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Questions and Answers

1. Will NIH be providing presentational equipment ( e.g. projectors, etc.) at the Workshops?

Answer: The workshops will be given remotely. The contractor will provide their own laptops to conduct sessions via WebEx or Zoom.

1. Will the NIH be responsible for light refreshments ( if any) and facilitators at the workshop or these should all be provided by the contractor?

Answer: No, the workshops will be remote and the contract does not include refreshments.

1. On the pricing schedule Option Year 1-3, there are a few deliverables with a unit numbers of “0”. Does that mean they are not be provided in those years?

Answer: See the updated Pricing Schedule.

1. Can we as a firm include the past performance of the offeror’s team member/sub-contractor on the proposal?

Answer: The Past Performance shall be from the Prime Vendor and not the subcontractor. This contract will not allow for sub-contractors. Any staff who will be working on the contract should be named, and the resume or CV showing the experience with non-resident taxation and tax treaty expertise should be clearly demonstrated. The staff who will be offering services should be on the staff of the bidding company at the time of bid submission. You can explain past performance with a previous government contract, but please include the contact information of the Contracting Officer Representative for the other Tax Contract you are demonstrating your past performance with.

1. This URL is broken http://www.farsite.hill.af.mil Answer: Use this web address: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

1. As part of the transition arrangement will the new contractor be provided with any current copies of Income Tax Handbook for Visiting Foreign Scientists at the National Institutes of Health, Tax Preparation Guide, Annual tax return guidance, etc.?

Answer: Yes, the current versions can be shared once the contract has been awarded.

1. For the ongoing professional, expert advice on U.S. income taxation matters concerning non-resident international scientists at NIH and other regular administrative task to be provided by the contractor throughout the year, are the fee/cost for these also included on the” Pricing Schedule”? if yes, what line item is it on the pricing schedule?

Answer: The expert advice will only be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative for the Tax Contract or designated staff back-ups. Please estimate your hourly rate for advising on unique questions and determinations of qualification for tax treaties for individuals with unique circumstances.