PBS Industry Day Questions and Responses 10 12 2021.pdf

GSA PBS EVSE Construction IDIQ Industry Day held October 12, 2021 (Sources Sought# (47PL0121R0049)) Chat Questions and Responses and other questions received Question # Question GSA Response

1 Are the protection bollards anticipated to include lighting?

Although lighting modifications may be required at some sites, bollards with integral lighting is not anticipated. However, task order requirements may vary.

2 Does GSA have any security requirement for chargers connected to cloud platform (required for monitoring) This is still being determined.

3 What is the anticipated value range for individual task orders? The anticipated value of task orders may vary.

Will it be required to provide chargers to support Tesla? As of now, I believe they are proprietary. We currently support all other makes / models in the US and Europe.

Standard type 2 chargers with SAE J-1772 plugs are anticipated to make up the majority of installations along with some dc fast chargers. Tesla vehicles may have to use an adapter to interface with the chargers.

How many task orders might be issued per zone per annum?

The number of task orders each year may vary.

6 Have you identified the spec for the EV Station equipment? This is still being determined and may vary on a task order basis.

Is there an anticipated distribution of work amongst the zones...i.e. do you anticipate Zone A to have twice the work as Zone B? The number of task orders within each zone may vary.

8 Will secret clearance be required?

Secret clearances are not anticipated at this time. However, information related to security clearances is expected to be included in the solicitation.

9 What are the bonding requirements?

FAR Part 28 bond requirements for construction contracts are expected to be applicable. Additional details will be included in the Solicitation.

10 Will GSA honor search letters presented by SBA for 8(a) set aside for specific zones.

As noted in the Industry Day slides (attached to the Sources Sought Notice), interested businesses, including small businesses, are requested to provide a written response to the Sources Sought Notice.

Does the scope of the task orders include any management and operations of the hardware or does that responsibility fall onto the land owners once the equipment is installed? If so, are there any anticipated specification on software systems required? This is still being determined.

12 Will the work also extend out to military recruiting stations, as many of these are leased?

It is anticipated that these IDIQ contracts will be available for use at Federal locations nationwide under GSA's jurisdiction, custody or control and locations not under GSA's jurisdiction custody or control.

If an Offeror has broad, well-rated past performance in building-wide electrical utility upgrades at multiple agencies, but does not have experience installing EV Charging equipment and associated work, will they be considered technically qualified?

Evaluation criteria is still being determined. In addition, as noted in the Industry Day slides (attached to the Sources Sought Notice), interested businesses, including small businesses, are requested to provide a written response to the Sources Sought Notice.

Will you be e-mailing the Power Point Presentation to todays attendees?

The Industry Day slides have been attached to the Sources Sought Notice.

Will the GSA be managing the EV installations for all Government facilities, or will other agencies also be soliciting contracts like this?

GSA anticipates this contracting vehicle will be available for Federal Government agencies and will provide agencies with an ability to quickly and efficiently place task orders for General Construction with Design/Build Capabilities to support the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. We do not have information about other Federal agencies plans to solicit their own contracts.

16 What is the anticipated policy of responding to all task orders. This is still being determined.

17 Is your intent for this to be small minoritiy business or big business?

As noted in the Industry Day slides (attached to the Sources Sought Notice), interested businesses, including small businesses, are requested to provide a written response to the Sources Sought Notice.

18 Do we need to have a GSA contract to compete? A GSA contract is not needed to compete for these IDIQ contracts.

Can you please confirm this will be a “companion” contract as well as indicate if construction will or will not be part of the solicitation, 47QMCA21Q0014 - GSA EVSE Pre-Solicitation Notice?

Questions regarding "47QMCA21Q0014 - GSA EVSE Pre-Solicitation Notice" should be directed to the POC in that notice.

Since these are two different solicitations they will be complimentary whereas the latest Public Building Services will be used for site prep and your below solicitation will be used to procure the EV charging stations and ancillary equipment? Or will these indeed be two different/separate solicitation opportunities to support GSA for EV charging?

As noted in the Sources Sought Notice, "The IDIQ contracts described in this Sources Sought Notice are intended to be a companion contract vehicle to the FAS BPAs."

In responses to the Sources Sought Notice, is it acceptable for us to include tables that have some text in 10pt font and figures with some 8pt font text. Yes.