J-3_Official Question and Answers for 697DCK-26-R-00351.pdf

Question and Answers for 697DCK-26-R-00351 (Refurbish/Repaint BDR RCAG Antenna Towers, Connecticut)

July 14, 2026

1. The performance bond that’s required – is it at 150k or 250k?

FAA Response: There is a discrepancy between page 03 and page 77 of the solicitation. The threshold is $150,000. Therefore, the amount found on page 77 is incorrect and should read as the following:

L.2 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The Offeror MUST return the following completed documents as part of its offer to be considered eligible for award.

FACTOR 1: OFFER AND OTHER DOCUMENTS

1.Cover letter stating that no exceptions are taken to any specification requirements or contract terms and condition, or detailed summary of all exceptions taken.

2. Signed SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD form and acknowledgement of any issued amendments.

3. Price proposal that includes all costs necessary to perform all work in accordance with each associated Statement of Work (SOW), and the Davis Bacon Wage Rates. All these attachments can be found in Section J.

4. Section K, Representations, Certifications, & Other Statements of Offerors.

5. Certificate of Liability from your insurance company that shows you can meet the requirements identified in this solicitation.

6. Performance bonding is required if your proposal exceeds $150,000.00.

2. Is the bond submission not required until after the award.

FAA Response: No, as outlined in the answer found above for question 1, it is due with the proposal submission.

3. To what extent may an Offeror rely on the past performance of proposed subcontractors/installing contractor to satisfy the past performance requirements of this solicitation? Specifically:

A. Will the Government evaluate the relevant past performance of a proposed subcontractor (or teaming partner) with the same consideration as the prime Offeror's own past performance, provided the subcontractor will perform a meaningful/substantial portion of the work?

FAA Response: Yes. See revised verbiage below. In accordance with Factor 3: Past Experience as set forth in the solicitation, the evaluation criteria explicitly permit the submission of past performance from both the "prime contractor and major subcontractor." The FAA will evaluate the relevant past experience and performance of a proposed subcontractor with the same consideration as the prime Offeror, provided that the submitted project narratives are directly relevant to the specific scope, complexity, and distinct technical responsibilities that the subcontractor is actually proposed to execute under this requirement. The FAA's evaluation will focus on the team’s collective capability to perform, mapped directly to each member's proposed role.

Due to the above question, L.2, Factor 3: Past Experience found on page 78 is hereby updated for further clarification as follows:

FROM:

FACTOR 3: PAST EXPERIENCE

Installer qualifications:

A. The installing contractor must have minimum 5 years' experience successfully completing similar scopes of work.

B. The contractor performing the surface preparation must be trained, licensed and have a minimum five years of experience in the safe abatement, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials, specifically PCBs, chromium, cadmium and lead-based paint, on projects of similar scope and complexity.

The Offeror must provide a detailed narrative of at least two (2) previous projects within the last five (5) years of similar scope and size as the prime contractor or subcontractor. Past performance must be related to the project or projects on which your firm is making an offer. The FAA reserves the right to contact POC listed and apply its findings in the final determination. The FAA reserves the right to obtain and evaluate information from sources other than those identified by the offeror.

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Installer qualifications:

A. The installing contractor must have a minimum 5 years’ experience successfully completing similar scopes of work.

B. The contractor performing the surface preparation must be trained, licensed and have a minimum of five years of experience in the safe abatement, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials, specifically PCBs, chromium, cadmium and lead-based paint, on projects of similar scope and complexity.

The offeror must provide at least two (2) Past Performance Questionnaires (Attachment 4) for a contract of similar size and scope (magnitude between $75,000 and $250,000 for repainting of equipment) and completed within the last five (5) years from the date of this solicitation for the prime contractor and any major proposed subcontractors. Major subcontractors are defined as a subcontractor that will be performing at least 25% of the effort (in terms of dollar value) under this contract. The past performance questionnaire must be completed and submitted by the customer and not the Offeror.

B. Should a letter of commitment be included to substantiate the subcontractor's proposed role and level of participation?

FAA Response: While Section L does not explicitly mandate the submission of a formal Letter of Commitment, the Offeror’s proposal must definitively substantiate and clearly outline the subcontractor's specific role, responsibilities, and level of participation within the technical proposal. This clear definition is required so that the FAA can accurately assess the relevance of the subcontractor’s past performance against their intended scope of work. Offerors are highly encouraged to include a Letter of Commitment or similar documentation to conclusively demonstrate the subcontractor's availability and commitment to perform. Please note that an Offeror's substantial reliance on a subcontractor's past experience without a clearly defined, committed, and verifiable operational role within the proposal may negatively impact the FAA's evaluation and risk determination under this factor.

4. I'm wondering what forms of equipment are allowed on the site such as man lifts.

FAA Response: Manlifts are allowed on site. There are multiple different configurations for man lifts, but any lift brought on site should be offroad rated for use on the grassy areas.

5. Is there a height, width, length of the towers so I can come up with a rough estimate of material being used?

FAA Response: The following measurements are estimates only and vendors are responsible for their own site measurements. 3 of the towers are 75’ tall, and the fourth tower is 200’ tall. The tallest tower is a triangle base design, roughly estimated at 21’ width. The 3 smaller towers are square base design, roughly estimated at 14’.

6. Is there a budget for the job?

FAA Response: Found on page 1, block 10 of the solicitation: Estimated Project Magnitude: $250,000.00-$350,000.00

7. Would you please confirm the required proposal submission method (email, electronic portal, or physical delivery) and provide the correct submission address or instructions for submitting our proposal?

FAA Response: Please see page 75 or the following:

3.2.2.3-20 OFFERS (JAN 2018)

(a) The offeror (you) must submit responses to this SIR by the following electronic means Email only Your offer must arrive at the place and by the time specified in the

SIR.

(b) Such offers must refer to this SIR and include, as applicable, the item or sub-items, quantities, unit prices, time and place of delivery, all representations and other information required and a statement specifying the extent of your agreement with all the FAA's (we) terms, conditions, and provisions.

(c) We may decline to consider offers that do not include required information, or that reject any of the terms, conditions and provisions of the SIR.

(d) Send your offer to Joni Haynes, Contracting Officer, joni.l.haynes@faa.gov.

(e) We will not be responsible for any failure attributable to transmitting or receiving the offer, unless it falls under section (a) of AMS provision 3.2.2.3-14 "Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals".

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