Questions_and_Answers.xlsx

Attachment X-Q&A N00014-18-Q-0013-IPMS-Attachment 6-Questions and Answers

Statement of Work 2 In regards to the Patent, Agreement Tracking, and Trademark Software solicitation, can you let me know what the previous award for these custom services was? There was no previous award for these services. The previous docketing software was, as stated in the SOW, developed in-house in the 80's

Statement of Work 3 Based on the information provided, it seems that this particular product requires it to be hosted on USDON local servers – Is this a requirement? Could a SaaS solution with servers hosted in France still be considered? We are not looking for a vendor hosted solution. The solution must be operated on a client system

4 Whether companies from Outside USA can apply for this? (Like from India or Canada) Yes companies from outside the U.S. can apply

Section L 5 Whether we need to come over there for meetings? YES - The SOW states: " The Contractor shall participate in a Contract Kick-Off Meeting with ONR personnel and other Government representatives within twenty (20) business days after award to review and discuss contract administrative matters, security requirements, the milestone schedule, invoicing, and other applicable matters. The Government will hold this meeting at ONR Headquarters and coordinate an agenda with the Contractor."

Statement of Work 6 Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside USA? NO. SOW provides: "5. Place of Performance - Phase II tasks and activities will be accomplished from within DON facilities located at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC, and Office of Naval Research, Arlington, VA. Due to security requirements, the Contractor and its personnel shall not be permitted remote access to the DON Network, Systems, or software in support of this SOW. Furthermore, the Contractor and its personnel shall not be permitted remote access to the software system or provided copies of DON’s databases under this SOW."

Section L 7 Can we submit the proposals via email? YES - Solicitation states: "All quotes shall be sent via E-mail to the POC for this RFQ, Mr. Michael Lemon at Michael.a.Lemon@navy.mil and Ms. Gina.Walker@navy.mil. The Offeror is responsible for ensuring receipt by the POC."