§ 3509.106-70 - Professional type services preaward surveys.

(a) Generally, preaward surveys are not performed for acquisition of professional type services such as those provided by medical doctors, lawyers or other licensed and/or regulated professions.

(b) To assist in making a determination of responsibility for professional type services, the types of information listed below shall be obtained from the offeror when applicable:

(1) Organizational structure and plan contemplated to accomplish the service;

(2) Summary of experience in performing the same or similar service;

(3) Resumes of key personnel with particular emphasis on academic accomplishments pertinent to the service to be performed;

(4) Evidence of professional liability insurance, or evidence such insurance can be obtained;

(5) Membership in professional organizations;

(6) Information on pertinent state and local licenses; and

(7) Information on the firm or key individuals that reflect their status or professional recognition in their field of endeavor, such as awards and published articles in professional journals or magazines.

(c) When the statement of work includes a review of credentials by the requiring activity, this review should be considered a part of the preaward survey, and other information requested from the offeror should be minimized.