SPE60418R0404_Offeror_Questions_&_Responses.pdf

SPE604-18-R-0404 Prospective Offeror Solicitation Questions –

DLA Energy Contracting Responses

1. As it relates to the offer due date of August 1, 2018 by 3:00, what is exactly due on this date? Is it the receipt of a technical proposal laying out the qualifications of [prospective offeror] as a potential supplier? Is there any pricing due on August 1 or is this simply step 1 in the qualifying process with the pricing event coming up later?

DLA ENERGY CONTRACTING RESPONSE:

There is no pricing due August 1, 2018. A date for the submission of prices will be established via a future amendment after the SF 1449 Block 8, Offer Due Date.

Regarding what is due on August 1, 2018, refer to:

- Solicitation Continuation of SF 1449, Block 8, Note 3, page 2

- Solicitation Paragraph L800, page 37

- Solicitation Paragraph L2.07-02, page 35

- Solicitation Paragraph L2.11-4, page 36

2. I see that a date for the submission of prices will be established via a future amendment, how will contract later be awarded: by installation, LDC, CLIN?

DLA ENERGY CONTRACTING RESPONSE:

Refer to Solicitation, Amendment A0001, as amended by Solicitation Paragraph B1.08 Note, page 3.

3. DLA wants Dual Billing. Would DLA consider Utility Consolidated billing?

DLA ENERGY CONTRACTING RESPONSE:

No, the Government will not consider Utility Consolidated billing.

The Government will ONLY utilize/allow Dual Billing for all CLINs.

4. Please confirm that the DLA is requesting Day Ahead LMP for its energy component and not fixed priced energy.

DLA ENERGY CONTRACTING RESPONSE:

Yes, the Government is requesting Day Ahead LMP.

Refer to:

Solicitation Paragraph B806, page 5.

5. Reference: Section C800(b)(9) and Section I (k) Background: These two references may contradict each other regarding billing for taxes.

Question: In regards to this solicitation, is PA Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) to be passed-through as a separate line item?

DLA ENERGY CONTRACTING RESPONSE:

Yes, PA Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) is to be passed-through, and not to be included in offer price.

SPE604-18-R-0404 Prospective Offeror Solicitation Questions –

DLA Energy Contracting Responses

6. Can the DLA clarify the requested payment terms (in # of days) for dual billing?

Refer to:

Solicitation Contract Clause, page 8, FAR 52.212-4 (g) (2), (incorporated by reference) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

7. Does the DLA plan to add/delete any accounts during the 3 year term of this contract? If so – how do they expect add/deletes to be handled?

DLA ENERGY CONTRACTING RESPONSE:

The Government does not anticipate adding or deleting accounts.

Refer to:

Solicitation Contract Clause FAR 52.212-4 (c), (incorporated by reference), page 8.

Solicitation Contract Clause FAR 52.212-4 (l), page 8

8. Regarding section H800 “Notification of Tariff/Rate Changes” – would DLA allow suppliers to adjust the rate due to a change in state required RPS or new Ancillary charges at the ISO level?

DLA ENERGY CONTRACTING RESPONSE:

No, the Government will not allow suppliers to adjust the rate due to a change in state required RPS or new Ancillary charges at the ISO level.

Refer to:

Solicitation Paragraph B802(b), page 4

9. Can the DLA confirm that PJM Marginal Loss Credits are to be passed through and not included in the fixed price?

DLA ENERGY CONTRACTING RESPONSE:

Refer to:

Solicitation Paragraph B802(C)(iii), page 4, Transmission and Distribution Losses. The Contractor shall refund to (or charge) the PJM marginal loss credit.

10. Can DLA confirm the requested bandwidth for pricing requirements?

There is no Bandwidth Clause in the Solicitation.