Q-A No. 4.pdf

RFQ NO. 19SP5026Q0007

A&E Services - IDIQ type contract

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

February 25, 2026

Question 1: Considering the multidisciplinary technical scope, coordination complexity, and potential handling of controlled or sensitive project information under this IDIQ contract, could the Government clarify whether formal Quality Management Systems (such as ISO 9001) and Information Security Management Systems (such as ISO 27001 or equivalent) are considered beneficial to ensuring consistent performance, risk mitigation, and data protection? Additionally, has the Government evaluated whether such management frameworks may contribute to reducing execution risk across task orders issued under the contract?

Answer 1: Please see second paragraph of Section 4 – Performance on Similar

Projects of A&E Qualifications.

Question 2: With respect to the Professional Liability Insurance coverage requirements specified in the solicitation, we respectfully request confirmation as to whether the established coverage levels were defined considering the anticipated scope, technical complexity, and performance risks associated with task orders issued under the IDIQ contract.

Additionally, could the Government clarify whether the financial capacity expectations for offerors are intended to ensure sustained technical capability, resource stability, and overall performance reliability throughout the ordering period of the contract?Answer 2:

In this context, we would appreciate confirmation as to whether the

Government has evaluated the relationship between professional liability coverage thresholds and financial capacity considerations, particularly in relation to maintaining both effective competition and consistent project quality across task orders. The solicitation defines the key personnel requirements. We would appreciate confirmation as to whether the Government anticipates the use of additional technical resources beyond the identified key personnel (for example, support personnel, technical specialists, or subject matter experts), and whether such complementary resources are contemplated within the overall contract framework.

Answer 2: The Government has determined the insurance amount based on previous needs.

Question 3: Please confirm whether prior experience of key personnel performing projects for U.S. Government agencies (including DoD components, NAVFAC, USACE, etc.) will be considered a positive evaluation factor.

Answer 3: A&E firms will be evaluated based on the content of the A&E

Qualifications.

Question 4: The solicitation outlines the evaluation of professional qualifications and specialized experience. We would appreciate confirmation as to whether demonstrated corporate experience supporting U.S.

Government agencies (including DoD components such as NAVFAC and USACE), projects executed under Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), or NATO-funded programs will be considered a distinguishing qualification factor during the evaluation process.

Answer 4: Professional qualifications will be evaluated in accordance with the content of Q&A Qualifications.

Question 5: Please clarify whether the IDIQ contract is anticipated to result in a single award or multiple awards. If multiple awards are contemplated, kindly confirm the intended task order allocation methodology.

Answer 5: As stated in the combined synopsis/solicitation posted in SAM “the

Government may elect to award a single IDIQ contract or to award multiple IDIQ contracts to two or more sources under this solicitation.”

Question 6: We respectfully request confirmation as to whether an active SAM registration is mandatory at the time of qualifications submission, Answer 6: As stated in the combined synopsis/solicitation posted in SAM, A&E firms “must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting their qualifications.”

Question 7: Please confirm whether failure to acknowledge all solicitation amendments within the SF-330 submission would render a proposal ineligible for evaluation.

Answer 7: That will be determined at the time of issuance of the first amendment.

Question 8: Could the Government provide the anticipated IDIQ contract ceiling value for the base and option periods?

Answer 8: The anticipated value of the IDIQ ceiling value for the base and option periods is $350,000.

Question 9: Please confirm the deadline for submission of clarification questions.

Answer 9: The deadline for submission of clarification questions is 17:30 hours (local time) on February 27, 2026.

Question 10: Are additional pages permitted within the SF-330 submission where necessary to adequately demonstrate qualifications, provided formatting consistency is maintained?

Answer 10: Yes, additional pages permitted within the SF-330 submission where necessary to adequately demonstrate qualifications.

Question 11: Will site visits or facility familiarization opportunities be made available to interested firms?

Answer 11: No, site visits will not be made available.

End of Q&A No. 4 Document