1131PL23RDS11203 Amendment 00001 - Questions and Answers.pdf

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TYRONE W. JOHNSON

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions received in reference to solicitation number:

1131PL23RDS11203. In addition, This solicitation has been extended to close on Friday, 1st September 2023 at 1:00PM Arlington, Virginia Time. Please see continuation pages attached.

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: 1131PL23RDS11203 Title: Regional Africa – Clean Energy and Critical Minerals Desk Study (DS)

Reference: Regional Africa – Clean Energy and Critical Minerals Desk Study

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Questions and Answers (Bold)

1. What is USTDA’s % estimate of the split between Clean Energy and Critical Minerals projects? While the two are related, they require different areas of expertise and may require the assistance of an external partner which, in turn, will affect the pricing proposal.

Answer: USTDA Estimates that around 80% of proposals would be in Clean Energy, with 20% in Critical Minerals. This will depend on the proposals available and fluctuate, but would not be more than 50% Critical Minerals projects.

2. Question(s) on Classification of CRITICAL MINERALS What minerals does the USTDA classifies as critical minerals? Please give examples of types and descriptions.

Answer: USTDA will use the DoE Critical Minerals list found here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.energy.gov/sites/default /files/2023-07/preprint-frn-2023-critical-materials-list.pdf and the USGS Critical Minerals list found here https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/us-geological-survey-releases-2022-list-critical-minerals. Part of the DS scope will include an analysis of the particular strategic value of the mineral/s in question.

3. Would USTDA be willing to take submissions from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) in place of the Past Performance Survey? Offers will not be able to control whether past performance POC submit the survey in time.

Answer: Yes, CPARS submissions would be acceptable.

4. For the eight initial reviews, will USTDA provide guidance on which feasibility studies, technical assistance, or pilot projects (i.e., “activities”) to assess or will the Contractor be responsible for identifying the relevant “activities” to assess?

Answer: In general, USTDA would provide guidance on which FS, TA, or pilot projects the contractor would assess, as many projects come to USTDA directly. If the contractor becomes aware of relevant projects USTDA would be happy to consider them as potential candidates for initial reviews.

https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/us-geological-survey-releases-2022-list-critical-minerals https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/us-geological-survey-releases-2022-list-critical-minerals

Solicitation Number: 1131PL23RDS11203 Title: Regional Africa – Clean Energy and Critical Minerals Desk Study (DS)

5. For the twelve Project Reports, will USTDA provide guidance on which “activities” to assess, or will the Contractor be responsible for identifying the relevant “activities” to assess?

Answer: Same as above.

6. Is travel expected for this project? Either to potential sites or other stakeholder meetings?

Answer: No travel is expected for this project.

7. This solicitation has been extended to close on Friday, 1 September 2023 at 1:00 p.m., Arlington, Virginia Time.

All Else Remain Unchanged.