A.03.17 Q&A.docx

1. Can this deadline please be extended due to the significant changes? Perhaps Dec 31?

A. At this time, no, the response date remains 4PM Eastern Time, December 9, 2021.

2. Would the client consider removing the PMP requirement and instead show experience? Or would a commitment to have PMP certification within 90 days of award be sufficient because this RFP is focused on growing small businesses?

A. No, this is a requirement.

3. What do you mean by similar situated entities? Any small business or must match WOSB or VOSB with same?

A. Per FAR 52.219-14 Class Deviation 2021-O0008, Limitations on Subcontracting, for a contract or order assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for services (except construction), the concern will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the concern’s 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

4. Can you describe a possible or likely task order?

A. Task orders will be for work that needs done at that time. For example, those task orders can range from topographic surveys, high precision dam survey, 3D Lidar Scanning and Boundary, etc.

5. Please clarify if Chinese made drones (or components) are acceptable for geospatial tasks.

A. No small unmanned aerial systems (SUAS) are expected to be utilized under this contract, only Department of Defense approved SUAS may be permitted, https://www.diu.mil/autonomy-blue-suas will provide a list of the current approved models.

6. Please clarify what insurance requirements are necessary for geospatial work (ie drones, airplanes, boats, etc).

A. None at this time. Only if awarded, an Insurance Certification will be required prior to commencement of work.