NRMAF0002300111KAW Reponses to Questions 12-08-2022.pdf

NRMAF0002300111KAW

RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS

COMMUNICATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE NOAA GREAT LAKES

ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (GLERL) IN ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN

NOTE: This list is a compilation of all questions received pertaining to the contract opportunity listed above. The newest question(s) and response(s) are in blue text.

1. Is this a new requirement? If not, who is the incumbent?

The incumbent is listed in the Description section of the contract opportunity posting at SAM.gov.

2. Please confirm that this requirement is for one FTE.

The incumbent currently works and invoices as an independent LLC. We are not sure of subordinate workers. Monthly hours vary based on work requirements, and have averaged 20-30 hours per month.

3. Are we required to submit three volumes, Technical, Past Performance and Price? What is the page count for each?

No format, volumes or page count limits have been specified in the Combined Synopsis document in the contract opportunity posting at SAM.gov. You may provide all of the required information in one document. A SF18 Quote Form is provided in the contract opportunity posting at SAM.gov and it can be used for providing the price quote.

4. What was the total award value of prior contract?

$34,000 for two years

5. Is there an anticipated budget for this contract?

We do not provide budgetary information for a competitive solicitation.

6. What is the anticipated total man year hours for each CLIN of this effort?

The incumbent currently works and invoices as an independent LLC. We are not sure of subordinate workers. Monthly hours vary based on work requirements, and have averaged 20-30 hours per month.

7. What percentage of time does the government foresee the administrative support employee on site at NOAA Facilities in Ann Arbor MI?

The vendor will collaborate if required at the NOAA facility, but all work can be done remotely.

8. Where are the government’s additional meeting locations?

There is only one government location which is the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, 4840 South State Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108.

9. We are currently providing similar Communications/Strategic Support Professionals in several regions for another client—including the Northeast Region which includes the Great Lakes for conservation, however, page 2 of the Combined Synopsis, under Technical Approach and Capability states that “the vendor must have experience working with and knowledgeable of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to be considered…” Will this preclude us from bidding on this opportunity since we have not specifically worked on that specific initiative but have performed nearly identical work there?

Bidders without this experience are not precluded from being awarded;

however, bidders should provide a detailed description of work experience that demonstrates their capabilities to provide the work required in this Statement of Work.

10. Can you clarify the requirements to qualify for this project? Do we need specific work with the GLRI, Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement or does other conservation/restoration experience suffice?

Bidders without this experience are not precluded from being awarded;

however, bidders should provide a detailed description of work experience that demonstrates their capabilities to provide the work required in this Statement of Work.

11. With this being a firm fixed pricing request – can you provide the budget for this project?

We do not provide budgetary information for a competitive solicitation.