NASA SEWP VI FAQs

Will SEWP VI have a process for accommodating participating dealers as GSA MAS?

NASA SEWP has always allowed businesses to find appropriate means to work together for the benefit of both the Government and Industry. The SEWP PMO for SEWP VI will take into consideration GSA MAS process for accommodating “Participating dealers.”

Will the scope of SEWP VI be expanded to include cloud services architecture, design, and implementation, and enterprise migration to the Cloud?

Cloud Services, architecture, design, implementation, and enterprise migration to the Cloud are currently available on SEWP V and will continue to be provided within scope for SEWP VI.

SEWP has consistently provided an efficient means of procuring IT solutions. Services have expanded in small amounts within this same, methodical approach. I think SEWP would add value for the government and cost savings to look at expanding professional services.

The SEWP PMO is taking into consideration expanding the scope to include Information Technology professional services and welcomes any thoughts/insights pertaining to which Information Technology professional services should be considered.

If we only sell products and not services, is that a deal breaker?

Any company interested in responding to the SEWP RFQ should consider if they are able to meet the breadth and depth of requirements set forth in the RFQ.

What is NMR and how it could apply to SEWP?

The NMR or Non-Manufacturer Rule requires that in order to qualify for a small business set-aside, the small business must either manufacture the product they are selling or provide at least 50% of the services on a given task order.

Will SEWP be willing to roll in State / Local agencies so we can facilitate those agencies purchasing via SEWP?

The SEWP PMO does not have the legal authority to allow State and Local governments to utilize the SEWP contracts.

If I submit a bid under Category A and are part of a JV that’s bidding Category B, can I use similar Management Approach content for both proposals?

Only if you want to run the risk of getting both proposals disqualified. You can use similar material. But you would want to be ultra careful that a reviewer could not spot any plagiarism.

What kind of resources will we need to provide to be compliant with the FAR 9.104 Responsibility requirement?

The successful bidder needs to have both HR and financial resources sufficient to provide low risk that there will be a performance issue due to lack of these resources. Net net, as business people probably with an accountant for advice, you need to make a conservative business judgment as to what resources are needed. And either have / obtain them or don’t bid.

How large of a team do you think would be required to adequately respond to the solicitation? What is the scope of person hours expected?

A SEWP VI bid team will likely include the following skill sets: Manager, Product Coordinator, Tech Writer, Pricer, Graphic Artist, and possibly editor. The hours needed for each position will vary widely depending on the company’s proposal readiness and the program Cartegoeries being bid. On SEWP V, one customer had an LOE of Manager 1,750 hrs, Writer 800 hrs, graphics 475 hrs, and Editor 60 hrs. Another customer had an LOE of Manager 1,400 hrs, Specialist 200 hrs, and Pricer 650 hrs

Under Category A, what kind of Letter of Authorization is necessary? Will the Govt provide a template or guidance for what needs to be included? Will this come from the suppliers?

A signed letter from each of your vendors attesting that you are an authorized vendor for their products. The Government doesn’t provide a template. Needs to include name of contact at supplier company and name the program – NASA SEWP.