attachement_j.5_questions_and_answers_solictation_N0017819R3006.docx

Attachment J.5 Questions and Answers Solicitation N0017819R3006 Q1. Is this a Small Business Set-aside?

Answer 1. Yes, this effort will be Set-aside for Small Business.

Q2. The FBO posting identifies the Set-Aside as “N/A”, which is interpreted as the solicitation is unrestricted. However, Section M states: “Multiple contracts will be awarded to responsible Small Business Offerors whose proposals represent the Technically Acceptable (TA) after evaluation in accordance with the factors described herein.” Page 45 includes FAR clause 52.219-6, which indicates this solicitation is Small Business Set-Aside. Please clarify.

Answer 2. Set Aside: N/A found on FBO Posted November 21, 2018 is incorrect. The Government intends to solicit Small Business Set-Aside. This will be updated.

Q3. No attachments to the solicitation were included on the FBO posting, only the solicitation itself. Please provide the following, at a minimum, Attachment J.3 Cost Summary, as Para. L.3.3.1 references this attachment to be used for proper format. If possible, please post all reference Attachments to the FBO posting.

Answer 3. The attachments are provided via Amendment 0001.

Q4. Please confirm that this procurement invokes the Service Contract Act.

Answer 4. Yes, this procurement invokes the Service Contract Act. See FAR clause 52.222-42 and 52.222-49 in Section I.