Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

Questions and Answers 1-4 36C24123R0153-0001 The solicitation states Any subsequent award will require the firm to be registered in System for Award Management (SAM www.sam.gov) and the VETBIZ Vendor ... Questions and Answers 1-4 36C24123R0153-0001 The solicitation states Any subsequent award will require the firm to be registered in System for Award Management (SAM www.sam.gov) and the VETBIZ Vendor Information Pages (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/). VETBIZ will be used to determine SDVOSB/VOSB Status, therefore, firms need to be registered with the applicable NAICS Code of 541330 at the time SF330 s are submitted. Vetbiz is no longer the system of record for approval of VOSBs and SDVOSBs. The new system of record is the SBA s VertCert system (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/). In addition, the SBA is not certifying joint ventures, including mentor protégé joint ventures that qualify as VOSBs and SDVOSBs. Please clarify the VA s expectations relative to certification for individual firms and joint ventures. This acquisition is a Total Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) in accordance with VAAR 852.219-10 with NAICS Code 541330. Any subsequent award will require the firm to be registered in System for Award Management (SAM www.sam.gov) and the VETBIZ Vendor Information Pages (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/). VETBIZ will be used to determine SDVOSB/VOSB Status, therefore, firms need to be registered with the applicable NAICS Code of 541330 at the time SF330 s are submitted---Will be amended to read; Delete the VETBIZ Vendor Information Pages (https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/). VETBIZ and is replaced with SBA s VertCert system (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/). Please clarify the VA s expectations relative to certification for individual firms and joint ventures. Yes, the VA will verify, and each firm needs to be registered in sam.gov and VetCert. The solicitation states Each resume shall include a minimum of three (3) specific completed projects that best illustrate the individual team members experience relevant to this contract scope. In this context, does completed refer to the status of design or construction? Both The solicitation states The deadline for questions is August 23, 2023, at 3:00pm EST. H. SF 330 SUBMITTAL PACKAGE PAGE INSTRUCTIONS: a. SF 330 submittal packages, including Past Performance Questionnaires, shall be submitted no later than 3:00pm EST on August 23, 2023. This would have questions and submissions due at the same time. We hereby request that the government provide at least 2 weeks to prepare responses after questions are answered. Yes, Extend two weeks to 09/11/2023 3:00PM EST The solicitation states A cover sheet should be included, clearly marked with the Respondent's name, complete address with 9-digit zip code, phone number, e-mail address, DUNs number, date of response, title and Notice identification. DUNS numbers are no longer the system of record for solicitations. Some eligible firms that have been created within the last year do not have DUNS numbers. Should this be UEI instead? Yes UEI