AMENDMENT_1_Q&A.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

UNAWRD-18-Q-NY19

Question 1: I am hoping to find out if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services or if this is a new requirement. If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the contract number?

Answer: W91QF0-17-P-0079

Question 2: (redacted to protect vendor’s information): I noticed the above solicitation states quotes will not be accepted by a third party. _________ is a Gov’t certified hotel site selection & Conference Planning company. We search several hotels that meet the requirement and submit the LPTA. The Purchase Order is signed by the hotel directly. ________ simply is the procuring cause of connecting the Gov’t agency to the hotel at the best value to the Gov’t. Will this be acceptable?

Answer: In this particular requirement, the Government considers third party quoting an unnecessary pass through and therefore requires the quotes to be submitted by the hotels quoting.

Thank you. I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your partnership with the Government on other opportunities.

Question 3: Can one of you tell me why 3rd parties are not being considered for the above subject line? I work on your behalf to get the best rates and 99% of the time do better than government per diem rates, so not sure why I would not be a consideration.

Answer: Please see answer to Question 2 above.