36C24818Q9690-0001004.pdf

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

RFQ # 36C24818Q9690 - 0001

GPS VEHICLE TRACKING & MONITORING SYSTEM SERVICES

1. Will the government be providing a list of the Makes, Models and Years of all 250 vehicles that need to be configured to accept the OBD tracking devices?

Yes, please see Attachment #7 – Vehicle Listing. There has been a change in

SOW, so please see revised SOW that includes an increase in the amount of vehicles per year.

2. Is the agency requesting removal of existing telematics equipment in preparation for new equipment to be installed or does removal refer to future removal as vehicles are replaced?

NO

3. The price schedule only allows for quoting the Monitoring System. Is this correct?

Price Schedule has been revised. Please see new revision attached.

4. Installation is requested. Where should quote it?

Yes, installation is required. We would have to be charged for the installation in the base year and include a line item for the option years just in case we need to have the equipment installed in any additional vehicles that we receive.

5. Do you have a vehicle list? Make? Model? Depending on the type of vehicle will determine the hardware? Heavy duty vehicles require different devices than passenger vehicles?

Same as Question #1. Has been provided on Attachment #7 – Vehicle Listing

6. Are all the vehicles based in Tampa and will be brought to the VA location?

YES

7. I noticed the Solicitation Number: 36C24818Q9690 and wanted to confirm if corporations outside of Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business sector are able to (allowed to) participate?

YES. All social economic categories are encouraged to send in a quote.

8. Whether companies from Outside USA can apply for this? (like from India or Canada)

9. Whether we need to come over there for meetings?

10. Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside USA? (like, from India or Canada)

11. Can we submit the proposals via email?

12. Item Number – Are you requesting a price for 12 months for 250 vehicles inclusive of

Hardware, Software, Installation and training?

Originally yes, however price/schedule has been since revised. Please see revised pricing schedule.

13. There should be a (1) time charge for the equipment, hardware, software, and training.

When we receive additional vehicles then we should only be a cost for the equipment and hardware.

14. Vehicle list - needed for accurate quote.

Same as Question #1. Has been provided on Attachment #7 – Vehicle Listing

15. Install schedule / vehicle availability? Will impact quote.

Installation may vary depending on when the vehicles are not to be used. Will take coordination.

16. What do you mean with QTY 1 and POP date on your delivery schedule?

Period of Performance (POP) and 1 Job or service for that time frame.

17. What does JB stand for in the Price and Cost Schedule?

JOB. Has since been modified to reflex EA (each) & MO (month)

18. Extension would be greatly appreciated.

No extension will be given.

Closing Date remains the same for 4pm on 08/29/2018

***Deadline for additional questions are due:

12pm noon on 08/27/2018