QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS_SOLICITATION_1231ME18R0015.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q&A SOLICITATION 1231ME18R0015

Q1) Would USDA Rural Development consider extending the window for responses a couple of days?

A1) Yes, the response window is hereby extended until June 12, 2018 at 1 PM EST.

Q2) Can the Government confirm the page limit of the technical proposal? The document states the page limits are within the technical proposal instructions; however, it appears to be left out.

A2) The Government will allow without limit any number of pages required to adequately address the technical proposal.

Q3) What is the minimum number of days the Government anticipates offerror will have to transition services from date of award?

A3) It is anticipated that the successful offeror will have a minimum of 25 calendar days to establish new bank accounts from date of award to being expected to be operational.

Q4) Will there be any allowances to penalties imputed for failure to meet for missing Service Level expectations in the Performance Requirements Summary grid.

A4) Yes, all penalties related to the Performance Requirements Summary will be waived during the initial 60 days of service.