FINAL_QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS_0002.pdf

FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUES 1: The 2021 Interpretive Framework is referenced several times as a critical document produced thus far for the Depot. Can a draft, in whatever state it exists be provided now?

ANS 1: Yes. Attached is the final draft of the Depot Framework. It’s currently under final park review, but the park doesn’t anticipate too many edits, if any. What’s not included in this draft is all the appendices of the interviews and community stories that were gathered. Those have not been submitted yet.

QUES 2: Who produced/is producing the Interpretive Framework?

ANS 2: Thirteen 92 Corp with Interpretive Communications as a subcontractor.

QUES 3: 3.A.1 - Visitor Center Room is referenced and described that design shall “utilize the 18-foot ceilings to expand the exhibit area”. Does this indicate that the contractor shall create a second architectural floor within the space to expand the area? The directive is both specific and vague and clarification as to what this means can be helpful to understand if NPS is requiring architectural renovation in addition to exhibits.

ANS 3: No, NPS is not requiring any building renovations or a second floor. This wording is intended to convey that exhibits should span the entire floor to ceiling space and use the vertical space to the park’s advantage.

QUES 4: 3.A.6.b - Changeable Exhibit - SOW indicates that within the Visitor Center Room a portion of that space will be dedicated to the changing exhibit. Please confirm that the fabrication/installation of this is not included in the scope of work, but only the design for the first exhibit through the Production II drawings. What amount of the space is desired by NPS for the changeable exhibit for its ongoing exhibit needs?

ANS 4: Fabrication/installation of the first changeable exhibit is part of this scope. Amount of space will be determined in consultation with NPS staff as the other exhibits are designed.

QUES 5: 3.A.6.b - Lighting. Will NPS provide all electrical systems and controls up to the point of connection of track and/or other systems provided for and installed by the contractor? Is the contractor to provide licensed electricians to make final connection and test the system or will NPS provide this service? Will all electrical outlets and whip connections, as well as data connection, be provided by

NPS?

ANS 5: NPS is only providing electrical outlets and data ports. Any lighting or other electrical needs is to be designed and installed by the contractor.

QUES 6: Option Item 0002 - How many nodes are to be expected? Is there a minimum quantity for the outdoor furniture by type? Does a wayfinding system exist within the site already that is being expanded upon by the contractor in this location or is the wayfinding system completely new?

ANS 6: At least one node is part of the scope, but there is space for two. There is no minimum quantity of furniture; NPS is expecting contractor to inform that decision. There is a wayfinding system already in place (green heritage area auto-directional signs throughout the region); wayfinding for the nodes is to give directions from the Depot to the park/plantations.

QUES 7: What is to be presented in the “Exhibit Solutions Pitch”? The documentation does not provide guidance as to what is desired for evaluation? Is it expected that the contractors are presenting exhibit concepts for the project even though there has been no materials provided about the NPS and NHA direction for content or visitor experience?

ANS 7: The Exhibit Solutions Pitch is designed to be a forum for the contractor to tell the NPS how they would approach the project and potential exhibits/technologies to be used to enhance the visitor experience.

Per 140P5222Q0006, Amend 0001, Provisions and Clauses, Section B.11 QUOTE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS, Phase II – Factor 2: Exhibits Solutions Pitch - The Government’s evaluation of the Quoter’s capability will be based upon a thorough discussion of the following doctrine technical and management skill sets. Therefore, the quoter should be prepared to discuss and demonstrate expertise on these areas.

The Quoter shall come prepared to provide a 15-minute pitch on how it will accomplish the work required in the SOW. The Quoter may include up to (5) MS PowerPoint slides to aid in 15-minute pitch, however the slides will not be separately evaluated. The slides are meant to serve as an aid to the evaluation team, it must be covered in convincing detail in the pitch for it to be considered in evaluation.

Per 140P5222Q0006, Amend 0001, Provisions and Clauses, Section B.12 EVALUATION PROCESS: All quotes shall be evaluated by the Government in accordance with the factors and criteria established above. The evaluation factors will measure the Government’s confidence that the Quoter understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach, and will be successful in performing the contract.

Rating Scale for Technical Factors 1-2

The Government will assess the level of confidence that the offering contractor will successfully perform all requirements regarding the Demonstrated Prior Experience and Exhibits Solution Pitch.

The following table shows the ratings that will be used:

Rating Description

High Confidence The Government has high confidence that the Quoter understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach, and will be successful in performing the contract with little or no Government intervention.

Some Confidence The Government has some confidence that the Quoter understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach, and will be successful in performing the contract with some Government intervention.

Low Confidence The Government has low confidence that the Quoter understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach, and will be successful in performing the contract even with Government intervention.

Attach 1:

1. Final Draft Depot Exhibit Framework