Engineering_Tech_Q_and_A.pdf

Question # Question Answer

2 The solicitation states that the NAICS code for this acquisition is 541611 with a size standard of $20.5M. The SBA's size standard table reflects that NAICS code as having a size standard of $15.0M.

Could you please confirm the NAICS code and size standard for this solicitation?

NAICS 541611. Size Standard is $15.0 M. Will update.

3 Is there an incumbent performing these services? Yes

4 If there is an incumbent, could you provide the incumbent vendor and current contract value?

HR STAFF MANAGEMENT, INC.

JEANNE R. JONES

7455 ARROY O CROSSING PKWY

STE 220

LAS VEGAS NV 89113-4088

TELEPHONE NO. 702-871-5627,

Value- $111,974.40

5 If there is an incumbent, could we be provided the incumbent employees estimated length of services, as this affects pricing.

12 Months

6 Is the subject solicitation for a new requirement or is there a current contract for these services? If there is an incumbent contractor, could you please provide the contractor’s name and contract number?

Re-compete Yes-

HR STAFF MANAGEMENT, INC.

JEANNE R. JONES

7455 ARROY O CROSSING PKWY

STE 220

LAS VEGAS NV 89113-4088

TELEPHONE NO. 702-871-5627

7 A GSA vehicle may be provided at no expense. If a GSA vehicle is not available and/or it is more convenient to the government the contractor may use his/her own vehicle.

The contractor will use their personal vehicle. GSA vehicles are not permitted.

8 We do not have a GSA contract. Are we eligible to bid for this opportunity

Yes- Open Market Competition via

FBO

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

Yes

10 If available, please provide the incumbent contract number.

W912R1-16-F-0010

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

N/A

12 The government requires that the contractor include the number of hours per labor category with rationale for the mix and skill levels to be employed. Do you want us to submit our rationale in the excel pricing sheet? the Government has identified as an Engineering Technician V what additional rationale is required for the skill level?

Yes, Include rationale in excel pricing sheet.

See section 3.0 for Engineering Tech requirements. The requested rationale is requested to support loaded/fully burdened proposed rate.

13 This section states that the requirement is 100% SDVOSB, however section IV on page 3 states that this is reserved for small business concerns. Please clarify.

100% SDVOSB, will update Solicitation

14 Please clarify the PPQ process. The PPQ forms are due before the proposal is due (15 aug vs 16 aug) and it seems that the Government is stating that the CO will send the PPQs to our customers, please confirm. If our customers send the PPQs directly to the Government will those PPQs be counted?

The government is requesting that PPQ's be sent with particular sections pre-filled in an effort to ensure that PPQ information is gathered in a timely manner. If vendors can have PPQ's sent via the firms customers directly to the government they will be accepted as well.

15 This system (Orca) does not exist any more, it was replaced by SAM.gov. If the offeror is up to date and active in SAM.gov will that acceptable?

Yes

16 The RFQ response is to include a pricing breakout and the PPQs. How would you like us to submit our Reps and Certs, and required information from page 6? Can we submit a cover letter with the required information on it?

Yes, electronically

17 Are these services currently being provided by another company? If so who is the company, what is the contract number and what is the contract amount?

See question #4

18 Is this a new requirement or is a government person / contractor providing these services?

Re-compete

19 Is there an incumbent on this contract? See question #4

20 What was the incumbent contract price? See question #4

21 Is there a Wage Determination Labor Category Code that corresponds to the personnel working on this contract?

No- Professional Services

22 Since this is a SCA contract, how long has the incumbent personnel been on this contract?

SCA exempt, professional services

23 Is a facility clearance required for this contract? No- Only personnel need to be cleared at the appropriate level per the PWS.