Questions and Answers 12.28.2022.pdf

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USDA/OPEM/PMD: Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program
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Questions & Answers

1. I see there are some requirements for the past performance. May I participate in the consulting service if I don't have past performance with the government? I have been in consulting services in the past and also have the educational experience. I had some experience with the electric charging industry. What kind of relevant experience satisfy with past performance?

A: Page 4 of 6 of the RFI document ask for Federal Government experience, if you do not have Federal Government experience, please provide your past performance/experience in the industry you have. Please provide all relevant information.

2. We are concerned that the Business Case for this opportunity is showing a strong preference for a single vendor, ChargePoint. This company is identified by name six (6) times in the document and in the title itself. Does the Government intend to issue the upcoming RFP as a Sole Source requirement?

A: The purpose of this RFI is to conduct Market Research. USDA is conducting research to determine what if anything other Federal Agencies are doing and new trends from industry to meet the Governments need. The procurement approach hasn’t been determined to factor in an RFQ/RFQ or any sole source requirement.

3. Will USDA consider a pilot solution developed with a Non-ChargePoint EVSE provider that integrates with WEX?

A: Please provide this information/solution in your RFI response.

4. If another EVSE provider has an interoperability agreement with ChargePoint, would USDA consider utilizing its Network?

A: Yes. This RFI is solely for Market Research purposes, any and all information will be taken into account.

5. Is there an incumbent?

A: Not for the Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program.

6. Can the video submitted be longer than 10 minutes?

A: The Government would like to stay within the 10 minute time frame, if you are unable to do so, submit what you can as close to the 10 minute requirement as possible.

7. Instead of a video can I submit the 15 page limit and provide links to websites and work we have performed in the past and are currently performing?

A: Yes. Any and all information is good, the Government is seeking information to conduct Market Research.

8. Will USDA be open to industry day/a conversation with vendors after the submission of the RFI.

A: Yes.

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