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Solicitation Number: OPIC-15-R-0004 Solicitation Title: Political Risk Insurance Senior Underwriter Business Development Questions and Answers 1- Is this a follow-on requirement? If so, could you please provide the incumbent contract number for this opportunity?

No.

2- If not, is this a new requirement?

Yes.

3- Is the number "15" in the Solicitation Number OPIC-15-R-0004 indicating that the contract is on the level of a GS-15?

No, this is solicitation number; the ‘15’ is the fiscal year. This will be a contracted, non-personal services effort. The market price paid will be determined after reviewing contractor proposals received. This does not mean that individual cannot apply, but they must register for a Dun and Bradstreet number and complete representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) before the contract is awarded.

4- Explain how option years work?

The base year is guaranteed with a period of performance starting approximately April 15, 2015 through April 14, 2016. Each subsequent option year will be exercised unilaterally at the government’s discretion. A preliminary notice of intent to exercise the option is issued 60 days in advance of the expiration of the current period of performance. So, this contract may last up to 5 years maximum; at least one year minimum.

5- Regarding Standard Form 1449, is it permissible to send the information for Blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 on a separate page of the proposal?

Yes, the information in these blocks may be included in the technical and price proposal. The proposal should be submitted in two separate volumes, preferably pdf, word, and/or excel formats. This allows the government team to easily evaluate the technical merits of each offeror separate from their pricing. The proposal does not need include the SF1449, other than by reference. For proposal instructions, please focus on section L of the solicitation. Note the page numbers in the table of contents are incorrect- this is a system glitch.

6- Where and how should proposals be submitted?

Proposals should be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Juliet Felent, at jfelent@OPIC.GOV.

7- Will foreign offers be accepted?

Yes, foreign offers will be accepted and evaluated in accordance with the applicable federal acquisition regulations.