RFP_Q_and_A_3.pdf

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

N32205-16-T-4327

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The following are answers to questions received from potential offerors. The answers provide clarification only and do not constitute an amendment to the solicitation.

QUESTION 1: Our company would like to verify all documentation and specifications are not ITAR controlled for purposes of sharing?

ANSWER:

The DFARS section, see below, is our guidance on ITAR.

It states the policy at -3:

(a) It is in the interest of both the Government and the contractor to be aware of export controls as they apply to the performance of DoD contracts.

(b) It is the contractor's responsibility to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items. This responsibility exists independent of, and is not established or limited by, this section.

We put the clause in the solicitation and contract--252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items.

The DFARS PGI, also set forth below, states, "(D) Contracting officers should not answer any questions a contractor may ask regarding how to comply with the ITAR. If asked, the contracting officer should direct the contractor's attention to paragraph (c) of the clause at DFARS 252.225-7048 and may inform the contractor that the Department of State publishes guidance regarding ITAR compliance at http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/compliance/index.html.