Phase_I_RFIs.pdf

RFIs FOR PHASE I SOLICITATION W912PF‐16‐R‐0005

** PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SOLICITATION, JOINT VENTURES MUST HAVE

ONE (1) CAGE/NCAGE UNDER THE LEGALLY RECOGNIZED JV NAME**

1) It is specified that "interested firms are required to use the SF330 attached to this announcement". Can we assume, in accordance with current industry standards and our experience with previous US Federal proposals, that it will be accepted to re‐create the SF330 in MS Word format, in order to allow for proper formatting and readability, and then create a non‐editable pdf for submittal?

Yes, the SF330 may be used in MS WORD format.

2) The announcement states that multiple contracts are anticipated to be awarded, and that interviews/discussions will be held with no more than 5 firms. Is there an estimate of how many contracts will be awarded?

The Government may make up to three awards

3) The FBO announcement specifies that the contract will be a MATOC. The announcement also specifies that firm‐fixed task orders will be negotiated for this contract. Can you specify the ordering procedure and selection criteria for Task Orders awarded under the anticipated contract?

Ordering procedures and selection criteria for task orders will be specified in Phase II of this solicitation when the Government releases terms and conditions to the most highly ranked firms.

4) The solicitation states a "Joint Venture refers to a legal entity in the nature of a partnership comprised of two or more design firms". Will other forms of teaming/partnership between multiple firms be accepted by 414th CSB?(e.g. Prime contractor and subcontractors)

Responding firms are requested to clearly identify tasks to be performed in‐house and tasks to be subcontracted. In addition, firms shall submit Part II of the SF330 for each branch office and subcontractor office that will have a key role in the proposed contract.

5) Are Part II forms, Joint Venture Agreements, copies of certification documents, and PPQ/CPARS, etc. excluded from the 50 page limit?

Yes

6) According to our experience temporary associations are not acceptable based on the requirement. Please, could you confirm the circumstance?

Reference answer to question # 8

7) Consortium and SCARL are the only JV suitable according to the requirement. Please, could you confirm the circumstance?

Reference answer to question # 8

8) If the JV is constituted for this specific tender, DURC certificate will not be available. Can DURCs of the members of the JV be provided instead?

Joint Ventures may be permanent or temporary and must be recognized in accordance with Italian law. As such, DURCS from individual firms or combined, permanent JVs are allowable.

However, the JV entity must have one (1) CAGE/NCAGE for purposes of this solicitation.

9) Time required to have the registration to the CCIAA may vary based on the area. Can the request for registration be provided instead?

No

10) Is the VAT number of the JV required at the time of the proposal, as well?

No

11) If A‐E firms have Past Performance Questionnaire forms completed by clients in the format traditionally used by USACE for design‐build competitions, may they by submitted rather than utilizing the new form attached with the solicitation documents?

Yes

12) Are the requirements currently being performed by another firm?

No