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Attached to: Audio Visual Support, Design, Installation and Equipment/System Services
Solicitation number: FDA-22-SOL-1231488
Issued by: Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Office of Acquisition and Grant Services

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items related to audio visual support, design, installation and equipment/system services. The Food and Drug Administration is seeking these services to support physical and virtual workspaces at its facilities and commercial venues in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, primarily at its headquarters campus in Silver Spring, Maryland. Services will include program planning and management, program AV support, public meeting support and preparation, system design and installation, and program equipment maintenance and repair. Technical services will involve maintaining and operating AV equipment and applications to support meetings, training, conferences and events. Non-technical services include room preparation and light housekeeping. The contractor must be able to procure software licenses and renewals. The requirement is set aside for competitive 8(a) small businesses and proposals are due by the close date of the solicitation. The associated NAICS codes are 238210, 541513, 518210, 238290 and 541990. Offerors must register in SAM.gov including representations and certifications by the close date to be considered.

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Attachment K_FAR Deviation 2021-03 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.pdf	PDF	Oct 21, 2021
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Attachment F_Labor Category Descriptions.docx	DOCX document	Oct 21, 2021
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Attachment C_ Wage Determinations.pdf	PDF	Oct 21, 2021
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Attachment TBD - RFP Question Submittal Form; Solicitation No. TBD

Attachment G - RFP Question Submittal Form; Solicitation No. FDA-21-SOL-1231488

Offerors must use this form to submit all questions in relation to Solicitation No. FDA-21-SOL-1231488

The Reference column contains drop-down menus from which the applicable section must be selected. The remaining sections are fill-in cells.				Description of Requirement/Statement of Work
					Proposal Instructions
					Basis for Award and Evaluation Factors
					Attachments
					Terms and Conditions/Provisions/Clauses
					Misc.
	#	Reference	Section & Page #s	Question	Agency Response
	Column1	Column2	Column3	Column4	Column5
	1	Attachments	Attachment C	Will the Government please confirm which Labor Categories are Service Contract Act applicable?	23130 - Carpenter, 23160 - Electrician.
	2	Attachments	Attachment C	If applicable, will the Government please provide a crosswalk of RFP Labor Categories and Wage Determination occupation codes?	See Attachment D_Amend1, Columns A and B for Labor Categories and applicable and SCLS codes.
	3	Attachments	Pricing Template Spreadsheet	Instructions for Attachment D_IDIQ Pricing Worksheet indicate that the offeror is to complete only the yellow sections. However, the column for FTEs is not highlighted. Is it correct that the offeror should not enter the number anticipated FTEs?	Correct, the Offeror should not fill in the FTE Columns. The Offeror shall list their FTE assumptions in their written narrative of the price proposal.
	4	Attachments	Pricing Template Spreadsheet	Entering a number in the FTEs column does not affect the calculated costs. Is this intended?	Yes.
	5	Attachments	Section 3.1, page 4	Regarding Sections 3.1 through 3.3 of Attachment I, would the government be able to share the historical Level of Effort (FTE count) used to perform these services?	No.
	6	Attachments	Attachment D, Cell B11	What does "SCLS" stand for?	Service Contract Labor Standards.
	7	Attachments	Attachment H, Pg 6, #4 "Refermce Provided"	Does contractor or reference fill out performance rating? Who fills this entire PPQ or does it get sent back to FDA?	The Offeror shall follow the instructions in Section 11.5.5.7. of the solicitation.
	8	Basis for Award and Evaluation Factors	1.3 NOTICE OF NAICS/SET-ASIDE	Can firms that have successfully graduated from 8a be considerd for award or only currently participating firms	Only currently participating 8(a) firms may be considered for award.
	9	Basis for Award and Evaluation Factors	12.4.4.4. Element 4, Page 102	This element has no resume evaluation requirements whereas 12.4.4.5. Element 5 has resume requirements.	Corrected.
	10	Basis for Award and Evaluation Factors	RFP 12.4.2. PART I, Page 100	Technical Approach Concept Paper (Factor 2) does not reference how factor 2 will be evaluated. Is this section pass/fail like factor 1, or will it be assessed with an adjectival score?	Section 12.4.5. of the solicitation states the adjectival ratings for Factors 2, 3 and 4.
	11	Basis for Award and Evaluation Factors	Section 12.4.1, page 99	Section 12.4.1 states that Corporate Experience (Factor 1) will be evaluated as acceptable or unacceptable. However, Sections 12.1 and 12.3.1 state that the factors are listed in descending order of importance. Furthermore, Section 11.4.2 states that Part I evaluation factors are considered equal to Part II evaluation factors, which means that Factors 1 and 2 combined are equal in importance to all of Factors 3 through 6 combined. Please clarify how Factor 1 can be evaluated as simply acceptable or unacceptable (which does not allow for greater weight to be given for an outstanding submission) and still be considered the most important factor.	Section 12.1 and 12.3.1 will be amended to indicate that all factors are considered as being equal in importance.

In accordance with section 11.4.2 Offerors who are rated most highly in Part I will be advised by the Government to proceed to Part II of the proposal submission process. Offerors who are not among the most highly rated will be advised that they are unlikely to be viable candidates for award, along with the general basis for the Government’s advisory recommendation.

The Government’s advice will be a recommendation only, and those Offerors who are advised not to proceed may elect to continue their participation in the procurement and submit Part II.

12	Basis for Award and Evaluation Factors	Section 12.4.6.2., Page 103	The RFP indicates that evaluation of past performance will concern contracts for the same or similar services as compared to the "North American Industry Classification System NAICS CODE: 238210 - Audio equipment installation contractors." Will the government strike the NAICS code language and substitute the following "contracts for the same or similar services as compared to the services and requirements of this solicitation" in its place?	Yes.
13	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	Section 6, Section H, pg 40	The RFP states that materials and handling may be applied to ODCs at a rate TBD at the IDIQ level. Will the Government confirm that the offeror's full G&A indirect rate may be applied to applicable travel and ODCs in execution?	Allowable other direct costs in support of specific task orders shall be proposed and evaluated at the task order level.
14	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	Section 12.1, pg 97	The Government states "The Government intends to award a single-award (IDIQ contract) and one (1) concurrent TO resulting from this solicitation," will the Government please confirm the TO1 scope will be issued with the Part II downselect or will be provided when the government responds to answers to questions?	Yes, added TO1 Scope of Work will be issued with Part II downselect.
15	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	Section 12.4.7.1, pg 104	The Government states "… the Government will evaluate price for the overall IDIQ, as well as TO1 and the Sample Audio Visual Support, Design, Installation and Equipment System Services Technical Scenario, inclusive of all options," will the Government please update the RFP's Attachment D to cover all required scope areas?	Will be issued with Part II downselect.
16	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	S 2.2 / P.3	Please clarify - does Section 2.2 represent only the entirety of the IDIQ scope of work?	Section 2.2: "Scope of Work" represents the IDIQ scope of work.
17	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	5.9 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) - P.21	Will all equipment be stored in a FDA furnished Depot or will the contractor be expected to have it's own depot?	All equipment that is in use will be either in operational space or in storage space in close proximity. All equipment to be installed for project specific work will be the responsibility of the contractor to store until the scheduled installation date.
18	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	5.9 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) - P.21	Can the FDA provide a current inventory list for installed AV equipment and spares?	No.
19	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	3. Materials and Work – P.7	Can the FDA provide a complete list of software that is currently contractor provisioned?	No software is currently provisioned.
20	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	1.3 Notice of NAICS/SET-ASIDE, pg. 2	Of the NAICS codes listed (238210, 541513, 518210, 238290, 541990), is one listed in our SAM profile sufficient,or are all required?	See question #72.
21	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	SAM.gov RFP Announcement - NAICS Code	The SAM.gov RFP announcement lists the NAICS Code as 541513. Please confirm which NAICS Code is correct for this RFP.	See question #72.
22	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	2.2 SOW, Venue As A Service, pg. 6	"The Contractor shall have the capability to locate and acquire services of commercial conference and meeting space venues to meet the requirements of the government."

1. Please state frequency of Venue As A Service usage during existing contract.

2. Please state how Venue As A Service requests will be issued.

3. Will the Government allow for reimbursement of liabailty costs to the Contractor, separate from billable rates, for Venue As A Service protection coverage?	1. Present use of Venue as a Service was not in use as part of the present contract. 2. Will be issued through a Task Order. 3. Liability protection should be reflected in the Offeror's pricing.
	23	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	2.2 SOW, 4. Equipment Costody, pg. 6	"The Contractor shall maintain custody of equipment at all times including offsite storage to maintain inventory…"

1. Is the Contractor expected to secure offsite storage for the duration of the contract?

2. If so, will provisions be made to capture it as a separate expense, exclusive of billable rates?	1. No, if during a project the contractor recieves equipment offsite before bringing onsite, the contractor must maintain custody of equipment before delivery to FDA site. 2. No.
	24	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	2.2 SOW, Personnel, pg. 10	The Personnel section lists 14 positions. Please provide total hours worked annually for each position for each year of the existing contract.	See Pricing Worksheet for estimated labor hours.
	25	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	Section 2.1, Page 2	Section 2.1 indicates that the FDA uses Cisco Video Teleconferencing equipment. Is all the Cisco VTC equipment currently covered by a Cisco maintenance agreement?	Not all Cisco VTC equipment is covered by a Cisco maintenance agreement.
	26	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	Section 2.1, Page 2	Section 2.1 indicates that the FDA uses Cisco Video Teleconferencing equipment. Is renewing and maintaining Cisco maintenance the responsibility of the contractor or government?	Renewing and maintaining Cisco maintenance agreements is the responsibility of the Government.
	27	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	Section 3.a, Page 7	Section 3.a. indicates Crestron and AMX systems. Does the government have current, editable copies of all Crestron and AMX source code and touch panel files?	Not for all equipment.
	28	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	Section 8, Page 8	Section 8 requires the contractor to provide any as-built drawings for system commissiong. Does the government currently have correct, as-built drawings for the currently-installed systems?	The government has multiple systems throughout its facililty and does not have all correct as-built drawings for some of the currently installed systems.
	29	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	Page 5 "Programming…"	Will FDA provide uncompiled source codes, accurate diagrams for all rooms at kick off award meeting?	No.
	30	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	Page 3: Scope of Work	What is the number of TO breakdown of the 5 types of tech service categories, per year?	The Primary categories include AV support services and Design and installations.
	31	Description of Requirement/Statement of Work	Pg 88: 11.5.1, "Part 1- Corporate Experience"	For Part 1, Tab A mean? This is an electronic submission. Do you want Factor and each Tab as it's own separate file?	Title the file for each Factor as instructed in the solicitation.
	32	Misc.	RFP 11.5.5.4.2, subsection ii, Page 95	“Provide a specific narrative explanation of each contract listed in Section 1…” Does “Section 1” refer to “Section 4, subsection i”?	Corrected.
	33	Misc.	RFP 11.5.5.5, Page 96	This section references 11.6.1.2.2, Element 2. 11.6.1.2.2, Element 2 does not exist. Please confirm that this should reference 11.5.3.1 (2).	Corrected.
	34	Misc.	RFP 11.5.5.6, Page 96	This section references 11.6.1.2.2, Element 3. 11.6.1.2.2, Element 3 does not exist. Please confirm that this should reference 11.5.3.1 (3)	Corrected.
	35	Misc.	Att D Pricing Column D	Are the estimated labor hours in column D being used as a representative sample for the purposes of pricing evaluation only?	The labor hours used in Column D represent the estimated labor hours anticipated for this IDIQ contract.
	36	Misc.	Att D Pricing Column D	Do the labor hours used in column D correlate to the current staffing levels of the incumbent? If not, will you please provide current staffing labor breakdown?	The labor hours used in Column D represent the estimated labor hours anticipated for this IDIQ contract.
	37	Misc.	General Question	Are there currently any rooms or systems which are covered by the scope of this contract which are not functioning as required? Please, specify those rooms and or systems.	Undetermined.
	38	Proposal Instructions	11.5.4 PART II – Management Approach (Factor 4) Element 4 – Page 91-92	This section states that IDIQ key personnel resumes be submitted. 11.5.5 PART II – RFP, Supporting Documents, and Past Performance (Factor 5) requests that key personnel resumes be included in this section. Factor 4 also requires “Resource Management Plan that includes the resumes of the IDIQ Key Personnel, as well as the resumes of three (3) AV technicians.” Do the AV technician resumes get included in Factor 4 or in Tab C with the Key Personnel Resumes? Do those resumes count against page count for whichever Section they are to be included in? Please clarify where key personnel and technician resumes should be included.	Tab C. Resumes do not count against page count.
	39	Proposal Instructions	11.5.5.4.2., Page 94	We are requesting Clarification on Recency of Past Performance as performance occurring within the last five (5) years as stated in Section 12.4.6.4. This contradicts the wording from Section 11.5.5.4.2 which states "Offerors shall submit all Government and/or commercial contracts for the prime Offeror and each major subcontractor in performance or awarded during the past three years." Please confirm that recency of performance stated in Section 11.5.5.4.2 should align with Section 12.4.6.4 as Performance occuring in the last five (5) years.	Corrected. Offerors shall submit all Government and/or commercial contracts for the prime Offeror and each major subcontractor in performance or awarded during the past three years.
	40	Proposal Instructions	12.4.6.6. Sources of Past Performance Information for evaluation, Page 103	To reduce the burden on the Government for past performance evaluation, will the Government accept CPARS reports in lieu of Past Performance Qualification (PPQ) reports?	CPARS may not be submitted instead of a PPQ. The Offeror shall send the Past Performance Questionnaire as instructed in the solicitation.
	41	Proposal Instructions	11.4.5 Government Timeline for the Evaluation of Offerors, Page 87	Will the Government confirm that that Phase 2 proposal submission is due on 11/22/2021, 30 days after the release of the initial solicitation?	Part II submissions are due approximately 30 days after distribution of the advisory notifications, as noted in the solicitation.
	42	Proposal Instructions	11.5.4 PART II – Management Approach, Factor 4 – Page 91	Factor 4 names specific elements that should be “Included in Tab C.” Do these each count against the Tab C page limit of 5 pages?	No.
	43	Proposal Instructions	11.5.4 PART II – Management Approach, Factor 4 – Page 91	Factor 4 requires Key Personnel Letters of Commitment be “included in Volume III of the proposal.” Volume III is not listed anywhere else in the RFP. Does Volume III refer to “Tab C”?	Yes, this is a typo. Corrected to Tab C
	44	Proposal Instructions	RFP 11.4.3, Page 87	Factor 5 page limit is 5 pages. This seems unreasonably small given the 6 sections and their associated content required in the RFP (page 93, 11.5.5). Which, if any, Factor 5 Sections are NOT counted against the page count?	Corrected. No page limit for past performance.
	45	Proposal Instructions	Section 9, pg 82	Please confirm a Cover Letter can be submitted with each Phase of the proposal and it will not be counted against the page count.	Confirmed.
	46	Proposal Instructions	Section 11.5.1, pg 88	The first bullet within PART I - Corporate Experience (Factor 1), the RFP states, "Demonstrated experience with tangible results in supporting the commercial or Government in-room/onsite AV support service needs, (e.g. resource scheduling, room configuration, onsite technical support during meetings, virtual production coordination, meeting management and technical support using multiple virtual meeting platforms." Within the text, there is an open parenthesis that describes examples of AV support service needs. The text does not provide a closed parenthesis. Can the Government please clarify where the closed parenthesis is placed so the offeror can differentiate between examples and the continuation of the requirements listed within this bullet?	(e.g. resource scheduling, room configuration, onsite technical support during meetings, virtual production coordination, meeting management and technical support using multiple virtual meeting platforms.)
	47	Proposal Instructions	Section 11.5.5.4.2
Section 12.4.6.4	Please confirm past performance references are to be within five years in terms of recency.	Corrected. Three.
	48	Proposal Instructions	Section 9, pg 82	We respectfully request a one week extension for the Part I response.	Confirmed. One week extension from the distribution of answers to questions.
	49	Proposal Instructions	Section 11.5.1, pg 88	The government states, "The Offeror shall demonstrate in the submission that it has experience supporting the development of doctrine requirements to support the scope and complexity identified in the SOW."

Can the government please expand upon what is meant by the development of doctrine requirements?	Removed the word "doctrine". "The Offeror shall demonstrate in the submission that it has experience supporting the development of requirements to support the scope and complexity identified in the SOW."
	50	Proposal Instructions	Section 11.5.5.4.2, page 94;
Section 12.4.6.2 and 12.4.6.4, page 103	Section 11.5.5.4.2 requires past performance information on contracts performed during the past three years. However, Sections 12.4.6.2 and 12.4.6.4 define recency as within the past five years. Please clarify if past performance is limited to contracts performed within the past three years or five years.	Corrected. Three.
	51	Proposal Instructions	S 11.5.1 / P.88 (Phase 1)	"The Offeror shall demonstrate in the submission that it has experience supporting the development of doctrine requirements to support the scope and complexity identified in the SOW." Please define the meaning of "development of doctrine requirements" in the context of this proposal instruction.	Removed the word "doctrine". "The Offeror shall demonstrate in the submission that it has experience supporting the development of requirements to support the scope and complexity identified in the SOW."
	52	Proposal Instructions	S. 11.5.2 / P.88 (Phase 1)	" The Offeror shall demonstrate in the submission that it has the required knowledge regarding the complexities involved in supporting the development of sponsor services, improvement to current methodologies" - Please define "sponsor services" in the context of this proposal instruction.	Removed the word sponsor -"The Offeror shall demonstrate in the submission that it has the required knowledge regarding the complexities involved in supporting the development of services, improvement to current methodologies, and managing risks and opportunities".
	53	Proposal Instructions	S. 11.5.2 / P.88 (Phase 1)	" The Offeror shall demonstrate in the submission that it has the required knowledge regarding the complexities involved in supporting the development of sponsor services, improvement to current methodologies" - Please provide details of current methodologies so non-incumbent offerors may aequately address this requirement.	Provide evidence and explain how the Offeror has the required knowledge and list any experience that shows the offerer has improved programs including but not limited to, creating SOPs, Operations manuals, user manuals, quick guides etc.
	54	Proposal Instructions	S. 11.5.4 Element 4 / P. 91	Please clarify key personnel requirements. You list an IDIQ SOW Program Manager, a TO 1 Program Manager and a Program Planner. Do you require a total of three key personnel resumes including two Program Managers?	One Program Manager and One Program Planner.
	55	Proposal Instructions	S. 12.4.7.1 / P 104	" In this regard, the Government will evaluate price for the overall IDIQ, as well as TO 1 and the Sample Audio Visual Support, Design, Installation and Equipment System Services Technical Scenario, inclusive of all options". Q. Please clarify pricing requirements. Att D asks only for 14 labor categories to be priced for specific estimated labor hours. Must we also price TO 1 and the technical scenario separately?	Yes. Will be issued with Part II downselect.
	56	Proposal Instructions	Multiple TO 1 references	There are multiple references to "TO 1" in the instructions ( 11.5.4, 12.4.4.1, 12.4.4.2, 12.4.7.1) Please clarify the scope of TO 1	TO1 SOW will be provided.
	57	Proposal Instructions	S. 11.5.4 Element 4 / P. 91	This references both an IDIQ SOW and TO 1 title "Program Planning and Management Services" Q. Please clarify is there intended to be a complete separate TO 1 SOW to address?	Yes.
	58	Proposal Instructions	S. 11.1.7 / P 85	Does the Governement plan to answer questions relevant to phase 1 requirements such that there is adequate time for offerors to respond in accordance with answers to those questions?	Yes.
	59	Proposal Instructions	S. 11.1.7 / P 85	Please extend the submission date for Phase 1 for a period of one week beyond the Govts distribution of answers to questions relevant to Phase 1 requirements.	Confirmed.
	60	Proposal Instructions	S. 4.3 / P.13	Does the Govt intend to award a task order (TO 1) in conjunction with the IDIQ award? Or will task orders be solicited after award of the IDIQ in accordance with the RFTOP ordering procedures?	Yes.
	61	Proposal Instructions	Part II, Pg. 93, Factor Section 4	Requires evidence of National Criminal Check is this required for Key personnel submitted with our proposal?	As stated, this solicitation is limited to organizations that require national criminal background check for prospective employees who will perform on Government contracts. It is recommended that the Offeror submit documentation which clearly demonstrates it has established hiring policies and protocols that require national criminal background checks for prospective employees for Government contracts.
	62	Proposal Instructions	11.4.1 -Pg.86	For Part I submission - Can the government clarify if proposal cover pages, Table of contents (TOC), and Cover letters are allowed on part I submission. If they are allowed, can the governmetn also clarify if these items are included in the 5 page limit for Part I- Corporate Experience (Factor 1) and the 5 page limit for Part I -Technical Approach Concept Paper (Factor 2 ) ?	Confirmed. Not included in page limit.
	63	Proposal Instructions	11.5.5.7 - Past Performance Questionaire Pg. 96	Can the government clarify if PPQs are due with Part I of the submission (11/1/21) or Part II of the submission (date TBD).	Part II.
	64	Proposal Instructions	Section 11.5.5.4.2., Page 94	The RFP indicates that "Offerors shall submit all Government and/or commercial contracts for the prime Offeror and each major subcontractor in performance or awarded during the past three years, from the issue date of this solicitation, which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation." Even when paring the list to comply with recency and relevancy criteria, the list of contracts for the prime Offeror and each major subcontractor could include dozens of contracts. Given that Section 11.5.5.7. requires a past performance questionnaire for all listed contracts, will the government define a range or upper limit for the number of contracts to include for past performance purposes (i.e., at least 3, but not more than 10)?	Corrected. Three years and at least three references.
	65	Proposal Instructions	Section 11.5.5.4.2., Page 94 AND 12.4.6.2., Page 103 AND 12.4.6.4., Page 103	The RFP instructions requests contracts "in performance or awarded during the past three years…" However, the evaluation criteria at 12.4.6.2. says "to include the most recent and relevant efforts (within the past five years)…" AND 12.4.6.4. says "recency is performance occurring within the last five (5) years." Please clarify the recency period for past performance and make the instructions and evaluation criteria consistent with each other.	Corrected. Three.
	66	Proposal Instructions	11.4.1. Part I, pg. 86	Part I Factor 1 - Corporate Experience - NTE 5 pages

Factor 2 - Technical Approach Concept - Paper NTE 5 pages

Question - Can a cover page and Table of Contents (2 pages) be added and not counted against the 10 page limit?	Confirmed. Not included in page limit.
	67	Proposal Instructions	11.5.1 Part I - Corporate Experience (Factor 1), pg. 88	"The Offeror shall demonstrate in the submission that is has experience supporting the development of doctrine requirements to support the scope and complexity…"
Please clarify the term "development of doctrine."	Removed the word "doctrine". "The Offeror shall demonstrate in the submission that it has experience supporting the development of requirements to support the scope and complexity identified in the SOW."
	68	Proposal Instructions	11.5.2 Part I - Technical Approach Concept Paper (Factor 2), p. 88	"The Offeror shall demonstrate in the submission that it has the required knowledge regarding the complexities involved in supporting the development of sponsor services…"
Please clarify the term "sponsor services."	Removed the word sponsor -"The Offeror shall demonstrate in the submission that it has the required knowledge regarding the complexities involved in supporting the development of services, improvement to current methodologies, and managing risks and opportunities."
	69	Proposal Instructions	9. Proposal Instructions, Solicitation Inquiries and Questions, pg. 82	"All questions regarding Part I of this solicitation…shall be submitted….and sent via email…no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time, on Tuesday, October 26, 2021."
If the government provides Offeror with an advisory recommendation to proceed, will an additional Question period be extended for Part II?	Yes.
	70	Proposal Instructions	Section 111.5.2, Page 88.	Section 11.5.2 mentions internal and external meetings. Internal meetings are understood to refer to meetings that take place within FDA facilities. External meetings are understood to refer to meetings that may take place in either other government facilties or commercial facilities. Is this understanding correct? If not, please, clarify.	Internal meetings are meetings held and attended by FDA personel. External meetings are meetings that include public attendance, whether colaborative or public view only.
	71	Terms and Conditions/Provisions/Clauses	Section 5.3, pg 15	The Holiday language references 10 holidays, with four that are set by date. Request the numbers to be updated to 11 and five, respectively.	Corrected.
	72	Terms and Conditions/Provisions/Clauses	Section 1.3, Page 1 AND Section 11.1.2, Page 83	The RFP lists five (5) NAICS codes. 13 CFR 121.402(b) requires that "The procuring agency contracting officer, or authorized representative, designates the proper NAICS code and corresponding size standard in a solicitation, selecting the single NAICS code which best describes the principal purpose of the product or service being acquired. Except for multiple award contracts as set forth in paragraph (c) of this section, every solicitation, including a request for quotations, must contain only one NAICS code and only one corresponding size standard..." Please amend the solicitation to reference only one NAICS code and corresponding size standard.	Corrected. 541513 - Computer Facilities Management Services
	73	Terms and Conditions/Provisions/Clauses	FAR 52.222-42 - Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (2014), pg. 45	Of the six Employee Classes listed in the table on pg. 45, please specify which are applicable to this RFP.	Corrected. 23130 - Carpenter, 23160 - Electrician.

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