Attachment_A_-_Questions_and_Answers-140G0222R0003-Responses_to_Questions_0001.pdf
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This document contains questions and answers regarding solicitation number 140G0222R0003 for Science and Technical Support Services for the Core Science Systems and Rocky Mountain Region. The solicitation seeks proposals for technical support services to the U.S. Geological Survey for software development, database administration, and scientific applications. It is a 100% competitive 8(a) set-aside with a North American Industry Classification System code of 541990 and size standard of $16.5 million. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management to submit a proposal. While subcontractor experience can be provided to demonstrate management capabilities, only the prime contractor's past performance will be evaluated and compensation plans are required only for the prime.
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Attachment A
Questions and Answers
Solicitation 140G0222R0003
Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) For Core Science Systems (CSS) and
Rocky Mountain Region (RMR)
1. Question #1:
“On page 101, Factor C states, “Offeror shall provide successful relevant experience information for all subcontractors …” However, page 102, Factor E states, “Past
Performance Questionnaires reference information is limited to the offeror’s past project performance; thus, the Government will not consider PPQ’s on any other vendors other than the offeror.” Given subcontractor performance is viewed as important to the evaluation of offeror’s capabilities (Factor C), we request the Government also permit subcontractor Past Performance for evaluation in Factor E.”
USGS’s Responses:
As stated in Factor C, the Government is looking for offeror's ability to manage subcontractor(s), partners, teaming arrangements. Therefore, offerors shall provide successful relevant experience information managing all subcontractor(s), partners, teaming arrangements, if applicable.
As for Page 102, Factor E, The Government will not consider PPQ's on any other vendors other than the offeror.
Experience and Past Performance are two different evaluations. Prior experience relates to whether you’ve done similar work in the past; past performance relates to how well you did that work.
2. Question #2:
“On page 102, Factor F states, “The Offerors shall provide a total compensation plan …”
Is a compensation plan required for only the prime contractor, or are subcontractor compensation plans also required?”
USGS’s Response:
In accordance with FAR 52.222-46, the total compensation plan is required for the Prime Contractor only.
On page 102, last paragraph, third sentence states “The Professional Employee
Compensation Plan is limited to the offeror’s company.”
Attachment A
Questions and Answers
Solicitation 140G0222R0003
Science and Technical Support Services (STSSC) For Core Science Systems (CSS) and
Rocky Mountain Region (RMR)
3. Question #3:
“Factor E – Past Performance - Page number 94
The PPQ questionnaires reference information is limited to the offeror’s past project performance; thus, the Government will not consider PPQ reference on any other vendor(s) other than the offeror.
Will the Government consider allowing the Offeror to quote the past project performance of subcontractor in addition to their own?”
USGS’s Response:
See Question #1.
REMINDER: There is a limitation on subcontracting in accordance with FAR 52.219-
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