RFI Responses_2026 02 10.pdf

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Pago Pago TSA Space Renovation, American Samoa Federal contract opportunity
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This is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document for federal contract solicitation 47PK0726R0001, issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for a TSA Space Renovation project at Pago Pago International Airport in Tafuna, American Samoa, dated February 10, 2026. The document does not address pricing terms, response dates, award dates, or set asides, as it is limited to pre-bid clarifications.

The renovation scope includes work in two main areas: a Break room and a Training room. Key work items clarified in the Q&A include wall patching, repairs, and repainting; replacement of damaged or discolored ceiling tiles; installation of a new kitchenette system with casework/millwork shop drawings requiring TSA and TSA REMD HQ approval; and painting of all doors and door frames (existing doors and frames are to remain; replacement of doors, door hardware, and door frames is not required, nor is installation of a new door in the open frame between the break and training rooms). The contractor must provide complete submittals for all materials and equipment for government review and approval. The contractor is responsible for relocating and returning Agency furniture, tables, and chairs as needed; sensitive equipment such as computers will be relocated by TSA PPG. Construction work is limited to three nights per week during TSA Escorting availability (M, W, F 1430-2300; T, TH 0730-1600 beginning April 2026), with the schedule subject to change based on airline flight operations. The contractor must provide an enclosed, lockable storage container for materials and Agency equipment. The site visit occurred on January 13, 2026. Existing light fixtures are maintained by the property lessor and are not part of the scope. Water testing and ceiling tile/HVAC duct removal are not required.

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"Pago Pago TSA Space Renovation" Solicitation No.: 47PK0726R0001 Pago Pago International Airport Tafuna, American Samoa

Date: February 10, 2026

Requests for Information / Pre-Bid Questions:

1. Some of the items on the scope of work are not included in the GSA standard bid proposal form. Can you please confirm if all items on the scope of work are listed on the bid form?

a. Response: Confirmed, all items are listed on the current scope of work.

2. Several specifications for the materials seem to be missing. Please advise if all specifications are included.

a. Response: The contractor must provide complete submittals of all materials/equipment requested for review & approvals.

3. As we are waiting for the amendment for the new site visit date, please confirm if this is mandatory for all offerors, just confirming if one of my subcontractors miss it, will they be considered non-responsive?

a. Response: N/A - Sole site visit occurred on January 13, 2026.

4. Request confirmation of the complete and final scope that should be included in pricing.

a. Response: Reference response to item #1.

5. At this time, we have concerns that limiting construction activities to three nights per week may not be sufficient to meet the anticipated project timeline. One of the proposed workdays falls on a Sunday, which is not an operational day for our construction team.

Can allowable construction days and hours can be adjusted? Or, would the Government consider temporary relocation of occupants for the duration of the construction activities?

a. Starting in April 2026 and based on the current airline's flight schedule, availability for TSA Escorting hours are: M,W,F 1430 ~ 2300; T,TH 7:30 - 1600.

At any given notice, the schedule is subject to change and Agency Escorting is dependent on the airline's flight schedule.

b. There is no available/temporary relocation for the occupants. The priority is to complete all work within the Break room, then the Training room. Once the Break room is substantially completed, a section of the Break room to become a temporary Training area. Once the temporary Training area (within the Break room is functional), construction could commence inside the Training room.

6. The existing light fixtures/light fixture lenses are not a part of the scope of work; a number of light fixture lenses appear to be in poor condition, are they to be repaired/replaced?

a. Response: See attachment, per the lease, the light fixture(s) are maintained by the Lessor. (RFI attachment A)

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7. What are the dimensions of the office space?

a. Response: See attached layout with dimensions. (RFI attachment B)

8. Will the existing plumbing for the kitchen sink remain in the same location?

a. Response: Yes, the existing plumbing located in the Break room will remain in the same location. The contractor must provide a complete submittal for the casework/millwork shop drawings, finish colors, handles, slides, etc. & related finishes for review & approvals.

9. Who will relocate the existing Agency furniture, tables, chairs, equipment to perform the work?

a. Response: In accordance with the scope of work, the contractor to move, relocate, and return the Agency’s existing furniture as needed to perform the work.

Any sensitive Agency equipment, e.g., computers, etc. to be relocated by the Agency (TSA PPG).

10.Where could the contractor store materials and the Agency furniture & equipment during the project while performing the work?

a. Response: Contractor to provide an enclosed, lockable container (similar in size to the existing enclosed storage container, located behind the TSA (Agency Office). Contractor to adhere to all American Samoa Port Authority and TSA PPG rules & regulations.

11.Does the contractor need to provide Water Testing, reports, etc. to test the water?

a. Response: Not required.

12.Are we replacing all of the ceiling tiles in the training and storage rooms? Are we replacing them with the same or similar tiles to what is currently there? Are we doing any electrical repairs in the ceiling? Do you want us to remove the HVAC ducting in the ceiling that is no longer in use?

a. Response: Not required.

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13.There are 2 exterior doors and 5 interior doors. There is also a door frame with no door.

Are we replacing all exterior and interior doors, including door hardware? Are we putting a new door in the open door frame in between the break room and training room that currently does not have a door? Are we replacing the existing door frames? According to the SOW: "Contractor to verify & confirm all quantities, provide complete, not limited to, patch, repair, prime paint, finish painting all walls, new complete ceilings, new complete doors/door frames/door hardware/door accessories in the entire TSA space."

a. Responses: replacing all exterior and interior doors, including door hardware, not required.

b. a new door in the open door frame in between the break room and training room, not required.

c. Existing doors & door frames to remain.

d. Contractor to verify & confirm all quantities, provide complete patching, repairs, preparation for painting, prime paint, finish paint all walls, all doors/door frames;

replace any damaged/discolored ceiling tiles.

e. A complete new ceiling grid system, new doors/door frames/door hardware/door accessories, NOT REQUIRED.

14.Do you have a design for the new kitchenette? According to the SOW: Contractor to provide and install kitchenette system based on attached PPG Kitchen Elevation.

Contractor must provide complete new casework/millwork shop drawings for Agencyreview & approvals. All kitchenette materials/colors/etc. must be selected by local TSA with TSA REMD HQ review approval.

a. Response: See attached new kitchenette Design Intent. (RFI attachment C)

15.Will there be a SOW revision? Client did not know exactly what they wanted and raised several requests that were not on the original SOW. It seems like there is either miss communication on the SOW and/or the client is unsure of what needs to be done.

a. Response: Reference response to #1.

16.The proposed completion date will not be able to be met unless we can work more than three days per week excluding Sundays.

a. Response: Reference response to #5.

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