DRAFT Exh_A_PPQ_SHNAS.docx

RFP: 12RADA22R0001

Exhibit A: Past Performance Questionnaire

EXHIBIT A

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

WHEN FILLED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SOURCE SELECTION SENSITIVE

IAW FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

SOLICITATION/RFP: 12RADA22R0001

PROGRAM: Single-Family Housing Nationwide Appraisal Services (SHNAS)

1. Background

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD) is currently in the process of soliciting for a competitive service contract for Nationwide Appraisals Services to support its Single-Family Housing Direct Program.

This questionnaire’s intent is to obtain past performance information relative to contracts that have previously been completed within the past three years or are currently being performed by the contractor. This company is a potential source for performing a five-year Indefinite Delivery /Indefinite Quantity Contract (ID/IQ).

2. Instructions

Please complete the questionnaire based on the following guidance:

1. Handwritten responses are sufficient.

2. Please provide comments for all questions in which a “Very Poor”, “Poor”, or “Fair” rating is given and as appropriate for all other answers. Attach additional sheets to the end of the questionnaire and reference the respective question.

3. You are urged to supplement your own knowledge of the offeror’s performance with the judgement of others in your organization.

4. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR COMPLETE QUESTIONNAIRE WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT, BUT NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM ET, FRIDAY JUNE 17, 2022 TO THE FOLLOWING POINT OF CONTACTS:

elizabeth.torres@usda.gov michelle.kouis@usda.gov

Your assistance in evaluating the contractor’s past performance is appreciated. Our goal is to select the best value to the Government. Your Past performance evaluation is a consideration in determining the best value.

CONTRACTOR DATA (To be completed by Offeror) Contractor Being Evaluated:

Number of Properties Appraised (as listed on the Past Performance Vol):

Property Type/Rights Appraised:

Appraisal Contract Days or Range (i.e. average days to complete):

Appraisal Deliveries Beyond Contracted Timeframes (i.e. percentage late):

Estimated Contract Value (describe time, e.g, $3M/yr):

Contract Type:

REFERENCE DATA (To be completed by Reference)

Contractor’s Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Period of Performance of the Contract:

Contract Number:

Estimated Dollar Amount:

Did the Contractor provide the type of appraisal services identified for properties within the dates agreed to in the contract? YES _____, NO _______

Comments:

1.The firm’s ability to understand the assignment and follow a logical approach.

2.The firm’s ability to complete the report accurately with proper back-up data.

3.The firm’s ability to create a report of good quality with no significant edits required.

4.The firm’s ability to manage multiple projects in diverse geographic locations.

5.The firm’s professionalism, courtesy, flexibility, cooperativeness, responsiveness, and openness to inquiries.

6. The firm provided effective quality control and/or inspection procedures to meet contract requirements.

7. The firm coordinated necessary appraisal revisions within contracted timeframes.

8. How would you rate the firm’s overall performance on the appraisal services?

9. Your willingness to utilize this firm again for future work 0-Definitely Not 1-Not Likely 2-Undecided 3-Possibly 4-Most Likely 5- Definitely Will

10. Does the firm have issues recruiting, hiring and/or retaining appraisers (or AMCs) to complete appraisal reports within contracted timeframes?

[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Unknown

Comments:____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

11. Does the firm have any geographic areas where appraisal reports exceeded the agreed-to delivery time?

[ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Unknown

Comments:____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

12. On average, how many appraisals has the firm completed in a single month under the contract?

[ ] 0-50 [ ] 51-200 [ ] Over 201-500 [ ] Over 500

Comments:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

13. Additional Information, if available:

Please attach any past performance database reports or other material you deem appropriate that may assist a fuller understanding of the Contractor’s past performance by the evaluator. Please provide information on any adverse performance by the contractor and the corrective actions taken.

14. Respondent Information:

The information provided will assist in the evaluation of the past performance and will be kept confidential.