9531BM21Q00190001-Attachment 3-Answers to Questions.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a)By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE

DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments

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Attachment 3 Answers to Questions Attachment 3 - Answers to Questions.docx

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ATTACHMENT 3

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

SOLICITATION 9531BM21Q0019

“COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF (COTS) OGE FORM 450

SOFTWARE, MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING”

1. QUESTION: Are there any specifics/details that you could provide on what type of technology would be the most appropriate for this effort?

ANSWER: As stated in the solicitation, the NTSB has a need for a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) software, with FedRAMP authorization maintained throughout the period of performance, that requires communications to be encrypted using HTTPS, Transport Layer Security (TLS) version 1.2 or later, and HTTPS Strict Transport Security (HSTS). Please see the solicitation for further technical details.

2. QUESTION: Looking through the documents I did not see a formatting requirement in regards to the structure of the submission documents. Is there a link and/or something that could be provided so I can pass it along to the rest of my team?

ANSWER: Contractors may submit documents in formats from Microsoft Office products and Adobe PDF format.

3. QUESTION: Lastly, was there an industry day that NTSB held prior to the release of this topic? My curiosity stems from a competitive standpoint in how many other companies might be pursuing this opportunity as well. Again, if you can not provide details to this request I completely understand.

ANSWER: No, NTSB did not hold an industry day prior to this solicitation.

4. QUESTION: Whether companies from Outside the USA can apply for this?

ANSWER: Yes, all companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov). Quotations must be submitted in English and pricing must be submitted in U.S. dollars.

5. QUESTION: Whether we need to come over there for meetings?

ANSWER: Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, virtual meetings are permissible until the NTSB has returned to in-person operations. During the term of the contract, once awarded, and if any option years are exercised, it is possible that in-person meetings will be needed.

6. QUESTION: Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside USA? (like, from India or Canada) ANSWER: Yes, tasks may be performed outside the U.S. However, once the contract is awarded, support and service personnel must be available during U.S. (east coast primarily) business hours.

http://www.sam.gov/

ATTACHMENT 3

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

SOLICITATION 9531BM21Q0019

“COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF (COTS) OGE FORM 450

SOFTWARE, MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING”

7. QUESTION: Can we submit the proposals via email?

ANSWER: Yes, as stated in the solicitation, quotations must be submitted via email.

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