Q_&_A_Amendment_4.docx

DTFR5316R00382

Amendment 4

1. Question: For the purposes of evaluating the current system’s features and functionality to facilitate the needs for data dissemination, can the contractor request a restricted access to the current TDMS during the response period?

Answer: Login: payne.bnsf Password: 12bnsf#$

2. Question: FRA has developed a secure Web site accessible at http://atip.fra.dot.gov to facilitate and improve communications. The site contains survey schedules and operational information. Can the Contractor access to this web site for an evaluation?

Answer: The offeror will need to register by clicking register under the username and password section.

3. Question: Appendix A SOW, (Page 21) - describes “For those listed in the Performance Requirements Summary the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) or evaluators shall follow the methods of surveillance as specified in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) in this contract”. Please provide the methods of surveillance.

Answer: The FRA intends to use random monitoring.

4. Question: Appendix A SOW (page 4): states “Since January 2006, ATIP has achieved accreditation under the International Standards Organization (ISO) 17025 by demonstrating compliance with the necessary quality standards.” Please clarify if the contractor is to continue to operate this program to the standards of ISO 17025 including independent third party certification audits.

Answer: Yes, the contractor shall operate to the standards of ISO 17025, including independent third party audits.