clarification_to_responses.xlsx

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Reference questions 139 and 154 Is the Small Business Participation Plan included in the page count? Question 139 and 154-The Small Business Participation Plan is required to be completed by all contractors submitting a proposal. The completed form shall be added to Volume I (create a TAB C). The Small Business Participation Plan in Volume I will not be included in the page count

Reference question 103 The PWS states, “The Contractor shall obtain and maintain a facility clearance by submitting a DD Form 254, located in paragraph C.7.8, TE-FR, Forms and Reports to the KO prior to Contract phase-in start date.” Please clarify Question 103-The form is required for classified contracts (FAR). This is not a classified contract This contract is not a classified contract so therefore Form 254 is not needed.

Reference question 143 Considering the Government changed the escalation requirements with Amendment 0001, will FAR Clause 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) be incorporated for wage and benefit adjustments?

This paragraph has been removed from Section L, Volume IV, Cost/Price, of the Solicitation. This paragraph has been removed from Section L, Volume IV, Cost/Price, of the Solicitation. Clause FAR 52.222-43 has been added to the Solicitation