Q&A_69056719Q000009.pdf

Q&A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Solicitation No. 69056719Q000009

5/9/2019

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

The restriction on purchasing foreign end products does not apply to the acquisition of information technology that is a commercial item. But there are foreign sources we are prohibited from contracting with by law. We are prohibited from contracting with a inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation as defined in 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c). We are prohibited on contracting with entities engaging in certain activities or transactions relating to Iran see 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018) paragraph (o). We are also prohibited from Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91) see FAR clause 52.212-5 (a) (2).

2. Whether we need to come over there for meetings? See Section B.5 and B.7 of the RFQ starting on page 14

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

A Majority of Task can be performed outside the USA. Refer to Section B.5 and B.7 of the RFQ starting on page 14 for those that cannot.

4. Can we submit the proposals via email?

See ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Oct 2018) page 18 of the RFQ.