FA330022RA001 question and answers.docx

1. What is the name of the incumbent(s)? This is a renewal of BPA's FA330017A0010: Doris Cabezas and FA330017A0004: Luis Pradera.

2. In order for the incumbents not to have an advantage over other bidders, what are the incumbents' rates? We cannot answer the exact rate.

3. Considering awards will be made, how will the work be apportioned? On an article by article basis, 4,000 to 8,000 words each, through BPAs

4. Did the incumbents cover every single assignment successfully? Yes

5. Are you expecting any files in InDesign format? No.

6. Do files contain images with text to be translated? Yes

7. What challenges have you faced with similar scope of work from vendors you worked with? Native language fluency and familiarity with DoD, Air Force, and technical aviation terms

8. How much weight is given to pricing? This is a lowest price technically acceptable requirement.

9. Are bidders permitted to submit pricing for other translation-related services such as formatting and Desktop Publishing review? No, this requirement is Word-docx only.

10. Are translators and other engaged personnel required to be located CONUS? No

11. Are ATA-certified translators who are located offshore, for example, allowed to render their services for this contract? Yes

12. Are bidders to include test results and/or qualifications of the translator(s) that translate the specific paragraph stated in D.2? Yes

13. Do offerors translate the paragraph in paragraph D.2. to both Spanish and Portuguese (Brazilian)? If you are submitting a proposal for one translate that one if you are submitting a proposal for both translate both.

14. Can the Government confirm that the technical evaluation only consists of evaluation of the translations, Reps and Certs, and confirmation of registration as indicated in SAM.Gov? You will also need to provide your certifications as stated in Part II Technical Quote para 1.