First_Set_of_Questions_and_Answers.docx

First Set of Questions and Answers Solicitation number SKS700-16-R-0007 Make Ready Services

Q1. Section L. 4.2, “Summary of Instructions” the price proposal shall include a completed Section J, Exhibit 9, “Breakdown of Price by Divisions of Specifications” : it is not possible to submit this as it is an IDIQ contract.

A1. Please see Amendment 002.

Q2. Section L.4.3.3(a) Present the performance schedule in the form of a bar chart. it is not possible to submit this as it is an IDIQ contract.

A2. Please see Amendment 002.

Q3. One of the offerors asked for a reason why the exercising of option is an unilateral decision by the Government and not a bilateral decision.

A3. As defined in FAR 2.1 Definitions, an “Option” means a unilateral right in a contract by which, for a specified time, the Government may elect to purchase additional supplies or services called for by the contract, or may elect to extend the term of the contract.

Q4. Offerors are required to submit offers in three separate volumes. Please clarify for us what do you mean by three separate volumes. Can those three volumes be submitted in the same e-mail submittal or do they need to be submitted in three separate email submittals?

A4. Please see Amendment A002.

Q5. Do we have to submit the Financial information such as Income (profit-loss) Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement with English translation?

A5. Please see Amendment A002.

Q6. Environmental Preferability Submission

Q6.1. Are we required to use only the products listed in the EPA website ?

A6.1. Please see Amendment No. 002.

Q6.2. Per Exhibit 7, do we have to provide more than one product for each product category when we submit our proposal?

A6.2. Please see Amendment A002.

Q7. What information do we provide for "allowance item" and” Alternates (list separately, not total) in Exhibit 9?

A7. Please see Amendment A002.

Q8. Section K

Q8.1. Do we have to check one of the two choices in K4 52.204-8, (b)(2)(i) or (ii)?

A8.1. The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of provision 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 2015)” in Section 5 if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision.

Registration in the system for award management (SAM) is a requirement of the solicitation, and interested vendors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of a proposal (See FAR provision 52.204-7, System for Award Management).

For further information, please refer to the below reference guides for SAM registration:

- Quick Guide for SAM registration: http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://photos.state.gov/libraries/korea/49271/november_2014/135_Quick_Guide_for_International_Entity_Registration.pdf

- Step-By-Step Guide for SAM registration http://redirect.state.sbu/?url=http://photos.state.gov/libraries/korea/49271/november_2014/135_EnglishNew_Foreign_Registration_05_03_2013.pdf

Q8.2. Do we need to provide the number of local national employees employed for the project?

A8.2. Yes. Please see Section K.9. As required at Section K.9, the offeror should provide the number of U.S. Citizens or residents at category (1) , Individuals hired in the United States, regardless of citizenship at category (2), Local National Employees and Third Country National Employees at category (3) or (4) as applicable.

Q9. Are we to provide pricing information when submitting our proposal?

A9. Yes, please complete Section B.3.3 thru Section B.3.8 (page 4 thru 18 of the solicitation). The pricing should be in firm fixed price per each unit price. The total price should be calculated by multiplying the firm fixed unit price by the estimated quantity provided in the solicitation.

Q10. Is subcontracting allowed?

A10. It is the decision of each offeror whether or not to use any subcontractors but the offeror is still responsible for contract compliance and the performance of services to include the flowdown of the required contract terms and conditions. Also, see Special Contract requirements H.10 thru H.16.

Q11. Are special licenses required?

A11. Please see Section L.4.3.3.(b)(5) on page 95, “ Evidence that the offeror has all licenses and permits required by local law.”

We expect the contractor to be familiar with all the local legal requirements to conduct business in Korea.