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Questions and Answers 140E0121Q0038

Renewable Energy Remote Inspections

1. We have the following question re: Task 2.4.3 Research, identify, document and present a list of critical components an offshore wind turbine and electrical service platform can inspect, test, calibrate and/or repair remotely using commercially available technology. Can you please either confirm our proposed edits (below), or clarify what is intended with this task? It is difficult to comprehend as it is written. Proposed edits: Task 2.4.3 Research, identify, document and present a list of critical components of an offshore wind turbine and electrical service platform that can be inspected, tested, calibrated and/or repaired remotely using commercially available technology.

Answer: Task 2.4.3 has been revised to the following: “Research, identify, document and present a list of critical components of an offshore wind turbine and electrical service platform that can be inspected, tested, calibrated and/or repaired remotely using commercially available technology.”

2. For the labor matrix of Key Personnel, should the tasks included in the matrix correspond with the tasks outlined in Section 2.4 of the Statement of Work? May we add a rows or columns for relevant experience/ education to the matrix to address the following requirement in sections

4.3.2.2 and 5.3.2: “The labor matrix of Key Personnel must demonstrate that all these criteria are covered.”?

Answer: Yes, the tasks included in the labor matrix should correspond with the tasks outlined in Section 2.4 of the Statement of Work. You may add rows and columns to note relevant experience and/or education.

3. For subcontractors who will serve as Key Personnel, may we include a subcontractor’s relevant past performance in our references?

Answer: In accordance with Section 4.3.2.3 Past Performance, the Offeror shall provide information on past performance in completing projects, adhering to schedules and budgets, instituting effective cost controls, and delivering quality products, all of which will be considered. Subcontractors and partners will also be evaluated. Offerors shall provide up to three (3) references that the Government may contact to verify experience in providing similar services to other customers.

4. Does the named Project Manager have to be PMP certified?

Answer: In accordance with Section 3.8.1, the Project Manager does not have to be PMP certified.

5. Does BSEE have an expectation for hour-per-week in a 40-hour week Key Personnel should dedicate to this contract?

Answer: Key personnel should work as many as hours as necessary to accomplish the tasks in the Statement of Work.

6. We have subcontractors who are former BSEE employees. May former BSEE employees serve as Key Personnel on this contract?

Answer: Former BSEE employees are responsible for contacting the BSEE ethics office to determine whether they can serve as key personnel. The BSEE ethics email is bsee.ethics@sol.doi.gov.

mailto:bsee.ethics@sol.doi.gov