RFP Q A Matrix 1.pdf

HSCG-23-11-R-ADB013 (CB-OTH-IV)

Question and Answer Matrix 1

# RFP Reference Question Response

Specification

423-2.1.1 Will USCG consider two axis, gyro-stabilized camera systems that work with 24VDC

Yes, only when used with a 24VDC to 12VDC Converter.

Specification

423-2.1.1

Will the manufacturer of such a system (two axis, gyro-stabilized camera systems that work with 24VDC) be required to provide a

12 – 24 VDC power converter to comply with spec statement: 12V Stabilized Thermal

IR (Long-wave Infrared) Pan and Tilt Camera

System

Yes; see answer to question 1.

Is it possible for a large business and small business to team up to compete for this contract? The small business would be the lead.

A teaming arranging may involve other factors that could affect the small business status of the offeror. See generally the SBA rules at Title 13 of the

Code of Federal Regulations and in particular the affiliation rules at 13 C.F.R.

121.103. This acquisition is not considered a bundled acquisition for purposes of these regulations.

As a subcontract, the Small Business Act provides for application of either services or supply portion of Limitation on Subcontracting clause, but not both.

In this case, the NAICS assigned is 336612 - Boat Building (Sector 336 -

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing) so, the 50% subcontracting limitations in FAR 52.219-14 (b)(2)(supplies) apply.

Is this solicitation exempt from the "Berry

Amendment"?

The Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a) is not applicable to the subject solicitation. Please refer to "Revision of Department of Homeland Security

Acquisition Regulation; Restrictions on Foreign Acquisition (HSAR Case

2009–004)", http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010-13804.pdf, specifically page 32678 - "Comment on Mirroring Berry Amendment/DHS

Response to the Comment." 3052.225-70, Requirement for Use of Certain

Domestic Commodities has been added to the contract clauses via Amendment

1.