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1305M322QNRMJ0066

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Atmospheric Research (OAR) Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML)

African Research Flights

August 2022

Q&A 1305M322QNRMJ0066 – GML African Research Flights

Contents

A. ACQUISITION QUESTIONS

Q&A 1305M322QNRMJ0066 – GML African Research Flights

A. ACQUISITION QUESTIONS

1. I see the offers are due by August 19, 2022, which is about a ten (10) day turnaround. Is that correct? Do you foresee extending this time period?

Answer: The solicitation is extended from 19 August 2022 by 6 days to 25 August 2022 at 0900

MST.

2. Is the preference to conduct this activity under the ProTech Contract?

Answer: No, this will not be issued under the ProTech vehicles.

3. The RFP contains FAR Clause 52.219-14 – Limitation on Subcontracting – requiring the small business prime to perform 50% of the work. The scope of this solicitation requires assets and resources that exceed what a U.S. small business can reasonably perform. Will the government remove this requirement?

Answer: This solicitation is set a-side for a total small business set –a side. The Government does not intend on removing the FAR 52.219-14 – Limitation on Subcontracting.

4. C.2.36 Contractor Management. Please confirm the Contractor is permitted to bid administrative labor categories to comply with this requirement.

Answer: The contractor should bid the costs as associated with the requirements.

5. Data/Materials/Equipment To Be Provided By The Government states, “Aircraft parts required for the modifications needed for the measurement payload will be supplied by the contractor”. Will the Government add an ODC CLIN for these expenses?

6. Will the Government add an ODC CLIN for permitting costs in Africa?

7. Will the Government add an ODC CLIN for engineering, design, and travel costs associated with installing or de-installing the air sampler inlet, GPS antenna and instrumentation power?

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