SOL-OAA-16-000023_Q A_2.pdf

SOL-OAA-16-000023 Q&A 1

Q. For laboratory analysis of the food products, can you provide a list of all tests that will be applicable for each of the food items listed. Since there are many different type of tests, we want to be sure that we know for which test we are to quote and thereby give accurate pricing.

Additionally, if your required rate submission is by hour, laboratory test rates vary considerably, thus without knowing each specific tests, we may only be able to quote a few, eg: Non GMO, Radiations, Fit For Human Consumption (FFHC).

A. The typical test are mainly sampling and analysis for product specifications, fit for human consumption, radiation, and non-GMO. All documents on cargo specification can be accessed from the following site: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/commodity-operations/procurement-and-sales/export/index

Q. What is required in technical volume - L.1 &L.2 is incomplete for this section?

A. Requirements identified in the solicitation will be used by the government to acquire the subject commercial services.

Q. What quantities will be used for evaluation?

A. Evaluation will be based on information identified in section M.

Q. Does liquidated damages apply and if so, how much?

A. Liquidated damages do not apply to this solicitation. Amendment 2 removes the liquidated damages clause .

Q. Section C.2 page 5 - ad hoc services. Estimated hours to bid? Mandatory acceptance with no cap?

A. Question seems to be incomplete. As a result an answer can not be provided to this question .

Q. Section E - unclear acceptance procedures given AIDAR (752.7025) and FAR (52.212-4).

First they address more inspection vs acceptance and they seem to conflict in some ways please provide ciarification?

A. Question seems to be incomplete. As a result an answer can not be provided to this question.

Q. The contacted inspectors may be required to inspect cargo/commodity lots to assess weather compliance is within USAID standards/ requirements? Proper fumigation technique who will decide?

Who will arrange http://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/commodity-operations/procurement-and-sales/export/index http://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/commodity-operations/procurement-and-sales/export/index

A. Question seems to be incomplete. As a result an answer can not be provided to this question.

Q. Evaluation - Section M Page 18 refers to FAR 15.101-2 for best value tradeoff but the reference is for Lowest Price Technically Acceptable on the Best Value Continuum. Further Section M.1(c) discusses tradeoffs for other than lowest price. Section M.3 Factor 2 again refers to technically acceptable.

Which applies?

A. FAR 15.101-2 has been changed to FAR 15.101-1 to reflect the tradeoff process being used for this solicitation. Proposals will be evaluated for acceptability as well as ranked using the non-cost/price factors

Q. Evaluation - using ADAR 452.216-72 for IDIQ? Do you have an estimate on ad hoc that will apply to this evaluation then?

A. Evaluations of price will be based on 15.305

Q. Ad hoc inspection services - acknowledge receipt within one day - how and must accept?

(Please provide info on frequency and potential locations of these Ad Hoc request and or requirements?

A. Frequency and location of these services are not known due to the nature of emergency responses.

Q. C3-1/4 Do you know what appropriate licenses entails?

A. Appropriate licenses may include but not limited to the right documentations from appropriate authorities to perform the duties outline in the solicitation.

Q. What quantity will be used in the Options for proposal evaluation?

A. Evaluation will be made based on section M of the solicitation.

Q. With reference to the warehouse and cargo surveying services we would like to have clarification on the following sections.

A. Incomplete question.