693JJ925R000001 - Questions and Answers.pdf

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FMVSS No. 208, 212, 219, 301, and 305 Compliance Testing
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This is a Questions and Answers document for NHTSA solicitation #693JJ925R000001 regarding FMVSS 208, 212, 219, 301, 305 Compliance Testing. The document contains five technical questions and their responses from NHTSA, with no cost/price questions submitted.

Key details from the Q&A include: the Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) will consist of individuals with vehicle/equipment testing backgrounds; large video files can be submitted via FTP or NHTSA's Secure Large File Transfer System instead of physical media; the RFP will be awarded to a single contractor only; the proposal submission deadline will not be extended beyond 01/17/2025; and subcontracting/use of outside organizations is not permitted except for equipment or ISO certifications, with NHTSA requiring offerors to have full in-house capabilities.

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SOLICITATION #693JJ925R000001

FMVSS 208, 212, 219, 301, 305 Compliance Testing Questions and NHTSA Response

Questions and NHTSA Response

1. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

a. Question: RFP Section M.2 “Technical Evaluation Factors” - How is the Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) selected and will the individuals on the panel be public?

NHTSA Response: Individuals are chosen for having a background in vehicle or equipment testing, being familiar with what is involved, and administering NHTSA contracts.

b. Question: RFP Section L.12 “Facilities and Equipment (Evaluation Factor M.2.1)” Table Item #12 - Can sample high speed video files and appendices (that are too large for email) be submitted via a provided download link or FTP (with log-in information provided), instead of CD/DVD/USB?

NHTSA Response: Yes, a link to an FTP site would be acceptable. Also, NHTSA can provide a link to the Secure Large File Transfer System.

c. Question: RFP Section M.1.3 “Basis for Award” Will NHTSA consider making awards to multiple Contractors under this IDIQ contract?

NHTSA Response: This RFP is intended to be awarded to a single contactor only.

d. Question: RFP Section L.1 - Can the deadline for proposal submission be extended until 01/17/2025?

NHTSA Response: At the current time, the RFP due date will not be extended.

e. Question: RFP Section L.14.2 “Data Collection Plan” - Considering that subcontracting is not permitted, would using a university IRB for this contract be acceptable?

NHTSA Response: The intent of this contract is to have an offeror have full capabilities in-house, and not to use outside organization, other than for things such as equipment or ISO certifications.

2. COST/PRICE QUESTIONS

a. NONE

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