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Q&A for Solicitation AG-8447-S-14-0002, Nebraska NF and NGLs & Badlands NP, SD & NE April 28, 2014

1. Question: With our system the RGB and the NIR stereo block files are separate until after orthorectification. With our platform, 4-band imagery is captured simultaneously with two sensors. Will the block files being separate be acceptable for Project Item 1?

Answer: APFO does not consider collection of RGB and NIR using separate sensors to be simultaneous collection under Section C-4, paragraph 4.1(a). The 4-band stereo imagery is the primary deliverable under this solicitation, and having to utilize separate block files in order to change view between RGB and NIR while in stereo would be very cumbersome to the end user.

2. Question: Our system (direct geoferencing) enables us to meet the accuracy without aero-triangulation, is aero-triangulation still required?

Answer: The solicitation does not specifically provide requirements to perform AT; however the process used to meet horizontal accuracy specifications in Sections C-6.1(e) and C-6.2(g) are to be provided in the RMSE reports generated during the AT and/or orthorectification processes, as required in Section C-8.1. These processes must be explained in the offeror’s proposal as outlined in Section L.-2.3(c)(2), which may include AT.

3. Question: Please verify the Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 52.219-6) means that no part of the process can be performed by any non-domestic firm or by any domestic large firm.

Answer: In general, more than 50% of the work needs to be performed by a small business. A foreign owned business is considered other than small. The NAICS code for this solicitation, 541922, falls under Services. Refer to FAR clauses 52.219-6, 52.219-14, and 52.219-8 (provided in full text below) for additional guidance.

Full Text FAR Clauses pertaining to Small Business Set-Aside:

52.219-6 -- Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011)

(a) Definition. “Small business concern,” as used in this clause, means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the size standards in this solicitation.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to--

(1) Contracts that have been totally set aside or reserved for small business concerns; and

(2) Orders set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).*

(c) General.

Q&A for Solicitation AG-8447-S-14-0002, Nebraska NF and NGLs & Badlands NP, SD & NE April 28, 2014

(1) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a small business concern.

(d) Agreement. A small business concern submitting an offer in its own name shall furnish, in performing the contract, only end items manufactured or produced by small business concerns in the United States or its outlying areas. If this procurement is processed under simplified acquisition procedures and the total amount of this contract does not exceed $25,000, a small business concern may furnish the product of any domestic firm. This paragraph does not apply to construction or service contracts.

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52.219-14 -- Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to--

(1) Contracts that have been set aside or reserved for small business concerns or 8(a) concerns;

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) concerns; and

(3) Orders set aside for small business or 8(a) concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for --

(1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies). The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials.

(3) General construction. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/08.htm%23P275_47216 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/16.htm%23P464_78748

Q&A for Solicitation AG-8447-S-14-0002, Nebraska NF and NGLs & Badlands NP, SD & NE April 28, 2014

(4) Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

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52.219-8 -- Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013)

(a) It is the policy of the United States that small business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women-owned small business concerns shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in performing contracts let by any Federal agency, including contracts and subcontracts for subsystems, assemblies, components, and related services for major systems. It is further the policy of the United States that its prime contractors establish procedures to ensure the timely payment of amounts due pursuant to the terms of their subcontracts with small business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women-owned small business concerns.

(b) The Contractor hereby agrees to carry out this policy in the awarding of subcontracts to the fullest extent consistent with efficient contract performance. The Contractor further agrees to cooperate in any studies or surveys as may be conducted by the United States Small Business Administration or the awarding agency of the United States as may be necessary to determine the extent of the Contractor's compliance with this clause.

(c) Definitions. As used in this contract--

"HUBZone small business concern" means a small business concern that appears on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration.

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

Q&A for Solicitation AG-8447-S-14-0002, Nebraska NF and NGLs & Badlands NP, SD & NE April 28, 2014

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"Small business concern" means a small business as defined pursuant to Section 3 of the Small Business Act and relevant regulations promulgated pursuant thereto.

"Small disadvantaged business concern” means a small business concern that represents, as part of its offer, that--

(1)

(i) It has received certification as a small disadvantaged business concern consistent with 13 CFR 124, Subpart B;

(ii) No material change in disadvantaged ownership and control has occurred since its certification;

(iii) Where the concern is owned by one or more individuals, the net worth of each individual upon whom the certification is based does not exceed $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(iv) It is identified, on the date of its representation, as a certified small disadvantaged business in the Dynamic Small Business Search database maintained by the Small Business Administration, or

(2) It represents in writing that it qualifies as a small disadvantaged business (SDB) for any Federal subcontracting program, and believes in good faith that it is owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and meets the SDB eligibility criteria of 13 CFR 124.1002.

“Veteran-owned small business concern” means a small business concern—

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women, or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

Q&A for Solicitation AG-8447-S-14-0002, Nebraska NF and NGLs & Badlands NP, SD & NE April 28, 2014

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(d)

(1) Contractors acting in good faith may rely on written representations by their subcontractors regarding their status as a small business concern, a veteran-owned small business concern, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a women-owned small business concern.

(2) The Contractor shall confirm that a subcontractor representing itself as a HUBZone small business concern is certified by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern by accessing the System for Award Management database or by contacting the SBA.

Options for contacting the SBA include—

(i) HUBZone small business database search application Web page at http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dsp_searchhubzone.cfm ; or http://www.sba.gov/hubzone ;

(ii) In writing to the Director/HUB, U.S. Small Business Administration, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington DC 20416; or

(iii) The SBA HUBZone Help Desk at hubzone@sba.gov .

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