91st Cyber QA.docx

1. What are the Govt’s biggest concerns / identifies challenges delivering this project – schedule (timeline of need), subcontractors’ availability, overall cost?

· Response: The Government’s primary concern is delivery of a complete, mission-capable project within the required schedule and available funding. Key challenges include maintaining subcontractor and skilled labor availability, managing long-lead materials and equipment, and controlling costs amid changing market conditions. Offerors should present a realistic approach to schedule management, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and risk mitigation.

2. Is FTW District (USACE SWF) hiring an owner’s rep

· Response: No, the District is not hiring an Owner’s Rep.

3. Assume no PLA?

· Response: Correct. Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) do not apply to this project because the procurement will be executed using an Other Transaction Authority (OTA).

4. Can FTW District (USACE SWF) provide their Governance/decision making process – maybe show what you are doing on current PDR project (ie USDA Screwworm project)?

· Response: The USDA Screwworm project is not a progressive design-build project and is therefore not an applicable example. The Government and the successful Design-Builder will establish the project-specific governance and decision-making structure during Phase 1. While the Government has established governance standards, the complete structure, including roles, responsibilities, decision authorities, and coordination procedures, will be developed collaboratively during Phase 1. Screwworm is not PDB

5. At what % design does USACE anticipate locking in final construction cost – 65%, 95%?

· Response: The point at which the final construction cost is established will be determined through negotiations and may be addressed through one or more modifications to the agreement. Based on prior experience, the Government anticipates that the cost may be established at approximately the 65 percent design stage; however, the specific timing and basis for establishing the final construction cost will be negotiated with the successful Design-Builder

6. With USACE development of the cost with MCACES which may be inflated due to cost impact of government criteria how will they be balanced with private sector estimating?

· Response: The Government anticipates that the open-book cost-estimating approach will help reconcile differences between Government and private-sector estimates. The intent is to maintain transparency and allow the Government to understand and verify pricing assumptions, quantities, and the work breakdown structure throughout design development. Under progressive design-build, the Design-Builder is not limited to traditional USACE cost-estimating methodologies; cost assumptions and estimating differences can be evaluated and resolved collaboratively as the design progresses.

7. Will the final pricing, after all design is complete, be a GMP? Or will it be Lump Sum once the final price is determined?

· Response: The final pricing structure will be negotiated with the successful Design-Builder. The Government anticipates considering either a firm-fixed-price arrangement or a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) structure that includes an appropriate risk-based contingency. The Government and Design-Builder will collaboratively develop and negotiate the final price as the design is advanced.

8. What UFCs will be waived?

· Response: No UFC waivers have been identified at this time. As the progressive design-build process advances, the Government may consider waiver requests based on industry input and project-specific conditions. Offerors should identify any requested waivers, explain the proposed alternative approach, and describe the associated benefit to project cost, schedule, constructability, performance, or mission requirements.

9. What AE firm did the 35% design?

· SKIPPING?

10. What is more important for this effort: innovative construction methods or DB experience?

· Response: Both innovative construction methods and relevant design-build experience are important to this effort. Offerors should ensure their white paper addresses all requested evaluation factors and clearly demonstrates the capabilities, experience, and proposed approaches that distinguish their firm and provide the greatest value to the Government.

11. Where will the Pitch meetings be held?

· Response: They will be held at the USACE Fort Worth District in Fort Worth, TX.

12. Will the Government provide the evaluation criteria or template that will be used to assess pitch presentations?

· Response: Take it under advisement and let offerors know

13. If an offeror performs successfully on this project, will that performance provide an advantage or increased opportunity for future 16th Air Force-related requirements?

· Response: The Government cannot guarantee future requirements or provide a competitive advantage for future solicitations based solely on performance under this project. Any future work will be competed and awarded in accordance with the applicable acquisition strategy, evaluation criteria, and terms of the applicable solicitation. Successful performance may be considered as relevant past performance when permitted by a future solicitation.

14. Will the Industry Day slides and attendees list be publicly available?

· Response: Yes both the presentation and attendees list will be uploaded to SAM.gov

15. Given the emphasis on accelerating project delivery, does the Government intend to consider a schedule- or performance-based incentive structure?

· Response: The Government does not currently anticipate using a separate incentive structure for this effort.

16. Will use of Specs Intact be required for this project?

· Response: Use of Specs Intact is preferred but is not an absolute requirement. The specific approach to specifications development will be negotiated with the successful Design-Builder.

17. For the white paper submission, must offerors identify their complete proposed team, including subcontractors, or only key team members and partners?

· Response: A complete team, including all subcontractors, is not required for the white paper submission. However, offerors should identify key team members, partners, and any specialty firms that are integral to the proposed approach. Identifying firms supporting innovative design or construction solutions are encouraged where their involvement strengthens the offeror’s proposed capabilities and approach.