Questions Answers_RFP_15-R-0019_6-16-16.doc

TO:

PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS

SUBJECT:

RESPONSES TO CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS

REFERENCE:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) SECHQ1-15-R-0019

DATE:

June 16, 2015

The below is in response to the Contractor questions submitted in response to the subject RFQ.

INTENSIVE Testimony WORKSHOP Question #1: I would like to ask if NCALVANO&ASSOCIATES, LLC is the incumbent contractor for the effort. If not, is there currently a firm fulfilling the requirement for this opportunity or is this a new requirement?

Answer #1: NCalvano & Associates was the incumbent yet the effort was not completed. This is a new requirement for the same effort.

Question #2: After reading the synopsis, I am unclear as to whether this solicitation is limited to small businesses having annual income not in excess of $7,000,000.

Answer #2: The solicitation is not limited to small businesses.

Question #3: Our concern is about the workshop outline including details instructions (program schedule) that is being requested. The program schedules created by [COMPANY NAME] are copyrighted by [COMPANY NAME] and are not permitted to be the property of another organization. The schedules are not permitted to be used without the written consent of [COMPANY NAME] for a [COMPANY NAME] specific training.

Will there be a separate RFP for the specific intensive testimony workshops to be conducted? [COMPANY NAME] is willing to develop the program schedule for use at SEC programs if the trainings are conducted by [COMPANY NAME]. Typically [COMPANY NAME] provides one [COMPANY NAME] faculty to pair with an SEC faculty for each group of 8 participants.

Answer #3: The SEC anticipates issuing an RFP or using existing contracts to conduct workshops in the future.

Question #4: [COMPANY NAME] is a company based in Mumbai, India. We are interested in participating in the tender mentioned above [i.e., SECHQ1-15-R-0019] hence want to get more information about the same. Considering the geographical constraint of personally reviewing the document, I request you to provide us the following details before we buy the document:

1) List of Items, Schedule of Requirements, Scope of Work, Terms of Reference, Bill of Materials required.

2) Soft copy of the Tender Document through email.

3) Names of countries that will be eligible to participate in this tender.

4) Information about the Tendering Procedure and Guidelines.

5) Estimated Budget for this Purchase

6) Any Extension of Bidding Deadline?

7) Any Addendum or Pre Bid meeting minutes?

Answer #4: The solicitation (e.g., “Tender”) is available at no cost on www.fbo.gov by searching for the solicitation number: SECHQ1-15-R-0019. All information is contained at this posting.

END OF QUESTIONS/ANSWERS