70--COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF (COTS) SOFTWARE PRODUCT FOR USE WITHIN THE SHIP MAINTENANCE AND LOGISTICS INFORMATION SYSTEM (SMLIS).

This amendment is being issued to answer questions submitted for RFI # N65538-09-Q-0028. The following questions and answers are provided: 1. Will there be a separate Services (implementation and interfacing) contract let after the Software is purchased, or will the final solicitation have both Software and Services under one vehicle? Answer: The Government anticipates that the Software and Services will be purchased under one GSA Contract vehicle. 2. Will there be any Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) issues with companies already performing under the SMLIS contract? Answer: (a) An analysis must be done by contractors of potential new work against all current and previous work performed in support of SMLIS in any category other than that of the new work being offered. This analysis must be included in the quote for the new work, and must include a statement certifying whether the contractor believes that its performance of the proposed new work would create a real or apparent OCI. If the contractor believes that no real or perceived OCI will result from an award of the proposed work, no additional action by the contractor is required. (b) If the Offeror/Contractor believes that a real or apparent OCI may exist as a result of an award, the contractor shall also submit an OCI Avoidance or Mitigation Plan with its quote.