Notice No.3 08212024.pdf
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This document is a Notice containing questions and answers related to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Japanese translation and interpretation services in support of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Far East (NAVFAC FE).
The key details are: The contract will provide Japanese to English and English to Japanese translation and interpretation services, including video translation, subtitling, and captioning, as well as website localization. The RFP remains unchanged unless amended in writing. The IDIQ contract will be awarded to support NAVFAC FE locations in Japan and its Area of Responsibility. Historical usage data for services is limited, and the Government anticipates this work to be infrequent. Proposals should follow the instructions in the EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD section, which include requirements for past performance and pricing information. Additional details on proposal format and structure were not provided.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND FAR EAST
PSC 473 BOX 13
FPO AP 96349
Notice No. 3 21 August 2024
RFP N4008424R0058
JAPANESE TRANSLATION SERVICE IDIQ FOR NAVFAC FE
NOTE: The following schedule is provided for INFORMATION ONLY. The RFP remains unchanged unless it is amended in writing on a Standard Form 30.
Request for Information Questions and Responses
1. (PWS 2.1.1.15) Will simultaneous interpretation be required for any conferences? If so, how frequently and in what quantity?
ANSWER: Interpretation services at conferences may be requested. Per section II of PWS 1.0 Place of Performance and 2.0 Foreign Language Support Objectives identify place and estimated quantities.
2. (PWS 2.1.1.2) Do you have historical usage data for each video translation services, video subtitling, captioning, including the number of hours or types of videos?
ANSWER: Historical annual quantities not available for this specific multi-media material.
Gov. anticipates this type of work to be infrequent.
3. (PWS 2.1.1.2) Video Translation: Will machine transcription be acceptable for video translations, or must it be manually done?
ANSWER: Per 2.1.1.4, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all translations.
4. (PWS 2.1.1.2) Video Subtitling: Will subtitling services require real-time synchronization/embedding with video?
ANSWER: No; video translations will be limited to a transcript of the video only.
5. (PWS 2.1.1.2) Captioning: Will captioning services involve closed captioning for accessibility purposes, or are simple captions sufficient?
ANSWER: See reply in question No. 4.
6. (PWS 2.1.1.2) Will video translation, subtitling, and captioning be ordered together under this contract, or will they be ordered separately? We would like to confirm if we can charge
N40084-24-R-0058 separately for the video translation process and treat subtitling or captioning as a separate task order.
ANSWER: See reply in question No. 4.
7. (PWS 2.1.1.2) Website Localization: Will website localization require adaptation of images or technical adjustments, or will it be limited to translation of textual content?
ANSWER: Website Localization would be limited to translation of textual content only.
8. (SF1449_pg.11_5. FAR PROVISION 52.229-11 AND FAR CLAUSE 52.229-12) Our company will bid on this contract as foreign branch of headquater office and its representative is a U.S. citizen. Do we still need to complete and file a W-14 and Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments under this provision?
ANSWER: See Addendum 52.212-1, Paragraph 5 for guidance on IRS Form W-14. Please seek additional guidance from your own tax, legal, or accounting professionals if needed.
9. (SF1449_pg. 15_E. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD) Is a Technical Approach &
Capability volume not required in the proposal? Could you provide detailed instructions or a format for proposal submission, including information on page format restrictions, limitations, volume designation, and the structure for technical proposals and pricing?
ANSWER: See EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD for guidance on proposal submittal requirements.
10. (SF1449_pg. 15_E. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD) We have CPAR received in
2016 for a contract of type IDIQ with Labor Hour and Fixed Price. Can we use this as an evaluation factor?
ANSWER: Please see Factor 3. Past Performance.
11. (SF1449_pg. 15_E. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD) For past performance with
CPARs, should they be included in the price proposal or in the experience data sheet?
ANSWER: Please see Factor 3. Past Performance.
12. (General Question) What difficulties or challenges have arisen with the previous vendor that the new contractor should be aware of to prevent similar issues?
ANSWER: This information is not available.
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