Temporary HR Personnel Security Support

The following Questions were received. The government response follows each question. 1) Is there an incumbent contractor performing these duties? If yes, what is the name of the incumbent contractor and what was the previous contract award amount? RESPONSE: No, there is no current contract or incumbent contractor, this is a new requirement. 2) Will bid proposals from newly established contracting companies without past performance references be accepted, assuming all other qualifications are met? REPONSE: If a Quoter has no record of past performance, past performance will be considered neutral. 3) Has USDA APHIS HRD identified a specific occupation code/title pursuant to the SCA Wage Rate determinations or is the offeror permitted to select the job title they feel is most appropriate for the activities defined in the RFP? RESPONSE: Please see clause 52.222-41, the contractor must determine the applicable rate based on the work in the RFQ.