Questions_and_Answers.pdf

Questions and Answers 6/3/2014

Q1. The solicitation states that this is a “partial small business set-aside”. What does that mean?

A1. The Government may select up to five contractors for award from this solicitation. Three of the five contracts are guaranteed to be awarded to (set-aside for) small businesses. Two of the awards may be awarded to large businesses.

Q2. Can a small business have a subconsultant on their team that is not a small business based on the limit for NAICS code 541330?

A2. Yes. However, there are limitations on how much of the work on any given project may be done by the large business. The Federal Acquisition Regulation requires “At least 50% of the cost of performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern”.

Q3. If the small business is the prime, will they be required to complete 51% of the work?

A3. See answer to Q2 above.

Q4. I am writing to confirm that the solicitation referenced above is due, in SF330 format, on July 1, 2014. Recently there have been solicitations posted from other agencies that are only posted for review, and were not intended to be submitted upon.

A4. This advertisement is not for review only. Follow the directions in the advertisement and submit the information requested.