Attachment D.3_89603021Q0017 - Questions and Answers 2021-2-16.xlsx
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This document contains questions and answers related to solicitation number 89603021Q0017 for meteorologist consultant services. The federal agency seeking these services is the Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of Energy Projects, Division of Dam Safety and Inspections. The solicitation requests pricing for labor hours, travel, and other direct costs to provide extreme precipitation and storm analysis support, including representing the agency at meetings and independently reviewing and advising on projects. The response deadline was extended to February 26, 2021. This is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor. The summary pricing table must be filled out completely with pricing for the base year and four option years. Site visits are in scope to assess watershed characteristics. A resume, no conflict of interest statement, and representations and certifications are required with the response.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Attachment D.2 _OCI Questionnaire (blank).pdf | ||
| RFQ 89603021Q0017 AMD 0001.pdf | ||
| RFQ 89603021Q0017.pdf | ||
| 89603021Q0017.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment D.1_Statement of Work_Meteorologist Consultant.docx | DOCX document |
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| Question # | Question | Section Title | Page # | Government Response |
| 1 | The combined synopsis solicitation contains twenty-four (24) labor-hour and cost reimbursable price line items in the Cost/Price Schedule of the solicitation, for the base and option periods. What is this for and where in Section B.1 is it listed? | A.1 | 1 | System generated error; section A.2 is part of B.1. |
| 2 | Section A.2 for each Contract Period (Base, Option 1, etc.) lists POP Begin: and POP End: What does POP explicitly mean (Period of Performance?). If it does refer to Period of Performance, what should be used for POP Begin and should POP End: be one year later? | A.2 | 4 | Yes, "PoP" means Period of Performance. From the time of award the Period of Performance will be one year plus four one-year options. |
| 3 | Section A.2 has Item Number 00006 for each period for Other Direct Costs. Since the number of meetings, scope of review tasks, travel destinations, etc. are to be determined, what costs should be provided for this Item Number? | A.2 | 5 | ODCs are $25,000. |
| 4 | Section C.1 identifies FAR clauses to implement provisions of law or Executive orders. Several apply to Small Business awards but this RFQ is not a small business set aside. How do the FAR clauses affect this award? ASC is a veteran owned company. Is that considered in making the award. | C.1 | 11 | This is not a small business set aside and small business status will not be considered during evaluations. |
| 5 | Section C.8(e) requires the contractor to provide sufficient personnel to perform round-the-clock requirements of critical tasks. With the meteorological consulting being performed by a single individual, around-the-clock performance is not possible. Should this be listed as an exception in the proposal? | C.8(e) | 21 | The language in the Clause listed at C.8 is as it applies. Performance for this requirement is based on the Statement of Work. |
| 6 | Section E.1.2 Volume 1, Section II requires a resume for the Consulting Meteorologist. Should the resume be included in this section or as an appendix to the RFQ? | E.1.2 Vol 1 Sect II | 24 | Can include resumes with Volume 1. |
| 7 | Section E.1.2 Volume 1, Section V requires a No Conflict of Interest Statement. Is a sample No Conflict of Interest Statement available? | E.1.2 Vol 1 Sect II | 24 | Attachment D.2 has been added to the RFQ for No Conflict of Interest information. |
| 8 | SOW, 6.4, Task 4 Prepare review memo documenting inspection and providing comments. Does inspection refer to site visits? | SOW; 6.4 Task 4 | 3 | Yes, site visits are generally performed at the beginning of the study effort. Although not a dam safety inspection, site visits include looking at the dam and basin of study. Basin visit is done to assess watershed characteristics such as topography, landcover, etc. to support consultant's site specific study review. |
| 9 | Is there an Excel, electronic, or online version of the Price/Cost Schedule form that can be utilized to respond or do I need to print, fill out, scan, and email the form? Or is this just providing the expected tasks that the price quote would address? | B.1 Price/cost Schedule | 4 | There is not an electronic version of the Price/Cost schedule. |
| 10 | The example of the Price/Cost Schedule in Section A.2 of the RFQ has five sections that repeated the request for the same information (e.g. 00001 through 00006, 10001 through 10006, etc.). Am I expected to fill out each of those in duplicate as part of the response to the RFQ? Or is this just providing the expected tasks that the price quote would address? | B.1 Price/cost Schedule | 4 | Yes, a response is expected for each CLIN. The 0xxxx series is pricing for the base year; 1xxxx series - Option Year 1, 2xxxx - Option Year 2, etc. |
| 11 | Where do I find the information to respond to the "No Conflict of Interest Statement" requirement? | V-Organizational and Personal Conflict of Interest | 24 | See response to question #7. |
| 12 | Is there a Word version, an electronic or online version of the 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification document to utilize for this response or do I need to print, fill out, scan and include that with my responses? | E.3 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS | 26 | There is not an electronic version of 52.212-3 for this response. Offerors can search for "FAR Clause 52.212-3" on the internet to copy and paste the requested information. |
| 13 | Given that one company performs almost all the site-specific and statewide PMP studies submitted to FERC, will that company be able to provide support for this SOW, specifically related to representing the Division at BOC meetings? | SOW, 1.0 Objective | 1 | The consultant's SOW to represent FERC at the BOC meetings and independently review and advise. All coordination should be through FERC-D2SI. |
| 14 | The timeframe to respond to this RFQ is very limited, especially given the unique requirements. Is there a possibility for n extension to the submission deadline so that the a complete and appropriate response can be provided? | Communications regarding this procurement | 25 | The new submission deadline is February 26, 2021; 12:00pm EST |
| 15 | Could you please tell me if this is a new requirement, or if there is a current or previous contractor who has performed similar services? If available, can you please send along the incumbent contract or task order number? | This is a new requirement. |
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