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.

Section II Descriptions states that "this procurement will be awarded as a BPA to at least 3 capable vendors." If there are three awardees, we are curious how BPA Calls will be issued and awarded to BPA holders:

15. Will each of the 3 capable vendors be able to compete and bid for individual BPA Calls or Task Orders? No, they will be rotated as needed.

16. If the BPA Calls or Task Orders will be competed, how will the Government evaluate responses? The calls will not be competed but rotated as needed.

17. If the BPA Calls or Task Orders will be competed, will the vendors be required to provide the same Unit Price per word quoted at the BPA level? If not, what will be the parameters for vendors to provide pricing at the BPA Call/Task Order Level? Calls will not be competed.

18. If individual BPA Calls or Task Orders will NOT be competed, how will the Government distribute BPA Calls or Task Orders among the three BPA recipients? The calls will be rotated as needed.

Attachment 1 – SOW, Paragraph 2.1 states that "Nominally 35% of the translations will be from English, 45% from Spanish, and 20% from Portuguese-Brazilian to the other two respective target languages." Specific to the phrase, "to the other two respective target languages," we interpret this to mean that the following combinations of services may be needed:

Translation Services from English to Spanish Translation Services from English to Portuguese-Brazilian Translation Services from Spanish to English Translation Services from Spanish to Portuguese-Brazilian Translation Services from Portuguese-Brazilian to English Translation Services from Portuguese-Brazilian to Spanish Will the Government confirm if this represents the total services that may be required? There will not be translations from Spanish to Portuguese-Brazilian or Portuguese-Brazilian to Spanish.

If the Government confirms the question above, should vendors provide pricing for each of the possible combinations, or only as requested in Section III. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES?

19. Section III. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES lists the following:

CLIN 0001 Translation Services from English to Spanish CLIN 0002 Translation Services from Spanish to English CLIN 0001 Translation Services from English to Portuguese-Brazilian CLIN 0001 Translation Services from Portuguese-Brazilian to English Should "Translation Services from English to Portuguese-Brazilian" and "Translation Services from Portuguese-Brazilian to English" be CLINs 0003 and 0004, respectively? Yes.

20. PART I – PRICE LIST/QUOTE states: "The price list/quote must be submitted valid for one year, to be renewed on an annual basis." Will vendors have an opportunity to update prices offered when contracts are renewed? Yes, the price list can be updated annually.