Q&A-_Amendment_1.pdf

W15QKN-18-R-01HZ Amendment 1- Questions and Answers

Question 1. The White Paper cover page is to include the Focus Area – is this already decided, or are we to pick from the three options, as we see fit?

Answer: Please select the Focus Area you deem appropriate. If multiple focus areas apply, please select multiple. Focus Areas are listed on Page 3, specifically Part I, of the BAA.

Question 2. White Paper Content, Technical Description, item (4) - is this an attachment, or should it be included in the 5-page limit?

Answer: This is a separate attachment but does count toward the 5-page limit. This is shown on Page 4 of the

BAA, specifically reference bullets 2.b and 3.

Question 3. We have data generated to meet several of the requirements, but there are certain parts that have been redacted (see attached) due to our request for confidentiality at the time the data was generated—is this problematic and thus we should obtain an unredacted version?

Answer: The submission should include whether the technology/application is intended for DoD/Gov’t market share or commercial. The description should provide a clear definition on the form, fit and function without revealing any trade secrets and provide rights assertions.

Question 4. White Paper Content, Technical Description, item (6)

a. Is there a prescribed SOW format available for use?

b. Is this intended to be an attachment, or within the 5-page limit?

Answer a: No prescribed SOW format, at this time, we are asking for capability statements.

Answer b: N/A

Question 5. Attachments to Technical Proposal - Is there an overall page limit for this, or is it also supposed to be within the aforementioned 5-page limit?

Answer: This is to be within the 5 page limit, no attachments. Please reference bullet 3 at the bottom of page

4 and top of page 5 of the BAA. White papers exceeding the page limit may not be evaluated. Evaluators will be advised that they are only required to review the white paper cover page and up to seven pages including the addendum and cost summary.

Question 6. Biographical Sketches - Are all biographical sketches supposed to fit within a 1 page limit, or 1 page per bio, not to exceed 7 total pages?

Answer: Biographical Sketches are 1 page per Bio as a separate addendum. This is in addition to the 5 page

Technical Description. Reference Page 4 of the BAA, specifically reference bullet 2.b (3) and bullet 3.