Solicitation Questions and Answers_as of 12-17-19.docx

Solicitation Questions and Answers N32253-20-Q-0010: Shift Test Engineer Training Current as of 12/17/19

Question 1:

Can the solicitation period be extended?

Answer 1:

Yes, the solicitation period will be extended from the current close date of 12/16/19 to 01/08/20, 5:00PM HST.

Question 2:

Will the Government employees require time to return to Hawaii every 60 days?

Answer 2:

No, the Government does not expect a schedule that allows for employees to travel to Hawaii every 60 days, the students will be expected to report for class in accordance with the contractor's schedule.

Question 3:

Will the Government make progress payments?

Answer 3:

Payments will be made in accordance with the structure of the CLINs on the potential future award. The solicitation was written with a one-time payment after course completion per student. However, contractors may submit their suggested CLIN/payment structure with quote submission, if different that the CLIN structure established by the Government in the solicitation. The Government may consider a CLIN/payment structure with up to three invoice submissions/payments throughout the length of the course.

Question 4:

Can DFARS 252.204-7003 be removed from the solicitation?

Answer 4:

No, DFARS 252.204-7003 cannot be removed as it is required in all solicitations and contracts per DFARS 204.404-70(b). We can require that the Government employees do not bring Government cell phones or other Government work products into the contractor's facility, if requested by the contractor.