Amendment 0002 - 47PH0223R0003 - Operations and Maintenance - El Paso TX and Southeastern NM Region - GSA Question Response For Solicitation - Date December 16 2022.pdf

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# QUESTIONS GSA RESPONSE

1 If there is a CPARs do we need to submit a PPQ? Refer to PWS Section L.12 Technical Proposal Instructions, subparagraph Factor 3 Past Performance, Past Performance Questionnaires..

2 Can you provide the square footage of each of the 12 buildings that was visited last week?

Building Information Sheets for each location are included this Amendment (02). Please note any annotations on the Building Information sheets for cleanable space or grounds unless otherwise indicated in the PWS are for reference only and does not convey any requirements for custodial or grounds services.

3 To confirm, a company need not hold a GSA schedule to participate in this opportunity, correct?

Companies do not have to hold a GSA Schedule to participate in this procurement. This is an open market (SAM) competitive 8(a) procurement.

4 Can you clarify the time zone for Marfa, TX? Marfa, Texas is located in the Central Time Zone.

5 Would you be able to tell me if there is an incumbent, and if so, who and any additional information you may have?

The incumbent contractor is Allegiant Facility Services (AFS). The incumbent contract is

47PH0218D0002/ 47PH0219F0018.

6 We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

See Response to Question #5.

7 Can you send the solicitation number to me? The solicitation number is 47PH0223R0003.

8 Can you please list the incumbent contractors? (BAS, Boilers, Chillers, Fire, Generator, Water treatment, Security Etc.) This information is needed to provide consistent maintenance to this equipment and to attain history on the equipment.

See Response to Question #5.

9 Can you please provide current contract award value? Information on current contract values can be found on the website usaspending.gov

10 How many shared liability repairs are there annually? Information not available. The list of work orders provided with the solicitation should provide a good estimation of Shared Liability repairs.

11 Can a copy of the Contractor walk-thru sign in sheets be supplied?

No.

12 Is Infrared testing required every year? Yes.

13 Is pressure vessel testing required every year or every two years?

Every two years with Boilers being tested annually.

14 What inspections will be due in the base year? All mechanical inspections to include but not limited to Boilers, Chillers, Generators, Backflow Preventers, Infrared Testing, High Mast Lights, Roofs and Roof Anchors (as appropriate).

15 Is the contractor required to have at least 1 person on site during all core coverage hours or available during core coverage hours.

Refer to PWS Section C.1.7.2 Core Coverage Hours.

16 Can the Government please provide us with the sq footage for each of the 12 buildings to help provide accurate staffing and cost

See Answer to Question #2.

17 The Solicitation states that this is a Base plus 4 options and a 6mo extension however Attachment "47PH0223R0003 FIGURE B-3 El Paso Operation and Maintenance PRICING

"REVISION 01 - 47PH0223R0003 FIGURE B-3 El Paso Operation and Maintenance PRICING 5 YEAR TOTAL ESTIMATES is included with this

GSA QUESTION RESPONSE FOR SOLICITATION 47PH0223R0003

http://usaspending.gov/ http://usaspending.gov/

5 YEAR TOTAL ESTIMATES" does not account for the base period. Can the government please provide us with an updated pricing sheet?

amendment (02) to clarify that the base year is included in the first tab. Additionally, REVISION 01 removes the proposal pricing requirement for B.2.2 Above Standard Services- Potable Water Flushing.

Pricing for the Above Standard Services will be negotiated at time of government need.

18 Could the Government Please provide us with the BIS for each of the 12 buildings?

See Answer to Question #2.

19 Figure L-1, As there are 12 buildings. Can the government Confirm if the baseline you provide for all 12 buildings or for a specific building. We understand it is up to the offeror to propose the final Staffing, however we are trying to understand the baseline provided. Confusion may be due to the instructions are partly missing.

The Government baseline is inclusive of all requirements under this contract to include all facilities.Refer to Section L of the solicitation for further guidance.

20 "In Figure L-1 Due to the sheet being protected, we are unable to see all the of the Instructions listed in the excel.

Can the Government unprotect the sheet or fix the formatting so we can view all the instructions in the Figure L-1."

Refer to PWS Section L .12 subparagraph Management Plan, (c) Management Plan Worksheet. Management Plan Worksheet Instructions.

21 Figure L-1. The offeror is to complete this attachment however the Sheet is locked and we are unable to filling our of our proposed Staffing in Columns D-I. Does the government not want us to complete this section of the Attachment and only fill out Columns A-C and J. This would mean that our proposed hours, vacation, sick, holiday would default to what the government has listed here rather than following the 1 CBA Provided. (Ie. Vacation for 1 year 80 Hours, 5 Years 120 Days). Please confirm if the Government the government wish us to utilize their details of Proposed Hours

Refer to PWS Section L .12 subparagraph Management Plan, (c) Management Plan Worksheet. Management Plan Worksheet Instructions. For proposal purposes, the Government's baseline for annual leave, vacation and sick time is to be used.

22 Regarding the collective bargaining agreement, please confirm that sick leave is paid out as FULL-TIME status even if an employee is part time, i.e....and at the end of the year, ALL employees must be paid all accumulated sick leave that is unused

Compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement is the responsibility of the awardee. The Government provides the awardee compensation for paid sick time hours commensurate to the Full Time Employee equivalent.

23 Is the GSA NCMMS up to date and current regarding all assets, job plans, frequencies, etc?

GSA NCMMS is up to date.

24 Are the training/certification requirements for the technicians new or in addition to previous requirements? If not, is the cost of such to be borne by the contractor? C.1.2.7.3, para 1, page 24 Qualifications of Technicians

All certification, training and qualification requirements for this procurement are outlined in PWS Section C.1.2 Personnel. Associated expenses are the responsibility of the Contractor.

25 Please provide historical information on the number of service orders requiring shared liability by the contractor for the last 2 years. C.5.11.1, para 2, page 92 General

See Answer to Question #10.

26 Please confirm that the awardee will be provided a period to conduct equipment / asset verification to identify any existing issues.C.7.1 para g, page 132 Startup Phase for New or Modernized Facility

Refer to C.7.0 Transition Phase , C.7.0.1 Initial Inspection, and C.7.02 for details regarding conducting equipment/asset verification of existing deficiency items. PWS Section C.7.1 Startup Phase for New or Modernized Facility refers to the addition of any facilities the Government may choose to add to the contract via negotiated modification for operations and maintenance services.

27 How many fire alarm monitoring lines are their and need to be transferred for coverage with monitoring service?

There are (2) two lines per site that need to be transferred.

28 What if any communication capabilities such as telephone, telephone service, internet, computers, and printers is the Government providing for official use in the contractor’s onsite office(s) and service desk function or is that contractor responsibility?

Besides the items listed in the response to question #87, all remaining items and services are the responsibility of the contractor.

29 Does the government provide cell phones for contractor use for HVAC, maintenance staff or is that contractor responsibility?

No, it's the contractor's responsibility.

30 Does the government provide vehicles for contractor use to support operations at various locations or is that contractor responsibility?

No, it's the contractor's responsibility.

31 Does the government provide hand tools to use to support operations at various locations or is that contractor responsibility?

No, it's the contractor's responsibility.

32 Does the government provide aerial lifts for light pole and canopy preventative maintenance/work orders or is that contractor responsibility?

No, it's the contractor's responsibility.

33 Does the government provide ballast or is that contractor responsibility?

Refer to PWS Section C.6.8.3 Maintenance.

34 The PWS states, "This includes other service calls, inspections, and work order records from other building service providers such as Elevator Maintenance, Custodial Services, regardless if those services are covered under the subject contract. In addition, for this contract, other provider Custodial service calls include those under the Source America Custodial Contract, 8(a) Custodial Contract and associated elevator maintenance contracts fall under the contractor NCMMS responsibilities. Can you provide the number of service calls, inspections, and work order records per year that we would need to additionally support? This information is needed to accurately price and staff.

Service Call amounts vary annually for janitorial and elevator services. An estimate is approximately 150 per year. Inspection estimates are weekly per site and a work order history for estimating purposes was included with the solicitation.

35 Water Safety Plan - Just for clarification, this is only ordered by GSA if needed and not a part of the standard FFP services, correct? Historically, what is the frequency of issuing this separate task order?

PWS Section C.5.5.11.1 is an above standard service that will be priced separately when ordered by the GSA. GSA does not have historical records for these facilities requiring this service.

36 The PWS states, "The Contractor shall ensure compliance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, in the inspection, testing, preventive maintenance and repairs of all portable fire extinguishers." Can you provide a complete list of all contractor responsible fire extinguishers (size, quantity, and location)?

Fire extinguisher inventory, size and location is located on the Building Library Equipment Asset List.

37 Lighting Protection Systems: Please provide the date of last successful inspection and testing?

The dates of the last testing are listed on the Work Order history provided with the solicitation.

38 The PWS states, "Repairs are handled on a shared liability basis. This contract has a shared liability amount threshold which means the Contractor is responsible for the first

Information is not available. See Response to Question #10

$2,500.00 o f the repair costs." Can you please provide the number of repairs exceeding $2,500 per year by location?

39 The PWS states, "The contractor shall provide emergency call back (after hours) requests up to 675 hours per contract year per contract service center." Does the 675 hours represent all locations?

Yes in accordance with PWS Section C.5.12.2.2 Emergency Call Back (Beyond Core Coverage Hours), the contractor shall provide emergency call back (after hours) requests up to 675 hours per contract year. This is cumulative for all sites under this procurement.

40 The PWS states, "The Contractor shall provide a means to immediately receive service requests twenty four (24) hours a day by means of a live person via telephone call(s).

For after core coverage hour calls, this shall result in coordination and approval from the COR to provide immediate response by the contractor as applicable." For clarification, the contractor must receive pre approval to provide immediate response for all after hours work from the COR?

Yes, in accordance with PWS Section C.5.12.2.2 Emergency Call Back (Beyond Core Coverage Hours), "The Contractor shall provide a means to immediately receive service requests twenty-four

(24) hours a day by means of a live person via telephone call(s). For after core coverage hour calls, this shall result in coordination and approval from the COR to provide immediate response by the contractor as applicable."

41 C.5.14.2 Miscellaneous Work Is the 25 hours and up to $100 parts and supplies per month contract wide?

Yes.

42 The PWS states, "eddy current testing shall be performed every three years." Is the requirement to perform this initially in the Base Year? Or based upon the last listed date on the respective Building Information Sheets?

The test are every three years and it is based on the last date recorded in the NCMMS. Offerors should anticipate completing this testing within the base year.

43 Is infrared testing frequency annually or every 3 years? Infrared Testing is an annual requirement.

44 Is the Contractor responsible for maintenance & repair of parking lot lights/street lights/exterior lighting? If so, how many are there for each facility/ What are the heights?

Refer to PWS Section C.6.8 Lighting Systems and the Building Library Asset List. Yes, the contractor is responsible for all exterior lighting and repair.

Sizes and types are located on the equipment inventory for each facility.

45 Is the Contractor responsible for interior lighting maintenance and repair? If so, please provide number of light fixtures; size & types for each facility.

Refer to PWS Section C.6.8 Lighting Systems and the Building Library Asset List. Yes, the contractor is responsible for all interior lighting and repair.

Sizes and types are located on the equipment inventory for each facility.

46 How many High Mast lights and type of light bulbs? Light inventory can be found on the equipment inventory. Some light are High pressure sodium and others are LED.

47 Please provide the number, size and types of electrical light fixtures per facility.

See Response to Questions #44 and #45.

48 Please provide the size and quantity of disposable HVAC filters per building.

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

49 Please provide the size and quantity of any Bag, box, or Pleated HVAC filters per facility.

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

50 Is employee parking available at each location? Parking is available at all locations

51 Paso Del Norte (PDN) Land Port of Entry - How old are the buildings at Paso Del Norte LPOE?

The Land Port of Entry opened in 1967, Various Buildings have been added in 1992 and 2008.

52 Paso Del Norte (PDN) Land Port of Entry - How many split-systems at Secondary/Headhouse?

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

53 Paso Del Norte (PDN) Land Port of Entry - When will the new LED High Mast lights be installed?

Any additions to facilities or systems installed at these facilities may be negotiated into the contract at the time of a government need. Specific dates for new installations or additions are not known at this time.

54 Paso Del Norte (PDN) Land Port of Entry - What is the condition of the existing High Mast lights?

Lights are operating and in maintained condition as per manufacturer's recommendation.

55 Paso Del Norte (PDN) Land Port of Entry - What KW size is the Border Patrol emergency generator?

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

56 Paso Del Norte (PDN) Land Port of Entry - When will the new AHU be installed on the roof at Border Pa

Any additions to facilities or systems installed at these facilities may be negotiated into the contract at the time of a government need. Specific dates for new installations or additions are not known at this time.

57 Dedicated Commuter Lane (DCL) Land Port of Entry - What KW size is the emergency generator?

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

58 Dedicated Commuter Lane (DCL) Land Port of Entry - What fuel is used for the generator?

Diesel Fuel.

59 Marfa Border Patrol Headquarters - Which buildings and portable buildings are covered in this solicitation?

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

60 Marfa Border Patrol Headquarters - How many emergency generators are at this site/facility?

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

61 Marfa Border Patrol Headquarters - What type of fuel and size of generator in the Maintenance Building?

Marfa has dual fuel. Natural Gas and Diesel. For the size of the generator refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

62 Marfa Border Patrol Headquarters - Are the heaters for the maintenance bays gas or electric?

The heaters in the mechanics bay are natural gas.

63 Marfa Border Patrol Headquarters - How many exterior wall mounted AC systems are part of this solicitation?

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

64 Fort Hancock Land Port of Entry - What type of bulbs are used for exterior lighting? LED and High Pressure sodium.

65 Marcelino Serna (Tornillo & Guadalupe) Land Port of Entry - How many exterior pole lights?

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

66 Marcelino Serna (Tornillo & Guadalupe) Land Port of Entry - The height and type of bulbs?

40 Ft poles and Sodium, and LED. High Mast on site also.

67 Marcelino Serna (Tornillo & Guadalupe) Land Port of Entry - Which buildings/areas have solar panels?

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

68 Marcelino Serna (Tornillo & Guadalupe) Land Port of Entry - How many solar panels are on the Administration Building?

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

69 Marcelino Serna (Tornillo & Guadalupe) Land Port of Entry - How many solar panels are on the canopy next to Administration Building?

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

70 Marcelino Serna (Tornillo & Guadalupe) Land Port of Entry - How many solar panels are on the Headhouse?

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

71 Marcelino Serna (Tornillo & Guadalupe) Land Port of Entry - Is the 12,000-gal diesel storage tank adjacent to generators operational?

Storage Tank is operational.

72 Marcelino Serna (Tornillo & Guadalupe) Land Port of Entry - What size motors for the water pumps next to the water storage tanks?

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

73 Marcelino Serna (Tornillo & Guadalupe) Land Port of Entry - When will Building D (Import Lot) start being utilized?

Any additions to facilities or systems installed at these facilities may be negotiated into the contract at the time of a government need. Specific dates for new installations or additions are not known at this time.

74 Marcelino Serna (Tornillo & Guadalupe) Land Port of Entry - What equipment is located at the HazMat Building?

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

75 Marcelino Serna (Tornillo & Guadalupe) Land Port of Entry - Are eye wash stations part of this solicitation?

Yes.

76 Marcelino Serna (Tornillo & Guadalupe) Land Port of Entry - How many eye wash stations at this site?

Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List.

77 Marcelino Serna (Tornillo & Guadalupe) Land Port of Entry - When will Building M (DOT) start being utilized?

Any additions to facilities or systems installed at these facilities may be negotiated into the contract at the time of a government need. Specific dates for new installations or additions are not known at this time.

78 Marcelino Serna (Tornillo & Guadalupe) Land Port of Entry - How many and what type of lights are at the Helipad? High Pressure Sodium, 12 in total.

79 Please provide quantities & sizes of portable fire extinguishers.

See Response to Question #36.

When was the last Chemical Sensor Test and what was the company providing the test?

Chemical sensors are tested and calibrated monthly by the sub contractor of the incumbent prime contractor. Unknown subcontractor.

When was the last Boilers Inspections/Certifications and what company provided the inspections/certifications?

Boilers tested annually by subcontractor of the incumbent prime contractor. Licensed subcontractor unknown.

82 When was the last Eddy Current Testing, and what company provided the tests?

Last Eddy Current test performed is on work order history. Licensed subcontractor unknown.

When was the last Emergency Generator Testing and Switchgear Testing and what company provided the tests?

Emergency Generator is tested weekly, monthly semi annually and annually. Licensed subcontractor unknown.

84 When was the last Solar Panel testing or PM and what company provided the tests or PM?

Solar panel tested semi annual and annually.

Licensed subcontractor unknown.

85 Please provide a Seniority List of current CBA personnel? Refer to PWS Section C.1.2.1 Contractor Key Personnel and pursuant to FAR 52.222-41 GSA does not release the names or any information of incumbent contractor’s employees.

86 Please provide building information sheets for each location See Response to Question #2.

87 How many Desktop/Laptop devices are provided for contractor use and an which locations?

Laptops issued where there is BAS systems:

Columbus; Santa Teresa, PDN, BOTA, Tornillo, RCW, Armendariz, and RET. locations. O&M sits at the RCW and have 3 GSA laptops. (PM/Chief Mechanic/Clerk). Columbus - BSN Matrix System El Paso/Santa Teresa - BAS Tridium System.

88 The operating hours for Columbus LPOE are unclear, specifically "harvest season" hours. Please clarify.

Refer to C.1.7.1 Normal Building Hours. Non- Harvest Season hours are separated from Harvest Season by semicolon.

89 How many service calls are answered annually for Source America, elevator and other contractors?

Service Call amounts vary annually for janitorial and elevator services. The estimate is approximately 150 per year. Elevators are separate service calls that are filed with the elevator companies.

90 Are the service calls answered annually for Source America, elevator and other contractors included in the service call data provided in attachment Building Library BL1-BL7 data?

No.

91 Are the service calls answered annually for Source America, elevator and other contractors included in the service call data provided in attachment Building Library BL1-BL7 data?

See Response to Question #90.

92 Do we track and close out work orders for Source America, elevator and other contractors, or just answer the calls and forward information to their work control personnel?

Work orders are entered into NCMMS. Coordination between service providers is required to forward work orders to appropriate contractors, update progress and closeout work orders.

93 Are we responsible for maintain NCMMS data for Source America, elevator and other contractors, such as tracking and sending Quality Inspections and logging Quality Inspection results, or do their work control personnel maintain and update their NCMMS data?

Yes, the Operations & Maintenance Contractor maintains this responsibility.

Who pays for BAS Software and updates?

The Government shall provide and maintain core Operating Systems, updates, revisions, and Microsoft Office (MS Office) tools. he Contractor shall cooperate with GSA and the BAS 3rd party contractor to facilitate any upgrades GSA deems necessary for the functionality or security of the BAS. The Government reserves the right to upgrade or change control system software or reprogram control systems during the performance period of the Contract. Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and supporting components of the control system that have been upgraded or changed by the GSA.

Is after hours escorting for ESPC/ UESC contractors or their subcontractors reimbursable?

After hours in support of any GSA contract or otherwise GSA may utilize procedures in accordance with C.2.3.3 Emergency Call Back (after hours) where 675 hours per contract year.are part of the basic services.

How many after hours escort hours are provided per year on average?

The use of escort hours is nominal annually. The majority of escort/support service occur during normal core coverage hours.

How many hours of miscellaneous work performed annually based on historical data?

Approximately 108 hours annually. However, offerors should review PWS Section C.5.14.2 for the requirements under this procurement.

98 Are there currently and AQMD operating permits in effect at any sites. If so which ones? Please provide permit information.

The Government is not tracking AQMD operating permits for this procurement.

99 Is the $3,600.00 annual limit of liability for fuel purchase per site or for the all contract sites?

Yes.

100 Do any sites currently have load banks? No. None of the sites have load banks.

Please provide a complete inventory of roof anchors at each location (TX0319ZZ, TX0272ZZ).

TX0319ZZ - Armendariz USCH (38 Roof Anchors).

TX0272ZZ - R.C. White Federal Building (9 Roof Anchors)

When was the last 10-year roof anchor inspection?

The Government does not have a record on when the last 10 year roof anchor inspection occurred on any of facilities with roof anchors.

103 Please provide the number of solar panels at each site. Refer to Building Library Equipment Asset List

104 Please provide a list of current specialty subcontractors performing work at sites.

The government does not maintain a list of current specialty subcontractors performing work at sites

105 Please provide the current and previous contract price for this contract.

See Response to Question #9

106 "The Contractor agrees to assign the contract tasks to those persons whose resumes were submitted with the proposal, and who are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the contract as "key personnel." No substitutions may be made except in accordance with this section. ( C.1.2.1, page 15, paragraph 3) ...

No personnel substitutions will be permitted unless these substitutions are unavoidable because of the incumbent's sudden illness, death, unacceptable behavior and/or performance, or termination of employment." (C.1.2.1, page 15, paragraph 5)

1) Can GSA please explain whether employee promotions to new positions at the contract site or to other projects, commensurate with employee performance, would be permitted? This restriction would limit a firm's ability to develop and reward high performing employees, which will hamper overall retention of personnel in the program and reduce quality of performance for GSA.

GSA has requested further clarification on this question from the submitting firm. A response will be provided in a future amendment.

107 "The Contractor agrees to assign the contract tasks to those persons whose resumes were submitted with the proposal, and who are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the contract as "key personnel." No substitutions may be made except in accordance with this section. ( C.1.2.1, page 15, paragraph 3) ...

No personnel substitutions will be permitted unless these substitutions are unavoidable because of the incumbent's sudden illness, death, unacceptable behavior and/or performance, or termination of employment." (C.1.2.1, page 15, paragraph 5)

2) Under this staff substitution limitation, all non-incumbent bidders are in the position of proposing personnel who have committed to the project, but are not necessarily on payroll in the contract areas at the time of proposal. This inherently creates a high level of risk for GSA and results and a strong advantage to the incumbent contractor. To avoid limiting competition, will GSA allow for the use of resumes demonstrating the qualifications of existing staff, with the understanding that these staff would only be replaced with personnel of the same caliber and qualifications (as noted in the pre-proposal conference call by GSA staff), and in accordance with the provisions set forth in Sections G and H?

No. Proposed Key Personnel must meet the minimum qualifications outlined in PWS Section C.1.2.1 Key Personnel.

108 Can you please list the incumbent contractors? (BAS, Boilers, Chillers, Fire, Generator, Water treatment, Security Etc.) This information is needed to provide consistent maintenance to this equipment and to attain history on the equipment.

See Response to Question #5

109 Can you please provide current contract award value? See Response to Question #9.

110 How many shared liability repairs are there annually? See Response to Question #10

111 Can a copy of the Contractor walk-thru sign in sheets be supplied?

See Response to Question #11

112 Is Infrared testing required every year? See Response to Question #12 .

113 Is pressure vessel testing required every year or every two years?

See Response to Question #13.

114 What inspections will be due in the base year? See Response to Question #14.

115 Is the contractor required to have at least 1 person on site during all core coverage hours or available during core coverage hours.

See Response to Question #15.

116 Can the Government please provide us with the sq footage for each of the 12 buildings to help provide accurate staffing and cost

See Response to Question #2.

117 The Solicitation states that this is a Base plus 4 options and a 6mo extension however Attachment "47PH0223R0003 FIGURE B-3 El Paso Operation and Maintenance PRICING 5 YEAR TOTAL ESTIMATES" does not account for the base period. Can the government please provide us with an updated pricing sheet?

See Response to Question #17.

118 Could the Government Please provide us with the BIS for each of the 12 buildings

See Response to Question #2.

119 In Figure L-1 Due to the sheet being protected, we are unable to see all the of the Instructions listed in the excel.

Can the Government unprotect the sheet or fix the formatting so we can view all the instructions in the Figure L-1.

See Response to Question #21" with "See Response to Question #19.

120 How many 4-head exterior lights and type of light bulbs? Refer to the Building Library Asset List. All use either High Pressure sodium or LED.

121 How many single-head exterior lights and type of light bulbs?

Refer to the Building Library Asset List. All use either High Pressure sodium or LED.

122 Figure L-1, As there are 12 buildings. Can the government Confirm if the baseline you provide for all 12 buildings or for a specific building. We understand it is up to the offeror to propose the final Staffing, however we are trying to understand the baseline provided. Confusion may be due to the instructions are partly missing.

See Response to Question #20.

123 Figure L-1. The offeror is to complete this attachment however the Sheet is locked and we are unable to filling our of our proposed Staffing in Columns D-I. Does the government not want us to complete this section of the Attachment and only fill out Columns A-C and J. This would mean that our proposed hours, vacation, sick, holiday would default to what the government has listed here rather than following the 1 CBA Provided. (Ie.

Vacation for 1 year 80 Hours, 5 Years 120 Days). Please confirm if the Government the government wish us to utilize their details of Proposed Hours

See Response to Question #21.

124 Are all pieces of equipment been identified on the provided equipment list? (Building Library BL1-BL7)

Yes.

125 Does the government intend to modify this contract to incorporate additional pieces of equipment if found not to be on the equipment list? Building Library BL1-BL7

Yes.

126 What is the duration between completion of an option year and receiving CPAR modules?

Refer to latest CPARS guidance on https://www.cpars.gov/documents/CPARS- Guidance.pdf

127 The building numbers on the Operations & Maintenance Locations do not correspond to the the building numbers on the Building Library Asset listings. On the the asset listings the buildings all locations start with TX or NM, on the Operations & Maintenance Locations only three start with TX all others start with 07. Please clarify which are the correct building numbers so the asset lists can be matched to the building locations.

The building numbers on the Library is the main building number to identity the facility. The corresponding number not listed are the separate buildings located at each port.

https://www.cpars.gov/documents/CPARS-Guidance.pdf

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