W91238-16-R-0004_Surveying_Unrestricted_Q A's.docx

W91238-16-R-0004 Unrestricted Surveying, Mapping and GIS: Synopsis of Questions and Answers

1) The solicitation states: “In addition to all the hard copies of the SF 330s and attachments, ONE (1) additional copy must be submitted electronically on a CD. Please include the CD in the original SF330 binder.” This seems to indicate a 3-ring binder is desired. Would it be permissible to use comb binding instead?

ANSWER: Yes comb binding is permissible.

2) The solicitation states “No more than (3) three 11 x 17 pages for organization charts.” Would it be acceptable to also use 11 x 17 pages for tables/charts, as long as we do not exceed the limit of 3 pages in this size?

ANSWER: No. The 11 x 17 sheets are only for the organization charts.

3) The solicitation states: f. Volume of DOD contract awards received in the last 12 months. Does this mean only for prime consultant contracts, or also contracts awarded where we are a sub-consultant?

ANSWER: Prime and sub-consultant.

4) Could you please clarify what is meant by “automated hydrographic”?

ANSWER: It is bathymetric surveys being conducted with digital equipment vs a weight tide to a line.

5) Are the PPQs mandatory if we choose to include non-federal government or private-sector project descriptions in Section F? The solicitation states “Additionally, Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) may be used to provide or supplement a firm's past performance with other than U.S. Government clients. Firms which choose to use the PPQ may do so by using the attached PPQ form and providing it in your SF330.”

ANSWER: No.

6) Will PPQs be counted toward the maximum page limit?

ANSWER: No.

7) Where should PPQs be placed in the SF330 submittal? Directly behind its respective Section F Project, or elsewhere?

ANSWER: Please do not include the PPQ’s in section F. The PPQ’s should be stand-alone.

8) Is proof of subconsultant small/small disadvantaged business status required as part of this submittal? If so, will a printout from SAM suffice, or what is preferred? If yes, will these be counted toward the maximum page limit?

ANSWER: Validation of business size will be done through SAM and/or SBA.

9) The solicitation states: “Font size will be 10 or 12 font in either Times New Roman, Arial or Courier.” Would it be permissible to use 11 font size?

ANSWER: No.