NIHOF2017156_-_Amendment_02_-_RFIs_07.13.2017.pdf

RFI's and Responses: C102403 Inspection and QA Support Services RFI # RFI Reponse

1 Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under solicitation number NIHOF2017156 contain requirements similar to a current contract?

If possible, please provide the current contract number.

Or, is this a new requirement for the government?

The subject solicitation is a new requirement.

Are we required to use the Attachment 4 – Similar Project Template in response to Factor C- Experience and Core Competence?

Yes, the offeror shall submit its similar projects information utilizing the Governtment's similar project template (Attachment 4 - Technical Proposal Similar Project Template).

In response to Factor D – Offeror’s Past Performance can we submit ACASS ratings, or prior PPQs from other agencies with our proposal or will you only accept the Attachment No. 5 – PPQs Forms that are emailed to you directly from the client?

The completed Attachment No. 5 - Technical Proposal Past Performance Questionnare must be received directly from the customer references.

Other relevant past performance information obtained from other sources known to the Government may be used as supplemental information in response to Factor D.

4 Are we required to fill and submit Attachment - 16 with our technical submission?

Offeror shall complete Offeror's portion of Attachment No. 16 - SF1449 with the business proposal submission.

5 We have a question about the contents of the business proposal.

Regarding the request for “Audited / Unaudited Financial Statements.”

We do not typically release Financial Statements. Can we instead submit a statement from our bank confirming the firm’s financial integrity and financial health?

We require this information as one portion of our determination of the offeror’s responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.1.

Please advise if we would be precluded from this current acquisition due to our design involvement on numerous [NIH] projects.

You may submit for the subject solicitation, however, you would be precluded from performing services on any task for which you have performed/been involved with design services.

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