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140G0323Q0002 Q&A

• Do you have a general list of analytes that will be required under this IDIQ? The analytes are listed in SOW.

• Standard Form 1449, required fields:

o Field 12 Discount Terms: Could you please elaborate what should be completed in this field? This can be left blank.

o Field 17: Is this field for our lab’s shipping address? Are the code/facility code fields for our UEI number? 17a is your mailing address. The other two blocks would self-populate at award.

o Fields 23 and 24: Is this where we submit the current unit price for our XRF, ICP- MS and LOI services? What should go in the amount field? You may disregard this area for pricing as you will be completing the Exhibit A: Pricing Sheet.

o Field 30: Is it appropriate for me to sign, or should this be done by someone from our contracts department? Whoever is authorized to obligate you financially should review and sign.

• Are there any solicitation amendment documents that require signature with Phase 1?

Currently there will only be one Amendment that addresses these questions.

• Phase 1 documents:

o (a) Technical and Analytical Capability: Is there a minimum/maximum number of standards required to be analyzed and reported? No o Are there any preferred standards the USGS scientists would like to see in this portion of the evaluation? No o (c) Past performance: Is there a minimum and/or desired number of past customer references? May we request feedback from our recent customers specifically for completing this portion of the evaluation? At least three references with relevant past performance within the last five years.

Only the Phase 1 documents are due by 01/09/2023 1500 EST. If invited to participate in Phase 2, there will be an opportunity to ask questions about those requirements.

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