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

The purpose of this mod to previous pre-sol is to provide responses to the technical questions received and to update a section of the Request for SF 330s. 1) Responses to technical questions are prov... The purpose of this mod to previous pre-sol is to provide responses to the technical questions received and to update a section of the Request for SF 330s. 1) Responses to technical questions are provided in the attached document. 2) The information provided in section 4 of the pre-solicitation notice has been revised to reflect the updated debriefing procedures. See below (the updated portion is highlighted). 4. A-E SELECTION PROCESS Firms submitting SF 330s in response to this announcement, not later than the closing date and time specified herein and in accordance with submission requirements, will be considered for initial selection evaluation. The selection process will include the evaluation of qualifications (SF 330s), discussions (interview presentations), and fee proposal negotiations with the highest rated firm. Pricing will not be included in the evaluation factors for either the SF 330s or the interview presentations. The evaluation of qualifications consists of the review of the provided SF 330s and determination of the highest rated firms. A minimum of three of the highest rated firms will then be shortlisted and invited to continue with interview presentations. All firms not shortlisted will be notified at this time and provided a debriefing if requested. In accordance with FAR 36.607(b), debriefings of successful and unsuccessful firms will be held after final selection has taken place and will be conducted (if requested), to the extent practicable, in accordance with 15.503, 15.506(b) through (f), and 15.507(c). Note that 15.506(d)(2) through (d)(5) do not apply to architect-engineer contracts. The discussions consist of the evaluation of the interview presentations provided by the shortlisted firms and selection of the top ranked firm. The prior evaluation of the SF 330s shall not be taken into consideration during the evaluation of the interview presentations. The firms selected for the interview presentations will be notified by email of selection and provided further instructions, including all submission requirements and a reiteration of the factors. After the interview presentations are conducted, the firms will be evaluated, and the highest rated firm will be selected to receive the solicitation and conduct negotiations. The solicitation will be issued to the highest rated firm as a Request for Fee Proposal (RFP). A site visit will be authorized during the negotiation process. Award selection will be made based on the results of the interview presentations and successful negotiation of rates and fees for the project. If negotiations are not successful with the highest rated firm, they will continue with the next highest rated firm, and so on until award can be made.