Attachment 4 - Government Answers to Questions - 2026.09.04.docx

This is a Government Responses to Questions document posted on September 4, 2026, providing clarification on the Technology Showcase Facility & Support Services RFQ for ARPA-E's COOLERCHIPS Program (Solicitation Number 89703026PAR000041). The document addresses a single inquiry regarding the contract's incumbent status and historical context. According to the government's response, this represents a new requirement and purchase order with no incumbent contractor currently performing these services, and the customer has not procured similar services previously. This clarification indicates that all prospective contractors are competing on equal footing without any existing service continuity considerations or incumbent advantages.