Attachment 5 - K-5 Art QA.pdf

Areas of Responsibility Question # Question Answer

Contracting/IT 1

We're a Canadian owned company, however, our servers for our portfolio product are hosted on Microsoft Azure servers in the US. I didn'A4:D22+A4:D22t see anything about limiting applications to US based companies, however, since it was for the DoD, I wanted to double check. Can you confirm we will still be able to apply?

Yes a canadian company can submit a quote however, they mut be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible to receive an award.

Contracting/COR 2 Can you confirm the start date of the contract, i.e. when students and staff would start using the portfolio program?

This program will be used at the start of School Year 2020/2021. Teachers will need to receive training on the product during Back-to-School Professional Learning. Refer to page 12-13 Delivery Information for the anticipated period of performance (POP).

Contracting 3 It's not super clear to me what documents need to be submitted for the RFQ. I have the solicitation pdf, as well as attachments 1-4. Can you confirm which documents are to be submitted?

Refer to page 17-22 of the solicitation Clause 52.212-1 and Addendum - Instructions to Offerors-- Commercial Items, to determine the required solicitation submission documents and attachments.

Contracting 4 Is the idea that there will be an RFP following the RFQ? No this is the solicitation for the requirement.

Contracting 5 This RFQ first came across my inbox of 2019. Why is it now being circulated again? Was a winner not awarded the first time around?

The RFQ was posted to the www.beta.sam.gov 07 April 2020.

Contracting 6 Is the intent that the RFI will lead to another stage (RFQ or RFP), or to a contract for the awarded vendor?

The Government will not issue another RFQ for the subject requirement.

Per Solicitation Clause 52.212-2 The Government anticipates issuing a single award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Firm-Fixed Price (IDIQ) contract. (Refer to page 23)

Contracting 7 Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent? This is a new requirement.

COR 8

With regard to the CLIN XX02 Library & Platform Access, does the 185 represent a library for each teacher/classroom?

Yes, teachers should have access to a library of art student works and projects.

COR 9 Is there a number of virtual webinars for this requirement? There should be 2 virtual webinars and necessary product support.

COR 10

In reference to solicitation number “HE125420Q0021” is there any specific brand or publisher etc you intend to purchase?

There is no specific brand intended; the award will be made ion accordance with 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items. Refer to page 22.

HE125420Q0021- K-5 Digital Art Portfolio --Questions and Answers