not confined to law enforcement. Investigative experience should be within the last five years. Question #15: If awarded the contract, it's up to the prime contractor how the interviews are conduct interviews or may the primary contractor hire subcontractors at the location? Answer: If awarded the contract, it's up to the prime contractor how the interviews are conducted. Question #16: Is the selected contractor provided access to information not otherwise available to the public Answer: Any information required by the investigator that is not public information will be provided by GAO. Question #17: Can the contractor have access to prior proposals? Answer: See 10 above Format of Proposals: The point of contact for this requirement is Lourie A. Blount (Business Analyst) telephone number (202) 512-3714. Submit Proposals (if mailed) to U.S. General Accounting Office, Acquisition Management, Room 6B46, 441 G Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., Attn: Lourie A. Blount. Proposals may also be submitted via e-mail to blountl.gsc@gao.gov or faxed to 202) 512-2658 or (202) 512-2879, Attn: Lourie A. Blount. Posted 06/19/00 (W-SN466133). (0171)

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