80AFRC18R0007P00003.pdf

80AFRC18R0007 Amendment 3

The purpose if this amendment is to make the following changes and to respond to some questions received for this solicitation.

1. Reference: Attachment A of solicitation (Armstrong Initial Model Task Order) Replace Attachment C General Wage Determination, dated 05/04/2018 of the task order with updated Attachment C General Wage Determination, dated 05/18/2018.

2. Reference: Attachment B of solicitation (Ames Initial Model Task Order) Replace Attachment I General Decision CA180018-Mod 8, dated 05/04/2018 of the task order with updated Attachment I General Decision CA180018-Mod 9, dated 06/01/2018.

3. Change Section H: Task Order Procedures, paragraph 10, ii to read as follows: (ii) A protest of an order valued in excess of $25 million. Protests of orders in excess of $25 million may only be filed with the Government Accountability Office, in accordance with the procedures at 33.104.

4. Change Section L: 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 1996), paragraph c to read as follows: (c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3M, whichever is less.

5. Change Section L: Volume III Price and Other Required Documentation for Award, paragraph f to read as follows: f) A bid bond covering all CLINS included in the solicitation, clearly identifying the solicitation number in the amount of twenty percent (20%) of the total bid price (All CLINS), or $3Million, whichever is lower. A scanned copy clearly showing the corporate seal is sufficient.

6. Change Section L: Proposal Submission Checklist, VOLUME III-- Price and Other Required

Documentation, Tab 6 to read as follows: A bid bond clearly identifying the solicitation number, in the amount of 20% of the total bid price for (CLINS 0002 and 0003 on Page 4), or

$3M, whichever is lower.

7. Change Section L: Volume III Price and Other Required Documentation for Award, paragraph h to read as follows: h) Completed Section K (FAR 52.203-2, FAR 52.204-8, FAR 52.209-7, &

FAR 52.209-12)

8. Change Section L: Proposal Submission Checklist, VOLUME III-- Price and Other Required

Documentation, Tab 8 Description to read as follows: Completed Section K (FAR 52.203-2, 52.204-8, 52.209-7, 52.209-12); and Page Limitation to read 10 pages.

9. 80AFRC18R0007 Amendment 1, block 3 effective date is updated to read 05/30/2018.

10. Reference 80AFRC18R0007 Amendment 1 ARC Small Business Office Slides: NASA Small

Business Specialists, page 5, Stennis Space Center Email should be changed to ssc-smallbusiness@mail.nasa.gov

11. Change Section K: 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement—Construction Materials

(May 2014) (Applies to acquisitions valued at less than $7,358,000) title to read as follows:

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement—Construction Materials (May 2014)

(Applies to acquisitions valued at less than $6,932,000)

12. Change Section K: 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement—Construction

Materials Under Trade Agreements (May 2014) (Applies to acquisitions valued at $7,358,000 or more) title to read as follows: 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement—

Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (May 2014) (Applies to acquisitions valued at $6,932,000 or more)

13. Change Section L: Volume II- Past Performance Information, Past Performance Relevancy, paragraph (b)(1)(iii) to read as follows: iii. Are there discrete tasks to be performed by each of the teaming partners in the performance of the contract? If so, please specify in detail.

14. Reference Attachment A of solicitation (Armstrong Initial Model Task Order)

Attachment B Drawings: Delete duplicate page E11 and add page E10 included in

Amendment 3.

15. The proposal due date and time have been extended to July 12, 2018 at 16:00 (or 4:00 p.m.)

Pacific Time.

16. The following questions were received, and responses are hereby provided as follows:

Question 1: The Solicitation states: Twelve (12) awards will be reserved for small businesses in various socio economic categories. The question is how does the government anticipate awarding the task orders? Will task orders be sent to all 12 firms at same time or will projects be set aside for specific types of small businesses? How many firms does the government anticipate will be bidding on the individual task orders?

Answer 1: The award of the task orders will be done in accordance with procedures stated in

Section H: Task Order Procedures and Section H: Fair Opportunity. According to Section H: Fair

Opportunity, fair opportunity will be provided to each awardee to be considered for a task order exceeding $3,500 unless an exception applies listed in the section. The expectation is for all capable firms to propose for task orders.

Question 2: We have several design build project that are in and around the $500K mark in total project value. Will NASA consider accepting projects that are within a few percentage points of

$500K as relevant projects?

Answer 2: Past Performance will only be assessed on recent and relevant projects exceeding

$500,000.00. Any projects with a value under $500,000 will not be considered relevant.

Question 3: Volume III Paragraph i on page 71/82 of the solicitation states that the contractor is to turn in a Construction Safety and Health Plan. Are these plans to be general in nature or site specific for each of the proposed SEED projects?

Answer 3: These are general safety and health plans and not intended to be specific to either of the seed projects.

Question 4: As a Minority Women Owned Small Business, XXX is very interested in responding to the 80AFRC-18-R-007 Solicitation and have some projects, including a heavy civil contract which was performed at the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center that are very relevant, but were completed more than 3 years ago. Will the government consider expanding the recent project time period limit to 5 years? As a 3 year maximum would significantly decrease the Small

Business pool of contractors.

Answer 4: We have considered your request, and have elected to remain with the current 3 year requirement. Past performance is limited to projects that are either completed or started within the last three years from the date of the issuance of this solicitation.

Question 5: I see that NAICS code #236220 is specific to construction companies. Is this solicitation geared toward contractors, rather than architects?

Answer 5: This solicitation is for general construction with design-build capabilities.

Question 6: Can you tell us which of the 14 projects are not set aside for small businesses?

Answer 6: There are currently only two seed projects identified.

Question 7: Please consider extending the past performance projects relevancy to five years instead of three.

Answer 7: Refer to response to Question 4.

Question 8: Can you please explain the selection process again? Is there a target number for each award category (WOSB, Hubzone, etc.)? Or is there a potential that WOSB entities could fulfill the twelve small business slots? The RFP states that once the team identifies a sufficient amount of Technically Acceptable, Very High Level of Confidence proposals, the past performance rating of all remaining offerors in the WOSB category will not be evaluated. How many is a sufficient amount?

Answer 8: Please refer to Section M for details on the selection process. There is no target number for each award category, the solicitation specifies a sufficient amount, which is defined as two or more. It is not our intent to fill all 12 small business awards with WOSB entities.

Question 9: AFRC-Page E9, note 3 says to refer to mechanical plans for the exact location of

HVAC equipment and additional wiring requirements. Mechanical drawings were not included with the provided set of plans. Is there HVAC equipment or duct detectors to install on this project?

Answer 9: No, there are no HVAC equipment or duct detectors to install on this project.

Question 10: AFRC-T2 general notes 4.10 and 4.13 says that the contractors bid shall include fire alarm services from both Siemens and Simplex Grinnell. Is there fire alarm work in this project?

Answer 10: There is no planned fire alarm work as part of this project.

Question 11: AFRC-The specs have a different title page than the plans?

Answer 11: Yes, the specs have a different title page than the plans.

Question 12: AFRC-T2 under CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES 2.2 says “Contractor shall verify all conditions and dimensions at the job site prior to bidding and starting construction.” Will all the conduit that is labeled as “existing” on the plans already be installed?

Answer 12: Yes, conduit shown on plans will already be installed.

Question 13: AFRC-Can we get the panel submittals for the existing panels CD1B and CD2B. Also the TVSS in panel CD1B?

Answer 13: No, panel submittals will not be provided. However, the following is the manufacturer information pertaining to the panels:

CD1B is a Square D QED-2 switchboard

CD2B is a Square D I-Line panelboard

TVSS is a Square D Surgelogic EMA Series Surge Protection Device

Question 14: AFRC-What is required for the EMCS System for panel CD1A?

Answer 14: The TVSS in CD1A is to be connected to the EMCS.

Question 15: AFRC-On sheet E16 it shows pulling wire in existing conduits going into panel

CD2B. Shouldn’t these conduits be going into panel CD2A?

Answer 15: Yes, conduits should be going into CD2A.

Question 16: AFRC-Page E4 has a note on a “PROTECTIVE DEVICE STUDY”. This note says that electrical studies have been performed as part of the project design based on specific manufactures equipment shown on these drawings and the contractor is responsible for updating the drawings. Can NASA provide these existing drawings pre-bid for the contractors?

Answer 16: Drawings will not be provided pre-bid, as they are not required to bid. NASA will provide the study to the successful bidder.

Question 17: AFRC-On sheet E2 600v feeder schedule 800-D is it one set per 4” conduit or 2 sets in one 4” conduit?

Answer 17: One set per 4” conduit.

Question 18: AFRC-Wire lengths can vary widely depending on installation paths of conduit runs. In order to accurately determine wire lengths, Can the government provide conduit lengths for each of the new conduits runs that will be installed by others?

Answer 18: Yes, the approximate conduit lengths for the existing conduit runs are shown on the single line diagrams.

Question 19: AFRC-Will the contractor be responsible for moving any fire sprinkler lines or sprinklers away from new equipment locations?

Answer 19: Yes, the contractor will be required to move sprinkler lines.

Question 20: Section B – Supplies and/or services to be provided for both task orders state that

“task orders subsequent to this task order shall be developed and submitted using 4Clicks

Premier Project Estimator software.” Would it be acceptable for contractors to use a different software for future task orders?

Answer 20: No, 4Clicks Premier Project Estimator software is required for the development and submission of proposals for task orders subsequent to seed project task orders.

Question 21: AFRC-Are all the junction boxes identified on the drawings? If not, can the

Government provide accurate locations of any additional junction boxes so contractor can determine accessibility?

Answer 21: Yes, the junction boxes are identified as accurately as possible on the drawings. The contractor shall field verify for any additional junction boxes.

Question 22: In the solicitation document it is required to submit the Complete Section K (see pdf page 71). This section is 10 pages long. However the page requirements limit it to six pages.

Would you like only the submission of FAR 52.204-8 and FAR 52.209-7 to remain in the six page limit? Or can the page limit be increased to 10?

Answer 22: The page limit will be increased to 10 pages to include 52.203-2, 52.204-8, 52.209-7, and 52.209-12 from Section K in this amendment.

Question 23: AFRC-Can the QC Manager, SSHO and Superintendent be one person?

Answer 23: The QC manager and SSHO can be the same person, but the Superintendent shall be a separate person.

Question 24: RFP Section L, page 66 of 82, item (a)(1) states that the Offeror is to provide projects that were performed as a prime contractor. Page 67 of 82, item (b)(1) states that teaming partner’s “projects shall be provided as described above.” Design firms typically perform as Lead Design Firms on design-build projects. Please confirm that Design teaming partners can provide projects on which they performed as the Lead Design Firm, not necessarily as the prime contractor.

Answer 24: Yes, see Section M for evaluation factors and their relative importance.

Question 25: RFP Section L, pages 67-69 of 82. Item (a)(2) states “The Summary for each project shall include the following information for each referenced contract or project.” Item (a)(2)(x) states: “x. Synopsis of the scope of work and why it is considered recent and relevant to the solicitation. (i.e. General Construction, Design-Build, LEED, BIM, See paragraphs c – e below.)”.

However, Offerors are also instructed to follow the Proposal Submission Checklist which organizes Items (a)-(e) as separate items. Please confirm that items (c), (d), and (e) are to be addressed within the same Past Performance Information Summary document used for items

(a) and (b). This would mean that a single project summary document would be provided for each project to address items (a) and (c) - (e), as well as item (b) if teaming.

Answer 25: The summary is a listing of all projects for the last three years including a synopsis of the scope. Of those projects listed in the summary, a maximum of six of the most recent and relevant projects must be selected to give the additional information required in (b)-(e) separately.

Question 26: Due to the limit of six contracts total to address page 66-67 paragraphs (a) and (b), please confirm that one Project Performance Summary document can be used to demonstrate the experience of both the Offeror and the Teaming Partner if the project was jointly performed.

Answer 26: Yes, if the project was jointly performed.

Question 27: Page 66 paragraph (a)(1). To provide an entire listing of projects for the past 3 years will greatly reduce the number of pages available to adequately address NASA’s submission requirements for each project, such as the past performance information summary, design-build PP supplement, LEED PP supplement, and BIM PP supplement. Combined with the font and margin requirements, it would be 5-6 pages. Will the Government consider excluding the listing of construction projects or allowing the use of a smaller font?

Answer 27: No, the listing of construction projects and font size requirements remain the same.

Question 28: Page 67 paragraph (b)(a). Regarding the Teaming Partners Project Listing, if the

Teaming Partner is a Design Firm, please confirm that the “entire listing of construction projects either completed or started within the last 3 years” is NOT required.

Answer 28: The entire listing of construction projects either completed or started within the last

3 years IS required.

Question 29: Page 67 paragraph (b)(a). Regarding the Teaming Partners Project Listing, Teaming

Partners may include Design Firms that work on hundreds of projects a year. If an entire listing of projects is required, combined with the font and margin requirements, it would be 5-6 pages per teaming partner. Will the Government consider excluding the listing of design projects or allowing the use of a smaller font?

Answer 29: Offerors are required to submit construction projects, not design projects. Use of smaller font will not be allowed.

Question 30: The Proposal Submission Checklist allows 6 pages for Section K (FAR 52.204-8 and

FAR 52.209-7). However, Section K starts on page 46 and ends on page 55, for a total of 10 pages. It also includes clauses such as 52.203-2 and 52.209-12 that require fill-in response.

Please confirm that the page limitation for Section K should be 10 pages.

Answer 30: Refer to response to Question 22.

Question 31: Volume III contains pricing information. Should the proposal volumes be packaged as three individual PDFs and submitted as separate attachments?

Answer 31: Yes, the proposal volumes should be packaged as three individual PDFs and submitted as separate attachments.

Question 32: The SF1442 Box 13 states that “Only e-mail offers are authorized”. Pages 63-64 require the use of NASA’s Large File Transfer (LFT). Please confirm that offers are to be submitted only through NASA’s Large File Transfer (LFT).

Answer 32: Offers are to be submitted only through NASA’s Large File Transfer (LFT).

Question 33: Page 64. “The submission shall be organized as detailed in the Proposal Submission

Checklist. Each section shall be separately identified (Except for the SF 1442 and all amendments).” The Proposal Submission Checklist shows the SF1442 as Item 1 and the

Acknowledgement of Amendments as Item 5. Is it the Government’s intent for the SF1442 and

Acknowledgment of Amendments to be included under the same Tab 1?

Answer 33: No, the complete SF1442 shall be Item 1 and the Acknowledgement of Amendments should be Item 5.

Question 34: Page 64. “The submission shall be organized as detailed in the Proposal Submission

Checklist…. Proposal Volumes shall be consistent with the following structure [emphasis added], labeled accordingly….” The “following structure” provided on Page 65 for Volume III does not match the checklist. On page 65, “Offerors price for all CLINS (page 3-4)” is required followed by “Other Required Documentation (See Proposal Submission Checklist)”. The checklist lists the SF1442 first, followed by Section B, Attachment A, Attachment B, etc. Please confirm the Offerors should following the organization shown on the checklist.

Answer 34: Please follow the checklist in Section L for organization of documents.

Question 35: The SF 1442 requires a bid bond for CLINS 0002 and 0003. Page 71 requires a bid bond for ALL CLINS. CLIN 0001 is for the MACC. Please confirm that the bid bond should be for

CLINS 0002 and 0003.

Answer 35: The bid bond should be for CLINS 0002 and 0003.

Question 36: Tables and other graphics will appear extremely cumbersome with Times New

Roman 12-point font. For readability, professional organizations in the industry typically use 6-point to 9-point for graphics. For example, the IEEE recommends 8-point and ASME recommends no less than 6-point. Will the Government consider allowing tables and other graphics to use a font size that is less than 12-point but no less than 6-point?

Answer 36: No, the font size will remain unchanged.

Question 37: Please confirm that a teaming partner’s past performance project can be used as one of the 6 relevant past performance reference projects and count towards the Prime’s experience provided the proper teaming arrangements are in place.

Answer 37: Yes, a teaming partner’s past performance project can be used as one of the 6 relevant past performance reference projects and count towards the Prime’s experience provided the proper teaming arrangements are in place.

Question 38: Does the government have a specific format for teaming arrangements for this

RFP? Does a copy of the teaming agreement need to be included in the RFP response or will a simple signed letter suffice?

Answer 38: No, but contractors who have Teaming Agreements must provide a signed copy of their Teaming Agreement conveying who the controlling entity will be for this contract.

Question 39: AFRC-Sheet E5 shows 2 panels labeled CD1B. I think one of them should be labeled

CD1A.

Answer 39: Yes, one of the panels should be labeled CD1A.

Question 40: AFRC-We do not have page E10 and we have 2 page E11.

Answer 40: Delete the duplicate page E11 and add page E10 provided as an attachment in

Amendment 3.

Question 41: AFRC-Please provide LBP/ACM survey for this project.

Answer 41: No LBP/ACM survey is available for this project.

Question 42: AFRC-s the Protective Device Study part of this project?

Answer 42: Yes, a protective device study, short circuit study, arc flash hazard analysis, and equipment evaluation is part of the project.

Question 43: AFRC-Please provide additional information on the UPS monitoring system. There is a spec section, but it is not shown in detail on the plans.

Answer 43: A UPS battery monitoring system is not required as part of this project.

Question 44: AFRC-On sheet T2 under Scope and Options. It states we are required to do the

Installation of Battery Monitoring System for Existing UPS System. Can you provide additional information on this system? Is this system required for both UPS systems 1A and 1B?

Answer 44: AFRC-Battery monitoring system is not required as part of this project. We will provide updated Sheet T2 with the battery monitoring system deleted.

Question 45: AFRC-The drawings are missing page E10 and there are (2) E11 pages. Please provide pg.E10

Answer 45: Refer to response to Question 40.

Question 46: AFRC-Can our on-site Superintendent perform as the safety officer as well?

Answer 46: Refer to response to Question 23.

Question 47: AFRC-Scope of work indicates the conduit is run, however during the job walk there was conduit not run into the room. How far away will the conduit be run from the PDU’s?

Answer 47: Refer to response to Question 18.

Question 48: AFRC-Sheet/Detail: E10 B8400 1st Flr Remodel Plan - Request missing detail drawing E10 titled "B8400 1st FLOOR REMODEL PLAN". Please submit.

Answer 48: Refer to response to Question 40.

Question 49: AFRC-Sheet/Detail: E4 - Dwg-E4 shows General Note 1, (2) 800 AF / AT Breakers located in Unit-1B, please provide information pertaining to "no service interruption to the equipment".

1. Will this project require temporary power generators?

2. If so, how many, what size and voltage requirements of temporary generators?

Answer 49: No generators for temporary power will be required.

Question 50: AFRC-Specification list installation of “CD1A & CD2A”. The assumption is that they are already purchased and on site? Will they need to be transported from a remote storage location?

Answer 50: No, CD1A and CD2A are not already purchased, and they are the responsibility of the contractor.

Question 51: AFRC-UPS battery monitoring, is this equipment already purchased, installed, connected?

Answer 51: Yes, the UPS battery monitoring equipment is installed and connected to the equipment currently in place.

Question 52: Is the government planning on scheduling another site visit for either/both of the sites (AFRC and AMES)? 2. If not, is possible to have another site visit scheduled for both locations?

Answer 52: No, there are no other site visits planned or will be scheduled in the future for this solicitation.

Question 53: This solicitation includes FAR 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (May

2014) and FAR 52.225-11 Buy American Act-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements

(Oct 2016). Please indicate which Buy American Act is applicable to the two seed projects.

Answer 53: The applicable FAR clauses for the two seed projects depend on the acquisition value. FAR 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (May 2014) pertains to less than

$6,932,000 and FAR 52.225-11 Buy American-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements

(Oct 2016) pertains to $6,932,000 or more. Threshold updates have been made to the clauses and is reflected in amendment to the solicitation.

Question 54: AFRC-The existing conduits, are they already landed on the intended point of connection? Have pull strings been installed?

Answer 54: No, the existing conduits are not landed on the intended point of connection

Yes, pull strings have been installed.

Question 55: Please clarify if LEED, BIM, & Design-Build experience is mandatory for small disadvantaged businesses proposing on this RFP in order to the RFP past projects experience requirements?

Answer 55: It is not mandatory; however, those firms with LEED, BIM, & Design-Build experience will be rated higher.

Question 56: Our team has extensive design-build, LEED, and BIM experience over the past six years performing work for many federal clients, including NASA. Restricting the relevant performance period to three years is detrimental to small disadvantage business teams like ours being able to qualify for this IQID. Our team has a proven track record working for NASA with stellar performance. BIM, LEED, and D-B project types are highly technical and specialized project types that are rare for small business to obtain. Therefore, significant gaps in time between these projects. Please consider expanding the recent project period to five years.

Answer 56: Refer to response to Question 4.

Question 57: AFRC-There are 2 notes on E4 that say “To existing UPS input (see sheet E8)” and

“To existing UPS by-pass input (see sheet E8)”. Page E8 is just a shop drawing. Please clarify

Answer 57: Please refer to Sheet E5 for clarification.

Question 58: AFRC-Sheet E4, Note 3- will the previous arc flash and coordination study be made available for use in the new study? Note 1- Are these 800 amp breakers existing?

a. Sheet 6, -“CD2B” is showing as new, but that is existing correct? The faintly drawn dashed lines (feeders) going to the STS’S are existing correct?

- STS switches are shown with dark lines that indicate them to be new, yet in no way are they labeled as new or existing, if they are existing what was the previous alternate power source?

Note 3- is mistakenly noted as note 2 where the TVSS is shown connected to the EMCS, question is where is the EMCS located?

Answer 58: Yes, the previous arc flash and coordination study will be made available for use in the new study. Yes, 800 amp breakers do exist. Yes, CD2B does exist, and will be reflected in amendment. Yes, the feeders going to the STS's are correct. STS switches shown with dark lines are not existing, they are new. Information regarding connection to EMCS to be provided to successful bidder.

Question 59: AFRC-There is a note on Pg.E9 that says “EQUIPMENT SHOWN IS BASED ON

SPECIFIC MANUFACTURERS EQUIPMENT DIMENTIONS. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE SHOP

DRAWINGS OF ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT LAYOUTS IN B.4848, FAN HOUSE 7, AND ROOMS

DESIGNATED WITH P.D.U’S SHOWING THAT THE EQUIPMENT WILL FIT AND MEET ALL REQUIRED

CLEARANCES PRIOR TO ORDERING EQUIPMENT.” Will this shop drawing be needed, or was this for the previous project?

Answer 59: Shop drawing will be needed for CD1B and CD2B.

Question 60: AFRC-Pg.E12 has an arrow pointing at (2) conduits with a note that says “DOWN

TO FIRST FLOOR”. Please provide continuation of this conduit run.

Answer 60: The government will provide new sheet with continuation of conduit run in an amendment.

Question 61: Do you want us to include project evaluations for each of the six projects we are submitting? If so, can we include our finalized PPIRS/CPARS project reports? For any relevant projects not in CPARS/PPIRS, do you want us to complete and submit a copy of Attachment D

“Past Performance Assessment Form”? This form currently has “For Information Only- Do not

Complete” across the top.

Answer 61: No, do not include evaluations, PPIRS, CPARS, or Attachment D. The information included in the instructions in Section L, Past Performance Information is the only information required from the Offeror. NASA will utilize this information along with other information gathered by NASA independently in PPIRS, CPARS and other sources known to the Government.

Question 62: To satisfy the Safety Plan requirement in Volume 3 Price and Other Required

Documentation. Can we submit a copy of an approved safety plan we are currently using on a

NASA project?

Answer 62: No, we require a general safety and health plan and not a specific project safety and health plan.

Question 63: Can a mix of Prime and teaming partners past performance be used for the 6 relevant and recent project summaries? Typically Prime contractors are allowed to use key subcontractors/teaming partners past performance. Please advise.

Answer 63: Yes, contractors using teaming agreements or joint ventures must decide whose past performance they want to submit.

Question 64: It states that 6 Projects need to be submitted for Past Performance. Can some of these 6 Projects be provided by our Architect who would be a Teaming Partner for Design-Build

Projects?

Answer 64: Refer to response to Question 63.

Question 65: Please clarify if LEED, BIM, & Design-Build experience is mandatory for small disadvantaged businesses to meet this RFP’s past performance requirements? This appears to be a requirement for large businesses. If required the above experience is required for small businesses, can a teaming partner’s experience be used to satisfy the past performance requirements?

Answer 65: It is not mandatory; however, those firms with LEED, BIM, & Design-Build experience will be rated higher. Yes, consideration will be given to the efforts, or portion of the efforts, being proposed by the offeror and or team members.

Question 66: Please clarify that 2 eye wash station located outside the building are included in the this contract.

Answer 66. Eye wash stations are not included in this contract.

Question 67: AFRC Drawings - Dwg-E6 shows DSBN CD2B as NEW gear this conflicts with Dwg-E3

Block Diagram showing that DSBN CD2B is existing gear.

Answer 67: CD2B should be shown as CD2A, and will be reflected in sheet E6 in an amendment.

Question 68: Are we to replace the eyewash stations only? Does the piping need to be replaced?

Answer 68: Refer to response to Question 66 regarding replacement of eye wash stations.

Piping does not need to be replaced.

Question 69: The past performance requirements for this RFP appear to be constructed around experience that only a large business would possess. Please advise if it’s the intention of the government to have small businesses partner with large businesses in order to meet this RFP’s past performance requirements and, in the process, help government meet their mandatory small business utilization goals?

Answer 69: No, the intention of the government is to award fourteen (14) contracts to capable businesses with twelve (12) awards reserved for various small business socio economic status.

Question 70: Please clarify if LEED, BIM, & Design-Build experience is mandatory for small disadvantaged businesses to meet this RFP’s past performance requirements? Do all these requirements have to be met for small businesses to be considered for award? This appears to be a requirement for large businesses. If all of the above experience is required for small businesses can a design teaming partner’s experience be used to satisfy this RFP’s past performance requirements for D-B, LEED, & BIM?

Answer 70: Refer to response to Question 65.

Question 71: AFRC-E18-Is there a possibility of getting cut sheets of panels that existing contractor are installing so can match manufacturer and type with panels that we are adding?

CD2A & CD1A.

Answer 71: Refer to response to Question 13.

Question 72: AFRC-E6- On all existing runs that are installed there are footages shown. On CD2A there are no footages shown for the feeder runs that we are to install cable in existing conduit.

Can we get footages of the conduit being installed by contractor that we are to install cable in for bidding purposes?

Answer 72: Refer to response to Question 18.

Question 73: AFRC- E5- There is no footage shown on feeders from CD1A in UPS Room to CD2A in Fan House 7. Can we get footage of this existing conduit run that we are to install cable in for bidding purposes?

Answer 73: Refer to response to Question 18.

Question 74: AFRC Drawings - Request missing detail drawing E10 titled "B8400 1st FLOOR

REMODEL PLAN". Please submit.

Answer 74: Refer to response to Question 40.

Question 75: AFRC Drawings - Clarification on Scope and equipment. Dwg-T2 of the "Scope and

Options" shows Installation of Dist Board CD2A in Fan House 7. Dwg-E9 shows New Dist Board

CD1A. Are we to provide and furnish (2) 800A 480Y/277V Distribution boards; (1) CD2A and (1)

CD1A.

Dwg-T2 of the "Scope and Options" shows Installation of Battery Monitoring System for existing

UPS System, Dwg-E5 shows existing battery racks for each UPS 1B and UPS 1A. Unable to find wire/conduit/length/device/location details pertaining to Battery Monitoring System.

Answer 75: Yes, contractor shall provide two 800A 480Y/277V Distribution boards, one CD2A and one CD1A. The battery monitoring system is no longer required, with requirement to be deleted from sheet T2 in an amendment.

Question 76: AFRC Drawings - Dwg-E4 shows General Note 1, (2) 800 AF / AT Breakers located in

Unit-1B, please provides information pertaining to "no service interruption to the equipment".

1. Will this project require temporary power generators? 2. If so, how many, what size and voltage requirements of temporary generators?

Answer 76: Refer to response to Question 49.

Question 77: AFRC Task Order Related Question - A previous electrical contractor was on-site and completed some work and purchased some material/equipment. 1. Are there AS-BUILT drawings available? 2. Is there a Bill of Materials of the purchased equipment from the previous contract (wire /gear/ panels/ etc)?

Answer 77: No as-built drawings or bill of materials are not currently available and are not required to bid. NASA will provide the drawings to the successful bidder.

Question 78: AFRC-Sheet/Detail: E6 - Dwg-E6 shows DSBN CD2B as NEW gear this conflicts with

Dwg-E3 Block Diagram showing that DSBN CD2B is existing gear. Please advise.

Answer 78: Refer to response to Question 67.

Question 79: Is the construction cost estimating must use RS Means Book and 4Clicks Software?

Answer 79: Yes, per the specs, 4Clicks Premier version must be used.

Question 80: AFRC-Are any of the panel cans there not on the plans?

Answer 80: No, there are no panel cans that are not on the plans.

Question 81: AFRC-The panels cans are the panel guts already on order? Or will they need to be purchased?

Answer 81: The panel cans will need to be provided by the contractor. The panel guts are already installed, and will not need to be provided.

Question 82: AFRC-Sheet E10 is missing from the set of E sheets, there are two E11 sheets. Will

NASA supply the E10 sheet?

Answer 82: Refer to response to Question 40.

Question 83: AFRC-Specification 26 08 00 indicates the requirement for acceptance testing per

NETA for the switchgear. Please confirm this acceptance testing shall be conducted by a third party, NETA accredited firm.

Answer 83: Yes, this acceptance testing shall be conducted by a third party, NETA accredited firm.

Question 84: Please advise if there is any asbestos, lead or other hazardous materials the contractor could encounter during the demolition or construction portions of this project.

Answer 84: There is no anticipated disturbance of asbestos, lead or other hazardous materials.

Question 85: AFRC (Attachment A) Shows an additive bid item that is described on the contract drawings. Please reference where that is shown or describe.

Answer 85: Disregard additive bid item, it will be deleted in an amendment.

Question 86: Can the Site Safety and Superintendent be the same person?

Answer 86: Refer to response to Question 23.

Question 87: Specifications include sections for the following but there is no scope of work required in the drawings for this work. i) Concrete; ii) Misc. Metal Fabrication; iii) Access Panels;

iv) Doors; v) Abatement; vi) Etc. Please clarify why these sections are included.

Answer 87: Concrete work may be required, but other spec sections referenced are not applicable. Government will provide updated specs with the non-applicable sections removed.

Question 88: ARFC Attachment A - Bid schedule shows Additive Bid Item 1 and references a

Spec Section. The spec section referenced states base bid and options but doesn't have any options listed. What are the options? Are we to leave that CLIN blank?

Answer 88: Refer to response to Question 85.

Question 89: AFRC Sheet E-5 Construction Note 1. Please provide length of run to the conductor?

Answer 89: Refer to response to Question 18.

Question 90: AFRC-Sheet E-6 Construction Note 2. Please provide the length of run from CD2A to the static switch?

Answer 90: Refer to response to Question 18.

Question 91: AFRC-Please advise if there is any asbestos, lead or other hazardous materials the contractor could encounter during the demolition or construction portions of this project.

Answer 91: Refer to response to Question 84.

Question 92: AFRC-Sheet E-6 Are the static switched existing?

Answer 92: Yes, static switch exists.

Question 93: As a Minority Women Owned Small Business, we intend to respond to the 80AFRC-

18-R-007 Solicitation and have some projects, including a heavy civil contract which was performed at the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, which are very relevant, but were completed more than 3 years ago. Will the government consider expanding the recent project time period limit to 5 years? As a 3 year maximum would significantly decrease the Small

Business pool of contractors.

Answer 93: Refer to response to Question 4.

Question 94: AFRC-Sheet E-10 Missing from the contract drawings. Please provide.

Answer 94: Refer to response to Question 40.

Question 95: AFRC-Sheet E-11 Notes 1 & 2. Please provide length of runs

Answer 95: Refer to response to Question 18.

Question 96: AFRC-Sheets E-12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 Please the length of wire runs

Answer 96: Refer to response to Question 18.

Question 97: Do you want contractors to include project evaluations for each of the six projects they are submitting? If so, can we include our finalized PPIRS/CPARS project reports? For any relevant projects not in CPARS/PPIRS, do you want us to complete and submit a copy of

Attachment D “Past Performance Assessment Form”? This form currently has “For Information

Only- Do not Complete” across the top.

Answer 97: Refer to response to Question 61.

Question 98: To satisfy the Safety Plan requirement in Volume 3 Price and Other Required

Documentation. Can we submit a copy of an approved safety plan we are currently using on a

NASA project?

Answer 98: Refer to response to Question 62.

Question 99: AFRC-Sheet E-16 Note 4 provides size of wire from existing CD2B to 1002PDU but does not provide length. Please provide length of wire.

Answer 99: Refer to response to Question 18.

Question 100: LEED certification can take a long time to complete, often taking 2 or 3 years after construction completion. Solicitation, pages 68-69, several of the questions ask for information that pertains solely to completed and certified LEED projects (e.g., “certification ranking and final outcome received, i.e., LEED scorecard”). Please confirm that Offerors won’t receive a lower evaluation for not providing information which is only available to projects which are complete and have achieved full USGBC LEED certification.

Answer 100: Refer to response to Question 65.

Question 101: Many federal projects, including projects for NASA, are no longer using formal

USGBC LEED Certification. Considering NASA’s recent trends regarding LEED certification, might the Government consider adjusting the requirements for “Part (d) – USGBC LEED Past

Performance” (Solicitation, pages 68-69) to instead evaluate an Offeror’s ability to provide sustainable features in line with the Guiding Principles, LEED, or other third-party certification services?

Answer 101: No, the requirements will remain unchanged.

Question 102: Solicitation page 80 states, “The contracting officer separately will determine whether the total proposed prices are fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques under FAR 15.404-1(b).” The techniques outlined in this section may not be sufficient to guard against unreasonably low pricing. For example, FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(i) states that one of the preferred methods is to conduct a “comparison of proposed prices received in response to the solicitation.” For the evaluation method outlined on Solicitation pages 80-82, which places heavy emphasis on having the low price, it is likely that multiple offerors could have unreasonably low pricing. How will the Government guard against unreasonably low pricing to ensure that fair performance/price tradeoffs do occur?

Answer 102: The Government will guard against unreasonably low pricing by using the price analysis techniques under FAR 15.404-1(b) to determine whether the prices are both fair and reasonable.

Question 103: It is our understanding that the requirements for Parts (a) through (f) in Volume II should be submitted in separate tabs within Volume II. Please confirm: a. That our understanding regarding the use of tabs is correct; and b. That tabs which are provided solely for ease of organization will not be counted against the 50-page limit for Volume II, Parts (a) through (e).

Answer 103: Your understanding of the use of tabs is correct. Title pages, tables of contents and cover pages are excluded from the page counts; however, information that can be construed as belonging in one of the other sections of the proposal will be so construed and counted against that section's page limitation.

Question 104: It is unclear if team partner projects submitted under Part (b) should be included within the tab for part (b), or if they should be included alongside the Offeror’s projects in the tab for part (a). Please confirm that projects for team partners should be included in the tab for

Part (b).

Answer 104: The teaming partner projects should be submitted alongside the Offeror's projects in part (a). Part (b) should include only six (6) recent and relevant contracts/task orders for evaluation. Contractors using teaming agreements or joint ventures must decide whose past performance they want to submit.

Question 105: Solicitation page 68, under Part (b), item iii, states, “Are there discreet tasks to be performed by each of the teaming partners in the performance of this contract.” “Discreet” means careful, unobtrusive, or secretive. Could the Government have meant “discrete” (which means distinct or separated)? We ask not to be condescending, but because the interpretation of this requirement is affected by which word is used. For example: Discreet: Are there discreet tasks to be performed? The answer could be, “No, we will not perform secretive or unobtrusive tasks.” Discrete: Are there discrete tasks to be performed? The answer could be, “Yes, Company

A will perform trenching, while Company B will perform shoring.” Please clarify which meaning the Government is intending.

Answer 105: This is a typographical error which should read "discrete" and will be corrected in this amendment.

Question 106: Regarding the Solicitation, Part I, Section B – Supplies or Services and

Prices/Costs, page 4: Each CLIN includes a single line to insert one number for the total cost for each of the two Model Task Order projects. Attachment A, AFRC Task Order, and Attachment B, ARC Task Order include additive/option bid items. Please confirm that the number for Schedule, Section B – Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs (page 4 of the Solicitation) should include the additive/option bid items from Attachments A and B.

Answer 106: Yes, the number for Schedule, Section B – Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

(page 4 of the Solicitation) should include the base and all additive/option bid items from

Attachments A and B.

Question 107: Regarding the Solicitation, Proposal Submission Checklist, page 73 of 82: There is a 6-page limit for the Section K Representations and Certifications. Section K as provided in the

Solicitation is 10 pages long (pages 46 to 55). Please confirm that the page limit for Section K should be 10 pages.

Answer 107: Refer to response to Question 22.

Question 108: Solicitation page 67 includes Part (b) – Teaming Partners Project Listing.

However, no project list for the team partner(s) is requested. Please confirm that a project listing for the Team Partner(s) is not required.

Answer 108: Refer to response to Question 104.

Question 109: For readability, professional organizations in the industry typically use 6-point to

9-point font for graphics. For example, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recommends 8-point, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) recommends no less than 6-point. Will the Government consider allowing tables and other graphics to use a font size that is smaller than 12-point, but no less than 9-point?

Answer 109: Refer to response to Question 36.

Question 110: The specifications indicate the requirement of having a Site Superintendent and

Quality Control Manager as separate roles, by two separate individuals. With the addition of a

Site Safety and Health Officer, will these three required positions need to be fulfilled by three separate individuals?

Answer 110: Refer to response to Question 23.

Question 111: Will power outage requests be required for feeders connecting to each of the

Five PDUs, connection to Static Switch 1A, and connections to switchgear CD1A & CD2A? Also, is it anticipated for all of these outages to occur during “off” hours, and not during normal working hours?

Answer 111: Yes, power outage requests will be required for feeders connecting to each of the

Five PDUs, connection to Static Switch 1A, and connections to switchgear CD1A & CD2A.

Yes, it is anticipated for all of these outages to occur during “off” hours, and not during normal working hours.

Question 112: Replace Electrical Supporting Mission Control (Armstrong Flight Research Center):

Sheet E9 notes #3, 4 reference Mechanical Drawings that are not included in the original plan set. Delete these notes if they do NOT apply to this project.

Answer 112: Notes 3 and 4 on Sheet E9 will be deleted in an amendment.

Question 113: Replace Electrical Supporting Mission Control (Armstrong Flight Research Center):

Provide existing electrical studies (short circuit analysis, arc flash analysis, protective coordination plots) referenced on note #3 on Sheet E4

Answer 113: Short circuit analysis, arc flash analysis, protective coordination plot studies will not be provided pre-bid, as they are not required to bid. NASA will provide the requested electrical studies to the successful bidder.

Question 114: Replace Electrical Supporting Mission Control (Armstrong Flight Research Center):

Will we have a clear work space with zero occupancy?

Answer 114: No, per specs, buildings and spaces will be occupied.

Question 115: Replace Electrical Supporting Mission Control (Armstrong Flight Research Center):

Additional photos needed of service panel tags/ID; photos of existing equipment; Note:

Contractors were NOT allowed to take photos on job walk

Answer 115: Government to provide pictures that were requested during site walk in an amendment.

Question 116: Replace Electrical Supporting Mission Control (Armstrong Flight Research Center):

Need sheet E-10, it is missing from the set. There were 2 E-11 sheets in the plans.

Answer 116: Refer to response to Question 40.

Question 117: Replace Electrical Supporting Mission Control (Armstrong Flight Research Center):

The RFP included a spec section 03 30 53 Miscellaneous CIP concrete. Delete this spec as it does not apply on this project.

Answer 117: Section 03 30 53 will be deleted from spec in an amendment.

Question 118: Replace Electrical Supporting Mission Control (Armstrong Flight Research Center):

The RFP included a spec section 05 50 13 Miscellaneous Metal Fabricaiton. Delete this spec as it does not apply on this project.

Answer 118: Section 05 50 13 will be deleted from spec in an amendment.

Question 119: Replace Electrical Supporting Mission Control (Armstrong Flight Research Center):

Provide hazardous material report for asbestos and lead paint, or else provide measurable quantities and location to abate. Note #4.11 indicates that “hazardous materials are present within the B4800 complex”

Answer 119: No hazardous material report is available. Disturbance of lead/ asbestos is not expected, and no abatement will be necessary.

Question 120: Replace Electrical Supporting Mission Control (Armstrong Flight Research Center):

Confirm that the Owner will be responsible for all testing and inspection costs

Answer 120: The contractor will be responsible for all testing and inspection costs.

Question 121: A previous electrical contractor was on-site and completed some work and purchased some material/equipment.

1. Is there AS-BUILT drawings available? 2. Is there a Bill of Materials of the purchased equipment from the previous contract (wire /gear/ panels/ etc)?

Answer 121: Refer to response to Question 77.

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