W912J6-22-R-0001 - RFI Responses 1 (19 Oct 21).pdf

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Clarification (C)

1 The notice indicates NAICS code 541330 Engineering Services. Is the intent to contract only with engineering companies or will Architects which fall under NAICS code 541310 Architectural Services be considered as the notice mentions various types of vertical construction projects.

The NAICS code primarily describes the product or services being procured and to affix the SBA's threshold at which a firm/vendor is considered a small business when selling those products or services. A firm is not required to have the particular NAICS code listed in the solicitation or synopsis as their primary NAICS in order to respond to a solicitation.

However, in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 19.301-1 (a) (1), to be eligible for award as a small business concern, an offeror is required to represent in good faith- That is meets the small business size standard size corresponding to the NAICS code identified in the solicitation.

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