FA4621-18-R-0002_-_Synopsis_Q&A__16-17_(21_Mar_18).pdf

Architectural & Engineering (A&E) Services

FA4621‐18‐R‐0002

MAFB Response Date: 21 March 2018

Questions & Answers #16‐17

QUESTION #16 ‐ Can a small business with a NAICS code 541330 submit their qualifications as the prime? We plan to have a small business, with NAICS code of 541310 as a subcontractor on our team.

To clarify, can a small business with a NAICS code of 541330, who plans to use at least one sub with a NAICS code of 541310, submit their qualifications as the prime?

ANSWER #16 – To be eligible for award as a small business, the prime contractor must represent in good faith that it is a small business under the applicable NAICS code and size standard at the time of the written representation. The applicable NAICS and size standard for this acquisition is 541310 and $7.5M, respectively. Please refer to www.sba.gov or your local U.S. Small Business Administration office for any additional questions or information on determining business size.

QUESTION #17

We were approached by an architectural firm asking us to lead this project, but we are NAICS code 541320. Can we still lead this project or does it have to be led by a firm with 541310 NAICS code?

ANSWER #17

As addressed previously in question/answer #16: To be eligible for award as a small business, the prime contractor must represent in good faith that it is a small business under the applicable NAICS code and size standard at the time of the written representation. The applicable NAICS and size standard for this acquisition is 541310 and $7.5M, respectively. Please refer to www.sba.gov or your local U.S. Small Business Administration office for any additional questions or information on determining business size.