VENDOR_QUESTIONS_0001.docx

VENDOR QUESTIONS/ANSWERS 0001

1. Whether companies from Outside USA can apply for this?

(like,from India or Canada)

There is no requirement that vendor must be a U.S. entity; however, please see Vendor Qualifications as well as applicable clauses and provisions. The Digital Asset Management system must be hosted from the USA. Government data shall not be stored outside of the USA.

2. Whether we need to come over there for meetings?

Place of Performance is vendor location (inside the USA) except for AHEC Staff Training which will be done at the Army Heritage Center, Carlisle, PA.

3. Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside USA?

Yes, except for onsite AHEC Staff Training.

4. Can we submit the proposals via email?

Quotes shall be emailed to the POC’s for this requirement, Contract Specialist Edward Ruud, edward.a.ruud.civ@mail.mil and Contracting Officer Kevin Kauffman, kevin.l.kauffman.civ@mail.mil.

5. I am hoping to find out if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services or if this is a new requirement.

Incumbent contractor is OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.

6. If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the contract number?

Contract number is W91QF0-12-P-0070.