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#2 Questions and Answers

FA4418-16-R-0001, SABER IDIQ - JB CHS, SC

1. Question: As noted in Section C of the solicitation a proposal bond is required. However, the instructions in Section L do not state where in our proposal response the bond should be located.

Should we include it in Part I?

Answer: Yes, proposal bond can be added as a separate tab in Part I.

2. Question: We have entered into a teaming arrangement for this opportunity. Should we include a copy of our signed teaming agreement with our proposal submittal? If so, which section of the proposal should we include it in?

Answer: Yes, Part III.

3. Question: Section L, Paragraph A, states that the response shall consist of three (3) separate parts. Later in Paragraph C, it states offeror shall submit an original and three (3) copies of their proposal with each part clearly labeled. Please clarify if all three (3) parts, clearly labeled with tabs, are to be included in one binder for a total of four (4) binders being submitted; or if we are to separate each part into its own binder for a total of twelve (12) binders submitted.

Answer: All three parts can be included in one or separate binders.

4. Question: Would it be acceptable to include our Bid Bond immediately following our Proof of 8(a) Status in Part I - Price Proposal?

Answer: See answer to question # 1.

5. Question: Page 45 of 66 of the RFP states that we our "response shall consist of three (3) separate parts; Part I - Price Proposal, Part II - Technical Proposal and Part III - Past Performance Information". Would it be acceptable for us to include each part in its own separate binder?

Answer: See answer to question # 3.

6. Question: May offerors submit one CD containing an electronic copy of all proposal parts on that single CD, or should offerors submit three separate CDs (one for each part)?

Answer: One CD.

7. Question: Part 4, item (iii) on RFP p. 52 notes that typing shall not be less than 12 pitch.

Please clarify how this translates to font point size. Is 10-point font (which general aligns with 12 pitch) acceptable?

Answer: By “pitch” the Government intended to mean “font size”. Typing shall not be less than 12 point font.

8. Section L, Item D.1.a on Page 45 instructs the offeror to submit all PDF files with textual search and copy functions. Please confirm that scanned versions of original signed documents (e.g. the SF 1442 will be allowed).

Answer: Yes.

9. Question: Please clarify the requirement on Page 46 to include information in Sections I- K. A number of documents with fill-ins and certifications within Section J are to be submitted within the technical proposal. Please confirm that pages that require a fill-in within Section I and Section K in its entirety are the only requirements for this section.

Answer: See Sect L, Past Performance Projects List Spreadsheet (Attachment # 9).

10. Question: Does the Government want Section K completed in its entirety or will it be acceptable to the indicator that Paragraph D applies?

Answer: Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in Sections I through K. Section K shall be returned in its entirety.

11. Question: Please confirm that Items 0001 – 4001 on pages 4-6 are not to be filled out by the bidders.

Answer: That is correct.

12. Question: May the Offeror submit all volumes within the same binder, if clearly separated by tabs? If not may Parts II and III be submitted with the same binder with Part I, Price submitted separately?

Answer: See answer to question # 3.

13. Question: We are submitting as a team with an 8(a) company and we are the critical sub. As the critical sub we are not 8(a). Will our past performance still be considered?

Answer: Yes.

14. Question: For the hard copy of the sample project drawings, what size and format should they be submitted. For example 11x17, 24x36?

Answer: 11x17, see Section L, Part IV - Documents.

15. Question: For the electronic copy of the sample project drawings, what format should we submit? For example PDF, DWG, etc.

Answer: PDF

16. Question: Is it possible to gain access for the design team to see existing conditions?

Answer: The pre-proposal conference and site visit was held on 17 Nov 15. Another site visit will not be held.

17. Question: Is there any possibility of an extension to the bid date on this project to allow for more competitive pricing and clarifications needed?

Answer: An extension is projected to 22 Dec 15. An amenment will be posted on fbo.gov.

18. Question: The solicitation includes DFARS clause 252.219-7009 SECTION 8(A) DIRECT AWARD (SEP 2007), as: i. (2) It will not subcontract the performance of any of the requirements of this contract without the prior written approval of the SBA and the Contracting Officer. What is the government's intent of this clause inclusion?

Answer: The Contractor is free to subcontract work on this contract, but must still meet the requirements of FAR52.219-14(c)(3) Limitations on Subcontracting which states that the Contractor must perform at least 15% of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer that they have entered into a subcontract via submission of an SF Fm 1413 Statement and Acknowledgement for each subcontract. The Prime Contractor shall not enter into a subcontract with any individual or concern that is currently debarred by the Government.