Attachment_0019_Revised_SECTIONS_L_and_M_SB_Participation.pdf

L.5. Small Business Participation (Volume IV)

The Offeror shall demonstrate small business participation by detailing its proposed approach to meet the requirements under this factor by addressing the following two areas in its Small Business Participation proposal:

L.5(a) Proposed Small Business Participation in performance of the potential contract.

L.5(b) Commitment to Small Business

L.5.1 Definitions:

L.5.1.1 Participant, as used in this factor, includes the Offeror as well as any subcontractor.

L.5.1.2 Participation, as used in this factor, includes the work (dollars) performed by the Offeror, as well as the work (dollars) performed by subcontractors.

L.5.1.3 Recent, as used in this factor, is defined as any contract action where services or deliverables were performed or still being performed anytime within three (3) years of the issuance of this RFP.

L.5.1.4 Requirement, as used in the adjectival ratings for this factor, is defined as a small business participation plan that maximizes opportunities for small businesses.

L.5.2 Proposed Small Business Participation

L.5.2.1 The Offeror’s proposal shall include a completed Contract Participation Matrix. The Offeror shall populate every column on the Attachment 0016 for each participant. The Contract Participation Matrix shall identify:

L.5.2.2 Each proposed participant, including:

a. Full Company Name

b. CAGE Code each

c. Each Socio-Economic Category the participant qualifies for (Small Business (SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Small Business).

d. Total Dollars allocated to the participant

e. The total dollars proposed to each category (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, and Other than Small Businesses).

f. The participation dollars (total dollars proposed to Small Businesses + total dollars proposed to Other than Small Businesses). The total participation dollars shall equal the total evaluated price.

g. The percentage of participation (goal) for each socio-economic category.

L.5.3. Note: Small Business participation shall include total dollars allocated for the business in each category for which the business qualifies. For example, if the Offeror allocates $100 to a HUBZone-certified SDVOSB, the Offeror would include $100 in the SB category, $100 in the HUBZone category, $100 in the SDVOSB category, and $100 in the VOSB category.

L.3.2 The Offeror shall provide the written certification of size (either small or other than small) and socio-economic status for each small business subcontractor proposed for this procurement. The Offeror may, but is not required to, provide a copy of the System for Award Management (SAM) certifications for clause 52.219-1 or Small Business Program Representations, in lieu of written certifications. However, for HUBZone certified subcontractors, the Offeror shall provide evidence of HUBZone certification using one of the methods in FAR clause 52.219-8(d) (2). The written certifications shall match the size and socio-economic status identified in the Contract Participation Matrix for each subcontractor.

L.5.3 Commitment to Small Business

L.5.3.1 The Offerors proposal shall also provide evidence supporting the Offerors commitment to small business.

L.5.3.1.1 The Offeror shall provide information on its historical small business participation. This information shall address:

a. Compliance with all terms and conditions of FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (when required on recent contracts). This shall include procedures established to ensure timely payments to small business subcontractors. This clause is normally in most Federal contracts, and is also applicable to small businesses. If not required in any recent and relevant contracts, the Offeror shall so state. The offeror is not required to specifically address each recent contract, and can simply provide evidence that shows the organization's commitment to compliance with the clause.

b. Compliance with terms and conditions of FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting plan (when required on recent contracts). If not required in any recent contracts, the Offeror shall so state. The offeror is not required to specifically address each recent contract, and can simply provide evidence that shows the organization's commitment to compliance with the clause.

c. Actual small business utilization compared to small business participation goals identified in the approved subcontracting plan for a minimum of 3, but no more than 5 recent contracts that included a subcontracting plan. Offerors shall identify the date of the last Individual Subcontracting Report (ISR).

Offerors shall address achievement on each individual goal stated within the subcontracting plan including good faith effort if the goal was not achieved. If not required in any recent contracts, the offeror shall so state. If the offeror has less than three recent contracts, the offeror shall provide the most recent ISR for each contract it has, and state that the offeror does not have three recent contracts.

L.5.3.2 The Offeror shall submit documentation that demonstrates a commitment to small business. The documentation may include bilateral teaming arrangements, an explanation of internal controls/documentation/systems, or any other documentation that demonstrates a commitment to small business.

The Offerors submission must explain how the documentation demonstrates a commitment to small business. Lack of documentation may be viewed as the Offeror not having a strong commitment to small business.

L.5.3.3 Note for other than small businesses ONLY. Separate from Small Business Participation, other than small business offerors shall also submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan as required by FAR 19.7 (FAR Clause 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan). The Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall be consistent with proposed small business participation.

Section M

M.6.4 Small Business Participation

M.6.4.1 Small Business Participation is evaluated in order to support the Government policy that Small Businesses be provided maximum practicable opportunities in Government acquisitions. The Government will evaluate the degree to which the Offeror’s Small Business Participation plan demonstrates the Offeror’s commitment to maximizing opportunities for small businesses. The Government will consider both the degree to which an offeror meets or exceeds any single socio-economic category, as well as the number of socio-economic categories that an offeror meets or exceeds.

M.6.4.2 The Government has established the following objectives for this procurement, based on total contract value:

Small Business (SB) – 30.00% Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) – 2.00% Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) – 5.00% HUBZone-Certified Small Business (HUBZone) – 3.00% Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) – 3.00% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) – 3.00%

M.6.4.3 The Offeror’s proposed percentage of participation (goals) identified in the Contract Participation Matrix will be evaluated against the Government’s objective for each socio-economic category.

M.6.4.4 The Government will verify that the size and socio-economic status for each small business subcontractor identified in the Contract Participation Matrix matches the subcontractor’s written certification. For HUBZone-certified subcontractors identified in the Contract Participation Matrix, the Government will verify the Offeror’s evidence of HUBZone certification IAW FAR clause 52.219-8(d)(2).

M.6.4.5 If the socio-economic status claimed in the matrix is not supported by the written certifications, the proposed percentages associated to the subcontractor for any unsupported category will be adjusted to zero.

The government will not upwardly adjust the proposed percentages if the Offeror fails to claim credit for all categories. However, failing to claim credit for all categories may be viewed as not maximizing opportunities for small businesses.

M.6.4.6 The Government will evaluate the extent to which the Offeror commits to using small businesses in this procurement. An Offeror who proposes little to no participation for multiple socio-economic categories may be viewed by the Government as having a lack of commitment to small businesses.

M.6.4.7 The Offeror’s historical small business performance will be evaluated on the probability of compliance with the requirement base on its recent performance record in the area of small business utilization, with specific consideration given to the following:

a. Compliance with all terms and conditions of FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (when required on recent contracts). This shall include timely payments to Small Business subcontractors. If the offeror has no historical information, the proposal will be evaluated without regard to this paragraph.

b. Compliance with all terms and conditions of FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (when required on the recent contracts). If the offeror has no historical information, the proposal will be evaluated without regard to this paragraph.

c. Actual small business utilization compared to small business subcontracting goals identified in the approved subcontracting plan for each recent contract that included a subcontracting plan. Offeror compliance with reporting requirements including Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISR). Offeror achievement on each individual goal stated within the subcontracting plan including good faith effort if the goal was not achieved.

If the offeror has no historical information, the proposal will be evaluated without regard to this paragraph.

M.6.4.8 Additional documentation and explanations submitted in response to L.5.3.2 may be considered as part of the offeror’s commitment to small business.