QUESTIONS_FOR_16-T-0024.docx

QUESTIONS FOR H92240-16-T-0024

Clarification #1:

On the PWS Section 7.0 (7.1), Contractor Travel, states “Contractor travel is not authorized for this service”, and on the solicitation document FAR52.212-1 (n) (page 22) states “…Any travel required to provide the COI shall be included in the firm fixed price of the class…”

ANSWER: If the contractor has to travel in order to provide the class, any cost associated with the travel shall be incorporated into the overall class cost (travel will not be separately broken out).

Question #1:

On the PWS Section 4, (4.3.1.7, 4.3.2.5, 4.3.3.5, 4.3.4.4, 4.3.5.3, and 4.3.6.4), Requirements, states “…Perform these skills in a practical lab…” The practical lab will be supplied by the government or an external educational facility nearby that has all the equipment available? And if so, Who will make the arrangement to use the facilities’ lab?

ANSWER: The Government will provide the facility and the arrangements to use it. Any equipment, etc. required to provide the class shall be provided by the Contractor, to include any tools/equipment necessary for students to perform the practical labs.

Question #2:

On the PWS Section 4.4 (4.4.3), Requirements, states “…The contractor shall provide testing material and administer testing for EPA 608 Certification, R-410A Safety, and Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning refrigerant recovery and recycling...” The exams to be administered, Can be performed online by the students on-site or has to be a hard copy written exam?

ANSWER: All of the exams shall be a hand written (bubble sheet) test that the instructor collects and grades. All completed certifications are mailed to the individual. We do not have the computer capacity for the whole class to administer an online exam.