Questions_and_Answers_for_Sources_Sought_W81K00-17-T-0092.docx

Questions and Answers for Sources Sought W81K00-17-T-0092:

Question #1: Whether companies from Outside USA can apply for this? (like, from India or Canada)

Answer #1:

All vendors must be registered in System Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal) and ensure full compliance with the Representation and Certifications contained in the SAM registration.

Vendor must ensure compliance with the following:

While eligible products from WTO GPA and FTA countries are entitled to the nondiscriminatory treatment specified in FAR 25.402(a)(1), this subpart does not apply to acquisitions set aside for small businesses in accordance with FAR 25.401(a)(1).

Question #2: Whether we need to come over there for meetings?

Answer #2: No meetings are required at this time.

Question #3: Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside USA?

Answer #3: This is a Sources Sought. This is not a solicitation for proposals. Per the Performance Work Statement attached to the Sources Sought, Section 3. SPECIFIC TASKS OR ASSIGNMENTS. a. No Offshore Transcription. The contract services shall be performed within the United States of America.

Question #4: Can we submit the proposals via email?

Answer #4: This is a Sources Sought. This is not a solicitation for proposals. Any requests for a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored.