Solicitation Number 693JF723R000012 for Vessel-Generated Q and A Amendment No. 2.pdf

Question and Answers for Solicitation Number 693JF23R000012 for Vessel-Generated Underwater Radiated Noise Comparison Study

Amendment No. 2

10. Question Proposing mobile autonomous platforms to collect the acoustic data/vessel noise is the RFP only for fixed moored acoustic recorders solutions?

Response Consideration for any proposed technology will include the alignment with as appropriate, existing international standards and guidelines, class society notations, and/or indicators for measuring vessel URN. Methodology for vessel URN measurement and interpretation should support comparisons that are defensible and repeatable, including reference to existing guidelines, standards, and notations

11. Question What start date would you anticipate for the kick-off meetings to a site visit/planning meeting with MARAD

Response Kick off meetings with MARAD for awards generally occur within two weeks of the finalization of the award. Site visits and other meeting timelines may be included in the proposal, as appropriate.

12. Question Can I include a co-PI for my proposal from a different university? or should I just list collaborator and have the sole PI?

Response Proposals should include descriptions of partnerships, collaborations, and/or processes that will ensure success of the proposal as well as the applicant’s capabilities (whether this be a single applicant or partner/consortia), related experience, techniques, or unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives.

13. Question Is the total amount of funding under this RFP $200,000/award for a maximum 18-month duration?

Response Yes.