Attachment G - Q and A Combined Synopsis Solicitation SP8000-20-R-0006 EU Amd 0002.pdf

Attachment G Questions and Answers to Combined Synopsis/

Solicitation SP8000-20-R-0006 for Europium Oxide

This attachment to the combined synopsis/solicitation covers questions/comments received at the pre-proposal conference held on August 31, 2020 in addition to any questions received by the Contracting Officer since that time.

1. Question: Does the ten-page limit for the proposal include all the required requested documents in the proposal? The ten-page limit can be found in the Combined Synopsis, under Section C. Solicitation Instructions, Paragraph 2).

Answer: The ten-page total includes only the technical and price proposals.

2. Question: When is delivery required? Delivery can be found on page one of the Combined Synopsis, under Section A. Solicitation Information, Paragraph 5. The Contractor shall deliver the material to the Government Storage Depot stated in Attachment B-Statement of Work, within 270 calendar days after the contract year is awarded.

Answer: There is a one-year period of performance. The successful Offeror will be required to provide a specific date or dates for delivery at the post-award conference.

3. Question: What language is acceptable for the Certificate of Analysis (COA)?

Answer: The COA must be in English or the offeror should include an English translation of the COA as part of its proposal. The statement can be found in the Statement of Work, page 3 of 12,

4.2.2 The COA shall be in English.

4. Question: The Evaluation Criteria states, “Offerors should demonstrate recent commercial activities or Department of Defense contracts for producing phosphor grade 4N Europium Oxide." Please clarify the meaning of recent commercial activities.

Answer: Recent means in the past five years.

5. Question: Is an English translation of a COA acceptable?

Answer: An English translation provided by the offeror or manufacturer is acceptable for a COA submitted with your offer as a required submittal for evaluation and as part of any awarded contract for approval to ship.

6. Question: Is independent inspection + analysis required to be performed in the USA? If independent inspection + analysis in the USA is not required will a manufacturer’s CofA suffice?

Attachment G

Questions and Answers to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation SP8000-20-R-0006 for Europium Oxide

Answer: Independent inspection and analysis is not required to be performed for any awarded contract resulting from this solicitation. A manufacturer’s COA will suffice for material delivery to DLA Strategic Materials. However, the Government may conduct its own independent testing for material acceptance.

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