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9523ZY-17-R-LIB0048 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Question – 3 Parts:

Part 1 - Is this a follow-on requirement?

Response – Yes

Part 2 - If so, could you please provide the incumbent contract number for this opportunity?

Response – The current contract number is CFLIB-16-CO-0043.

Part 3 – If not, is this a new requirement?

Response – This is not a new requirement.

2. Question - The RFP states 33 of the 40 users need x. What do the other 7 need?

Response – All 40 need general access to data. Of the 40, 33 need additional specific access to data specified in the RFP. If the proposed solution provides the same access to all users, which is acceptable provided the specific access for the 33 users is included.

3. Question 7 Parts – Considering the geographical constraint of personally reviewing the document, I request you to provide us the following details before we buy the document:

Part 1 - List of Items, Schedule of Requirements, Scope of Work, Terms of Reference, Bill of Materials required.

Response – All of the requested information can be found in the Synopsis/Solicitation.

Part 2 - Soft Copy of the Tender Document through email.

Response – A soft copy has been posted in FedBizOpps and can be saved from the Website.

Part 3 - Names of countries that will be eligible to participate in this tender.

Response – The countries eligible to participate can be obtained through the RFP.

Part 4 - Information about the Tendering Procedure and Guidelines.

Response – This information is available in the RFP under “PART III, PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS / EVALUATION CRITERIA”.

Part 5 - Estimated Budget for this Purchase.

Response – This information is procurement sensitive and is not available to potential offerors.

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Part 6 - Any Extension of Bidding Deadline?

Response – CFTC is not considering extensions unless there is a valid reason.

Part 7 - Any Addendum or Pre Bid meeting Minutes?

Response – There have not been any addendums issued and there have not been and Pre-Bid meetings, therefore there are not any minutes available.

4. Question - Does this item in the RFQ ask for comparable projects for only work done for federal agencies of any commercial projects?

Response – The comparable projects are for Federal Agencies. See Part III, Section 4. Evaluation Criteria, (b) (2) Corporate Experience and Past Performance.