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W912HN-10-R-0048

Questions and Answers

Question 1: On 0048, please clarify the percentages for small business.

A. Is 70 % the overall goal for small business or does 70% only apply to the amount subcontracted? 70% of the subcontracted work by the A/E Firm selected must be set aside for small business.

B. If 70 % is not the total goal, what is the goal?

Answer: The goal is determined by the firm.

Question 2: W912HN-10-R-0048 indicates that work will include “Value Engineering studies, recommendations and conferences”, but does not include a Certified Value Specialist as Key Personnel. Will the selected firm be expected to have a CVS on staff or as a subcontractor to conduct required studies? Will specific experience facilitating VE studies on milcon projects and barracks renovations be preferred?

Answer: Yes, a certified value specialist (CVS) would be required to perform value engineering studies. However, this position does not have to be listed within key personnel. It is acceptable to subcontract this position as required.

There is no preference for building type or funding source.

Question 3: Should a certified value specialist (cvs) be required for value engineering for these solicitations?

Yes, a certified value specialist (CVS) would be required to perform value engineering studies. However, this position does not have to be listed within key personnel.