QA for - MRRIC Chair

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How should quotes be submitted? The solicitation incorporates 52.212-1 by reference and names no submission address or portal. Should quotes be emailed to you at [email protected], and is there a file size limit or a required subject line? Quotes shall be sent via email to [email protected]. Please review amendment 0002 with the addendum to 52.212-1 for the submission requirements. 2. PWS 1.4.1 says the contractor shall use its own forces "except as provided in Paragraph 1.4.2," and 1.4.2 says the contractor "shall not subcontract any work without written approval of the Contracting Officer." Can an offeror propose a subcontractor to serve as the Committee Chair, and if so, should that request for approval be included in the quote? The Contractor must submit their proposed subcontractor with their quote. The evaluation of the subcontractor will be completed with the quote submitted. We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number? This is a new USACE requirement.
Could you inform me if this is a new requirement or a follow-on to an existing contract? If the latter, could you provide me with the Contractor Name and Contract #? See answer to question #3.

Where should the quote be submitted, by email address or portal? See answer to question #1.
In what file format should the quote and the completed Price Schedule be submitted? See answer to question #1.

Is there a page limit for the Factor 1 technical quote? See answer to question #1.
The Price Schedule has no line for the Task 1 Kick-Off Meeting in PWS 5.1. Under which price schedule line should that work be priced? Please review the forthcoming amendment.
Is there an incumbent contract number for this requirement, and would the Government share it? See answer to question #3.
How quotes should be submitted, since the solicitation names no address or portal. See answer to question #1.

May an offeror propose a subcontractor as the Committee Chair under PWS 1.4.2 See answer to question #2.

I tried to call the number provided on the solicitation form (402.995.6897). Is there a better number to call you with a few questions? All questions must be submitted via email to [email protected]. No phone calls will be accepted. Meeting logistics. PWS Section 3 lists Government-furnished services and facilities as "N/A" (Attachment 1, page 4), and PWS 4.1 reads "The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3" (page 5). For the in-person plenary meeting, please confirm that the meeting venue, room set-up, refreshments and audio equipment are provided by the Government or the meeting facilitator, and are not to be priced by the Committee Chair contractor.