Budget_Analyist__Questions_and_Answers.docx

1. Can you please confirm if this solicitation is really only open to HUBZone companies based in DC? I did not know that HUBZone criteria could be applied in that type of geographic manner.

· Yes, the solicitation is open to HUBZone companies based in D.C. Historically, our organization has awarded a low percentage of its contracts to HUBZone firms. An even smaller percentage has been awarded to HUBZone firms within D.C.

· To that end and with the goal of meeting/exceeding our SB socioeconomic goals, with regard to HUBZones specifically, I placed an emphasis on identifying requirements we could set aside in this category. The market research conducted identified a significant number of HUBZone firms, within D.C. In light of this data, we are more than confident we can meet our SB goals and have adequate competition with DC HUBZone firms. To your inquiry, I haven't come across anything in the FAR, regulations or policies that preclude me from setting this requirement aside in this manner. It is the Contracting Officer's decision based upon identified SB goals and the results of market research. Moreover, and to maintain balance, we have forthcoming requirements that will be set aside for HUBZone vendors in general.

2. We are a HUBZone in northern VA and would like to be considered if possible.

· See Response to question #1.

3. In Section 4.1, the PWS states “that a Secret Clearance is required and that it is the contractor’s responsibility to initiate the secret clearance.” Can you please clarify whether the government is referring to the contractor employee or Contractor? If the government is referring to the Contractor, can a Facility clearance be sponsored post-award?

· Contractor Employee

4. When does the National Guard anticipate awarding this contract?

· Shortly after 21 July 2017.

5. Has a contractor performed similar work to this for the government in the past?

· Yes

6. If available, please provide the incumbent contract number.

· W912JB-11-D-4019-3K25

7. If you are unable to provide a contract number, is it safe to assume this is a new requirement for the government?

· See response to question # 6

8. Is this a new or existing requirement?

· Recompete

9. Is there an incumbent? If so, please provide incumbent name and contract number.

· ODYSSEY MARKETING GROUP, INC.

· W912JB-11-D-4019-3K25

10. Based on the Cost Proposal spreadsheet, it appears there are 12 part-time resources. How many resumes do you require at proposal submission?

· One (1)

11. Is there an incumbent on this contract? If so, can we have the POC information (name, email, phone) to engage and offer the position?

· See Response to question #9

12. What was the incumbent contract total value?

· $115,346.40

13. Is this contract historically similar to the incumbent contract?

· Similar requirement.

14. How many FTEs are anticipated under this contract?

· One (1)