QUESTIONS.pdf

Note: Any questions regarding this synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 12:00p.m. 9 September 2008.

2. QUESTIONS:

Question: Do we have to submit a proposal on all of the deliverables?

Answer: Your proposal should include all deliverables. See Contract Line Items.

Question: Do we have to include copies of the FAR Clauses we follow or can we just note in our proposal that we will “follow all applicable clauses and requirements”?

Answer: It is acceptable to note in your proposal that we will follow all applicable clauses and requirements.

Question: How soon is the contract being awarded?

Answer: The anticipated award date is 29 September 2008.

Question: Once the contract is awarded, how soon does the CG expect the first class to start? i.e., 3rd Qtr of FY09?

Answer: 1ST Quarter of FY-2009. As soon as the contractor and COTR are in agreement on the curriculum, instructors, materials, location and ODC’s.

Question: What is the turn around time on payments & reimbursable travel costs? Also, the payment divided over 12 months period or lump sum?

Answer: An invoice is typically paid approximately 30 days after the submission of a proper invoice. We anticipate that the payments will be divided over a 12 month period.

Question: Is there an actual funding currently in place or is this going to be a line item in the FY 09 Budget?

Answer: Funding is currently in place for 12 months.

Question: Is the project going to continue and move forward even if there is a continuing resolution on CG's budget or stop until the budget is passed?

Answer: Funding is currently in place for 12 months.

Question: How detailed is the draft "project plan?" Also, is it possible to get a sample project plan?

Answer: The project plan should be as detailed as possible (See 1.11 of the PWS). We do not have a sample project plan available at this time.