QUESTIONS_TO_SOLICITATION_TIRMS16R00002.rtf

QUESTIONS TO SOLICITATION

TIRMS16R00002

Question: Can you provide me with the contract # along with the name of the incumbent O&M contractor so we can prepare for bid? Also, do you have a tentative site visit date yet?

Answer: The incumbent for the O&M is DLMDL Joint Venture – TIRMS11D00001

2 Question: Can a small SDVOSB without any government past performance Team with a large company who has plenty of past performance as long as the teaming agreement is approved by VA?

Answer: For competitive SDVOSB procurements that meet certain requirements: – SDVOSB firm can JV with one or more other Businesses so long as each JV member is small for the procurement – Performance of work requirements apply to the cooperative effort of the JV.

Question: Can both parties past performance be considered and evaluated or just the prime's small SDVOSB under a teaming agreement?

Answer: It depends on the arrangement; if teaming and it's a prime/sub relationship, the prime. If it's a joint venture, it's technically one firm with divided responsibilities and it's the JV.

4. Does a Security Clearance have to be in place before the submission deadline for the Prime or the award date? Our Large has a Secret Clearance in place.

Answer: The security clearance needs to be in place prior to award.