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Questions/Answers to Solicitation SBAHQ-17-Q-0021

Technical Assistance Support and Cover/Design/Publishing/Printing for SBA Financial and Budgetary Reports

1. Who is the incumbent contractor, what is the contract number to look up in FPDS.gov? Circuit Media, SBAHQ-16-M-0119

2. Does SBA intend to keep incumbent personnel? No

3. Is the current Incumbent eligible to re-compete for this contract? If they meet the criteria.

4. Are the requirements of the RFI and the RFQ considered separate efforts, or are the tasks captured within the RFI included within the scope of the RFQ? The RFI and RFQ are consistent.

5. Was any “downselect” performed prior to this RFQ or are all 8(a)-certified firms eligible to propose? I don’t understand what is meant by “downselect”. All 8(a) firms that meet the criteria within the DC area are eligible.

6. Regarding PWS page 1, Section B, the final bullet reads “Other performance documents and products as needed.” Can the Government provide an approximate number of projects and pages this entails?

Performance documents required or in support of OMB Circulars A-11 and A-136, the GPRA Modernization Act, Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 and other requirements outlined in the statutory requirements section of the PWS are included in this solicitation.

7. Regarding PWS page 3, Task 9, should offers include the estimated $15,000 printing costs in our price proposals? No

8. Is this a new procurement or follow-on contract? If follow-on, can you please provide the name of the incumbent contractor and the contract value? Circuit Media, SBAHQ-16-M-0119

9. Will the SBA and the awarded contractor be working with the Government Publishing Office to solicit bids on printing projects (Task 9) or will the awarded contractor have sole discretion for completion all print projects? The contractor will not work with the Government Publishing Office.

10. Regarding PWS page 11, Section 4.3 Security, what level of security is required?

The contractor must be able to obtain a SBA badge and gain access to the SBA IT network.

11. Regarding the Instructions page 2, can the Government confirm that resumes are not counted toward the 15 page limit? confirmed

12. Regarding the Instructions page 2, can the Government provide any additional details as to the scope of the requested writing samples (i.e., number of samples, page limits for samples, types of samples, etc.)? More information is forthcoming.

13. Regarding the Instructions page 5, Factor 2: Quality Control Plan, the 2nd bullets refers to possession of certification, licenses, and permits. Are there any specific, and permits required?

None are required, if a person is claiming any specific certification or licenses then proof is required

14. Under Instructions to Offerors, Submission of Quotes, bullet point 3 states "...SUBJECT TITLE (Research on the Burden of Regulations on Small Businesses..." - please confirm the subject title should be "Technical Assistance Support and Cover Design/Publishing/Printing for SBA Financial and Budgetary Reports"

Yes, that is correct.

15. 2. Will consideration be given to past performance beyond the two or three year time frame identified in the Instructions to Offerors? The page limit requirement must be met.

16. 3. If past performance provided is outside of the two year or three year time frame will the proposal be automatically eliminated from consideration? The page limit requirement must be met.

17. 4. How many printed copies are required per report under Task 9 in the Statement of Work?

TBD

18. 5. Is there a printing company that we will be required to use? No

19. 6. If the printing company is to be selected by the contractor, are there any restrictions that may apply to this supplier? Eg. Clearance No

20. 7. Who stands the the cost of printing draft reports for review if printed versions are requested? Drafts can be printed at SBA.

21. Is the SBA able to provide a copy of the “SBA Graphics & Writings Standards for Marketing Communication” guide? The SBA will provide guidance to the awardee.

22. Are existing and past reports already 508 compliant? Published reports are 508 compliant.

23. During the off-peak season from March to July, what level of effort is expected, or is no level of effort expected? Small projects may be required.