Amendment 00001 1131PL21RDS51047 LAC Region DS Series.pdf

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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The purpose of this amendment is to Extend the closing date to Friday, April 16, 2021 at 1:00PM Arlington, VA Time. In addition, Provide responses to questions received in reference to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Office of Acquisition Management 1101Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100 Arlington, Virginia 22209 (USA)

United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Office of Acquisition Management 1101Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1100 Arlington, Virginia 22209 (USA)

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Solicitation Number: 1131PL21RDS51047 Amendment 00001 – for LAC Regional – ICT Sector Opportunities Desk Study Series Questions and Answers

CONTINUATION OF STANDARD FORM 30 LINE ITEM 40:

Reference: Amendment 00001 (A00001) for LAC Regional – Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sector Opportunities Desk Study (DS) Series / Solicitation no. 1131PL21RDS51047.

A00001 - Questions (Q) and Answers (Bold):

1. Question 1: Please confirm the bidders can define and propose their team structure/ labor mix, positions and the key and non-key personnel in accordance with their methodology and the PWS, as the RFP does not define any labor categories, or the number and profiles of key or non-key personnel

Answer: Offerors may define and propose their team structure labor mix, positions and the key and non-key personnel in accordance with their methodology and the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

2. Question 2: Please clarify if there is a limit to how many resumes can be submitted in the proposal

Answer: Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV): Resumes/Curriculum Vitae (CVs) as part of the proposal, may not exceed 3 pages per person. Any additional pages shall not be reviewed. There is no limit as to how many resumes can be submitted in the proposal, assuming such resumes are germane to the Offeror’s submission.

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3. Question 3: To level the playing field and align bidders’ expectations with any budget limitations, please advise on the estimated time input/ level of effort of Key Experts over the project duration (in person-days)

Answer: The following section is hereby added to the RFP:

D.1.15. ESTIMATED WORKLOAD

USTDA anticipates the following suggested labor mix based on historical data and assessment of the marketplace:

• Project Manager/Quality Control: 30 days

• Technical Expert: 190 days

• Financial Expert: 30 days

4. Question 4: Under the PWS, there is a reference to “Meet or have a conference call with the Regional Team to discuss the definitional mission”. Please confirm if this should read “desk study”

Answer: The PWS should read “desk study”, not “definitional mission”.

5. Question 5: Paragraph A under Attachment I mentions, “The Definitional Mission contractor…”. Please confirm if this should also read “desk study”

Answer: The PWS should read “desk study”, not “definitional mission”.

6. Question 6: Please clarify if the scope of work includes a Public Market Report.

Answer: No Public Market Report is required. Any reference in the RFP to a “Public Market Report” is hereby deleted.

7. Question 7: For Project Reports, where Attachment 1, Section H (“Developmental Impact”) is required, is the Contractor required to select the indicators for Development Impact Measure or will USTDA provide these indicators?

Answer: No, USTDA will select the indicators.

8. Question 8: Please confirm that Project Assessments do not include any review/ editing/ development of project budgets

Answer: Project Assessments do not include editing or development of project budgets but should include a very preliminary review of any budget provided, for reasonableness.

9. Question 9: Please confirm that no travel will be required throughout the entire DS series

Answer: Correct, No travel is requirement throughout the entire DS series.

10. Question 10: The PWS states that each Project Assessment shall be submitted to the COR no more than five (5) business days upon receipt of the proposal. Given the varying nature of proposals and expected outreach for implementation financing and U.S. export potential, please clarify if there is any flexibility on this proposed timeline.

Answer: Project Assessments are intended to be initial evaluations, unlike Project Reports, which will requirement more extensive research, consultation and evaluation. It is not expected that the work to be undertaken for a Project Assessment should take more than 5 business days.

11. Question 11: Please confirm whether a U.S. Firm can subcontract a non-U.S. firm that bring extensive local experience for this activity

Answer: Per the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: Please see Attachment III USTDA Nationality Requirement: Award is limited to U.S. Firms or U.S.

individuals. Contractor and U.S. subcontractor employees used shall be either U.S.

citizens or non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.

12. Question 12: Please advise if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services, if similar services have been performed in the past, or if this is a new requirement

Answer: There is no incumbent currently performing these services. This is a new requirement.

13. Question 13: Does the proposal format for this project need to follow any specific template?

Answer: Please see Section E of the RFP.

14. This solicitation shall be extended until Friday, April 16, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. Arlington, VA Time.

All Else Remain Unchanged.