QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2.docx
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- FOREIGN PATENT SERVICES Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA21R0002
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This document contains a request for proposal for foreign patent services. The United States Department of Agriculture, including the Agricultural Research Service, Forest Service, and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, seeks a contractor to provide foreign patent filing and prosecution services. This is a 100% small business set-aside solicitation. Technical merit, including technical approach and past performance on similar efforts, are the primary evaluation factors. Pricing is fixed hourly rates. The submission deadline is December 28, 2020, and the government may conduct discussions with technically acceptable offerors within a competitive price range. Award will be made based on best value to the government considering both non-price factors and price.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Questions and Answers.pdf | ||
| 1232SA21R0002_RFP.pdf | ||
| BETA SAM CONTINUATION 1449.pdf |
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| Q: | What are the amount of patents that will be filed? |
| A: | TBD. Awardee would need to be prepared to file as many patent applications as necessary in as many countries as necessary. |
| Q: | What are the specific countries patents will be filed? |
| A: | TBD. Awardee would need to be prepared to file as many patent applications as necessary in as many countries as necessary. |
| Q: | Is solicitation 1232SA21R0002 restricted to small businesses? The solicitation posting narrative states that “This procurement is a 100% Small Business (SB) set-aside.” However the SF 1449 states that the solicitation is “unrestricted.” |
| A: | Yes, it’s a small business set aside. |
| Q: | Will FAR 52.204-25 “Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment” (August 2020) apply to the resulting contract? |
| A: | No |
| Q: | The RFP states that “Technical merit plays a significant role in determining award,” and identifies Technical Approach and Past Performance/Similar Experience as the two primary areas in the Evaluation Methodology. Does the USDA consider any other criteria in judging Technical merit? For example, are characteristics such as global presence, capacity to manage high volumes of work, and scientific training factors in the evaluation? |
| A: | Proposal Evaluation Criteria are provided. Evaluation Panel will evaluate the technical merit on how thoroughly the needs of the requirement are met. |
| Q: | Would USDA look favorably on alternative fee arrangements that may include fixed fees? |
| A: | Pricing schedule is provided and should be completed for proposal submission. Hourly fees will be fixed for the contract. |
| Q: | What pricing information is requested for the 2-3 month transition period? |
| A: | Pricing schedule is provided and should be completed for proposal submission. Hourly fees will be fixed for the contract. |
| Q: | Are security clearances needed for this work? |
| A: | No |
| Q: | Can USDA identify key/likely foreign jurisdictions for this work? |
| A: | Offeror must have the capability to file in any jurisdiction that might be needed. |
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