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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 07-23-2019

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36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle

VA

22172 36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle

VA

22172 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C78619R0061

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Ths purpose of this amendment is to post changes to the solicitation. See the continuation page.

Denise Russell Adminitrative Contracting Officer

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AMENDMENT-0002, Solicitation 36C78619R0061

NCA MATOC IDIQ FY19

Solicitation document changes and Contractor Questions & GOV Responses

1. The statement of work and solicitation state that the construction contract is 180 calendar days or 6 months from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Can you tell me when the Government intends to issue the Notice to Proceed?

1. GOV Response: The NTP will be issued to the Contract holder selected/awarded the seed project.

2. Volume 2 requires a schedule. Without the NTP date or anticipated NTP date, the schedule would be a random guess based on availability of materials and subcontractors. If that is the Governments intent, to base selection on the schedule information, that is fine but the evaluation method and selection of LPTA would need to be revised to Best Value and a scored evaluation based on presented information of the Proposal Volumes.

2. GOV Response: The schedule is being used to check offeror’s ability to plan and schedule the seed project. The start date can be a date you select, say 15 days after the solicitation proposal due date. Offeror should build a 180-day schedule noting the seed project tasks and durations out to a completion date.

NOTE: This solicitation is LPTA and the requirement to prepare and submit a work schedule is a Go- or NO-GO evaluation. But, if an offeror submits a schedule that has irrelevant tasks that do not apply to the seed project and unrealistic durations, then that schedule submission would be considered a NO GO, as it demonstrates the offeror’s misunderstanding of the requirement making it technically unacceptable.

3. The aluminum roof that is proposed for the committal shelter will require a specialty contractor. The local contractors that have the materials/skills are completely booked for work for the next 6 months. Also, other items for construction are weather dependent. The construction duration is not a problem, we would just request that the NTP be issued for Spring of 2020. Provide Material Submittal Data Sheet for each submittal item for all seed projects.

3. GOV Response: The contract holder selected and awarded this seed project can make a request to start actual work later as noted in your question, while preparing, submitting, and getting material submits approved, to include conducting other pre-construction efforts until actual project work begins (Winter weather, lead time and other potential delays). The schedule would be adjusted after award during the pre-construction conference if the awarded contract hold makes such a request.

4. Section M., Evaluation Criteria, M-2 Evaluation Factors:, B., Sub-factor-4, bullet point five that reads:

· Provide Material Submittal Data Sheet for each submittal item for all seed projects. Are we required to submit data sheets for all items on the seed project? This is generally reserved for process during construction. It will be exceptionally difficult to get all subs and suppliers on board for getting this type of information for this point of the contract. We respectfully request that this requirement be removed.

4. GOV Response: The Government removes the requirement to Provide Material Submittal Data Sheets for each submittal item for all seed project.

5. Attachment J-8 has been revised.

5. GOV Response: The Government replaces J-8_Contractor Cost Estimate Worksheet posted with the solicitation with J-8_Revised7-11-19_Contractor Cost Estimate Worksheet.

6. Section L., Solicitation Instruction:, 1.14 proposal Format:, Volume I, Sub-factor-4, bullet point six that reads: “The Project Cost Estimate for the seed project demonstrates a reasonable and complete approach in construction methodology for line items, labor classifications, materials, quantities, and is consistent with the associated seed project SOW, Specifications, and Drawings. Calculations are correct calculations, and other documents necessary to support the design information required for the solution are included. Offeror shall use J-8_Contractor Cost Estimate Worksheet and edit to fit the seed project. “ The summarization table does not reflect this requirement for Volume II proposal. Also, the price proposal requires the same Excel Work sheet. From my understanding, Volume II would only have the list of intended work items and would not have any costs included with that work sheet and Volume III would have the same list of items but would include the prices for this, is this correct?

6. GOV Response: Offerors only need to submit one competed J-8_Revised7-11-19_Contractor Cost Estimate Worksheet in Volume III as noted in the Instructions VOLUME III. Price Proposal, table for submitting.

7. Section L. and M. – Subfactor 2: Key Personnel Resumes Section Notes: “Quality Control, Environmental, Site Safety and Health Officers may be an additional duty to Job Site Superintendent.”

Can we propose to have the Site Superintendent, QC manager, and SSHO on site, can the duties of the Environmental Officer still be performed by the Site Superintendent?

7. GOV Response: The NOTE: in Sub-factor 2: 1. Under the bullets indicate that the Quality Control, Environmental, Site Safety and Health Officers may be an additional duty to Job Site Superintendent.

8. Solicitation Section C, para 2: “Each contract holder will be required to submit a proposal for every task order requirement solicited among the contract holders against the IDIQ.”

It is likely that there will be task orders that contract holders cannot submit on due to various reasons. How will this be enforced? Offeror requests that this language be reviewed and revised.

8. GOV Response: Each contract holder will be required submit quote/proposals for all task orders, but in the case of extenuation circumstances requested by the contract holder, the Contracting Officer may authorize relief from submitting.

9. Is a bid bond required for proposal submission?

9. GOV Response: A bid bond is required.

10. Section L Subfactor 4 states, provide a cover page for the seed project that includes the project title, total project cost, list of assumptions, list of major work tasks, performance period, material lead times, and any special considerations such as phasing of construction, which demonstrates an understanding of the project and how it should be accomplished.

To provide the most thorough response we respectfully request this be revised to separate the project title on the Cover Page and the remaining 6 items on following pages

10. GOV Response: The cover page may be more than one page.

11. Pease confirm where you would like the SF1442 and amendments to be added in the proposal?

Sub-factor 1: Administrative Data includes under Volume 1 Factor 1 Technical proposal (Page 91) of solicitation requirements (requirement SF1442 & Amendments) and is also included on (page 94) of solicitation under Volume III. Please confirm where you would like the SF1442, and amendments to be placed and added to the proposal.

11. GOV Response: Volume III, as listed in table on page 94.

12. Is the administrative Data section listed on (page 91) of solicitation included in the 25 page count listed on (page 94) Volume 1 Requirements?

12. GOV Response: SF1442 filled out completely and accurately - Yes Acknowledge all amendments by filling in the SF 1442 and returning a signed copy of all amendment SF30 documents - Yes Follow the instructions in section L – Yes Licenses, Certifications, Insurance, OSHA training certificates, and any other documents relevant to offerors proposal; No SAM registration identifies Offeror’s socioeconomic status, i.e. SDVOSB, VOSB, SB etc.…; and Yes VIP registration for SDVOSB. (Yes)

13. Can you confirm what is requested within Volume I, Volume II, and Volume III?

13. GOV Response: Offerors shall read the instructions in section L

14. Will a cover letter count towards the page count?

14. GOV Response: Yes.

15. Is there a prevailing wage for this project?

15. GOV Response: YES, the wage Determination is an attachment to the solicitation.

16. We are following up on the subject line project to verify if a site visit list will be posted from the conducted visit on the 7/18?

16. GOV Response: Yes, the sign in list will be posted with the next amendment.

17. Will this be extending to allow time to address any questions?

17. GOV Response: There is no plan at this point to extend. If the amendment is posted tomorrow, everyone will have six days to make adjustments to their proposals. The questions are not of a nature that will cause an extended amount of time to make the necessary changes to the proposals.

18. Is the government providing a staging area? If so, is it under lock and key to store equipment?

18. GOV Response: A staging area has authorized for use. However, the contractor must provide their own locking container to store their tools in. Large equipment will be authorized to be stored in my open storage shed.

19. Please provide the standard material/color schedule for the Danville National Cemetery.

19. GOV Response: The color for specific materials/items are included in the keynotes, Drawing A-2.

20. In section L it asks for the SF1442, Amendments, and Section B price schedule in Volume I. Factor I AND in Volume III Price Proposal. Please clarify if this information should be repeated in both volumes?

20. GOV Response: Section B is the lump sum amount to be completed, and attachment J-8 shall be completed and part of Volume III.

21. In section L it asks for attachment J-8 in Subfactor 4 (which is supposed to be contained in Volume II) and in Volume III Price Proposal. Please clarify if this form should be included in both volumes?

21. GOV Response: J-8 shall be completed and part of Volume III.

22. Volume I Item D Price - Please clarify if this item should be included in Volume I Technical or in Volume III Price, or both?

22. GOV Response: Complete Section B as lump sum, and J-8 shall be completed and part of Volume III.

23. Section L volume I asks for a bonding capacity letter, but the SF 1442 also asks for a bid bond. Please clarify in which volume the bid bond should be included.

23. GOV Response: Bid Bond and bonding capacity letter should be together within Volume I.

24. In Section L Volume I Factor I Technical Proposal Subfactor 1 Administrative data it asks for the following items. Please verify these are just for reference and no response is required:

Follow the instructions in Section L Sam registration identifies Offeror's socioeconomic status...

VIP registration for SDVOSB?

24. GOV Response: SBA letter would confirm SDVOSB status and part of Volume III.

25. . It is our assumption that the requirement for Material Safety Data Sheets was included in error. Please confirm.

25. GOV Response: The Government removes the requirement to Provide Material Submittal Data Sheets for each submittal item for all seed project as noted in 3 and 4 above.

26. The statement of work and solicitation state that the construction contract is 180 calendar days or 6 months from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Can you tell me when the Government intends to issue the Notice to Proceed?

26.GOV Response: The NTP will be issued to the Contract holder selected /awarded the seed project.

27. Volume 2 requires a schedule. Without the NTP date or anticipated NTP date, the schedule would be a random guess based on availability of materials and subcontractors. If that is the Governments intent, to base selection on the schedule information, that is fine but the evaluation method and selection of LPTA would need to be revised to Best Value and a scored evaluation based on presented information of the Proposal Volumes.

27. GOV Response: The schedule is being used to check offeror’s ability to plan and schedule the seed project. The start date can be a date you select, say 15 days after the solicitation proposal due date. Offeror should build a 180 day schedule noting the seed project tasks and durations out to a completion date.

NOTE: This solicitation is LPTA and the requirement to prepare and submit a work schedule is a Go or NO GO evaluation. But, if an offeror submits a schedule that has irrelevant tasks that do not apply to the seed project and unrealistic durations, then that schedule submission would be considered a NO GO, as it demonstrates the offeror’s misunderstanding of the requirement making it technically unacceptable.

28. The aluminum roof that is proposed for the committal shelter will require a specialty contractor. The local contractors that have the materials/skills are completely booked for work for the next 6 months. Also, other items for construction are weather dependent. The construction duration is not a problem, we would just request that the NTP be issued for Spring of 2020.

28. GOV Response: The contract holder selected and awarded this seed project can make a request to start actual work later as noted in your question, while preparing, submitting, and getting material submits approved, to include conducting other pre-construction efforts until actual project work begins (Winter weather, lead time and other potential delays). The schedule would be adjusted after award during the pre-construction conference if the awarded contract hold makes such a request.

29. What is the Alternate Deduct? We need clarification on what specifically this applies to.

29. GOV Response: Answer will be provided in Amendment 3.

30. Will anything from the old shelter be salvaged after it is torn down?

30. GOV Response: Answer will be provided in Amendment 3.

31. Will ALL employees of the contract need to be OSHA 30 level? Usually it is the site supervisor that carries a 30 level and the workers carry a 10 level.

31. GOV Response: Answer will be provided in Amendment 3.

32. Are there maps for the old shelter to show if there is anything underneath?

32. GOV Response: Answer will be provided in Amendment 3

33. We are specified on the above project in Stafford VA, but the docs indicate the project is actually in Danville IL, is this correct?

33. GOV Response: Yes, the project is in Danville, IL.

End of Document