FBO_-_19-01204MWH_-_FBO_-_Questions_Clarifications_and_Responses_Final_08July2019.pdf

Questions/Clarifications & Responses – NCND6021-19-01204MWH Non-Personal Services for NMS Marine Scientific and Analytical Support Services for Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary in California

The following questions and or clarifications requests were received from various interested parties. All questions and clarifications have been consolidated. Questions are denoted by “Q” and the response is denoted by “R.”

Q1: If there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services, if similar services have been performed in the past, or if this is a new requirement. If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the contract or task order number?

R2: Yes, this service was performed in the past by Larson, Kaitlin W, Purchase Order 1305M318PNCND0244.

Q2: If not, would you consider a quotation from a firm to provide personnel on a time and materials basis for this or future efforts of this type?

R2: WE WOULD CONSIDER A FIRM ON A FIRM FIXED PRICE BASIS UNDER SIMPLIFIED ACQUISIITON

PROCEDURES.

Q3: Is the intent of the solicitation to contract with a single individual that would be available to the project full-time over the course of the contract and possible option years?

R3: Yes

Q4: Does the position require a full-time effort year-round, or if not, whether there was some estimated level of effort the TPOC could provide to help make the quotation more reflective of what is expected?

R4: Quotations should reflect the time it would take to complete deliverables.