2025-R-003 Bidders Questions and Responses.pdf

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Bidders Questions SAA Responses

L.1 states, "In order to receive full consideration in the source selection process, Offeror's proposal, at a minimum, must address all of the requirements, tasks, and deliverables listed in

Section C, and shall be submitted in the format as outlined below." Can the government please confirm that the response should be formatted according to Section L .7.1?

Bidders are encourage to submit responses in accordance with instructions provided in the entirety of

Section L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.5.1 states, "With respect to cost estimates, the burden of proving cost credibility rests with the Offeror." Additionally, L.7.2.1 states, "If the Offeror intends to utilize subcontractors, prices reflected in Section B shall be composite rates. For each planned subcontractor, provide a brief description of the work, the value of the subcontract, and the basis for selecting the proposed subcontractor/teaming partner." Can the Government confirm if these requirements should be addressed in the Excel pricing schedule or if a separate cost narrative is preferred as part of the Volume II Price & Administrative Proposal submission? These requirements may be addressed in the Price & Administrative Proposal.

Section L.7.1.2.1 states, "Offeror shall also provide similar information for any partners, subcontractors, or affiliates providing support services for this solicitation’s requirements."

Can the Government please clarify what qualifies as an affiliate?

A teaming partner or subcontractor that may enter into an agreement with the prime to support the requirements of the contract.

Section 5 is labeled "Resumes and Staffing Plan" however, there are no instructions for staffing plan requirements listed in the RFP. Can the Government please clarify whether the staffing plan should be included in Section 4 or Section 5 of the Technical Proposal? The staffing plan shall be included in Section 5.

The instructions state, "Each resume shall be followed by a succinct description of experience similar to that described in Section C." Can the Government please clarify if the succinct descriptions are included as part of page limitations?

Resumes, references, past performance, and/or attachments are not included in the Technical

Proposal page limit.

Given that resumes are outside of the page limitations, will the Government allow the contractor to provide resumes as a separate attachment to the Technical Proposal? Yes.

The instructions state, "Subcontractors shall submit a list of the two (2) most relevant contracts or subcontracts, ongoing or completed within the past three (3) years, for services and support of similar size and scope to the requirements in this Solicitation." Would the

Government please clarify if contractors are required to submit 2 total past performances for subcontractors or 2 past performances for each subcontractor? Each subcontractors shall submit a list of the two (2) most relevant contracts or subcontracts.

Will the Government accept Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) in lieu of Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQs)? No.

Section L.7.2.2.c states: "Completed model contract (Solicitation Sections B-J) with costs and other Offeror information inserted in all blanks."

Does the Government want the offeror to provide a separate attachment for the completed model contract Sections B-J? Or should the offeror insert the full, completed Sections B - J directly into their "Volume II Administrative & Price" file?

Offerors shall insert the full, completed Sections B - J directly into the Volume II Administrative & Price

Proposal