BBG50-R-15-0014__Responses_to_Questions.docx

Response to Questions for Solicitation # BBG50-R-15-0014 Questions and Answers:

Question 1.0 Please inform me as to how I may submit my application for Craft Editor at Voice of America.

Answer to Question 1.0 Please review solicitation # BBG50-R-15-0014. Please review section (x) under “Summary of Proposal Items Required.”

Question 2.0 (a) Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under solicitation number BBG50R150018 contain requirements similar to a current contract?

If possible, please provide the current contract number.

Answer to question 2.0 (a) Not applicable

Question 2.0 (b) Or, is this a new requirement for the government?

Answer to Question 2.0 (b) This is a new agency requirement

Question 3.0 What versions of the three listed editing programs does the agency use?

Answer to 3.0 Avid Media Composer 7, Final Cut Pro X, and Adobe Premiere Pro.

Question 4.0 Will it be sufficient enough to be familiar with two of the three listed editing programs?

Answer to 4.0 Awards will based on technical, past performance, and price with technical factors being most important.

Question 5.0 For references if you worked with a client for multiply projects at different times could they be listed as a reference more than once or once is enough?

Answer to 5.0 For past performance, detailed information on past performance and relevant contracts for same and/or similar services are to be included per section (ix) of solicitation. Detailed information can be organized on Attachment B per service project performed or per client with the listing of several projects performed for client if applicable.

Question 6

If the government is setting a class rate paying class how are we to give a price quote if they already have a set pricing number?

Answer to Question 6 Pricing for services are per the government estimate. Not applicable for class rate.

Question 7.0 Is more action needed from me on the FedBizOps.gov website other than clicking the "interested vendors list" link?

Answer to Question 7.0 Please review the solicitation #BBG50-R-15-0014. Please also review section (ix) of the solicitation along with the attachments. Submission information is in section (xv) of solicitation.

Question 8.0 I attempted to use the FED BIZ OPS link that was sent to me, but was unable to download or access any information relative to this inquiry.

Answer to Question 8.0 Please go to www.fbo.gov solicitation # BBG50-R-15-0014

Question 9.0 As an individual contractor (video editor) I do not have a DUNS. To submit my proposal do I need to become a company/legal entity?

Answer to Question 9.0 Per section (x) in solicitation, offeror is to complete provision FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Registry in SAM is required prior to award. FAR 52.213-3 can be submitted manually and is attached titled as FAR 52.213-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications s – Commercial Items.

Question 10.0 While I do have a set rate, it is flexible according to various factors: length of project, type of work, if I am asked nicely. So the question is how to respond to the various options on the price schedule?

Answer to 10.0 Price is per assignment in accordance to what is listed on the statement of work.