Section J Attachment 7 Service Contract Business Mgt Questionnaire

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

SERVICE CONTRACT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

PURPOSE

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) encourages qualified organizations lawfully engaged in providing the services required by the Government to submit statements of qualifications and performance information.
This questionnaire shall be submitted only when required by the terms of a solicitation, requested by the Contracting Officer, or otherwise authorized by public notice. The information provided may be used to evaluate an organization's qualifications, responsibility, experience, financial capability, and past performance. The questionnaire may also be used to assist in determining whether an organization should be considered for further evaluation, discussions, or submission of additional information.

DEFINITIONS

(a) Principal(s): Individuals who possess legal authority and responsibility for the management and operation of a business entity. Principals may include officers, directors, owners, partners, or individuals with primary management or supervisory responsibilities. (b) Parent Company: The highest-level organization that owns or controls the firm completing this questionnaire, either directly or indirectly. (c) Joint Venture: An association of two or more persons or business entities formed to undertake a specific business enterprise or contract, with the participants sharing responsibility, risks, and contractual obligations.
(d) Consultant: An individual or firm possessing specialized expertise that provides professional advice, guidance, or services contributing significantly to successful contract performance.
(e) Specialists and Individual Consultants: Individuals possessing specialized qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience who will provide substantial project support or unique capabilities relevant to the services being acquired. (f) Discipline: A professional field, occupation, specialty, or area of expertise representing an individual's primary qualifications or functional responsibilities. (g) Prime Contractor (Prime): The organization that enters into a contractual relationship with the Government and assumes overall responsibility for contract performance, including the management and oversight of subcontractors.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING

All information submitted in response to this questionnaire shall be current, accurate, complete, and factual. Provide responses to Items 1 through 5 as attachments, if necessary. 1. Identify the solicitation, project, or requirement for which this questionnaire is being