B12_Questions_and_Answers_SOL_140L3722Q0066_0001.pdf

Questions and Answers for Solicitation 140L3722Q0066

July 11, 2022

Q1. Is this an opportunity for remote work?

A1. Yes, work will be completed at the contractor's place of business with the exception of potential field work as described in the Statement of Work.

Q2. Do I need to request a role to apply for a contract or set up a SAM account?

A2. As noted in the solicitation, you must be registered and maintain an active registration in SAM in order to be considered for a BPA award and any subsequent BPA

Calls.

Q3. Can you please clarify if field work support is needed on the Contractor side? In other words, what is the place of performance and/or will Contractors be required to film and produce videos on-site (i.e., in Boise, Idaho)?

A3. If field work is required it will be performed at a location to be coordinated by the Government and the Contractor based on media needs. Any post production will be completed at the contractor's place of business.

Q4. Can you please clarify how many awards BLM anticipates making for this BPA (i.e., a single award or multiple awards)?

A4. As noted in the solicitation, it is the government's intent to award multiple BPA set ups from this solicitation. The exact number is unknown.

Q5. Is there an existing contractor/incumbent for this work?

A5. We do not have an existing contract.

Q6. Can you please clarify whether or not recruiting on-screen talent is the responsibility of the Contractor?

A6. On-screen talent will be negotiated with the Government and the Contractor.

Government will have final approval for the on-screen talent and may offer recommendations and/or provide on-screen talent, as needed.

Q7. Does BLM prefer working with a local Contractor or does the Government not have a preference?

A7. The government does not have a preference.

Q8. As this is a BPA, are all call orders under the BPA going to be onsite in Boise, Idaho?

A8. Work will be completed at the contractor's place of business with the exception of potential field work as described in the Statement of Work.

Q9. Is there an incumbent? If yes, who is the incumbent? If yes, what is the contract number, contract value, Period of Performance?

A9. We do not have an existing contract.

Q10. What is the estimated contract value?

A10. The value is unknown as each project will be a new/individual BPA call and these projects are yet to be determined. As noted in the solicitation, there are no guarantees for a specific number of projects or hours.

Q11. How will the cost-technical tradeoff be performed?

A11. As noted in the solicitation, technical capability and past performance shall be slightly more important than price when determining the award. The following technical and performance criteria will be evaluated:

1. Does the offeror demonstrate an understanding of the proposed requirements and clearly outline which of the products they have the ability to produce?

2. Is there a clear description of how the work will be managed and coordinated with the BLM?

3. Does the respondent have experience in the development and production of educational training and media products?

4. Does the respondent demonstrate professional past performance in the development and production of educational training and media products?

5. Are the reference checks supportive of the respondent’s technical abilities and ability to work within original budget?

Q12. Are there incumbent personnel doing this work currently?

A12. The intent of this BPA is to increase capacity for the NWCG Training Media Unit who does have the expertise.

Q13. Will the government require BPA holders to pick up incumbents via call/task orders?

A13. Any BPA calls will be defined on a per-project basis.

Q14. Will the government consider extending the proposals to July 21, 2022.

A14. No. An extension is not being considered at this time.

Q15. Please confirm that for submission the government would like:

Bid Schedule

Statement/Cover Letter of technical approach to technical requirements

Resumes

Past Performance

A15. The required quote submission materials are numbered 1-4 in the solicitation.

Q16. What is the page count for the submission.

A16. There is no specified page count.

Q17. "2. A resume outlining the experience of key personnel." There are no key personnel listed in the SOW just skill sets, should we assume the skill set is key if we submit under that skill?

A17. Yes

Q18. Because of Covid and the impact to small businesses, will the government accept past performance of 5 years ago vs just 2 years ago?

A18. Yes, this is acceptable to the government.

Q19. Sign the COVID Vaccination forms. Do you need one of these for each of our employees?

A19. As noted on the solicitation, "The certification form is for your use and to be filled out and provided upon request when visiting the NIFC Campus. Please DO NOT return this certification form as part of your response to this solicitation."

Q20. As long as we email this info to you, we will be approved for consideration, is that correct? Do you need anything else? Such as a signed copy of the Solicitation form?

A20. All quotes that meet the submission requirements outlined in the solicitation and that include the listed submission materials will be evaluated. As noted on the solicitation form in Block 28, a signed copy of the solicitation is required.

Additionally, as noted on the SF-30 for this amendment, a signed copy of this amendment form or other acknowledgment noted as allowed in Block 11 under items (a), (b), or (c), is also required.

Q21. I do not see any way to input this information into SAM.

A21. The solicitation specifies the following: "All quote submission materials must be emailed directly to the Contracting Officer, Mindi Paulson, at mpaulson@blm.gov."