Ques-AnsBedBPosting.doc

Comment/Question No. 1: On page 35 of 43 (b), you state that Volume I “will consist of the completed and signed RFP ….” I would like to confirm that you are asking bidders to reproduce the solicitation in its entirety (pages 1-43 plus specifications); complete and sign the SF 1442, complete Section B and check as appropriate on Section K; and return this and all pages of the solicitation including blank forms in our submission.

Government’s Response to Comment/Question No. 1: Volume I should consist of the 43 page RFP fully completed by the offeror. Additionally, pursuant to H-903, Bonds Requirement, Volume I must also include a Bid Bond. However, as a minimum, offerors must submit the completed and signed SF 1442, Sections B and K completed with all required entries/annotations, and a Bid Bond. Return of the attachments listed in Section J is not required nor desired due to the voluminous documentation (except in the case of the RFP's present/past performance attachments required by L-900(c) to be submitted in Volume II). Your attention is also directed to clause 52.215-1 (on page 32 of 43) for further instructions regarding proposal content and submission requirements. I don't know what you mean by "blank forms".

Additionally, as clarification, it should be noted that references to "Section I" and "Section II" [on the face page (page 1) and in clause H-903 (page 15 of 43) and possibly elsewhere in the solicitation] are synonymous with "Volume I" and "Volume II", as stated in L-900.

Comment/Question No. 2: Additionally, it would seem that you are not asking or requiring a written narrative that describes our company’s history, key staff or approach. Is this correct?

Government’s Response to Comment/Question No. 2: Clause L-900 ("Proposal Requirements") in the solicitation specifies exactly what you are to provide. The solicitation does not impose a requirement for a written narrative that describes an Offeror's company history, key staff, or approach. If you determine, however, that any of this information is necessary to portray relevancy of your company's present or past performance, as required by Para. F of ATTACHMENT #3 or elsewhere in the Solicitation, then that would be the Offeror's decision.

Comment/Question No. 3: With regard to Section K, page 31 of 43, you reference clause “52.204-7,” which I couldn’t find included in the solicitation. Can you confirm that it is fine for bidders to submit reps and certs online?

Government’s Response to Comment/Question No. 3: Clause 52.204-7 is not in the solicitation. However, Clause 252.204-7004, Alternate A (CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION) is included in this Solicitation. I have included this clause, long text, as Attachment to this message. Subparagraph (b)(1) requires that a "prospective awardee" be registered in the CCR database. Para (c) on Page 31 of this Solicitation applies.