QAs and Documentation for the sUAS 2nd Amendment.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 70US0925R70093073
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This document is a Vendor Questions and Responses file for a sUAS (small Unmanned Aerial System) Multi-use Training Facility solicitation by the United States Secret Service (USSS), with Solicitation Number 70US0925R70093073 due on September 5, 2025 at 10:00am. The project involves constructing a climate-controlled structure to support year-round training and certification of sUAS pilots at the JJRTC (James J. Rowley Training Center) campus. Key details include a site visit scheduled for August 22, 2025, with all attendees required to complete an Access Form by August 19, 2025.
The solicitation includes several critical clarifications: there are no existing as-built or topographic drawings, no electrical as-builts, and no geotechnical investigation reports available. The vendor will be responsible for establishing the building's foundation. Design deliverables must include 60%, 90%, 100%, and Issued For Construction (IFC) submissions. Unique requirements include that project roles can be "dual-hatted" (one person can perform multiple roles), restrooms are not required, fire suppression systems are not needed, and the only bid option is related to local and BAS (Building Automation System) controls. The government has extended the solicitation due date but denied a request for a three-week bid extension.
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Solicitation Due Date: September 5, 2025 @ 10:00am
Vendor Questions USSS Responses The requirements for the Project Manager and Designer of Record both state that these individuals must have “20 years of experience in the museum industry” and “experience designing museum exhibits and displays.” However, the project scope is described as a climate-controlled structure to support year-round training and certification of sUAS pilots. Can you please confirm whether the reference to "museum" experience is accurate and intended for this project? Or was this language possibly carried over from a previous scope and may be substituted with relevant federal construction or training facility experience?
Please see the updated SOW
Existing Site Conditions: Are there any As-Built drawings or topographic drawings of the site? Could a site visit be accommodated? Essential to understand the site clearing requirements and soils conditions.
There are no existing as builts or topographic drawings of the site.
Site Visit is scheduled for 10:00am, August 22, 2025. All attendee must complete the Access Form and return by 10:00am, August 19, 2025.
sUAS Multi-use Training Facility Solicitation Number: 70US0925R70093073
Electrical Source and Distance: The primary obstacle to provide a qualified proposal is associated with the electrical requirements.
Do you have any As-Builts, approximate location of the site, and/or where the power would be sourced from?
There are no electrical as builts for the location. Please find attached the Electrical source and also the Fiber run source Not to Scale.
Referencing Section 3 "Scope / Purpose & Objectives" of the Revised SOW, item (b) is listed as a specific inclusion, but is no longer categorized under “Option 1” or “Option 2.” Could you please confirm that this scope should now be included in the base price?
Section 3 Item (b) is to be in the base price.
Referencing Section 3 "Scope / Purpose & Objectives" of the Revised SOW, Item (c) of the same section refers to contract options for both local and BAS controls. Can you confirm that this is the only scope intended to be priced as a bid option?
Section 3 Item (c) is the only option item of the SOW.
Could you provide a Google Map view or a site plan indicating where the building is to be located on the JJRTC Campus?
Refer to Site drawing attached.
Was a site visit held for this project? If so, could you kindly share the sign-in sheet?
No site visit was held for this project.
Refer to Q#7 for site visit information.
Would it be possible to schedule a site visit for this project?
Please reference Q#7
Are any geotechnical investigation reports available for the project site?
There are no reports available.
Regarding the reforestation requirement: does the owner have a designated location with adequate space for this effort?
Reforestation will not be part of the project.
Can you provide specific reforestation replacement requirements applicable to this campus or jurisdiction?
Refer to Q#15
Are there any existing tree surveys or site photos available to help in estimating the scope of the reforestation?
No, there are no existing tree surveys.
Refer to Q#11 for site photo
Is an MDE permit anticipated for this project?
MDE permit is not anticipated for this project.
If MDE permitting is required, please confirm if the 260-day design and construction schedule can be adjusted, as the MDE process often requires 4–6 months.
Refer to Q#18
Could you indicate the nearest power source to the proposed building location?
Refer the Site Location attached.
Could you advise the location of the nearest fiber manhole relative to the building site?
Refer Q#20
Is there an existing conditions civil site plan available, or will the selected team be responsible for conducting a new survey?
No, there are no existing conditions civil site plan.
However, the vendor is responsible for establishing foundation for the building.
Please confirm whether any wetlands are present on the project site. Wetland mitigation would necessitate additional planning and permitting.
No wetlands are on this project site.
Will restrooms be required inside the structure?
Restrooms are not required.
Could you clarify the required design deliverables? Are 60%, 90%, and IFC submissions sufficient?
60%, 90% 100% and IFC submissions are required.
Please specify the minimum required dimensions for the garage door.
Refer to Section 3(a) in the SOW.
Can you confirm whether fire suppression or life safety systems will be required in this facility?
Not required.
Could the bid form be revised to include line items for the identified optional bid components?
Bid options are specified in Section 3 Item (c)
Please confirm whether the roles of SSHO, QCM, and Superintendent are required to be performed by separate individuals on site (i.e., not dual-hatted).
They can be dual hatted as long as the individual qualitfies for all parties they are performing as.
To bid this project accurately, we request a site visit.
Refer to Q#7
To ensure the government obtains the most accurate and competitive pricing, we respectfully request a three-week bid extension.
A three-week extension is not granted; however, the solicitation due date will be extended to 10:00am, September 5, 2025.
Any RFI must be submitted by 10:00am, August 27, 2025.
Is the government able to provide an overall site layout/location map for this project?
Refer to Q#11
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Last Name First Name Middle Name SSN (no dashes) DOB xx/xx/xxxx
RTC Access Requests for Contractors who require an Escort - updated 4.22.2024 - Please reply to the email from RTC with manual encryption with all columns completed.
Gender M/F/U US Citizen Y or N Country of Birth City of Birth
RTC Access Requests for Contractors who require an Escort - updated 4.22.2024 - Please reply to the email from RTC with manual encryption with all columns completed.
State of Birth Current Residence City and State Cell Phone Email
RTC Access Requests for Contractors who require an Escort - updated 4.22.2024 - Please reply to the email from RTC with manual encryption with all columns completed.
Position description at JJRTC Project Name at JJRTC Project Location or Bldg. at JJRTC
RTC Access Requests for Contractors who require an Escort - updated 4.22.2024 - Please reply to the email from RTC with manual encryption with all columns completed.
Prime Contractor (name of company) Superintendnet COR (RTCFAC)
RTC Access Requests for Contractors who require an Escort - updated 4.22.2024 - Please reply to the email from RTC with manual encryption with all columns completed.
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RTCFAC Access requests for Contractors(Escorts) version as of 4.22.2024
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