Amendment 2 - SF30.pdf

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:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY 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.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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INSTRUCTIONS (Back Page):

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code). Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date).

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contracting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Item 6 (Issued By). Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor). For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Items 9, (Amendment of Solicitation Number - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order Number - Dated). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data).

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries:

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B. The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting officer's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

(i)

NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13. Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification).

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document.

Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

(i) Total contract price increased by $

(ii) Total contract price decreased by $

(iii) Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

(g)

(h)

When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

(i) A reference to the letter determination; and

(ii) A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) BACK

(1) Accounting classification Net increase $

National Architecture/Engineering/Interiors Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 47PF0020R0101, Amendment 2.

Amendment 2 to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 47PF0020R0101, National A/E/I IDIQ hereby incorporates:

● National A/E/I IDIQ Pre-submission Conference Meeting Agenda

● National A/E/I IDIQ Pre-submission Conference Meeting Attendee List

● National A/E/I IDIQ Pre-submission Conference Questions & Answers

The closing date of Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 47PF0020R0101 will be extended to Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM CT. All submissions shall be emailed in their entirety by the closing date and time specified, to Krystal Blue at krystal.blue@gsa.gov and Helen Dimonte at helen.dimonte@gsa.gov.

mailto:krystal.blue@gsa.gov mailto:helen.dimonte@gsa.gov

GSA, PBS, R5 Acquisition Management Division

Pre-submission Meeting Agenda Request for Qualifications:

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract(s) - National Architecture/Engineering/Interiors (A/E/I) Services

Join with Google Meet Meeting ID: meet.google.com/gxu-insb-cqw

Phone Numbers:

470-228-6100, PIN: 237 452 620#

Date: September 9, 2021 @ 11:00AM CST - 12:30 pm

1. WELCOME (Helen Dimonte)

a. Sign your name and company in chat

b. Questions in chat

c. mute phones

d. Meeting minutes and attendance list will be posted on SAM.gov

e. 30 minutes presentation followed by questions and answers

f. Nothing stated in this meeting changes the solicitation without an amendment

2. INTRODUCTIONS & ROLES (Helen)

a. Krystal Blue - Contracting Officer

b. Arlene Graham - Program Manager

c. Charles Hardy - Acting Chief Architect

3. OPENING REMARKS (Arlene Graham/ Chuck Hardy)

4. CONTRACT STRUCTURE (Helen)

a. Multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

i. Base Contract Period - 5 years, no options

ii. Minimum Guarantee - $5,000 (applies to initial year only)

iii. Maximum Ordering Limitation -

1. Pool A: for a five year aggregate total of $125,000,000

2. Pool B: for a five year aggregate total of $25,000,000

b. This is a partial small business set-aside. Pool A, for national A/E/I services, is not set aside.

Pool B, for interior architecture services in Regions 1 and 10, is set-aside for small businesses.

i. Firms interested in Pool A should demonstrate the location of at least one office within the mainland of the United States.

ii. Firms interested in Pool B should demonstrate the location of at least one office within

250 driving miles from GSA regional headquarter offices in the Boston or Seattle area.

iii. Number of Awards - Up to 12 for Pool A and up to 4 for Pool B

5. SELECTION PROCESS (Helen)

a. GSA’s selection for A/E contracts is a two-step process. First step is qualifications based.

The current notice is a Request for Qualifications ONLY.

b. Pool A is open to all business concerns. Pool B is a Small Business Set Aside.

c. Must be registered at SAM.gov under the following NAICS codes:

i. 541310 – Architectural Services

d. Submissions will be evaluated by the criteria stated in the RFQ.

e. From the qualifications submission – GSA will shortlist the most highly qualified firms

i. Short-listed firms may be asked to participate in an interview

f. During the second step of the process – shortlisted firms will be required to submit documents and negotiate salary, overhead and profit rates w/ GSA IG – which will be used to negotiate and award task orders.

g. Time Frame:

i. Early November: Short list for Stage 2 will be posted on SAM.gov

ii. Late November: Presentations

iii. Mid December: Final selected firms will receive RFP

iv. Early May: Awards

h. Upcoming Amendment(s):

i. Question: Under Factor A, it states to include five (5) projects that are to be not more than two (2) pages each, but under SF330 Instructions/Section F, it states that those five (5) projects should be no more than three (3) pages each.

Answer: 2 pages is correct

6. REMINDERS

a. Statement of qualifications, including the Standard Form 330 Architect-Engineering

Qualifications, should be submitted no later than October 4, 2021 5:00 PM CT.

b. All submissions shall be emailed in their entirety by the closing date and time specified to

Krystal Blue at krystal.blue@gsa.gov and helen.dimonte@gsa.gov. Please request confirmation of receipt.

c. Email submissions are required; no originals will be accepted by mail. The GSA email attachment limit is 25MB.

d. Separate submissions are required for each Pool.

e. Please ensure electronic submissions include a bookmarked table of contents for each evaluation criteria.

f. Include the FBO Synopsis/Solicitation number and applicable Pool on submission(s).

g. Questions/Answers prior to today will be posted on SAM.gov this week.

h. Deadline for final questions is September 13, 2021 5:00 PM CT. - may change

i. Any information discussed today does not change the RFQ. Should any changes be required, they will be made via amendment to the solicitation.

7. QUESTIONS?

a. All Clarifications will be posted to SAM.gov

GSA, PBS, REGION 5

IDIQ FOR NATIONAL A/E/I SERVICES

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NO. 47PF0020R0101

Amendment 2 - 09/24/2021

THIS AMENDMENT IS ISSUED TO ADD OR CHANGE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NO 47PF0020R0101:

1. National A/E/I IDIQ Pre-submission Conference Meeting Attendee List

Natalie Lewis - Peck, Peck & Associates, Inc., nlewis@peckpeck.com

Riley Pittenger, Proposal Coordinator, Oh planning+design, architecture, riley.pittenger@ohpd.net Maggie Simpson, Senior Marketing Coordinator, KCCT, msimpson@kcct.com

Kelly Lozano, Director of Marketing, KCCT, klozano@kcct.com

Michael J. Erickson-KCCT BusDev.

Thomas Robbins; YGH Architecture; Tom@ygh.com Michael J. Erickson, KCCT, merickson@kcct.com

Maia Hampson at LRS Architects; mhampson@lrsarchitects.com

Bradley Sherburne, Kliment Halsband Architects, sherburne@kliment-halsband.com John M. Filice JMF Enterprises, LLC johnfilice@aol.com

Alexis Peck Cognazzo / Peck Peck + Associates / apeck@peckpeck.com

Carrier Johnson, Rina Kabiljo Hawley Kathy Rogers, Jacobs kathy.rogers@jacobs.com

Rina K Hawely - RKH@carrierjohnson.com

Susan Turner, Lord Aeck Sargent Planning & Design susan.turner@lordaecksargent.com Sarah Kinnard, Oculus Inc., sarahak@oculusinc.com

Lorna Cagann / Bailey Edward / lcagann@baileyedward.com

Melanie Vracas, Wight & Co, mvracas@wightco.com

Nicole Gautreau, Stemach Design + Architecture, nicole@stemachdesign.com Jes Smith, STUDIOS Architecture, jsmith@studios.com

Mary Kristmann, Jacobs, mary.kristmann@jacobs.com

Scott Catallo, NORR, Bree Beal, HKS, Inc., bbeal@hksinc.com

Bill McCarthy; CallisonRTKL;bill.mccarthy@crtkl.com

Tim Huffman, Perspectus Architecture, thuffman@perspectus.com Mary Jepsen, Stantec, mary.jepsen@stantec.com

Melanie Enriquez, Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, mae@carrierjohnson.com

Floyd D. Anderson, Wight & Company, fdanderson@wightco.com

Karen Nichols knichols@michaelgraves.com Scott Catallo , NORR, scott.catallo@norr.com

Maya Hernandez, Richter Architects, mrichter@richterarchitects.com

Carol Martin Tracy, SFS Architecture, cmtracy@sfsarch.com

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Jeremy Berg, Bodwé Professional Service Group. jberg@bodwegroup.com

Rick Gondella, DBI Architects, rgondella@dbia.com Warren Schwartz, Schwartz/Silver Architects, wschwartz@schwartzsilver.com

Amy Gilbertson, Trivers, agilbertson@trivers.com

Steve Pearson, Stantec steve.pearson@stantec.com Margaret McDonald, HOK margaret.mcdonald@hok.com

Alita Bergan, Snow Kreilich Architects, alita@snowkreilich.com

Beth Sherby, USA Architects bsherby@usaarchitects.com Carie Dunn, Trivers, cdunn@trivers.com

Roseanne Beattie, DBI Architects, RBeattie@DBIA.com

Paul Schulhof, Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects + Partners, pschulhof@twbta.com

Thea von Geldern, Allied Works theav@alliedworks.com Lisa Cox, Perkins&Will, lisa.cox@perkinswill.com

Roger Schroepfer, Wold Architects and Engineers. rschroepfer@woldae.com

Michelle French, Stantec, michelle.french@stantec.com Bennet Dunkley, HLW bdunkley@hlw.com

Andrea Beard, Mark Cavagnero Associates, andreab@cavagnero.com

Sonja Magnuson, Safdie Rabines Architects Deb France, Oh planning+design, architecture,deb.france@ohpd.net sonja@safdierabines.com

Denise de Ville, EHDD Architecture d.deville@ehdd.com

Wendy Phillips CRTKL wendy.phillips@crtkl.com Lauren Sullivan, Leland Saylor Associates, GSA experienced Cost Estimator and Certified SDVOSB, sullivan@lelandsaylor.com

Susan Merrigan, SOM, susan.merrigan@som.com Michelle Startt LRS Architects

Janelle Chung, IA Interior Architects, j.chung@interiorarchitects.com

Michelle Startt12:02 PM,mstartt@lrsarchitects.com Katie Alessi, Jonathan Levi Architects, kalessi@leviarc.com

Andrew Smith, Hennebery Eddy Architects, asmith@henneberyeddy.com

Caroline Powers, IA Interior Architects, c.powers@interiorarchitects.com

Patrick Roach, Quinn Evans, proach@quinnevans.com Danielle Hermann, OPN Architects, dhermann@opnarchitects.com

Mark Farlow, Hamilton Anderson Associates, mfarlow@hamilton-anderson.com

Jen Lathrop, Michael Maltzan Architecture, jlathrop@mmaltzan.com Nicole Lavender, CannonDesign, nlavender@cannondesign.com

Stephanie Heibel, LEO A DALY, slheibel@leoadaly.com

Amy Frankowski | EXP | amy.frankowski@exp.com Karen Kelly, Syska Hennessy Group, kkelly@syska.com

Holly Aley, Jacobs, holly.aley@jacobs.com

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Laura Lesniewski, BNIM, llesniewski@bnim.com

Brad Riemann, HOK, brad.riemann@hok.com Stuart Weir, YGH Architecture, stuartw@ygh.com

Hannah Alexander, NORR, hannah.alexander@norr.com

Steve Hahn, SmithGroup, steve.hahn@smithgroup.com Greg O'Malley, Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners - gomalley@twbta.com

Frances Halsband

Jessica Brown, edm architecture & engineering, pc\,jbrown@edm-ae.com John McNamara

Kim Metzinger, EYP, kmetzinger@eypae.com

Elizabeth Roach, Quinn Evans eroach@quinnevans.com

Nick Steyn, Pond & Company, steynn@pondco.com Mark Videkovich, Goodwin Mills Cawood

Reut Golan, EHDD, r.golan@ehdd.com

Christopher L. Peoples, AIA Amber Mauer, Miller Hull Partnership ; amauer@millerhull.com

Kate Gallagher, CRTKL kate.gallagher@crtkl.com

David Whitehill whitehill@kliment-halsband.com Diana Apalategui / Gensler diana_apalategui@gensler.com

Kelli Carlson, Snow Kreilich, kelli@snowkreilich.com

Kristin Denman, Bodwe Group

Tom Jacobs, Krueck Sexton Partners, tjacobs@ks.partners Corinne Klocke, Gensler, corinne_klocke@gensler.com

Bill Boznos, Wight & Company - bboznos@wightco.com

Deniz McGee, MPdL Studio, dm@mpdlstudio.com Doug Stevens, BNIM Architects, dstevens@bnim.com

Craig Brandt, HBRA Architects

Michael Minton - DLR Group Rob Misel, The Miller Hull Partnership rmisel@millerhull.com

John McNamara, Wold Architects and Engineers, jmcnamara@woldae.com

Pam Raymond pam@prcommunications.org

Robin Whitehurst, Bailey Edward Devon Havey, Oak Point Associates, dhavey@oakpoint.com

Jacqueline Stern, Smith-Miller + Hawkinson Architects, stern@smharch.com

Jess Nickel, Allied Works, jessn@alliedworks.com Frank Greene, STV Inc. frank.greene@stvinc.com

Doug Hund, Gensler. doug_hund@gensler.com

Gretchen Wahab, DLR Group gwahab@dlrgroup.com Kimberly Dowdell, HOK kimberly.dowdell@hok.com

Paul Phillips, pphillips@kcct.com

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Sharon Gray, Schwartz/Silver Architects sgray@schwartzsilver.com

Amanda Cole, HDR amanda.cole@hdrinc.com Hollie Dupes, Jacobs hollie.dupes@jacobs.com

Rachel Chung, DLR Group rchung@dlrgroup.com

Katee Chard, Carrier Johnson +CULTURE, kac@carrierjohnson.com William Tippin

Greg Bordynowski, Senior Project Director, EYP gbordynowski@eypae.com

Carl Krebs, Davis Brody Bond ckrebs@davisbrody.com Min Lee, Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects, LLP. mlee@pcf-p.com

Susan Sullivan, JLL susan.sullivan@am.jll.com

Wade Gwin, NBBJ.wgwin@nbbj.com

Carolina Cid. Perkins Eastman Architects, c.cid@perkinseastman.com Elizabeth Hensley, AECOM, Elizabeth.Hensley@aecom.com

Yugene Cha, Krueck Sexton Partners, Ycha@ks.partners

Lisa Schmidt, Wight & Company lschmidt@wightco.com David Polzin, dpolzin@cannondesign.com

Rebecca Lee, ikon.5 architects, rlee@ikon5architects.com

Jeannine Nelson, WBE certified TCT Cost, j.nelson@tctcost.com John Ineson, edm architecture & engineering, pc, jineson@edm-ae.com

William Tippin wmtippin@webster.edu

Jonas Foster, Assoc. AIA, Krueck Sexton Partners: jfoster@ks.partners

Dwidson Metayer, dmetayer@pcf-p.com - PEI COBB FREED & PARTNERS Kellie Reardon kreardon@wbcm.com Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani, LLC (WBCM)

Steven Davis Davis Brody Bond sdavis@davisbrody.com

Les Shepherd email llshepherd@leoadaly.com Robin Whitehurst, Bailey Edward, rwhitehurst@baileyedward.com

Praful Kulkarni - CannonDesign

Craig Brandt, HBRA Architects cbrandt@hbra-arch.con Pablo Quintana

Heather Root, Richard Kennedy Architects, hroot@rkarch.com

Christopher L. Peoples, AIA KCCT cpeoples@kcct.com

Leif Eikevik | LEO A DALY | lteikevik@leoadaly.com Ed Weaver, AIA - AECOM, edward.weaver@aecom.com

David Richter, Richter Architects, drichter@richterarchitects.com

Laura Vierling l.vierling@interiorarchitects.com IA | Interior Architects Jennifer Shirkey Sorba Eng jennifer.shirkey@sorbaeng.com12:05 PM

Jennifer Shirkey Sorba Engineering jennifer.shirkey@sorbaeng.com

Sarah Crouch, DLR Group, scrouch@dlrgroup.com Julie Hewitt, Davis Brody Bond jhewitt@davisbrody.com

Dan Sandall | DLR Group; dsandall@dlrgroup.com

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Charles Dorn, Hacker Architects Inc. cdorn@hackerarchitects.com

Gil Lopez, Associate Principal, SM&W. glopez@smwllc.com Brett Shwery, AECOM brett.shwery@aecom.com

Jason Ojeda, Davis Brody Bond, jojeda@davisbrody.com

Yvonne Szeto, Pei Cobb Freedyszeto@pcf-p.com John Crump, SmithGroup, john.crump@smithgroup.com

Praful Kulkarni pmkulkarni@cannondesign.com

Elizabeth Corbin Murphy, FAIA Perspectus emurphy@perspectus.com Sarah Keane, HOK, sarah.keane@hok.com

Dathe Wong, NORR Architects & Engineers dathe.wong@norr.com

Kristin Denman, Bodwe Group 8(a), SDB, Tribally Owned A/E kdenman@bodwegroup.com

Elizabeth Van Derbeck, HOK, elizabeth.vanderbeck@hok.com Maggie Nell, HOK, maggie.nell@hok.com

Michael Chonko, SMRT Architects and Engineers mchonko@smrtinc.com

Amy Blonder, Perkins&Will, amy.blonder@perkinswill.com John Lowe - Stantec , john.r.lowe@stantec.com

Karl Stumpf, EYP, kstumpf@eypae.com

Laura Nunez, APMonarch, lnunez@apmonarch.com Lindsey Schaffer - Stantec - lindsey.schaffer@stantec.com

Lindsay Hansmann - Quinn Evans Architects lhansmann@quinnevans.com

Andy Thielen, IMEG Corp., Andrew.d.thielen@imegcorp.com

Corinn Bovi, Gensler, corinn_bovi@gensler.com Zachary Clark, Bailey Edward zclark@baileyedward.com

Jeff Purtell, DLR Group, jpurtell@dlrgroup.com

Mia Blanchett, HGA, mblanchett@hga.com Kelly Bacon, AECOM, Kelly.bacon@aecom.com

Ron Culver, AIA -- r.culver@folonisarchitects.com -- Michael W. Folonis Architects -- SDVOSB

Gwen Osgood, Carrier Johnson + CULTURE, ggo@carrierjohnson.com Nicole Verkist, Miller Hull, nverkist@millerhull.com

Michael Minton - DLR Group mminton@dlrgroup.com

Angela Fante, PE, SECB - Ballinger afante@ballinger.com

Abbey Brennan, SOM, abbey.brennan@som.com Paul Davison, Mark Cavagnero Associates. Pauld@cavagnero.com

Arianna Carter, Lord Aeck Sargent, Arianna.Carter@lordaecksargent.com

Shevaun McNaughton, Oculus Inc., ShevaunM@oculusinc.com Scott Pratt, AIA, Krueck Sexton Partners, spratt@ks.partners

Carly Weber, OPN Architects, cweber@opnarchitects.com

Karen Nichols, Michael Graves Architecture & Design knichols@michaelgraves.com Megan De Los Santos, Method Architecture, mdelossantos@methodarchitecture.com

David Brooks, McGuire Engineers, dbrooks@mepcinc.com mailto:dbrooks@mepcinc.com

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2. National A/E/I IDIQ Pre-submission Conference Questions & Answers:

1. To clarify, a small business outside of the 250 miles area should only apply to Pool A.

Being outside immediately disqualifies, right?

Conference Answer: yes

Updated Answer: Correct. A small business firm unable to meet the location requirement for Pool B is invited to submit for Pool A.

2. Of the 12 Unrestricted nationwide contracts (Pool A), is there a goal of awarding some of those to small business firms?

Conference Answer: there is not a specific goal to award contracts to small businesses in Pool A. Up to (12) twelve of the “ best qualified” firms will be awarded contracts in Pool A.

Updated Answer: while no specific goal of awarding to small businesses for Pool A exists, small businesses are permitted to submit for Pool A. Awardees will be determined based on being the most qualified regardless of size.

3. Will the first amendment be issued prior to the deadline for questions on Sept 13?

Conference Answer: The questions and answers will likely be issued on September 13, 2021. We will extend the window for questions to allow follow up questions.

Updated Answer: due to the volume of questions and allocated man power, an amendment was not issued prior to September 13, 2021. The first round of questions in addition to revisions to the RFQ were issued via Amendment 1 on September 16, 2021. Amendment 2 contains the conference meeting agenda, attendee list, and questions and answers from the conference held September 9, 2021. At the present time, GSA has decided not to extend the question deadline.

4. I would like to confirm that what’s listed under the Procurement Description on SAM.gov is the actual RFQ information requested? I only see Appendix A and SF330 under the attachments links to download.

Conference Answer: The RFQ is not an attachment, the body of text for the requirements are listed on SAM.gov.

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Updated Answer: Amendment 1 includes a pdf of the revised RFQ.

5. You just stated that Prime firm must be an A/E. Could an architecture firm without engineering in house still submit with an engineering consultant partner?

Conference Answer: Yes

6. Do you Require Pool-A (Open/UNR) to have Small Business Participation Goals also (in addition to Pool-B SB)?

Conference Answer: Pool ALarge businesses will need to submit a subcontracting plan with small business participation goals in Stage II.

7. Can a key individual be a group of individuals versus one person?

Conference Answer: The maximum number of key personnel allowed in Stage 1 is (6) six including the Lead Designer.

8. Also, are you able to share what firms were contracted under the prior IDIQ that's expiring?

Conference Answer: The current AEI IDIQ contract holders are AECOM Technical Services, BHDP Inc, DLR Group, Inc, EYP, Inc, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc, Monica Ponce de Leon Studio, Inc, Skylab Architecture LLC, Smith Group JJR, Inc, Perkins + Will, Inc, Studios Architecture, Marble Fairbanks, and Gensler Inc.

9. Will each of GSA's Region administer Task Orders to the finally selected firms or does Region 5 handle the task orders for the entire US ?

Conference Answer: Most of the task orders will be managed by the regions. Projects that are generated from our office (Center for Workplace Strategy), the procurement will be managed out of the Region 5 contracting team.

10. Will you post answers to the questions you have received by September 13 or wait to post answers to all questions if you extend the deadline for questions.

Conference Answer: The questions/answers will likely be posted on September 13, 2021.

GSA will extend the deadline for questions to answer any follow up questions.

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Updated Answer: due to the volume of questions and allocated man power, an amendment was not issued prior to September 13, 2021. The first round of questions in addition to revisions to the RFQ were issued via Amendment 1 on September 16, 2021. Amendment 2 contains the conference meeting agenda, attendee list, and questions and answers from the conference held September 9, 2021. At the present time, GSA has decided not to extend the question deadline.

11. Do the small businesses submitting for Pool B have to qualify under 541310 for architectural services, or can they qualify for 541330 for engineering services?

Conference Answer: They need to qualify under 541310.

Updated Answer: All firms, submitting for Pool A or Pool B or both, are required to qualify for NAICS Code 541310 - Architectural Services. No other NAICS codes will be accepted.

12. Could an engineering firm without architecture in house still submit with an architectural consultant partner?

Conference Answer: No, the Prime firm needs to be an architecture firm or combo architecture/engineering firm.

Updated Answer: An engineering firm without in-house architecture would have to enter a Joint Venture with an architectural firm. An architectural firm as a subconsultant will not suffice.

13. I only see the RFQ as text on the site, not a PDF.

Conference Answer: Yes, that is correct, the RFQ is not available as an attachment.

Updated Answer: Amendment 1 includes a pdf of the revised RFQ.

14. I have also experienced the same thing...there is not an RFQ as an attachment for me that shows up.

Conference Answer: Yes, that is correct, the RFQ is not available as an attachment.

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15. I also only see the RFQ as the text, not a separate attachment.

Conference Answer: See previous answer.

16. Just clarifying that you just said that ONLY an A/E firm can submit -- NOT an Architecture only firm. IS THAT CORRECT?

Conference Answer: No, an architecture or architecture/engineering firm can submit as the Prime contractor.

Updated Answer: An engineering firm without an architecture component may not submit

17. Monday is the 13th. Can you extend last date for questions so we can review responses to see if we have any clarifications?

Conference Answer: Yes. GSA will extend the deadline for questions. Krystal Blue will set the new date early next week.

Updated Answer: due to the volume of questions and allocated man power, an amendment was not issued prior to September 13, 2021. The first round of questions in addition to revisions to the RFQ were issued via Amendment 1 on September 16, 2021. Amendment 2 contains the conference meeting agenda, attendee list, and questions and answers from the conference held September 9, 2021. At the present time, GSA has decided not to extend the question deadline.

18. Any chance the due date of 10/4/21 could b e extended a couple of weeks ?

Conference Answer: No, GSA wants to stay on schedule.

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Updated Answer: GSA has extended the submission deadline to Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM CT. All submissions shall be emailed in their entirety by the closing date and time specified, to Krystal Blue at krystal.blue@gsa.gov and Helen Dimonte at helen.dimonte@gsa.gov.

19. Will the awarded firms be able to work throughout country or will each firm be specified to a certain region?

Conference Answer: Pool A (The Architect/Engineering/Interior Design) contracts may be awarded projects Nationwide including the Boston and Seattle areas. Pool B ( The

Interior Architecture) contracts for the Boston area may be awarded task orders for projects that are predominantly located in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New

Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Pool B (The Interior Architecture) contracts for the Seattle area may be awarded contracts that are predominantly located in

Washington, Oregon and Idaho.

20. What subs, if any, are required with the Quals submission? ie, MEP, Civil engineering, etc.

Conference Answer: The Offeror should identify the core subcontractors that will be used on a regular basis. In Stage II GSA will provide a full list of requirement personnel.

21. Just to clarify, you only want 6 key staff resumes for a nationwide contract? Not resumes for each of the key staff you list in the RFP?

Conference Answer: That is correct. Submit only (6) six key personnel in Stage 1. Stage

2 will include all key personnel.

22. Is the small business plan /subcontracting plan that has been stated today several times for Pool A large business need to be included in Stage 1 or is that later in Stage 2?

Conference Answer: Small business plan/subcontracting plans are part of Stage 2.

23. For this initial stage, do you encourage and/or prefer teaming/partnerships or submit as single firms?

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Conference Answer: Either works, open to both.

Updated Answer: GSA is neither encouraging nor has a preference for teaming/partnerships; however, joint ventures are permitted to submit.

24. Given that Pool A will require firms to meet unspecified small business goals, do you want a small business plan as a part of our Stage I submission, or will the plan only be required for Stage II?

Conference Answer: Small business plans are part of Stage 2.

25. Can a firm submit as Prime and also be on a team as a consultant?

Conference Answer: Yes

26. Is Pool B restricted to Interior Design services only? Also is there a justification for a set aside to only those regions?

Conference Answer: The scope is broader than just interior design; it includes architecture as well. Yes, the set aside was justified with SBA.

Updated Answer: Additionally, R1 and R10 are small regions and have limited resources. The Interior Architecture contracts are meant to supplement their contracting options.

27. If this meeting is being recorded, will you be able to share the presentation once it is concluded?

Conference Answer: The meeting is not being recorded. The meeting minutes and attendee list to be shared.

Updated Answer: Amendment 2 will include meeting agenda, meeting attendees and conference questions/answers.

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28. Can you address the types and sizes of potential projects?

Conference Answer: Projects can range from a small Design Charrette ($20K) to the full design of a large consolidation/renovation project ($ multi-millions). Most common types of projects are Workplace Engagements, Feasibility Studies, Portfolio Studies (Post

COVID), Program of Requirements, Full Design for Consolidation/Renovation Projects.

29. Please discuss your vision for 'design excellence' requirements.

Conference Answer: GSA is looking for excellence around design and our focus is around workplace strategy. On an IDIQ we are looking for what the Vision is of the Firm, how you approach a project, co-create solutions, help find what problems need to be solved and define responsible architectural solutions to those problems. Every project we do should be Design Excellence.

30. If this meeting is being recorded, will you be able to share the presentation once it is concluded?

Conference Answer: GSA will share the agenda and meeting minutes for the meeting.

The meeting is not being recorded.

Updated Answer: Amendment 2 will include meeting agenda, meeting attendees and conference questions/answers.

31. Can you address the types and sizes of potential projects?

Conference: See previous answer.

Updated Answer: please see question/answer #30

32. Please discuss your vision for 'design excellence' requirements

Conference Anwer: See previous answer.

Updated Answer: please see question/answer #31

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33. Is there an overall page limit in the Stage 1 submission?

Conference Answer: The page limit for each requirement is detailed in the RFQ.

Updated Answer: There is no overall total page limit for Stage I submission.

Please utilize the revised RFQ and the A/E/I Submission Clarification document provided in Amendment 1 to determine page limits for each factor/section.

34. Can the lead designer be an interior designer or must it be an architect?

Conference Answer: No, the Lead Designer must be an architect.

Updated Answer: As specified in Amendment 1, the Lead Designer must be a licensed architect.

35. Can you please confirm if SDVOSB participation will be mandatory for the Pool A

Unrestricted contracts and/or Pool B SB set asides? My understanding is Pool A is unrestrictive and will require a subcontracting plan with a mandatory 3% SDVOSB participation and Pool B SB set asides would not require SDVOSB participation. Thank you.

Conference Answer: Although correctly stated, hesitate on the word “mandatory”, firms are required to do due diligence to meet the goals.

36. Is there a limit on the number of firms moved to Phase II?

Conference Answer: No. The evaluation team will look for a natural break within the best qualified. The evaluations will reach a consensus.

37. Are US based project examples scored better than International projects?

Conference Answer: No. They will be equal. What matters is the outcome of meaningful project solutions. Show something that aligns with the firm's skills.

38. Will Prospectus level projects be included in the IDIQ?

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Conference Answer: Yes.

39. What type of documentation is preferred to prove a company's location?

Conference Answer: Provide office location information that can be verified such as the address and office phone numbers.

40. Will you share with us the members of the Review Board? Thank you.

Conference Answer: No.

41. Just to confirm, you do expect the Phase 1 qualifications to use the SF 330 form

(Sections A-H). Correct?

Conference Answer: Yes

42. Are there LEED or sustainability goals for the potential projects?

Conference Answer: Absolutely. First and foremost the projects will comply with GSA initiatives and executive orders. Sustainability goals may vary project to project.

43. I would recommend the Part II form be used. *statement made, not a question (clarification: I would recommend the Part II form be used to show location of proposed firms & consultants)

Conference Reply: If you have subcontractors you will be using Part II.

44. How much of an emphasis will be placed on Historic Preservation for this IDIQ?

Conference Answer: It will depend on the location of a project. It will be a good mix of historical projects.

Updated Answer: Project types, including those with a focus on historic preservation, will be determined by regional workload.

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45. Do the small businesses submitting for Pool B have to qualify under 541310 for architectural services, or can they qualify for 541330 for engineering services?

Conference Answer: No. They have to qualify under 541310.

Updated Answer: please see question/answer #12.

46. Do 3 of the 5 projects need to be attributed to the lead designer/architect, or can 3 of the

5 be attributed to a combination of the lead architect, lead interior designer, and lead strategist.

Conference Answer: Three of the five projects need to be attributed to the Lead Designer.

You may have more than one Lead Designer, however; make sure it is clear why you have multiple Lead Designers. Describe why the choice has been made and explain why you have certain roles.

47. In the past we have submitted as a lead design studio within a JV, would that be acceptable?

Conference Answer: The Lead Designer has to be an architect and the key personnel cannot exceed 6 people.

Updated Answer: If the above applies, then yes, submitting as a lead design studio within a JV is acceptable.

48. if you have more than one lead designer, how do we contribute three projects to each designer when the limit is 5 projects?

Conference Answer: Whether you choose one Lead Designer or more, the project limits stays the same at a maximum of 5 projects.

49. If there are multiple lead designers can we submit more than six resumes?

Conference Answer: No, the maximum key personnel is (6) and that includes the Lead

Designer(s).

50. In a past Design Excellence IDIQ, we have been approved for two co-lead designers who have practiced entire career as co-designers. These two were submitted as one of the six key professionals. Is this permitted?

Conference Answer: No. Two co-Lead Designers would count as two (2) key personnel.

YOU MUST ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS AND ALL AMENDMENTS AS INDICATED IN BLOCK 11 SHOWN ABOVE.

SUBMIT YOUR AMENDMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT WITH YOUR SUBMISSION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR SUBMISSION.

See attachment to SF30 for full description of Amendment 2.

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