Questions H1EB-EL.docx

QUESTIONS FOR H1EB-EL-120001-N

The Government has received the following questions referencing Solicitation

HIEB-EL-120001-N:

1. Q: As a certified small business under NAICS code 541618, Other Management Consulting Services, are you eligible to offer a proposal for this solicitation when annual revenues fall below the revenue threshold for this NAICS industry?

A: Yes. As a certified small business, under NAICS Code 54168, you can submit a proposal.

2. Q: Must subcontractors to the prime offeror for this solicitation fall under NAICS Codes specified in Section C or can they be chosen from any industries?

A: Yes. Subcontractors to the prime offeror for this solicitation must fall under the NAICS Codes as specified in Section C of this solicitation.

3. Q: Must subcontractors to the prime offeror for this solicitation also be certified small business?

A: This procurement is set aside for small business. However, you may review the Limitations on Subk Clause 52.219-14, which states that for contracts and orders that have been set-aside, the small business who receive the set-aside must perform a minimum amount of work their self and can only subcontract a portion (but doesn’t say to large or small).

4. Q: Is the small business prime offeror required to complete a minimum percentage of the total value of the work?

A: No. This is not applicable

5. Q: Should the items identified under “Required Evidence of Technical Expertise” the specific contents required of offerors in their proposal?

A: Yes. Please refer to the “Statement of Work” for proposal content for response submission. All items referenced under Section 3.1.2, “Required Evidence of Technical Expertise” shall be considered.