Attachment_E_Question_and_Answer_8-12-15_Solicitation_BEP-RFP-15-0371.pdf

ATTACHMENT E: FOLLOW UP QUESTION FOR SOLICITATION BEP-RFP-15-0371

Solicitation BEP-RFP-15-0371 Follow Up Question

A follow up question was asked about the timeframe of 9 months for personnel to obtain required ABC Certification for a new contract resulting from this solicitation (reference Section C, Performance Work Statement (PWS) of solicitation BEP-RFP-15-0371, paragraph 5.4 and 5.4.1). Also reference the original questions and answers posted on 30 July 2015 via amendment BEP-RFP-15-0371-A0001, question 38.

Response: The requirement as outlined under paragraph 5.4 of the PWS defines the minimum performance requirements for obtaining ABC Certification under a contract resulting from this solicitation. The requiring activity researched the timeframe for obtaining ABC Certification Class III or Class IV and determined that it can be obtained within 4 to 6 months. The BEP has provided up to 9 months to obtain this required certification. As this is a minimum requirement, the expectation is that proposed personnel will already have, or will be able to obtain, the required certification within a 9 month period.

Solicitation BEP-RFP-15-0371 Follow Up Question