N00024-17-R-4404_and_N00024-17-R-4410_QA.docx

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

N00024-17-R-4410/N00024-17-R-4404

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The following are answers to questions received from interested parties on the draft solicitation. The answers provide clarification only.

1. Will there be an Industry Day prior to release of the subject solicitation?

a. The Government does not plan to have an industry day.

2. Will the Government be providing a DRAFT PWS before the solicitation release?

a. A DRAFT SOW has been posted to the FBO website.

3. As Solicitation N00024-17-R-4410 is now currently “Total Small Business”, what percentage of work can be subcontracted, and of that percentage, can any portion be subcontracted to a “non-small business” ?

a. See Clause FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting.

As prescribed in 19.508(e) or 19.811-3(e), insert the following clause:

Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside or reserved for small business concerns or 8(a) participants;

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants; and

(3) Orders set aside for small business or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for—

(1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies). The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials.

(3) General construction. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(4) Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.