12970223Q0013 Contract Inspection Support Services QA 1.pdf

12970223Q0013 Contract Inspection Support Services

Q&A #1

Q: We are looking for clarification on the due date for Solicitation No. 12970223Q0013. The

RFQ documents state January 13, 2023, but SAM.gov shows a date of April 1, 2023.

A: The solicitation Closing Date is reflected correctly in SAM at this time. The closing date is 11

January 2023 @1200PM PST

Q: I have a question in regards to the clause 452.228-71 Insurance Coverage (NOV 1996) on page 13 of Contract Inspection Support Services solicitation. I see it has Aircraft public and passenger liability insurance included. As a contract inspector interested in this project is it necessary to have this coverage to proceed?

A: While none of the projected projects include this or will likely encounter needing this, it is being included as BPAs made off of this award will provide for a wide array of contract inspection services that can’t be clearly defined. Since that is the case it’s part of the AGAR clause and is being left as is. If awarded a BPA and work is requested that requires this type of insurance, you will not be required to place an offer for those services. The intent is to have award multiple BPA’s to place future calls off of.

Q: If we hold design and bridge inspection IDIQ contracts with Region 5 are we precluded from performing inspections for the USFS Region 5?

A: No one is precluded from competing, we encourage competition to the fullest.

Q: Will the Minarets Road Repair Project be the first project that construction services will be required on?

A: This office does not that have that information.

Q: Our firm has experience in the Lead, Asbestos, Water, Wastewater and Hazmat specialties and we are located between the North and Central Sierra Zones. Because we are a small company, and cannot bid on all subject areas and specialties, what is your recommendation moving forward? If we submit a response to this solicitation with our specialties, would we have a chance to be awarded those contracts OR could we be put in contact with prime contractors interested in bidding the project? If we should contact the prime contractors, can you provide contact information?

A: If your company doesn’t offer all of the requested services, an offer is still encouraged to be submitted. Consider leaving those lines empty or by writing in that you do not perform those services. You are more than welcome to seek out partnerships on your own.