Question and Answer Board_12639523Q0019.pdf

Q&A for SAM.gov RFQ 12639523Q0019 Published on www.SAM.gov 11/11/2022 and closes on 12/02/2022

1_Q - Instruction Item 7 (pg. 1): Is APHIS looking for the vendor to return the entire solicitation package in its submission in addition to a separate technical component? (If not, can APHIS provide more clarity on how it would like to receive SF1449, Pricing, Technical, Past Performance, Sam.gov Confirmation, and Reps & Certs?)

A – In accordance with the instructions cover page of the SF1449 12639523Q0019 form

In order to have a complete package, as a minimum, return package (35 Pages) which must contain the following (items 1 – 7). Offers submitted without completion of items listed here shall be considered nonresponsive and ineligible for award. Item#7 states

Interested parties return all 35 pages of completed package by notice due date and time sf 1449 Cover page1, box 8 to:

Email: carol.dingess@usda.gov Subject Line Ref #12639523Q0019

2_Q - Can the contractor leverage current APHIS/USDA relationships/contacts with qualified appraisers and associations to complete this work?

A - Yes

3_Q - How many entities are currently on the list?

A - 32

4_Q - Can APHIS confirm that no modifications need to be made to the current list?

A – The list needs to be expanded

5_Q- Is the contractor responsible for individually vetting prospective appraisers or providing information that they have been vetted?

A - Yes and how they are vetted.

6_Q - Did APHIS use internal resources to develop the current list, or did it contract it out to another vendor?

A - contract

7_Q - Evaluation Criteria (pg. 36): Will APHIS only accept responses from vendors who meet each of the listed bullets?

A – In accordance with instructions on sf1449 12639523Q0019 Cover page and page 35 of the solicitation; the Government will award to the responsible Quote conforming to the solicitation that will be the “Best Value” and most advantageous to the Government.

The following factors will be considered.

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• Price (Page 2 of Solicitation sf1449 form)

On a Separate attachment interested parties are required to submit information regarding the following capabilities

• Knowledgeability regarding poultry and livestock private property appraisal

• Proof of qualified and experienced use of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

(USPAP)

• Past performance/capability history required - Experience vetting appraisers for inclusion on list of recommended appraisers for APHIS desired