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Attachment 2 – Questions and Answers (Q&A)

Question

Question Response

1 With the subcontracting limitation (we do not have civil in house), is this able to be serviced with an Architect as Prime?

Yes. The government is not going to tell a contractor how to develop or build their team.

Please remember that 52.219-14, limitations on subcontracting applies to this contract and the Prime contractor is required to complete 50% of the work on the IDIQ.

2 Are firms allowed to submit summaries of similar IDIQ contracts as Section F project write ups?

No, select projects where multiple team members worked together, if possible, that demonstrate the team's capability to perform work similar to that required for this contract.

Complete one Section F for each project.

3 Are there any page limitations to Sections E, F, and H or an overall page limit?

There are no page limits, but there is a file size limit of 25Mb.

4 How many resumes do you want to see and are there specific disciplines that must be included?

The A&E firm shall provide as many key personnel resumes they deem necessary for the disciplines and required services listed in the request for qualifications.

5 How many projects to do want to see and are there any specific types of projects that must to be included?

For Evaluation Criteria 1, No more than 10 projects. Please remember, there is a file size limit of 25Mbs.

For more information on how to properly fill out the SF330, please go to the following link:

Standard Form 330 - Architect-Engineer Qualifications (gsa.gov) and read through the document instructions.

6 Is there a page limitation for resumes or project descriptions (1 or 2 pages per resume or PD)?

No, but there is a file size limit of 25Mb.

7 Does the BLM require specific Key Personnel Resumes for this section for specific disciplines?

See response to question # 4.

8 Context: Document Sol_140L0624Q0002.

Page 5. Paragraph 5 Past Performance on Contracts with Government Agencies and Private Industry states, “Provide details on the five most recent projects that have been completed or currently under development, to include contract number, title of project, current project owner, and contact information of the

No, Section F is meant for offerors to select projects where multiple team members worked together, if possible, that demonstrate the team's capability to perform work similar to that required for this contract. Complete one Section F for each project.

For more information on how to properly fill out the SF330, please go to the following link:

Standard Form 330 - Architect-Engineer https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/SF330-21.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/SF330-21.pdf person most familiar with the A/E performance.”

Question: Does this sentence mean that offerors must provide 5 section F projects?

Qualifications (gsa.gov) and read through the document instructions.

9 Page 2 of the RFQ states: All work and deliverables shall be stamped and sealed by registered professionals registered in the state where the project site is located.

Question: Would the Government consider changing this requirement to allow for the key personnel to be registered/licensed in any state in the United States?

No, As stated in the Request for Qualifications, “All work and deliverables shall be stamped and sealed by registered professionals registered in the state where the project site is located.”

10 Is there a page limitation to the submission aside from cover letter and professional licenses?

No, but there is a file size limit of 25Mb.

11 Is there a font and font size preference? Times New Roman 11 pt.

12 How many projects should be provided in Section F?

See response to question # 5.

13 For the professional licenses, does the BLM require copies of the license certificates or just the registration numbers for the states of licensure?

Please see the revised Request for Qualification provided in amendment 1. The government added the following language to Evaluation Criteria 3 “Provide the state of registration and license numbers in resumes.”

14 Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past.

This is a recompete. The contract number is 140L0620D0040, and was awarded to GLHN Architects and Engineers, Inc.

15 May we count subcontractor's past performance experience? Or must all the past performance experience be from the Prime?

All past performance experience must be from the Prime contractor.

16 Would you be able to provide a list of previous IDIQ holders for the region?

See response to question # 14.

17 Educational Exhibit Interpretation:

Please clarify expectations for 'educational exhibit interpretation' to enable us to have the correct team composition.

Our sites occasionally include interpretive signs for historical, geologic, or other features located on or near the site. Specialists should have experience designing interpretive signs and summarizing information that is easily understood by the general public.

18 Cartographic Capabilities: Please clarify expectations for 'cartographic capabilities plus related support' to

Possesses working knowledge of map design and data management processes in traditional and/or web GIS environments. Creates, enable us to have the correct team composition.

integrates, manages, displays, and publishes data in local or enterprise data management systems or web platforms (e.g., ArcGIS Online).

Uses custom or out of the box toolbox tools to ensure data integrity or to accomplish tasking.

Creates maps and products to support interpretation of GIS data. Performs analyses of spatial and non-spatial data.

19 Accreditation: The term 'accredited' is included under Evaluation Criteria #3.

Please clarify what is expected to meet the “accredited” requirements.

Reference the response to Question 13 above.

The government also added the following language to Evaluation Criteria 3, “For personnel with disciplines that are not licensed by the state, demonstrate that they possess a minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in the specified field of study.”

20 Questions Due Date: Do you have a cutoff date for submitting questions?

Yes, Close of Business on 9/11/2024.

21 Submission Due Date: If you respond to questions near to the current submission due date, e.g., within ~7 days, please consider a due date extension.

See amendment 1 for submission due date extension.

22 My question is in regard to the copies of licensing required for the submittal. Many states do not issue physical copies of licenses, including New Mexico. Would copies of proof of licensure from state websites/databases with the team member’s name, license numbers, and licensing status suffice for this effort?

See response to question # 13.

23 Can we submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) in lieu of CPARs?

The government has not requested PPQs for this requirement. Please review evaluation criteria 5. Please remember if past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably.