Amendment 00002 (002).pdf

REBA B DYER Digitally signed by REBA B DYER Date: 2023.08.16 12:36:04 -04'00'

Questions and Answers

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1 L.1 General Information 5 The RFP indicates a due date of

09/04/2023. Given that this date is a holiday, and the quick turnaround time for this comprehensive proposal, would the government consider an extension of 10 business days from the current due date?

Due to 09/04/2023 been a holiday, the proposal due date is extended to Wednesday 09/06/2023

2 L.16 Past Performance and Prior Experience

1 We have responded to a large number of RFPs from NHTSA in the last few months, which included the submission of Past Performance Questionnaires. To avoid further burdening of these sponsors, may we reference Past Performance Questionnaires that have recently been submitted this year?

Most recent past performance questionnaires are acceptable.

Questions and Answers

Version 01/15/20

1. would like clarification for the partial evaluation of the Q3s and CRABI in section C.6.9;

a. For the head qualifications on Q3s - are all three qualifications required (Front, Left, and Right)?

1. Yes, the 3 qualification tests will be required.

b. Regarding the thorax impact for the Q3s - are both with arm and without arm required?

1. No, only the ‘with arm’ impact will be performed for the partial evaluation.

c. Is only the impact side required or both left and right side?

1. That is correct, only the impact side is required for the partial evaluation.

d. For the CRABI - are both front and rear head drops required?

1. That is correct. This partial evaluation includes the front and rear head drop tests, as well as neck flexion and extension tests.

2. Is there a requirement to check neck and lumbar torques at the partial evaluations?

1. No, this is not included in the scope of work for the partial evaluations.

For the QC/QA Management Plan it states:

The Offeror shall submit, as a separate document, one of the following: (1) the company’s QA/QC Management Plan; (2) current ISO 9001 certification; (3) current ISO/IEC 17025 certification; or (4) the applicable certification from The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). If an ISO or A2LA certification is provided, only complete items 1, 2, and 3 in the table below. If the QA/QC Management plan is provided, the Offeror must complete all items in the table below:

(Potential Vendor A) holds both ISO9001 as well as 17025. These certifications were provided in the 213 Frontal RFP, however it was requested by NHTSA that (Potential Vendor A) also furnish a complete management plan.

3. Will a complete management plan be required, regardless of ISO accreditation provided?

1. The offeror may submit either a management plan or certification(s) from A2LA or ISO. If the offeror submits an ISO or A2LA certification for their respective company, then the offeror is not required to submit a management plan. If the offeror does not hold a current certification from ISO or A2LA then said offeror is required to submit a management plan.