AMENDMENT_002_Questions_and_Answers_RFQ_CO201661019_China_TA.pdf

Amendment 002 (A002)

Reference: China – Agricultural Biotechnology Training Phase IV Technical Assistance (TA)/ RFQ-

CO201661019

Questions and Answers (Red Bold)

1. It is required in the SOW that the final report in English and Chinese. Is this requirement for all intermediate reports? In the past only training materials were required in Chinese, not reports. SO I would like to clarify and be accurate with the workload and budget requirements.

Answer: “The Final Report shall be organized according to the above tasks, and shall include all deliverables and documents that have been provided to the Grantee.” So the intermediate reports will need to be eventually be translated into Chinese.

2. Past performance questionnaire: I assume I should send this form directly to my references to fill out. I have the following questions:

a. Is there a fillable copy available> If yes, would you send me a copy/link?

Answer: Please see the (Fillable Version) Past Performance posted in this solicitation on FedBizOpps.

2b. I coordinated USTDA’s China biotech program Phase II, but it was over 5 years, should I still include it because of the direct link to the proposal?

Answer: Please respond to the RFQ: See the Combined Synopsis page 3 of 8 Volume I(b)(a)(i):

Volume I(b): Past Performance:

a. Relevant Past Performance Information:

i. For All RFQ Respondents submitting a quote: RFQ respondents shall submit a list of no more than three past performance references within the past five years,…

3. In the SOW, it is indicated sponsorship from China side for workshops. Would you clarify if USTDA/USDA has received any commitment from China side (particularly MOA) to co-sponsor programs in China? Knowing this will greatly help me with the accuracy of the budget and request for support for events from industry. I can also ask my Chinese contact about this if it does not violate any rues for bidders.

Answer: Please respond to the RFQ based on information on sponsorship provided in the SOW.

4. Task 5，two sub-tasks A and B. Task B is conducted by the contractor. Is task 5A a separate contract that will be assigned to University of Missouri? Or should the Contractor include this in the proposal and work with the university if awarded? In the past Phases, there was a separate agreement each Phase that a long-term training is conducted by USDA/FAS.

Answer: Subtask 5A is to be performed by the selected Contractor. The University of Missouri Biotech center was listed as one option for the location of the training. The Contractor is required to fulfill all of the requirements in Subtask 5A.

4a. Would you clarify if USTDA will have a separate contract with University of Missouri or should Contractor include Task 5A in the proposal?

Answer: See answer above.

4b. If Contractor includes Task 5A in the proposal; could Contractor include additional universities in the program in addition to the University of Missouri?

Answer: Contractor should make a recommendation regarding the best such facility that would meet the requirements and objectives of the Scope of Work. As described the Contractor shall “Organize one successful staff exchange focused on technical training at a recognized U.S. biotech facility(s) for 15 Chinese participants.” The University of Missouri facility was listed as an example.

5. Contract cap price: I might have overlooked, but after I read the RFQ materials, I did not see a cap price? In the past two phases, there was a cap price to serve as a guideline. Would you advise if there is a cap price or will Contractor develop the budget based on the Tasks?

Answer: This is a Firm-Fixed price contract. Contractor should develop their own budget based on the Tasks.

All else remain unchanged.