Q_A.docx

Q&A Document

1. Does the contractor have to be stationed in Washington, D.C.? – Sent: 26March2018

Since moving to the FAN, our requirements have changed to require the vendor be able to edit documents both in Word document format and Google document formats using the Google suite’s built-in change tracking features. We currently provide all documents to our current vendor using Google docs.

2. Court Reporters are adept at providing this skill. Will the Buyer be willing to accept services from a Certified Court Reporter? – Sent: 26March 2018

No.

3. The SOW stipulates that we the Vendor must have portfolio demonstrating experience copy editing news and feature articles, as well as positive references from previous clients. - Sent: 26March2018

This task requires magazine copy editing position that requires an understanding of the medium as well as an advanced knowledge of AP Style and newswriting,

4. How does a new company like ours address this? We do not have this experience yet, but both the capability and strong desire to complete the requirements and fulfill this BPA. – Sent: 26March2018

N/A

5. Is there currently a vendor providing proofreading? If so, which is the contract cost? – Sent: 26March2018

StrattComm. Not sure of the cost.

6. The SOW indicated that the place of performance is in the DC area and that the contractor may be required to meet with government officials. How often does the government anticipate requiring the contractor to attend meetings or to be in government offices? – Sent: 27March2018

This is incorrect. Our current vendor communicates via email and phone.

7. How many pages of text are anticipated in each assignment? – Sent: 27March2018

Between 50-80 pages of Times New Roman- equivalent text, 1.5 spaced, 12-point font.

8. How many assignments are anticipated per month? – Sent: 27March2018

1 assignment per month, which includes all text that appears in each issue of the publication.

9. Is there an incumbent for this effort? If not, how was this work accomplished previously? – Sent: 27March2018

Yes, stated above.

10. What Volumes are required with the submission? Technical, Past Performance and Price? – Sent: 19March2018

N/A

11. Is the portfolio being requested part of one of the Volumes or to be sent as a separate file? – Sent: 19March2018

N/A

12. Do you require both copy editing and proofreading? The pricing template only specifies "proofreading." – Sent: 30March2018

Copy editing in AP Style.

13. It is stated that the NAICS code for this is 424110, with a size standard of 100 employees. However, the SBA website states that this NAICS code has a size standard of 200 employees. Please confirm/clarify. – Sent: 30March2018

N/A

14. How many pages the monthly newsletter that we will be proofing? That makes a different on the pricing (i.e. a 10 page newsletter is a lot different than a 75 page newsletter). – Sent: 3April2018

The magazine is digital, so the average number of pages included in each issue is calculated using Word or Google document lengths in my previous response.

15. SOW indicates a maximum of $3000 per order under this BPA. Does that represent a maximum per CLIN, as in per year? – Sent: 3April2018

$3,000 would be an extremely (unnecessarily) high per issue cost. There are 11 issues published each year.