Questions for RVKQ10MAY11 Synopsis.docx

Questions For RVKQ10MAY11 Synopsis/Solicitation Issued On 7 Oct 11:

Q1. My company provided an SF330 package in response to your Sources Sought Notice dated 10 May 11 and are still interested in being included in this process, what do we do?

A1. Previously received SF330 packages will be retained by the Government as part of the Sources Sought phase of this process, but can be used in the Synopsis/Solicitation phase if we are instructed to that effect in writing.

Interested parties may modify their previously provided SF330 packages with replacement pages. Submit the change pages/sections with instruction for replacement by 9 Nov 11 by 4:00 PM EST to:

914 CONF/LGC

ATTN: Ms. Bernita Kitchens 2720 Kirkbridge Drive Building 800, Room 228 Niagara Falls ARS, NY 14304-5001

Q2. Do I correctly understand that all 541 NAICS codes apply to this solicitation, including 541310. Please clarify.

A2. The NAICS for this synopsis/solicitation is set at 541310 which covers Architectural Services. Most architectural companies either have personnel within your company that have experience in these other disciplines or they will subcontract them out if they receive the award.

Q3. I recommend you consider changing the NAICS Code for the solicitation from 541310 Architecture Services to 541620 Environmental Consulting Services. The tasks you have identified for Title I and Title II below are not Architecture Services. Please re-consider changing.

A3. No change will be made to the NAICS for this synopsis/solicitation. Most architectural companies either have personnel within your company that have experience in these other disciplines or they will subcontract them out if they receive the award.

Q4. The previous version of this solicitation was for NAICS code 541330 Engineering Services and listed a host of disciplines. The new version is NAICS code 541310 Architectural Services and does not list many engineering disciplines. My question is, will there be another solicitation released in the future with emphasis on engineering?

A4. The NAICS for this synopsis/solicitation is set at 541310 which covers Architectural Services. No additional solicitation will be released until the two (2) indefinite-delivery-indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts awarded for this solicitation have closed in approximately five years.

Q5. We are aware that the threshold limit to qualify as a Small Business will be changing shortly after the first of next year, 2012. At present, we meet the qualifications for a small business. If we submit our proposal to meet the submission due date this year and we exceed the revenue limit to qualify as a small business for the next year, is our proposal still valid? In other words, will our status as a small business be determined based by the date of proposal submission or at the time of contract award?

A5. Your company would need to be listed as a Small Business entity in the Central Contractor Registration located at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/ at the time of the proposal submission and time of contract award.

Q6. Is the Air Force still looking to fulfill Contracting Responsibilities for HUBzone, SDB, small business, historically black college or universities, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB as mentioned in the 1st solicitation but not in the changed/current one? If any of these Contracting Responsibilities are still being sought, which ones/or all?

A6. This synopsis/solicitation is open to Small Businesses only. All replies from Small Business entities/companies will be considered part of the competition.

Q7. Criteria Paragraph (2) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE. - SF330, Part 1, Block F-identify key personnel in Section G - Isn’t this the reason for having Section G-to identify who worked on which projects? Isn’t this redundant information on the Project Sheet? Am I misunderstanding the statement in the solicitation?

A7. Additional clarification is included in the SF330.

Section F shows example projects which best illustrate the proposed Team's qualifications - select projects where multiple team members worked together, if possible, that demonstrate the team's capability to perform work similar to that required for this contract. Complete one Section F for each project.

Section G are key personnel who participated in the example projects – There is a matrix example in the instructions intended to graphically depict which key personnel identified in Section E worked on the example projects listed in Section F.

Q8. Criteria Paragraph (3) CAPACITY FOR TIMELY ACCOMPLISHMENT OF WORK. b)ability to support concurrent & geographically dispersed multimillion dollar projects - This solicitation is for Niagara Falls, NY. If it is not exclusive to Niagara Falls, where else do these term agreement cover?

A8. This synopsis/solicitation and eventual award are for Niagara Falls, the question is whether the offeror can support this new award while supporting their current and possible future awards from other sources.

Q9. Criteria Paragraph (8) INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION. - Is this only answered if you are short listed/interviewed?

A9. This criteria will only be addressed for the top rated firms which will be determined by the Pre-Selection Board members as required by FAR 36.602-3.

Q10. Paragraph TEAMING AGREEMENTS. - Is there a form by the Air Force for Teaming Agreements between prime and subconsultants?

A10. No form, just the cover letter with all members listed are necessary.

Q11. Can you please let me know if there are any MWBE (Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise) goals for this contract. I was wondering if there are any minority/women owned business goals/requirements for this contract.

A11. No set goals or requirements are specified for the resultant contracts.

Q12. The submission requires two hard copies?

A12. Yes.

Q13. Is there a size limitation for this solicitation?

A13. This synopsis/solicitation is open to Small Businesses only.