141300-Note1.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, PACIFIC

258 MAKALAPA DR., STE. 100

PEARL HARBOR, HI 96860-3134

RFP N62742-14-R-1300

Notice No. 1

12 December 2013

PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

RFP NO. N62742-14-R-1300

FY14 MCON P-884, AVIATION SIMULATOR TRAINING

AT THE

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII

NOTE: The following questions and answers are provided for INFORMATION ONLY. The RFP remains unchanged unless it is amended in writing on a Standard Form 30.

1. Page 19 of 55 (RFP N62742-14-R-1300 Document 00202 – 4) states that the Offeror may utilize experience information of affiliates/subsidiaries/parent/LLC/LTD. Do these affiliated companies need to be considered small businesses in order for experience to count? On the same page, subcontractor experience is also allowed. Do subcontractors need to be considered small businesses in order for their experience to count? Concerning design firms, do they need to be considered small businesses?

ANSWER: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.101, 13 CFR 121 and 13 CFR 124 provides the explanation of small business size standards and definitions of affiliates, ostensible subcontractors, joint ventures, etc. Recommend contacting the Small Business Administration if there are questions relating to small business size.

2. Document 00202, Paragraph 2.2, (b) Solicitation Submittal Requirements, (1) Offeror’s Experience “The offeror must provide a letter of commitment and an explanation of the meaningful involvement that the subcontractor will have in performance of this contract.” Please confirm where the Letters of Commitment should be inserted in our proposal submission. Should they be included with the teaming agreements?

ANSWER: Yes, letter of commitments shall be included in the proposal with Factor 2.

RFP N62742-14-R-1300

3. Document 00202, Paragraph 2.2, (b) Solicitation Submittal Requirements, (1) Offeror’s Experience and (2) Lead Designer’s Experience: If the offeror or lead design firm submit a project demonstrating relevant experience that is in excess of $10M, will it be evaluated favorably. Will a project in between $20-$30M be evaluated favorably?

ANSWER: No.

4. Document 00100, Paragraph 1.6.c: Please confirm that only offerors that are newly formed and do not have past performance experience and evidence of financial capability to support the project are required to complete the Guaranty Agreement (DCMA Form 1620)

ANSWER: Confirmed.