S03 - 12FPC426Q0017 Attachment A Sources Sought Questions.docx

This is a Sources Sought Questions and Answers document for a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the USDA Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC)/Risk Management Agency (RMA) for Advisory Services related to the Nursery Value Select Pilot Crop Insurance Program for subtropical and temperate plants (Solicitation Number 12FPC426Q0017). The document serves as a template for interested vendors to submit responses and contains only two questions: the first requests standard company information including business name, address, Unique Entity ID, point of contact details, business size classification (with applicable socio-economic status for small businesses), and information on potential subcontractors or teaming arrangements; the second asks whether the respondent's company can meet all requirements outlined in the associated Statement of Work.

This RFI is issued for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a binding procurement commitment. The applicable NAICS code is 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) with a size standard of $24.5 Million. The Government will use responses to assess vendor availability and capability, determine business size classifications, and gather industry feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement. No solicitation timeline, award date, or pricing information is provided in this document, as responses are voluntary and the Government will not compensate vendors for information submitted.