Q A_W911QY-16-R-0043_(1).pdf

W911QY-16-R-0043

List of Questions

1. Does the contractor have to propose both a spectacle and goggle solution, or can they submit a proposal on one of the eyewear formats?

Answer: As outlined in section 2 of the Statement of Work: “Solutions shall be demonstrated in a spectacle and goggle format…”

2. Are electrically powered sunlight filters acceptable solutions or is only a passive sunlight filter considered acceptable?

Answer: It is up to the contractor to determine the most effective way to meet the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work.

3. Please clarify D. FACTOR III: PRICE line 1. “The Offeror’s proposed price shall be in the form of firm fixed prices.” These instructions do not seem consistent with Section B for CLIN structure.

Answer: The Government is requesting a firm-fixed price for CLIN 0001, encompassing all aspects outlined in CLINs 0001 – 0006.

4. Please clarify D. FACTOR III: PRICE line 2. (in reference to the requirement for a breakout of the estimated cost to produce each lens, and price breaks anticipated in a productions environment)

Should the NRE costs be included in the price of each of the prototype lens?

Answer: Non-recurring costs should be broken out separately from the price of each prototype lens type.

5. Would the government consider a Firm fixed price, level of effort contract ? Per FAR 16.207-2, this vehicle is suitable for investigation or study in a specific research and development area .

Answer: As outlined in FAR 16.207-3 – Limitations:

This contract type may be used only when --

(a) The work required cannot otherwise be clearly defined;

(b) The required level of effort is identified and agreed upon in advance;

(c) There is reasonable assurance that the intended result cannot be achieved by expending less than the stipulated effort; and

(d) The contract price is $150,000 or less, unless approved by the chief of the contracting office.

It is not anticipated that this requirement will meet all of these requirements, and cannot therefore be used as a contract vehicle to obtain these services.