Q_and_A_Part_2_-_Flint_Saginaw_O&M.pdf

Questions-And-Answers, Part 2 Solicitation 47PF0018R0040

Operation and Maintenance at the United States Federal Building in Flint, MI and the Social Security Administration facility in Saginaw, MI

The following question was submitted to the Contract Specialist on May 10, 2018:

Q55: I am a small business considering entering into a joint venture with a larger business.

Does the joint venture have to be completed and recognized by SBA prior to award, or can it be accomplished after award?

A55: In order for a Joint Venture to be considered as a Joint Venture for award, it must be an established entity that meets the Standards of Responsibility as outlined in Section M.4 of the Solicitation. In this case, the Past Performance of both entities could be considered as stated in Section L of the Solicitation. A Small Business is permitted to enter into a Joint Venture after award. However, in that case, the proposal would be evaluated simply as a Small Business and the Past Performance references of the prospective teaming partner would not be considered. Only the Past Performance of the Small Business entity submitting the offer would be considered in that case. Per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.603: "The Government will recognize the integrity and validity of contractor team arrangements; provided, the arrangements are identified and company relationships are fully disclosed in an offer or, for arrangements entered into after submission of an offer, before the arrangement becomes effective. The Government will not normally require or encourage the dissolution of contractor team arrangements." Additional information for small businesses regarding Joint Ventures can be found on GSA's website:

https://www.gsa.gov/acquisition/assistance-for-small-businesses/choose-how-to-sell-to-gsa/part nering/joint-ventures https://www.gsa.gov/acquisition/assistance-for-small-businesses/choose-how-to-sell-to-gsa/partnering/joint-ventures https://www.gsa.gov/acquisition/assistance-for-small-businesses/choose-how-to-sell-to-gsa/partnering/joint-ventures