25_April_2013_1-10.docx

N00019-13-R-3000 Questions and Answers: 25 April 2013

1. Does the Government consider the required Small Business annex (in response to RFP paragraphs L.B.Vol II.(e) and L.B.Vol II.(f)), outside of the maximum page count specified for Volume II?

A: The Small Business annex shall not be included in the maximum page count specified for Volume II.

2. Does the Government wish the Small Business Annex to be submitted in separate binders, or as a tabbed, removable section within the Volume II binder?

A: The Small Business Annex shall be provided in either a tabbed, removable section within the Volume II binder OR in a separate binder.

3. Will the Government reconcile attachment 1 Spares List with RFP Sections B and F to enable accurate and timely spares pricing in response to this solicitation?

A. As of Modification 0003, Attachment 1 and Sections B-F of the solicitation are reconciled.

4. Will a 145 trace with a packing slip and non-incident report be sufficient for items that are not life-limited?

A. Yes, a 145 trace with a packing slip and non-incident report are sufficient for items that are not life-limited.

5. Please confirm the most current solicitation/attachment does NOT have any items to be delivered to Pax River?

A. Correct, the Amended solicitation does not have any items to be delivered to Pax River.

6. Will the Government allow the use of a 10-point font for graphics and tables?

A. The Government will allow use of no smaller than 10 point font for Graphics and Tables.

7. Will the Government allow the contractor to bill partial LOTs upon delivery and acceptance of DD250?

A. The Government will not allow the contractor to bill partial LOTs upon delivery and acceptance of DD250.

8. Will multiple awards be made on this proposal, as in can an offeror propose to only a portion of the parts without being non-compliant?

A. It is the intention of the Government to make a single award for all requirements of this solicitation; therefore, offerors who do not propose to all requirements shall be considered non compliant per Section M-1.1 Factor 1 – Technical Capability of the RFP. Section M-1.1 Factor 1 – Technical Capability states that offerors must satisfy all requirements described in the solicitation. Offerors that take exception to any requirement outlined in Section C, “Statement of Work,” criteria, or any parts outlined in Attachment (1) of Section J, will be evaluated as unacceptable.

9.) Please identify which column is correct for quantity?

A. The correct column, prior to Amendment 0004, was column E (the unhidden column). However, the hidden column has been deleted in order to eliminate confusion. Accordingly, as of Amendment 0004 dated 25 April 2013, column D is the correct quantity column.

10. Is it required for the contractor to deliver all parts, per lot, in order to receive payment?

A. Yes, it is required for the contractor to deliver all parts, per lot, in order to receive payment.