Questions_and_Answers_18-233-SOL-00115.pdf

RFQ 18-233-SOL-00115: EPA Microelectronic Monitoring of Cellular Status

Questions and Answers

No. Solicitation Section

Page

Solicitation Language Reference

Question Answer

1 Section B.3 6 the volume of purchases using this IDIQ will be $6,000,000.00

Is $6,000,000 the maximum amount of the contract?

The maximum amount of the contract will be $6M. The offeror's proposal may be less than $6M.

2 Section B.6 6 The following price chart per CLIN shall apply for payment purposes for the duration of the

IDIQ.

Can new CLIN not listed here be added to the proposal?

New CLINs may be proposed but will not be considered as part of the formal technical evaluation. The Government may include added CLINs if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so.

3 Section C.3 9 Each task order shall be processed and data submitted to EPA within 120 days of receipt of samples.

120 days is much shorter than past (1 year). These can be extended, as indicated later in solicitation, right?

Individual task orders may establish delivery schedules longer than 120 days.

4 Section D.2

12 it talks about payment for shipping is paper copy required for the proposal?

According to Section A1 (P1), email submission shall be enough?

The intent of D.2 is that if the contractor sends packages to the Government than the cost of shipping (postage and fees) are paid by the contractor. In accordance with A.1, Proposals must be submitted in writing no later than 3:00pm Eastern Time, March 22, 2018. Submission shall be submitted electronically via email to Jimmy.Nguyen@psc.hhs.gov.

5 Section F.4.1

14 The reports shall be in the following format….

The content is different from what we worked with EPA in the past. Is COR the person determine the final submission format?

The format in F.4.1 is the new required format for deliverables.

Individual task orders may allow flexibility for submission of deliverables at the discretion of the Task Order COR.

6 Section H.10.b

20 The Contractor shall report all actual and potential conflicts of interest...

Is use of our service or products a conflict of interest?

The intent of H10.b is that the contractor shall disclose to the Government any actual or potential conflicts of interest that arise after contract award.

7 Section K 37 Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents

Shall all section K be filled and submitted as part of business proposal?

Yes, all sections that are applicable shall be completed and submitted by the offeror as part of the business proposal.

8 Section L.8.2

58 TABLE C – Sample Matrix:

Is matrix mainly on the location and purpose of tables?

Should figures also be included in the matrix?

Matrix is mainly on location and purpose of tables. Figures can be mapped on the matrix. The matrix is mainly used as the table of contents.

9 Section L.9.2

59 letters of commitment for key personnel.

Shall each key personnel write their own letters of commitment, or this can be an integral part of the proposal?

Generally, letters of commitment are attached to the resume/CV. The letter of commitment should be signed by the individual for whom it is written.

10 Section L.9.3

59 key managerial and technical staff other than QA manager, who else shall be included as "key managerial staff"? For key technical staff, it refers to program manager and senior scientist, right?

See L.9.2 "The qualifications and experience of key personnel shall be evaluated through information provided in the Technical Proposal and key personnel résumés."

Resumes are only required for Key Personnel positions (Program Manager and Senior Scientist).

11 Section L.9.4.(a) (8)

60 a signature line for the NCCT QA Manager.

This refers to QA mamger from National Center For Computational Toxicology, right?

Which name should I put there?

Stephen Little, NCCT Quality Assurance Manager

12 Section L.11

61 BUSINESS

VOLUME

INSTRUCTIONS

(VOLUME 4)

There isn't much detailed instructions on business proposal.

Shall we just follow the past format of business proposal in responsose to EPA solicitation? That inlcude representations

The contractor shall follow the instructions outlined in section L.11.

and certifications, assumptions and conditions, and cost analysis for each CLIN prices.

13 Section L.11.1

61 identify the labor category(s) to be utilized for this effort

Can yo provide any references or examples of labor categories?

This is a firm-fixed price solicitation and identification of labor categories is not required. However, offerors shall follow the instructions for the identification of key personnel which are outlined in L.9 and H.12.