Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

N62473-21-R-0001 INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AT VARIOUS GOVERNMENT INSTALLTIONS PRIMARILY IN THE NAVFAC-SOUTH... N62473-21-R-0001 INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AT VARIOUS GOVERNMENT INSTALLTIONS PRIMARILY IN THE NAVFAC-SOUTHWEST (SW) AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (AOR) IN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA, NEVADA, COLORADO, NEW MEXICO AND UTAH, BUT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO THE NAVFACSYSCOM PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC AORS AS APPROVED BY THE NAVFAC-SW PROCURING CONTRACTING OFFICER, PREPONDERANCE OF WORK IS ANTICIPATED TO BE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR INTERESTED PARTIES TO SUBMIT A STANDARD FORM (SF) 330, ARCHITECT-ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS, IS CONTAINED HEREIN. THERE IS NO SEPARATE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) PACKAGE TO DOWNLOAD. THIS IS A TOTAL 8(A) SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE PROCUREMENT. The Small Business size standard classification is North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code 541330 (Engineering Services) with a small business size standard of $15 million. The Government seeks the most highly qualified firm to perform the required services based upon the demonstrated competence and qualifications, in accordance with the selection criteria. A market research study was conducted by NAVFAC-SW that included an assessment of relevant qualifications and capabilities of potentially qualified firms. Upon review of market research, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in San Diego determined that an 8(a) Business Development Program Set-Aside procurement is appropriate. The NAVFAC-SW small business office concurs with the SBA determination. This procurement will result in one Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Geotechnical Engineering services at government installations primarily in the NAVFAC-SW AOR in California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah, but may be available to the NAVFAC- SW AORs as approved by the NAVFAC-SW Procuring Contracting Officer. Preponderance of work is expected to be in Southern California. These services will be procured in accordance with 40 USC Chapter 11, Selection of Architects and Engineers, as implemented by FAR Subpart 36.6. The IDIQ contract will be for a base item of two (2) years with one option item of three (3) years for a total of (5) years. Each performance period will run 365 (366 for leap year) calendar days. The hourly rates will be negotiated for each performance period. The total fee for the contract term shall not exceed $15,000,000. The guaranteed minimum for the contract term is $5,000. The minimum guarantee for the entire contract term (including option years) will be satisfied by the award of the initial task order. Firm-fixed price task orders will be negotiated for this contract. The minimum value of individual task orders executed under this contract is $2,000 and the maximum value of individual task orders executed under this contract is $1,000,000. There will be no dollar limit per year. Multiple task orders may be awarded with similar completion schedules and overlapping delivery dates. The Government makes no representation as to the number of task orders or the actual amount of work to be ordered. The contractor is not guaranteed work in excess of the minimum guarantee. Firms that design or prepare specifications for a construction contract or task order issued under the resulting contract are prohibited from providing the subsequent construction. This limitation also applies to subsidiaries/affiliates of the firm. Design and Engineering services shall be related to geotechnical engineering and include, but not be limited to, the following: PRIMARY SERVICES: Subsurface / Geotechnical Investigations: Provide subsurface / geotechnical explorations (e.g., hollow-stem auger / mud rotary wash borings, cone penetration testing, test pits, etc.) including laboratory soil testing, drafted boring logs, and tabulated test data to accurately characterize the soil conditions for a variety of projects and project sites primarily across the NAVFAC Southwest region. Geotechnical Reports: Prepare geotechnical reports which describe soil conditions at project sites including potential geological / geotechnical hazards (e.g., consolidation, hydro-collapse, liquefaction, corrosive soils, presence of shallow rock, etc.) and provide project-specific recommendations (e.g., earthwork, foundations, retaining walls, pavements, etc.). Geotechnical Analyses and Recommendations: Perform geotechnical analyses including, but not limited to, long-term static settlement analyses, dynamic settlement (e.g., seismically-induced liquefaction) analyses, slope stability analyses, and determination of pavement design parameters. Provide project-specific geotechnical recommendations including, but not limited to, earthwork, foundation-type, allowable bearing capacities, pile length, pile capacities, ground improvement, minimum slab thickness/reinforcement, pavement section recommendations (per UFC and CALTRANS), and soil stabilization options. Fault Rupture Hazard Investigations: Perform site-specific fault rupture hazard investigations to assess the potential for surface fault rupture at project site(s). Collect site-specific subsurface information to determine the age and continuity of on-site stratigraphy using geophysical methods, continuous core borings, CPT transects, trenches, etc. Provide assessments of vertical and horizontal displacements associated with potential fault rupture. Geologic Landslide Investigations: Perform geologic reconnaissance and analyses of field data to characterize geologic conditions, develop geologic cross sections, and identify existing and potential failure surfaces. Perform slope stability analyses on multiple slope geometries to support slope evaluation. Provide recommendations for slope repair. Geologic Reconnaissance: Perform geologic reconnaissance to support comprehensive field investigations and establish field conditions (e.g., potential for erosion and debris slides) and perform geologic mapping. Geophysical Surveys: Perform geophysical surveys using geophysical test methods (e.g., seismic reflection/velocity traverses, high resolution resistivity lines, ground penetrating radar, seismic refraction, etc.) to identify the location and type of any buried foundation elements or utilities, evaluate the apparent rippability characteristics of near surface materials with depth, and evaluate the lateral continuity of distinct geologic units for indications of faulting. Geotechnical/Geologic Forensic Investigations: Perform forensic geotechnical/geologic evaluations during design, construction, and after construction to determine the cause(s) of geotechnical failures and/or unsatisfactory performance. Construction Support and Testing: Perform field and laboratory testing (e.g., plate load testing, compaction testing, Atterberg Limits testing, particle size distribution testing, aggregate testing, etc.) during construction to determine adherence to specification and/or design requirements. SECONDARY SERVICES: Environmental Investigations: Perform environmental investigations. Utility Investigations: Perform utility investigations to determine locations of points of connection and capacities of utilities such as electricity, telecommunications, LAN, and firewater. Topographic Surveys/Maps: Provide topographic surveys and mapping of project sites including location of buildings, curbs, drainage features, power lines, fences, foundations, roads, sidewalks, utility structures, etc. as described in the current version of Facilities Criteria (FC) 1-300-09N.” Hazardous Materials: Identify hazardous materials within projects and provide recommendations for abatement. Design and engineering deliverables will primarily include field and laboratory test results, analysis of test results, studies, and geotechnical reports and may also include plans, specifications, basis of design, Request for Proposals (RFPs), cost estimates, and design reviews. Planned projects will cover, but are not limited to, new construction, repair, and alteration for a variety of sites and facilities. Task order scope may require support and coordination with various architectural and engineering disciplines. The number of task orders per fiscal year may vary and involve surges of multiple projects with overlapping delivery dates. The Prime A-E firm must demonstrate adequate in-house staffing capable to self-perform at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract as required by FAR Clause 52.219014 (b)(1) Limitation on Subcontracting. All contractors are advised that registration in the BetaSam Database is required prior to award of a contract. Failure to register in the BetaSam Database may render your firm ineligible for award. For more information, check the BetaSam Web site: https://beta.sam.gov. The Special Contracts Requirement section of the contract will contain the following contract language addressing organizational conflicts of interest: “Review of FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest is encouraged. The intent is to identify and evaluate potential conflicts of interest prior to contract award. Generally, if the Contractor/affiliates/subcontractors under this contract prepares or assists in preparing a statement of work, specifications and plans, the Contractor and its affiliates and any subcontractors/subconsultants may be ineligible to bid or participate, in any capacity, in any contractual effort which is based on such statement of work or specifications and plans as a prime contractor, subcontractor, consultant or in any similar capacity. In addition, the Contractor and its affiliates and/or subcontractors under this contract are ineligible to bid or participate, in any capacity, in any contractual effort which is based upon a statement of work, specifications and plans which the Contractor and its affiliates and/or subcontractors previously prepared or assisted in preparing.” The prime firm for this contract will be required to perform throughout the contract term. Interviews may be scheduled with firms slated as the most highly qualified. Firms slated for interviews may be asked to clarify information contained in the SF-330 submittal. Elaborate presentations are not desired. SELECTION CRITERIA: Firms responding to this synopsis will be evaluated to determine the most highly qualified firms to perform the required services in accordance with the published selection criteria. Failure to comply with instructions, or provide complete information may affect the firm’s evaluation or disqualify the firm from further consideration. Criteria 1 and 2 are considered most important and of equal importance to each other; Criteria 3, 4, and 5 are of lesser importance and listed in descending order of importance; and Criterion 6 is of lesser importance and will be used as a tiebreaker among firms considered to be technically equal. Evaluation of past performance and experience may include information provided by the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, and publicly available sources. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact, or valid phone numbers may result in a firm being considered less favorably in the evaluation. Specific selection criteria include: Professional Qualifications Specialized Experience & Technical Competence Past Performance Quality Control Program Management, Capacity, Location and Knowledge of the Locality Volume of Work Criterion 1—Professional Qualifications (SF330, Part I, Sections E & G): Firms will be evaluated on professional qualifications, competence, and experience of the proposed key personnel in providing services to accomplish the tasks required under this contract, including participation in example projects in the SF-330, Part I, Section F. Key personnel are individuals who will have major contract or project management responsibilities and/or will provide specialized expertise. Key personnel shall include a minimum of one Geotechnical Engineer and one of the following: an additional Geotechnical Engineer, a Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) or a Civil Engineer, and Design Quality Control Manager (DCQM). Resumes of these individuals shall demonstrate their depth of experience in their respective roles. Both personnel must be full time employees of the prime A-E firm to perform the work anticipated under this contract. The designated Lead Geotechnical Engineer (see definition) (There is no definition at end of synopsis) shall be a professionally registered Geotechnical Engineer and be a full time employee of the prime A-E firm. Provide a maximum of eight (8) resumes for key personnel that would be responsible for completing the required Primary and Secondary A-E services. All key personnel must be professionally registered/accredited in their discipline. All key personnel must include the state where registration was issued, registration number, expiration date of registration, and geographic office location for each proposed key personnel member. Submission Requirements: SF-330, Part I, Section E. Provide resumes for all proposed key personnel that illustrate experience in the Primary and Secondary A-E services for the relevant project types proposed under this contract. Non- relevant information will not be considered. At a minimum, one (1) Program Manager shall be a professionally registered civil engineer. See definitions at the end of this notice for professional registration and experience requirements. Key personnel may not fulfill more than one role stated in this synopsis. Resumes of key personnel shall demonstrate their depth of experience in their respective roles. Each resume shall include a maximum of five (5) specific relevant projects and should indicate: professional registration, certification, licensure and/or accreditation in appropriate disciplines; cite recent (within the past five (5) years immediately preceding the date of issuance of this notice) and complete projects (see definition) - that exhibit specific experience in work relevant to the Primary and Secondary A-E services required under this contract; and indicate proposed role and responsibility in this contract. Identifying only the individual’s job title will not provide sufficient information to determine their specific experience as it relates to services to be performed under this contract. Submit a copy of the applicable current professional certification/registration/accreditation certificate (personnel with registration in multiple states need only submit a copy from one state). Projects not meeting these requirements will not be considered. Indicate participation of key personnel in example projects in the SF- 330, Part I, Section G. Criterion 2 —Specialized Experience & Technical Competence (SF-330, Part I, Section F): Firms will be evaluated on specialized experience in performance of services similar to those anticipated under this contract through evaluation of experience in: 1. The proposed team’s experience and technical competence in the Primary and Secondary A-E services for project types identified for this contract. Projects completed by the prime A-E firm identified in Part I may be given more consideration in the evaluation process than projects of proposed subcontractors. Projects completed in the NAVFAC SW AOR may be considered more favorably in the evaluation process. Submission requirements: Provide a maximum of ten (10) completed projects (see definitions) within the past five (5) years immediately preceding the date of issuance of this notice (that best demonstrate specialized experience of the proposed team in performing the Primary and Secondary A-E services for Geotechnical engineering services. Sufficient information to determine the date of completion of the project must be included in the project description or the project will not be considered. If more than the maximum number of projects are submitted, the Government will only evaluate projects up to the maximum number authorized in the order submitted. All projects provided in the SF-330 must be completed by the actual office/branch/regional office/individual team member proposed to manage and perform work under this contract identified in SF-330, Part I, Section C. Projects not meeting this requirement will be excluded from consideration in the evaluation. To enable verification, firms should include the DUNS number along with each firm name in the SF-330 Part I, Section F, block 25, “Firm Name”. Include a contract number or project identification number in block 21. Include the month and year of completion in block 22. Include an e- mail address and phone number for the point of contact in block 23(c). In block 24, include in the project description the type of project and its relevance to the scope of this contract, the contract period of performance, award contract value, current contract value, relevant sustainable features incorporated in the project, and a summary of the work performed that demonstrates relevance to specialized experience as outlined above. Firms with multiple offices shall indicate which office/branch performed the A-E services. For projects performed as a subcontractor or a joint venture involving different partners, specifically indicate the value of the work performed as a subcontractor or by those firms proposed for this contract, and identify the specific roles and responsibilities performed as a subcontractor or by those firms on the project rather than the work performed on the project as a whole. If the project description does not clearly delineate the work performed by the entity/entities offering/teaming on this contract, the project could be eliminated from consideration. NOTE: If the firm is a joint venture, projects performed by the joint venture should be submitted; however, if there are no projects performed by the joint venture, projects must be submitted for each joint venture partner, not to exceed the ten (10) project limitation. Firms failing to provide projects from all joint venture partners will be considered to have not met the requirements of the criterion. In cases where the submitted project was performed by a JV, but all JV partners for that project are not on the team identified in Part I, Section C, specifically describe the relevant work performed by the JV partner(s) proposed for this contract. Projects shall be submitted on the SF-330 at Part I, Section F and shall be completed projects. Projects not completed will be excluded from evaluation consideration. For submittal purposes, a task order on an IDIQ contract is considered a project, as is a stand-alone contract award. Do not submit an IDIQ contract as an example project. Instead, submit a relevant task order or stand-alone contract award that fits within the definition above. The Government will not evaluate information provided for an IDIQ contract. Examples of project work submitted that do not conform to this requirement will not be evaluated. All information for Criterion 2 should be submitted in the SF-330, Part I, Section F. The Government WILL NOT consider information submitted in addition to Part I, Section F in evaluation of Criterion 2. Criterion 3—Past Performance (SF330, Part I, Section H): Firms will be evaluated on past performance with Government agencies and private industry in terms of work quality, compliance with schedules, cost control, and management. Evaluating past performance and experience will include information provided in Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) or CPARS/ACASS for Criterion 2 projects and may include customer inquiries, Government databases, and other information available to the Government including contact with points of contact in other criteria. NOTE: Past performance information for projects listed under Criterion 2 may be given greater weight. Superior performance ratings on relevant projects may be considered more favorably in the evaluation. Submission Requirements: SUBMIT A COMPLETED CPARS/ACASS EVALUATION FOR EACH PROJECT UNDER CRITERION 2. IF A COMPLETED CPARS/ACASS EVALUATION IS NOT AVAILABLE, the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) (Attachment (A)) included in this notice is provided for the firm or its team members to submit to the client for each project included under Criterion 2. DO NOT SUBMIT A PPQ WHEN A COMPLETED CPARS/ACASS IS AVAILABLE. Submitted CPARS/ACASS and PPQ evaluations will not be counted as part of the 30-page limitation and shall be attached to the SF-330, behind the SF-330 Part II document. IF A CPARS/ACASS EVALUATION IS NOT AVAILABLE, ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed PPQs should be submitted with your SF- 330. If the firm is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before the response date set forth in this notice, firms should complete and submit with their responses the first page of the PPQ (Attachment (A)), which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). PPQ evaluations that are completed by a team member identified in Part I, Section C of the SF-330 are considered interested parties to this solicitation and will not be evaluated. Firms may submit a PPQ previously submitted under a different Notice/RFP (copies must be legible) as long as it is on the same form as posted with this Synopsis. Firms should follow up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If requested by the client, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government's point of contact, Naval Facilities Engineering System Command Southwest, Code DCDES, Attn: Bobbi I.Williams via email at bobbi.i.williams@navy.milprior to the response date. Firms shall not incorporate by reference into their response PPQs or CPARS previously submitted in response to other A/E services procurements. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. Firms may provide any information on problems encountered and the corrective actions taken on projects submitted under Criterion 2. Firms may also address any adverse past performance issues. Explanations shall not exceed one (1) double-sided page (or two (2) single-sided pages) in total. Awards, letters of commendation, certificates of appreciation, etc. shall not be submitted and will not be considered in the evaluation. Awards, letters of commendation, certificates of appreciation, etc. shall not be submitted and will not be considered in the evaluation. The Government reserves the right to contact references for verification or additional information. The Government’s inability to contact any of the Offeror’s references or the references unwillingness to provide the information requested may affect the Government’s evaluation of this factor. Performance award or additional information submitted will not be considered. Criterion 4—Quality Control Program (SF330, Part I, Section H): Firms will be evaluated on the strength of the quality control program proposed by the firm to ensure quality products and services under this contract, along with the means of ensuring quality services from their consultants/subcontractors. Submission Requirements: Describe the quality control program that will be utilized for all deliverables of this contract and the management approach for quality control processes and procedures. Address Key Descriptions below: Explain the quality control program including an example of how the plan has worked for one of the projects submitted under Criterion 2 or how the plan will work if it has not been used previously. Provide a quality control process chart showing the inter-relationship of the management and team components. Describe specific quality control processes and procedures proposed for this contract to ensure technical accuracy of technical accuracy, effective coordination, and consistency of the A-E’s work product across the team (including subcontractors). Describe how the firm’s quality control program extends to management of subcontractors. For offerors who are joint ventures and/or teams with offices in a variety of locations, describe how the QC effort will be implemented across the various team offices. Describe from which office the QC program will be managed/coordinated and the plan/methods to ensure effective QC and communication between offices. Criterion 5—Program Management, Capacity, Location and Knowledge of the Locality (SF330, Part I, Section D & H): Firms will be evaluated on the firm’s ability to plan for and manage work under the contract, the capacity to accomplish the work in the required time, and on the locations of their office(s) that will be performing the work under this contract and demonstrated knowledge of the primary geographic areas in which projects could be located. Address Key Descriptions below: Provide an organizational chart for the team in the SF-330, Part I, Section D and discuss the program management plan for this contract and personnel roles in the organization. Identify on the submitted organization chart the relationships and lines of authority of the proposed team members, including key subcontractors. Note: All individuals listed on the organization chart are not required to have a resume in Section E, such as administrative or lower level engineering positions. Describe the ability of the firm to manage, coordinate and work effectively with team members, both internal staff and subcontractors. Discuss the history of working relationships with team members, including joint venture partners where applicable. Describe the firm’s present workload and the availability of the project team (key personnel and subcontractors) for the specified contract performance period. Describe the ability of the firm to accomplish multiple large task orders simultaneously and strategies to meet surges in unexpected workload demand. Describe the ability of the firm to provide qualified backup staffing for key personnel to ensure continuity of services. General statements of availability/capacity may be considered less favorably. Provide the location of the office(s) that will be performing the work, including main offices, branch offices, and offices of team members. Evaluation of firms will include consideration of the location of their offices and key personnel within the primary geographic area of the anticipated projects, primarily NAVFAC SW AOR. Provide a narrative describing the team’s knowledge of the primary geographic areas in which projects could be located and the team’s availability and ability to ensure timely response to requests for onsite support at Government installations throughout the NAVFAC SW AOR. Firms with a main office outside Southern California shall address how they would effectively communicate, collaborate, and share data with clients and subcontractors. Firms with a main office in Southern California may be considered more favorably in the evaluation. Criterion 6—Volume of Work (SF330, Part I, Section H) Firms will be evaluated in accordance with DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance and Information (PGI) 236.602-1, from data extracted from the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). In the case of a joint venture (JV), data will be extracted for the JV and for each JV partner. Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD within the past twelve months with the objective of effecting an equitable distribution of contracts among qualified A&E firms including small, disadvantaged business firms, and firms that have not had prior DOD A&E contracts. Submission Requirements: Firms do not submit data for this factor. SF-330 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Architect-Engineer firms desiring to be considered for this contract must submit a completed SF-330 package. The SF-330 shall be typed, one sided, at least 11 point Times New Roman or larger. Part I shall not exceed thirty (30) single-sided 8.5 by 11 inch pages (the page limit does not include the Organizational Chart, ISRs, certificates, PPQs, licenses, or the draft subcontracting plan as required by the Small Business Subcontracting criterion, nor does the page limit include cover sheets or dividers, provided these do not contain any substantive information submitted in response to the synopsis or intended to demonstrate the qualifications of the firm). Part I pages shall be numbered sequentially. The organizational chart in Section D may be one-page single sided 11 by 17 foldout, using 11-point font or larger (font limitations do not apply to graphics, captions or tables). The Organization Chart will not be counted against the 30-page limitation. Please include your DUNS and CAGE numbers in Block 30 of the SF-330. In accordance with the FAR 36.601-4(b) contracts for architect-engineer services may only be awarded to firms permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering. Firms must submit proof that they are permitted by law as required by FAR 36.601-4(b). If a firm is in a jurisdiction that requires AE firm registration, the firm must provide proof of registration. If a firm is in a jurisdiction that does not require AE firm registration, the firm must provide proof of eligibility to practice (e.g., a summary explaining under the laws of that jurisdiction.) This documentation is not counted as part of the 30-page limitation. Failure to submit the required proof could result in a firm’s elimination from consideration. Firms who are offering as a joint venture should include with their submission a copy of the joint venture agreement. Failure to include the joint venture agreement may result in the firm’s elimination from further evaluation. Architect-engineer firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit an electronic response. Responses are due no later than, 2:00 P.M. Pacific Standard Time on Thursday, September 2, 2021. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT SF330 DOCUMENTS IS CONTAINED HEREIN. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE, TECHNICAL INFORMATION, OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED. Responsesshall be submitted electronically via email to the contract specialist. Contract Specialist: Bobbi I.Williams, bobbi.i.williams@navy.mil Contracting Officer: Mariangela J. Monsalve, mariangela.j.monsalv@navy.mil Firms are instructed to submit their complete response in one (1) single file, formatted in Portable Document Format (PDF) with a .pdf file extension. Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The point of contact is Bobbi Williams, Contract Specialist, at bobbi.i.williams@navy.mil. If an SF-254/SF-255 is submitted for this solicitation, it will not be reviewed or considered. As required above, provide verifiable evidence that your firm is permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering (e.g., state registration number). It is the offeror’s responsibility to check the BetaSam website at: https://beta.sam.gov for any revisions to this announcement or other notices. Inquiries concerning this procurement should include solicitation number and title and be forwarded via email to bobbi.i.williams@navy.mil. ALL REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs) MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO RECEIVE AN ANSWER. RFIs WILL BE ANSWERED VIA BETASAM. RFIs MUST BE SUBMITTED BY August 19, 2021 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS: BRANCH OFFICE: An office of a firm located separately from a firm’s other office(s) and having a separate address. COMBINED PROJECT(S): Projects with multiple starting and ending points, performed under separate task orders, delivery orders, or multiple contracts combined in a single description. No credit will be given for work performed under IDIQ or other multiple-award type contracts in the aggregate (multiple proj...