2nd_Amendment_Q&A.pdf

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF)

Solicitation Number RHK-8-82255 for the

Lease to Purchase Agreement for High Performance Computer System Amendment 2: Questions & Answers

In the table below the questions submitted to NREL have been provided as well as NREL’s responses to the received questions to date.

Question NREL’s Responses

Will the government allow a non-substitution clause in the Master Lease?

NREL reserves the right to consider this option but has elected not to change the terms of the agreement at this time.

Will the lessee provide normal credit information for a non-profit organization including but not limited to:

a. 3 years of audited financial statements – Form 990 2017-2015

b. History of the Eagle program and the reasons for going forward now in the face of future budget constraints

c. Any and all lessee analysis of user demand and budgeting for this Computer and whether the users will “pay” for usage. If so, what percentage of the operating costs will be covered by users vs. federal funds?

NREL will consider providing this information on a case-by-case basis.

The request requires the lessor to recalculate future payment streams at a true yield in the event of lump sum payments during the term. In the event of an early buyout, will the lessee then also pay interest and late charges if

NREL will be responsible for the payment terms and corresponding late fees as agreed upon in the agreement.

Question NREL’s Responses the buyout payment is received after the calculated due date?

If the Alliance prime contract expires before the end of the lease term, what will happen to the master lease?

The prime contract for the management and operation of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory is currently set to expire on 9/30/2023.

It is not expected for the Master Lease to Purchase Agreement to extend beyond the expiration of the prime contract, however if that situation arises NREL will continue to operate.

A typical master lease insurance clause would list the loss payee as the bank assignee and be paid for by the lessee. If the Alliance is the loss payee, how will the lessee use the proceeds to make the funder whole?

Insurance requirements are a part of the requested for proposal to be provided by the prospective offerors. Exception to terms and conditions, such as NREL’s stated insurance requirements shall be addressed as appropriate once proposals have been received.