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Department of State

SAQMMA08R0240 DoS EXBS Training

Department of State SAQMMA08R0240 DoS EXBS Training

1. Is the file in Amendment #1 “PastperformanceDS-1771.pdf” to be used as Attachment “B” to provide Past Performance References as directed by the answer to Question #7 of Amendment #1?

Answer 1. That is correct.

2. Please confirm this Attachment is to provide to our customers to evaluate our performance, and is excluded from the page count for the Technical Volume (and is in addition to the Past Performance information requested in Section L.6 page 54).

Answer 2. Correct. Past Performance DS-1771, is to provide to your customers to evaluate your firm’s performance, and is excluded from the page count. See instructions regarding Past Performance Information (PPI) Section L.6 of the RFP.

3. Please confirm that the Sample Task Order responses (both Technical and Cost) are excluded from the page limitations for Technical and Cost – as was directed in the General Questions/Answers (#11) provided with the EXBS Equipment RFP (Solicitation SAQMMA08R0241).

Answer 3. Sample task technical proposal and cost should be attached as separate appendices, and will not count against the overall Volume 1 page limit.

4. Please confirm that the completed copies of Attachment A are excluded from the page limitations for Volume II Cost –

Answer: 4 Attachment A is excluded from the page limitations for Volume II. Cost.

5. Please confirm that Volume II “Cost” page limitation is thirty-five (35) pages as stated in section L.5 “General Instructions” on page 52.

Answer 5 : That’s correct. The page limited is 35 pages.

6. Please confirm that it is acceptable to use 8 point font in graphics and tables as directed in the General Questions/Answers (#5) provided with the EXBS Equipment RFP (Solicitation SAQMMA08R0241).

Answer 6: Yes

7. Please confirm that Amendment #1 clarification (just before Questions/Answers) stating “The proposal submission date is extended to 3:00 EST November 17, 2008” specifically means “3:00pm”.

Answer 7: Yes, the submission due date is 3:00pm EST, November 17, 2008.

8. Please confirm that Amendment #1 clarification (just before Questions/Answers) stating “L.12 Proposal Submission, is revised to include the following: Electronic submissions are acceptable” applies to section L.14 (it was L.12 in the Equipment RFP).

Answer 8: L.12 Proposal submission, is corrected to state “L.14 Proposal Submission” Electronic submissions are acceptable, however the Government reserves the right to request written proposals as deemed necessary.

9. Is PMP certification required or can equivalent experience or education be substituted for the PMP certification requirement listed on page 56? Would in-process candidates be considered responsive?

Answer 9. PMP certification is not required.