Phase 2 QA Amendment 4.pdf
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This document is a question and answer (Q&A) matrix from a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) solicitation, addressing three key clarification points for proposal submission. The first Q&A confirms that projects in Volume II Factor 4 Past Performance do not need to match projects in Volume I Factor 1 Experience, with a caveat that partner/subcontractor past performance requires corresponding Volume I documentation.
The second and third Q&As provide guidance on oral presentation and subcontracting plan requirements. For the small business subcontracting plan, FHWA confirms that Attachment J.3 is sufficient and a separate Master Subcontracting Plan is not required. Regarding oral presentations, the agency emphasizes that slides are aids to the presentation, not comprehensive responses, and inconsistencies between slides and oral presentation may negatively impact evaluation confidence.
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# Reference: Paragraph/Sentence Question Answer
L.6.2, Volume III: Factor 4: Past Performance, Page 65
Do the projects in Volume II Factor 4 Past Performance need to match the projects included in Volume I Factor 1 Experience?
No, the projects identified in Past Performance do not need to match the projects included in Factor 1 Experience.
However, if the past performance is for a partner or subcontractor, the Offeror must have submitted partner/subcontractor info for the at company in Volume I.
2 L.6.2, pages 65-66
For the Volume II small business subcontracting plan requirements (as described in Section L.6.2, page 65-66), we see that FHWA is requesting a Master Subcontracting Plan and the Attachment J.3 Subcontracting Plan. In accordance with FAR 52.219-9, we intend to provide — in Attachment J.3 — the estimated percentage goal and dollar amounts for each subcontract socioeconomic category, and answers for Questions 1.1 to 10. We do not intend to provide a separate Master Subcontracting Plan, since we do not have a firm-wide plan, and FAR 52.219-9 allows for individual plans instead. Can FHWA confirm that our intended approach to only submit Attachment J.3 complies with the requirements of FAR 52.219-9, and that a separate Master Subcontracting Plan is not required? If not, can FHWA clarify what else is needed to remain compliant?
A separate Master Subcontracting Plan is not required - Attachment J.3 is sufficient.
RFP language has been updated.
Volume II: Factors 2 and 3: Oral Presentation Requirements, page 63
Is it the expectation of FHWA that the slides contain the talking points or is the expectation that the slides should be comprehensive responses to the requirements?
It is not required that the slides be comprehensive responses. Per the RFP, "The Government will evaluate the Oral Presentation, not the slides – the slides are merely an aid to the oral presentation.
However, inconsistencies between the oral presentation and the slides may be a basis for a lowered confidence." Accordingly, please ensure that your slides and presentation are consistent.
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