Responses_to_Questions_for_SAQMMA15Q0269.docx

SAQMMA15Q0269

Response to Questions

1) Is this a new requirement or whether there is an incumbent contractor? If there is an incumbent, can you please provide contractor name, contract number and contract value?

Yes, it is a new requirement. There is no incumbent contract.

2) Is the domain name associated with this requirement America.Gov? If not, what is the domain name?

This software is a new requirement that will interface with the America.gov domain.

3) Are these web based collaboration licenses to be used by the ECA or IIP?

It will be used primarily by the Public Diplomacy community. However, user accounts will be issued at the discretion of the Government.

4) Is this Web- Based Collaboration requirement intended replace IIP's existing Web-Based Collaboration platform under domain America.GOV?

No. This is a separate requirement and is not related to the America.gov platform.

5) Is ECA no longer anticipating on using the web-based collaboration platform managed by IIP under America.gov?

This is an IIP solicitation so we can’t anticipate what other bureaus might or might not do.

6) Are vendors be required to submit a response to both the SOW and complete a portion of the Contract PDF that was attached to the solicitation? If so, could you please let me know what portion of the Contract PDF we will need to complete?

Vendors shall prepare a bid package in accordance with the Statement of Work and the instructions listed in the RFP.

7) What is the name of the software that is being procured in this contract? Are there any services in this contract?

This requirement is for an Commercially available OTS solution and must meet the requirements listed in the SOW attached to the fbo.gov posting.