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QUESTIONS/ANSWERS 25 September 2018 Question 1:

"We are currently finalizing our schedule and submittal for the subject effort; however, we require one clarification regarding delivery.

Section B--Supplies or Services and Prices appears to conflict with Schedule F--Deliveries or Performance.

Section B states:

Item 0001 ordering period covers day 01 thru day 365.

Item 0002 ordering period covers day 366 thru day 731 Item 0003 ordering period covers day 732 thru day 1,096

Section F states delivery as follows:

Item 0001 is 45 Days ADC Item 0002 is 366 Days ADC Item 0003 is 731 Days ADC

Should Section F be changed to read as follows to coincide with Section B:

Item 0001 is 365 Days ADC Item 0002 is 731 Days ADC Item 0003 is 1,096 Days ADC

Further Section 5.1.2 of the SOW/Purchase Description states “The offeror shall coordinate the proposed installation schedule with the Government POC within forty five (45) days after award of contract. The installation schedule shall be subject to approval of the Government POC. Approval of the installation schedule shall not relieve the offeror of any responsibility for performance unless approved by the Contract Officer or Contract Officer Representative.”

Is it the Government’s intent to receive the Installation Schedule and the first 4 units at the same time (45 Days ADC)? Please clarify."

Answer:

The first deliverable is the install schedule only.

Section F: 0002 is day 366-731 and 0003 is day 732-1,095. This will change upon award to reflect actual dates.

Question 2: "Under Evaluation criteria (Page 24 of 35), (a) The Government will award a single Firm-Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered … whereas the next subparagraph (i) states award will be made to the lowest responsive offer that meets the salient characteristics in the SOW.” Please clarify if this is a Best Value or LPTA."

Answer: This is not LPTA or best value, but FAR Subpart 13.5, (i) Evaluation will be based on FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. Award will be made to the lowest responsive offer that meets the salient characteristics in the SOW.