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Questions & Answers (Pre-Conference, Conference, Post-Conference)

Question #1: What is the applicable NAICS Number for this Acquisition?

Answer #1: The NAICS code for this Acquisition is 611630 – Language Schools Question #2: Regarding the Past Performance Factor (List of at least five clients over the past five years), would it be fair and reasonable to consider the "past five years" under a "non-consecutive pattern" due to the total shutdown of commercial activities and ROM (Reduction of Movement) implemented in Italy by COVID-19 restrictions during years 2020 & 2021?

Answer #2: COVID-19 restrictions may be considered among the technical evaluation factors.

Question #3: Is the subject RFQ a "Follow-On" Type Contract? If so, please provide the name of the current Contractor, the total number of performed contract years (including exercised Option years) and the total contract amount.

Answer #3: The incumbent contractor is Domus Aurea. The period of performance is base + four option years. The contract was awarded with an estimated total value of Euro 214,920.00 Question #4: Is this the first time this program is running? If not, who is the current incumbent? What was the previous contract value?

Answer #4: See reply to question #3.

Question #5: Can we submit our proposal in USD?

Answer #5: See Section 4, FAR Clause 52.225-17 “Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers” Question #6: How many hours of classes were taught last year? How many in-person hours?

How many online hours?

Answer #6: Approx. 700 hours in-person only.

Question #7: How many group classes versus individual classes were taught last year?

Answer #7: Individual classes are on an exceptional basis.

Question #8: How many students were enrolled in the program last year?

Answer #8: Approximately 120 students.

Question #9: Is there an expected number of instructors? How many teachers are currently teaching classes?

Answer #9: An average of 5/6 teachers are currently teaching classes.

Question #10: Are classes to be held in the Embassy compound?

Answer #10: Yes, they are.

Question #11: Who will assess the students’ Italian knowledge level?

Answer #11: The School shall perform this assessment.

Question #12: Who shall provide the instructional materials?

Answer #12: See Section 1, paragraph 6 “Contractor Furnished Property”.

Question #13: Are the classes scheduled consecutively during operation hours 8:00 to 18:00?

Answer #13: The School will be in charge in arranging the class schedule.

Question #14: Is the technical offer to be presented and submitted in English?

Answer #14: Yes, it is. Only official Italian Government documents can be presented in Italian.

Question #15: How many students are expected to attend the classes?

Answer #15: See answer #8 for an estimate of students’ attendance.

Question #16: Is the estimate of 3500 hours (1,750 classes consisting of two weekly sessions) classes, correct?

Answer #16: As stated in Section 1, the quantities of services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not guaranteed by this contract.

Question #17: Shall we provide you with the teacher's profiles, including their employment contracts and certifications as well?

Answer#17: See Section 3 – Solicitation Provisions – for the list of the requested qualifications and requirements.