MACC RFI RESPONSE 13 MAY 2022 CORRECTED 26 MAY 2022.pdf

DATE QUESTION ORIGINAL ANSWER FINAL ANSWER

1 4/19/2022 I would like to confirm if the Bid Due Date for the Northwest Florida Air Force Multiple Award Construction Contract is May 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM CDT?

IAW Attachment 4, L1 Section 1.3 proposals are due NLT 23 May 2022 at 2:00 PM Central Time.

IAW Amendment 002 proposals are due NLT 3 JUN 2022 at 2:00pm CENTRAL TIME

2 4/19/2022

Also, are there any mandatory pre‐bid meetings or site visits for this project? IAW Attachment 4 L1, Section 1.5 requests for site visits may be arranged. No mandatory meetings.

However, a site visit was offered to those who RSVPd by the date listed.

The site visit was held April 27th for those who RSVP'd. No additional site visits will be held.

3 4/19/2022 What is the date for the site visit? Information packets are being sent out to those who have RSVPd for the site visit this afternoon.

The site visit was held April 27th for those who RSVP'd. No additional site visits will be held.

4 4/19/2022 After review of the pricing attachment, it has been noted there are no drawings or quantities. A definable feature(s) of work will be required for pricing of the seed project.

IAW Section L, Attachment L8, Page 3, this project is Design/Build.

The site visit was held April 27th for those who RSVP'd. No additional site visits will be held.

5 4/18/2022

Please confirm there is no organized pre‐bid conference or site visit for this solicitation. If not, will one be scheduled at a later date?

IAW Attachment 4 L1, Section 1.5 requests for site visits may be arranged. No mandatory meetings.

However, a site visit was offered to those who RSVPd by the date listed.

The site visit was held April 27th for those who RSVP'd. No additional site visits will be held.

6 4/18/2022 The solicitation (SF 1442) is not dated. Please provide solicitation date as this affects the recent evaluation criteria for projects submitted in the technical proposal.

The Solicitation Date is 13 April 2022 and the dated document is uploaded in SAM.gov.

7 4/18/2022 Please confirm the “seed project” to be priced in the Price Proposal for Task Order is a prototype project and will not be a task order awarded to one of the MACC contractors.

IAW Section M, paragraph 1.6, task order FA2823‐ 22‐F‐XXXX Award. This is an actual project that will be awarded (pending funding).

8 4/18/2022

Section L requires four (4) volumes. Section M refers to three (3) factors. It is the same information, just called something different. To make sure we submit it correctly, would you please clarify the factors/volumes?

IAW Section L, L2 Section 2.0, you should submit your volumes as outlined. There are detailed instructions for each volume. Section is L outlines submittal information and Section M is evaluation information.

9 4/18/2022 I don’t see that Technical Experience is required from a designer. Do you only want Technical Experience for the Offeror?

IAW Section M, paragraph 2.1 offerors shall address their technical experience.

10 4/18/2022

Can we submit Technical Experience previously completed as a joint venture, specifically as a protégé under a mentor‐protégé agreement, if we plan on submitting this as a standalone Offeror (not as the JV)? Section L, seems to allow for Technical Experience by organizations other than the Offeror listed on the SF 1442 if we provide an explanation.

Offerors are allowed to provide technical experience as Joint Ventures, Prime Contractors, Subcontractors, etc. which allows offerors maximum opportunity to provide said tehcnical experience information. Please note evaluation criteria Factor 3 (Section M).

11 4/18/2022 Will all questions and answers be provided via amendment or will the AF respond directly to each Offeror’s questions via email?

Q&A's will be released on SAM.gov as answers become available.

Q&A from Original Posting Due Date 4 MAY 2022 Posted 13 MAY 2022 CORRECTED 5/26/2022

12 4/18/2022

We have not been able to access the Interested Vendors section on sam.gov.

Will we be able to register as an Interested Vendor?

We are accepting proposals from all interested Vendors. The Interested Vendors functionality is not available with this solicitation. It is anticipated that a vendor list would be posted after the site visit.

13 4/18/2022 To provide pricing for the pre‐engineered metal building the location of the bridge crane within the building is required as well as the path of travel of the crane.

Refer to Section 3.1 in the Revised SOW

14 4/18/2022 To provide pricing for the utilities, information is needed as to where to tie into the water and sewer for the restroom.

Refer to Section 3.2 paragraph e and f in the Revised SOW

15 4/18/2022 What is the distance the new building is to be from the existing building? How wide of a concrete pad is required between the two?

Refer to schematics on page four in the Revised

SOW

16 4/18/2022 Regarding the insulated wall panels, please confirm R19.5 is minimum R value. Please refer to Eglin Design Guide, MACC SOW

Attachment 1A.

Interior 3.3

17 4/18/2022 Regarding the roof panels, please confirm a vinyl backed insulation can be left exposed in the roof purlins

Refer to Section 3.1 Architectural in the Revised

SOW

18 4/18/2022 Please provide a sketch showing the location of the pit in relation to the layout and operations of the bridge crane

Please refer schematic in Section 3.0 for rough location.

19 4/18/2022 Regarding the location of the coiling doors, are there specific locations and configuration needed?

Coiling doors will be centered on exterior walls of new addition, please refer to Section 3.0 in Revised SOW

20 4/18/2022 What is the width of the roll up doors? 14’ is the height? Please refer to Section 3.0 and 3.1 in the Revised

SOW

21 4/18/2022 Are the doors to have electric operators? Please refer to Section 3.0 and 3.1 in the Revised

SOW

22 4/18/2022

Regarding the “sufficient” HVAC system, confirm the entire building is to be conditioned. What temperatures is the building to be maintained?

Existing facility is conditioned, new addition will need to be conditioned, Refer to the Eglin Design Guide (MACC SOW, Attachment 1A) for Specific Temps.

See Section 3.6

23 4/18/2022 Are there any geo tech reports available from previous project in the area for bidding purposes so we can design our foundations? Otherwise please provide the soil bearing we are to assume.

Geotechnical verfiication will be the responsibility of the contractor

24 4/18/2022

How many floor drains are required? Are these floor drains to be tied to the sanitary system or day‐lighted outside?

Sloped to floor drain, one central floor drain, equipment filled with hoses from bibs interior by each rollup door, Salt water to be pumped and disposed and fresh will drain to floor drain.

IAW Revise SOW Section 3.0, there will be two floor drains, one centrally located and one in the bathroom. Slab should be sloped to floor drains and they will tie to sanitary sewer as outlined in SOW.

25 4/18/2022 Is a drinking fountain required or is bottled water being provided? Water fountain is not required.

26 4/18/2022 Is hot water required at the restroom sink? Please refer to Section 3.7 in the Revised SOW.

27 4/18/2022

Is any outside lighting? As well as comm and/or fire alarm system? Lighting refer to Section 3.9 in the Revised SOW Communications refer to Section 3.10 in the Revised SOW Fire Alarm Systems refer to Section 3.9 in the Revised SOW

28 4/18/2022 Please confirm no other rooms required than the one restroom. Refer to Section 3.0 schematics Only one restroom is required

29 4/18/2022 An epoxy floor is started to be required. Please confirm this system is not for chemical or slip resistance.

Refer to Section 3.0 and 3.1 Architectural, Just plain concrete…no sealant

30 4/15/2022

The cover letter with Attachment L7, Past Performance Customer Questionnaire indicates the the completed Customer Questionnaire is to be submitted directly to Elona Jarrell. However, Paragraph 2.5.4.4 of Section L, Page 12 of 13, indicates that the completed Customer Questionnaire is to be submitted to Elona Jarrell or back to the Offeror. Is it acceptable for the Customer Questionnaire to be returned back to the Offeror and included in the proposal?

IAW Paragraph 2.5.4.4 of Section L, Page 12 of 13, it can be done either way allowing maximum flexibility for contractors to provide Past Performance information.

31 4/15/2022

Paragraphs 2.0 and 2.5.2 of Section L indicate that the title of Volume II is “Price Proposal for Task Order FA2823‐22‐F‐XXXX (TBD at AWARD)”. However, Paragraph 2.4 of Section L indicates that the title of Volume II is “Price Proposal for Task Order CAGE#XXXXX”. Which title should be used in the proposal?

Section L Page 5 ‐ Title of the documents should state the corresponding proposal volume/title and include the Offeror’s CAGE code (i.e. “Vol 1 Executed Contract Documentation and Offeror

CAGE#XXXXX).

*Note – “XXXXX” refers to the Offeror’s CAGE Code The Task Order Number will not be assigned until we are ready to award. For purposes of soliciation we are referring to the "Seed Project" Task Order as FA2823‐22‐F‐XXXX. You may include this number, but it is not required.

32 4/15/2022

Paragraph 2.5.1 of Section L, Page 7 of 13 references Section B and Section C‐H.

This paragraph mentions that offerors are not required to complete these sections. However, is anything required to be included in the proposal for these sections?

Nothing is required for these sections.

33 4/19/2022 Will there be a site visit/pre‐bit meeting for this solicitation The site visit was held April 27th for those who RSVP'd. No additional site visits will be held.

34 4/15/2022 Paragraph 2.5.1 of Section L, Pae 7 of 13 references Section I regarding FAR 52.204‐7 System for Award Management. Is there any requirement to include any information regarding Section I in the proposal?

Please review Section I to ensure there are no contractor fill‐ins required.

35 4/15/2022 Paragraph 2.5.1.2 and 2.5.1.3 of Section L, Page 8 of 13. require information regarding offeror personnel and company information. Can this information be presented in the Cover Page required by Paragraph 2.5.1?

Yes, you may consolidate this information on the Cover Page

36 4/14/2022

Will a site visit or preproposal conference meeting be scheduled in the next week or so.

IAW Attachment 4 L1, Section 1.5 requests for site visits may be arranged. No mandatory meetings.

However, a site visit was offered to those who RSVPd by the date listed.

37 4/14/2022

Paragraph 2.5.2.5.1, Page 9 of 13, Section L, requires that a Division Cost Estimate (DCE) Worksheet (Attachment L1) be submitted with proposals.

However, the DCE is lacking specific quantities of materials to enable preparation of an estimate. Also, were drawings and specification of a particular project supposed to have been provided to complete the DCE?

IAW Section L, Attachment L8, Page 3, this project is Design/Build. Refer to Attachment L8 and L9.

38 4/14/2022 Paragraph 2.5.4.4, Page 12 of 13, Section L, indicates that CPARS may be submitted in lieu of PPQs. Will interim CPARS be acceptable if a final CPARS has not been completed?

Offerors are allowed maximum flexibility to provide relevant Past Performance information.

39 4/14/2022 In preparations to begin the proposal process for the upcoming MACC, I noticed the missing Section M. Is there an attachment: Section M available?

Section M is posted as Attachment 5.

40 4/18/2022 Section L subsection 2.5.1 states…” Proposal shall include a signed copy of the Solicitation and Sections A through K…” If Sections C‐H are not to be completed, are we still to include them in our proposal?

Nothing is required for these sections.

41 4/18/2022 Please clarify if an award is based on a single or multi‐phased Award will be based on instructions in Section L and evaluation criteria in Section M.

42 4/18/2022 Will the Government provide digital drawings and specifications for Contractors to bid on and perform take‐offs?

IAW Section L, Attachment L8, Page 3, this project is Design/Build. Refer to Revised SOW.

43 4/18/2022 What shall be the occupancy rate of B9460? 10 or less, Refer to Section 3.1 Architectural in the

Revised SOW.

44 4/18/2022 Please provide contractors a 2‐week extension to verify quantities at the 96th CE Group’s Building if the Government will not provide digital designs and specifications

IAW Section L, Attachment L8, Page 3, this project is Design/Build. Refer to Attachment L8 and L9.

No extension at this time.

45 4/19/2022

When and where the site visit will be for the MACC project IAW Attachment 4 L1, Section 1.5 requests for site visits may be arranged. No mandatory meetings.

However, a site visit was offered to those who RSVPd by the date listed.

The site visit was held April 27th for those who RSVP'd. No additional site visits will be held.

46 4/19/2022 Are you going to provide SOW, drawings, and specifications for that project? IAW Section L, Attachment L8, Page 3, this project is Design/Build. Refer to Attachment L8 and L9.

See Revise SOW and Existing Drawings on SAM.gov

47 4/21/2022 Will an amendment be issued for the subject MACC to extend questions due date and time?

IAW the amendment posted 27 April, the RFIs are due 4 May 2022.

48 4/21/2020

Paragraph 1.9 of Section L indicates that all questions must be submitted electronically 14 days after the issuance of the solicitation. 14 days after the issuance of the solicitation is April 27th, which is the day of the site visit. Could you please allow the offerors an additional three weeks after the site visit (until May 18th) to submit questions?

IAW the amendment posted 27 April, the RFIs are due 4 May 2022.

49 4/19/2022 Does the USAF prefer a specific Mfg. for the Pre‐Engineered Metal Building? This is not a Sole Source Requirement and no sources are being directed.

50 4/19/2022 Does the USAF expect any Task Orders to exceed $9.5M? See Solicitation Description the magnitude of Task

Orders will be between $500,000 and $9,500,000.

51 4/19/2022 Is a bid bond required for Price Proposal for Task Order FA2823‐22‐F‐XXXX

(TBD)?

Bid bonds are not required. Bonding requirements are provided with Section L, paragraph 2.5.3.1.

52 4/19/2022 If bid bond is required, does the original need to be mailed to Eglin prior to the due date if we choose to submit via DOD Safe?

Bid bonds are not required. Bonding requirements are provided with Section L, paragraph 2.5.3.1.

53 4/19/2022 For the six (6) submitted projects needed to demonstrate experience – how many need to be design‐build?

See Section M, paragraph 2.1, see relevancy definition on Page 4.

54 4/19/2022 If proposed projects exceed (3) or more disciplines and three (3) or more divisions/trades – will they be considered a higher evaluation than minimum RFP requirements?

See Section M, paragraph 2.1, see relevancy definition on Page 4.

55 4/19/2022 For the seed project, can the site superintendent also serve in the roles as a QCM and SSHO for the project?

This is negotitated at the Task Order Level and is project dependent.

For the seed project in the proposal, it is acceptable for the roles to be the same person.

56 4/19/2022

Does the Designer of Record selected need to provide any design projects for this proposal?

IAW Section M, paragraph 2.1 offerors shall address their technical experience. Designer of Record association is the responsibility of the Prime Contractor.

57 4/19/2022 Do we need to provide a Teaming Arrangement with the DOR? No. Teaming arrangements only apply in a JV arrangement.

58 4/19/2022

Is the ATTACHMENT L4, Subservice provider/Teaming Arrangement Member/Joint Venture Partner Consent Letter for the Release of Past Performance Information to the Prime Service provider required by the DOR for this proposal?

No. Teaming arrangements only apply in a JV arrangement. The Designer of Record can be project dependent and is chosen by and the responsibility ofthe Prime Contractor.

59 4/19/2022

Do we need to provide an Attachment 4 for MEP subcontractors if we are not using their past performance?

IAW Section L, paragraph 2.5.4.2, for protection of competition‐sensitive proprietary information, Subcontractor past performance cannot be disclosed to the Prime Offeror without the Subcontractor's consent.

60 4/19/2022 Does the USAF expect this RFP to be extended after 23 May 2022? Not at this time. IAW Amendment 002 proposals are due

NLT 3 JUN 2022 at 2:00pm CENTRAL TIME.

61 4/19/2022 Does the USAF expect the Seed Project to be funded in FY 22? Funding is expected but not guaranteed, in late

FY22 or the first quarter of FY23.

62 4/19/2022 Does the USAF expect the 10 MACC awards to be finalized and issued, so that task order opportunities can be advertised to the MACC holders for the end of the fiscal year?

Expected, but not guaranteed.

63 4/20/2022 I have reviewed the documents for the above project and I can't find the drawings for the seed project. Please advise

IAW Section L, Attachment L8, Page 3, this project is Design/Build. Refer to Attachment L8 and L9.

64 4/20/2022 I will make the request if possible could multiple dates be made available due to the number of persons responding? We are coming from out of town and a little more time to plan would be appreciated. I personally have a conflict next week.

IAW Attachment 4 L1, Section 1.5 requests for site visits may be arranged. No mandatory meetings.

However, a site visit was offered to those who RSVPd by the date listed.

65 4/21/2022 Can we assume the hook height for the bridge crane be a minimum of 14’ AFF since this is the height of the doors?

No, please refer to Section 3.0 and 3.1 in the Revised SOW.

66 4/21/2022 For bidding purposes regarding the pit, is anything needed to protect the surface of the concrete at its floor and walls?

Please refer to Section 3.0 , 3.1, and 3.4 in the Revised SOW

67 4/21/2022 Will a 6” thick slab in the pit be adequate? Please refer to Section 3.4 Structural, page 10.

68 4/21/2022 Is a fire protection system required by the AHJ? A fire alarm system will be required, fire suprresion is UNKNOWN

69 4/21/2022 We see the narrative states insulated wall panels; confirm we match the adjacent building wall system utilizing a vinyl back blanket type insulation instead.

See Section 3.1, paragraph c, bullet two in the Revised SOW.

70 4/21/2022 To keep the cost down, confirm canopies are not required at the personnel doors.

Canopies are required, please Refer to Section 3.1, paragraph C in the Revised SOW.

71 4/21/2022

Please confirm storm water retention nor downspout drains are not required. Please refer to Section 3.7 for stormwater information in the Revised SOW.

Please refer to Section 3.0 and 3.1, paragarph c for information on gutters and downspouts.

72 4/21/2022 Is there an existing septic tank system we are to connect to or are we to provide a new septic tank adequate for just this one restroom?

Please refer to Section 3.7 in the Revised SOW.

73 4/21/2022 Is or will the existing electrical transformer be sufficient for this project? The current transformer is in the process of being upgraded and it is anticipated that the future transformer will be sufficient.

74 4/21/2022 Is there any comm requirements for this building? Please refer to Section 3.2 and 3.10 in the Revised

SOW.

75 4/25/2022 I understand we have just missed the cutoff date for the site visit. Can we still bid on the project?

The Site Visit was not mandatory.

76 4/25/2022 Is the site visit for the New Munitions Test Facility and is there an opportunity of an extension to register for the site inspection?

The deadline to RSVP for the site visit has passed. The site visit was held April 27th for those who RSVP'd. No additional site visits will be held.

77 4/25/2022 If not and the Offeror was unable to register at the deadline, and while it is “urged and expected” to inspect the site, but not mandatory, is proposed Offeror not eligible then to respond with a proposal?

The Site Visit was not mandatory. Proposals will be accepted as long as they are submitted by the deadline.

78 4/22/2022

SOW indicates performing salt/fog emersion testing, are corrosion‐control measures required, such as hot‐dip galvanized structural steel?

What is magnitude of weight for 1.5M drop testing, for concrete pit slab

No special corrosion control required. Static weight 1500lbs Dynamic weight 100lbs

79 4/22/2022 Does anticipated activity require emergency eye‐wash and shower? No requirement for eye wash or shower

80 4/22/2022 SOW indicates “insulated walls panels” does this mean composite sandwich type panels, or standard PEMB R‐type panels with vinyl‐faced batt insulation?

Please refer to Section 3.1, Section C in the Revised

SOW

81 4/22/2022

SOW indicates provide (2) 14’ roll‐up doors, please clarify desired height x width clear opening, and manual‐operated or motor‐driven.

What is desired “clear hook height” above floor for bridge crane?

Please refer to Section 3.0 and 3.1 in the Revised

SOW.

82 4/22/2022 On which side of the existing building should the new addition be placed? On the West side of the existing facility. Please refer to Section 3.5 in the Revised SOW and schematics in Section 3.0.

83 4/22/2022 What is the desired separation distance between existing and new building? On the West side of the existing facility. Please refer to Section 3.5 in the Revised SOW and schematics in Section 3.0.

84 4/22/2022 SOW indicates provide a “sufficient HVAC and electrical system”, please provide some information on what type activities will be conducted in this building.

Please refer to Section 3.6 and 3.9 in the Revised

SOW.

85 4/22/2022

SOW indicates provide floor drains, please clarify what will be drained into these, this will help determine how it should be treated.

No special treatment. Salt water will be pumped out and fresh water will drain to floor drain.

IAW Revise SOW Section 3.0, there will be two floor drains, one centrally located and one in the bathroom. Slab should be sloped to floor drains and they will tie to sanitary sewer as outlined in SOW.

86 4/22/2022 Is there existing sewer, or septic system?

Please refer to Section 3.7 in the Revised SOW.

87 4/22/2022 Is there existing water system, or local well?

Please refer to Section 3.7 in the Revised SOW.

88 4/22/2022 Does this new addition require fire suppression? Please refer to Section 3.8 in the Revised SOW No Fire Suppression, only alarm system.

89 4/22/2022 The SOW indicates (SCIF) statutes, please clarify what the desired level of facility security is.

No SCIF requirement for this project. Section 4.0 is a general statement for requriements on a military installation.

90 4/22/2022

Attachment 1 Section 01000 General Contract Requirements – 1.2

1.2. Design Build: MACC contractor shall have a licensed Architect/Engineer (project dependent) develop project design documentation including sealed drawings, Scope of Work, cost estimate broken out by 50 division format and submittals representative of up the design effort as identified within each Task Order as adequate to perform the construction. Upon completion of design, and upon acceptance by the Government, construction execution shall commence and be completed in accordance with Task Order requirements.

Attachment 8

5. Meeting and Submittals: The Contractor shall identify and have on his staff a State Licensed Designer of Record to develop submittals during design and construction.

Please confirm for the MACC contract, and for all task orders, the contractor is not required to have a State Licensed Architect on staff but rather provide Architectural drawings via a State Licensed Architectural subcontractor.

Corrected. An Architect/Engineer is not required to be employed by the Prime contractor and may be subcontracted for the life of each applicable Task Order.

91 4/22/2022

Please provide a date for the site visit for the seed project. IAW Attachment 4 L1, Section 1.5 requests for site visits may be arranged. No mandatory meetings.

However, a site visit was offered to those who RSVPd by the date listed.

The site visit was held April 27th for those who RSVP'd. No additional site visits will be held.

92 4/22/2022 Please confirm the RFI deadline. See Amendment 0001.

94 4/25/2022 Will the new building power require its own separate utility pad mount transformer or can it connect to the existing utility pad mount transformer located near Building 9460?

See Section 3.9 of Revised SOW

95 4/25/2022 Are there any interior or exterior communications requirements for this project? If so, has 96CS been involved with the planning?

See Section 3.10 of Revised SOW

96 4/25/2022 Are there any security (access control, intrusion detection, or CCTV) requirements for this project?

See Section 3.11 in Revised SOW

97 4/25/2022

Will there be any special equipment 3 phase or 208/480V power required beyond the crane circuit?

See Section Equipment requiring 3.9 in Revised SOW Phase will be powered with the rolling power distro center however there will a matching plug

98 4/25/2022 Will the roll‐up doors be motorized? Yes. See Section 3.1 in revised SOW

99 4/25/2022 Is it assumed only 120V duplex receptacles will be required along the interior perimeter walls? If so, at what spacing?

See Section 3.9 of Revised SOW

100 4/25/2022 Is a lightning protection system required? See Section 3.0 of Revised SOW. Yes existing LPS will need to be extend to cover new addition

101 4/25/2022

Attachments L3 and L4 are fillable forms. When Contracting and others are reviewing proposals, will the fillable forms submitted be utilized for reviewing?

If the submitted L3 and L4 are printed for review, some of the information will not print as the fillable forms permits entry of information below the block line.

Word Documents have been provided and should be edited to conform to the requirements in Section L, as needed.

102 4/25/2022

Section L, paragraph 2.5.3.2, iii, states that the offeror shall submit at least two

(2) multi‐discipline projects with concurrent period of performance at geographically separate locations to demonstrate experience managing multiple concurrent projects. Can you clarify geographically separated? For instance, is there a minimum distance they need to be apart in order to be found technically acceptable for this requirement? Some military installations are quite large and it can take close to a half an hour to travel between project sites. Would multiple projects on the same installation be considered “geographically separated?”

Physically separated, but not autonomous from its parent base. For example, a project on Eglin Main Base would be considered geographically separate from a project on an Eglin outlying Range. For private projects a distance of at least 25‐miles.

103 4/26/2022 Is the date going to be extended for RFIs since the site visit is being held the same day the RFP states [April 27th] questions are due?

RFIs were due 4 May 2022.

104 4/26/2022 We request that the government consider extending the Q&A period for one week after the site visit to allow contractors to develop questions.

RFIs were due 4 May 2022.

105 4/26/2022

As we all know many contractors will underestimate a seed project to secure an IDIQ contract. How is the government going to ensure that all seed project estimates from contractors are evaluated for fair and reasonable pricing based on current market conditions?

IAW with Section M, prices will be evaluated for reasonable and balanced pricing.

106 4/26/2022 Does the government intend to award more than 10 MACCs and 5 on‐ramps?

One RFP section states the government reserves the right to do so.

The intention is to award IAW Section L and M.

107 4/26/2022 Along with the required project experience forms – can we provide a one‐to‐ two‐page summary to highlight our experience at Eglin, Tyndall and Hurlburt?

Please comply with the Instructions to Offerors in Section L.

108 4/26/2022 In order to provide accurate design of the PEMB addition, could the Government provide As‐Built drawings for Building 9460?

As‐Builts have been provided on Sam.gov.

109 4/26/2022

Sections L & M do not specify the requirements for a DOR and submittal requirements for the DOR. Kindly provide further information regarding the same, or please refer us to the section to comply.

IAW Section M, paragraph 2.1 offerors shall address their technical experience. Designer of Record association is the responsibility of the Prime Contractor.

110 4/26/2022

Is the submission of a DOR required under this contract, if so please provide submission requirements?

IAW Section M, paragraph 2.1 offerors shall address their technical experience. Designer of Record association is the responsibility of the Prime Contractor.

111 4/26/2022 Are any drawing submissions required for the SEED project? Please comply with the Instructions to Offerors in

Section L.

112 4/26/2022 Do projects submitted for L3 Technical reference have to be performed in Eglin AFB, Hurlburt AFB, Tyndall AFB)?

No. Please comply with the Instructions to Offerors in Section L.

113 4/26/2022 Are projects completed in other DoD installations acceptable? Yes. Please comply with the Instructions to

Offerors in Section L.

114 4/26/2022 I see in the information that drawings are located at the CE office at Eglin. Since I do not have access to Eglin, how can I get a copy of those documents?

As‐Builts have been provided on Sam.gov.

115 4/27/2022 We also ask if there are any drawings of the building seen at the site visit available for viewing or downloading on SAM or any other website we can access?

As‐Builts have been provided on Sam.gov.

116 4/27/2022

Attachment L3 technical reference and Attachment L5 past performance information – a lot of the information requested in form L3 is repeated in form L5, if the past performance information form L5 is being completed for the same projects listed on form L3, the information provided would be a repetition. Is this the requirement of the AFB?

Please comply with the Instructions to Offerors in Section L.

Yes, the projects submitted for technical experience will be the same projects submitted for past performance.

117 4/27/2022

Section L Subsection 2.5.3.2 says that “The project referenced shall demonstrate the Contractor’s experience for new construction work for builds, design/builds and/or renovation/repair of existing facilities to include multiple disciplines (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Fire Protection, Electrical, or Civil Work), multiple divisions/trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.), and or Subcontractors.” Are we correct to interpret this to mean that relevant projects are for construction services only (either bid‐build or design‐build) and not for design‐only services (either the design part of a design‐build‐build or a DOR’s subcontracted piece of a design‐build project)?

IAW Section L, Subsection 2.5.3.2, we are not requesting Design Only project submittals.

118 4/27/2022 Aside from design‐build projects for which the offeror was the prime contractor, does the USAF expect offerors to include any projects in Volume III (Technical Experience Proposal) specifically to show their design partner’s experience?

IAW Section L, Subsection 2.5.3.2, we are not requesting Design Only project submittals.

119 4/27/2022

If a design‐only project (one for which the project being described did not include any construction scope) is submitted in Volume III, none of the boxes in the “Divisions/Trades Included as part of the Scope of Project ” should be checked on Attachment L3, correct?

Please comply with the Instructions to Offerors in Section L and M. IAW Section L, Subsection 2.5.3.2, we are not requesting Design Only project submittals.

120 4/27/2022

In Section M it appears as though delivery type (bid‐build vs. design‐build) is not a factor in rating the relevancy of an offeror’s collection of projects. If other elements of magnitude and complexity are equal, should offerors assume that bid‐build projects are equally relevant as design‐build projects?

Please comply with the Instructions to Offerors in Section L and M. Evaluation criteria is stated in Section M.

121 4/27/2022 Can as‐built drawings be provided for Building 9460? As‐Builts have been provided on Sam.gov.

122 4/27/2022 Who was the manufacturer for existing PEMB B9460?

Please refer to As‐Builts previously released on Sam.gov.

123 4/27/2022

The answers to questions 53 and 54 included the statement that “teaming arrangements only apply in a JV arrangement .” Because some construction firms may be forming teaming agreements with A‐E firms for this opportunity, could the USAF provide more information regarding their expectations for non‐ JV subcontract agreements made prior to proposal submission when/if a design firm’s experience is used in Volume III?

Teaming arrangements only apply in a JV arrangement. The Designer of Record can be project dependent and is chosen by and the responsibility ofthe Prime Contractor.

124 4/27/2022 Please provide a Basis of Design ( or JSN) for “salt water” and “immersion tank” as depicted in figure 3.

This equipment is GFGI. The propsed locations are only to give a general idea of the proposed layout for the space.

125 4/27/2022 Please Identify any future expansion areas so as not to place drain fields near/within.

Please refer to schematics in Section 3.7 in the Revised SOW.

126 4/27/2022 What type of light levels are needed in the new testing area?

No special lighting required. Energy Efficient Code reference UFC1‐200‐02

127 4/28/2022 With the receipt of additional information received 4/27/2022 can the due date for RFI’s please be extended to 5/6/2022?

RFIs were due 4 May 2022.

128 4/28/2022 Section L.2.5.4.4 states that existing CPARS will be accepted in lieu of L7. Please confirm that CPARS are excluded from page count limitations.

CPARS are not included in page count IAW the table in Section 2.4 in Section L.

129 4/28/2022

Section L.2.4 Indexing states “Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume. Tab indexing shall be used to identify sections.” Please provide further clarification as to what the Government wants for this index. Is it just a detailed table of contents that lists subparagraph headings, or should the Offeror provide a detailed table of contents in addition to a separate Tab Index? Tab indexing in MS Word is technically a different format than Table of Contents and is a listing of key words and the page numbers they appear on.

Per Section L, Section 2.4 ‐ Each volume shall contain a more detailed table of contents to delineate the subparagraphs within that volume.

Tab indexing, as described ‐ refers to divider pages, which are exempt from page count.

130 4/28/2022

Section L, paragraphs 2.5.3.4 and 2.5.43 require Organizational Structure Change History. If the offeror is a JV, please clarify if organizational structure change history information will be required for both members of a JV as well as the JV entity itself?

The JV is it's own entity with a CAGE code. We only need the JV History

131 4/28/2022

Section L, paragraph 2.5.4.4 requires completion of an Attachment L7 Past Performance Questionnaire. Further, the paragraph states that an existing CPARS maybe provided in lieu of Attachment L7. Will the government also accept a previously completed PPQ in lieu of Attachment L7 to minimize the burden placed on references to complete a separate PPQ for each procurement?

Previously Completed PPQs are acceptable, the forms were provided for your convinience.

132 4/28/2022

Section L specifies the use of government‐provided attachments (e.g., L3, L4, L5). Section L paragraph 2.3 also specifies 1” margins on all sides. However, Attachments L3, L4 and L5 have been provided in Microsoft Word with less than 1” margins. Please confirm that offerors can use these formats as provided without changing the margins of these formats to comply with the 1” requirement.

Adjust magins as required to conform to the requirements. Word Docs were provided for your convinience.

133 4/28/2022

Section L specifies the use of government‐provided attachments (e.g., L3 and L5). Please confirm it is acceptable for offerors to alter the font style/formatting of these attachments consistent with our brand imaging as long as the content/layout is kept the exactly same.

All documents must conform to the requirements listed in Section L.

134 4/28/2022 In regards to Attachment L7, please confirm that offerors can use the same font size (size 11) to complete the responses in Sections 1, 2 and 3, consistent with the pdf template provided.

All documents must conform to the requirements listed in Section L. Templates were provided for your convienience.

135 4/28/2022

Section L, paragraph 1.8 states “The written JV agreement must be provided in the proposal and must follow SBA requirements.” Should offerors include the JV agreement in Volumes III and IV under paragraphs 2.5.3.3 Teaming Arrangements/Joint Ventures and 2.5.4.2 Teaming Arrangements/Joint Ventures, respectively? Please also confirm that the JV agreement is excluded from the page limit for both volumes due to the fact that the length of typical agreements can be more than 20 pages with required attachments.

JV Agreement should be in Volume I with other Company information.

136 4/28/2022 The SF1442, block 13a indicates submission of an Original + 1 copy. Since this is an electronic submission (CD or DOD SAFE), please confirm that only an Original is required to be submitted for each Volume.

Only one copy is required to be submitted in DoD Safe. A back up copy should be provided if the proposals are delivered on CD.

137 4/28/2022 Size of the roll‐up doors differs from the narrative (12’x14’) vs the L1 Attachment DCE Worksheet (20’x14’) Please advise.

Corrected. Please refer to Section 3.0 in the Revised SOW.

138 4/28/2022 Building dimensions differs in the L9‐Supplemental Info Bldg 9460 from pg 2 (40’x60’x18’) to pg 16 (40’x60’x30’). Please advise.

Corrected. Please refer to Section 3.0 in the Revised SOW.

139 4/28/2022 Floor finish differs from narrative (epoxy) to the DCE Worksheet (Sealed Concrete). Please advise.

Corrected. Please refer to Section 3.0 in the Revised SOW.

140 4/28/2022

Page 2, of Attachment L9, indicates we are to comply with "hurricane code" requirements. This requirement could mean anything from UFC and IBC requirements appropriate to the wind zone to additional requirements from ASCE, ICC, or Miami‐Dade certifications of products. Can the Government, please, provide clarification (or provide further development) on the hurricane code requirements? Also critical is knowing the Importance Factor of the facility

– for UFC and ASCE calculations. Can the Government, please, provide the Importance Factor for the project facility?

Please refer to Section 3.0 and 3.4 Section H.

141 4/28/2022

Page 10, of Attachment L9, states to use the same criteria as the existing facility but does not provide the information. Can the Government, please, confirm that the requirements of AFM 91‐201 are or are not applicable and if they are, provide the relevant information?

Please refer to As‐Builts previously released on Sam.gov.

142 4/28/2022 Can the Government, please, provide any Q, IBD, PTR, or similar arcs, from nearby explosive facilities, that need to be considered as part of the design of this project?

See Section 10.0 in Revised SOW (Utilities and Maps)

143 4/28/2022

In the past, DDESB reviews have, at times, taken 6 months or longer, and if that trend continues, this will have a direct impact on the project schedule. Can the Government, please, confirm that DDESB review of the facility is required during the design, as stated on page 10 of Attachment L9, and if required, what the anticipated/expected review timeframe looks like?

DDESB is required and will be started early in the design process. Any delays outside of the Contractor's control will be considered.

144 4/28/2022

The facility activities include "munitions drop". Page 10, of Attachment L9, states that we are to use the same criteria as the existing facility but does not provide the information. Can the Government, please, provide all necessary and relevant information related to “munitions drop” activities, including confirmation of the Net Explosive Weight (NEW) of any munitions that need to be considered? Can the Government, please, also provide the overall weight, shape, and test apparatus features of any munitions to be dropped so that the "thickened reinforced slab" can be properly designed?

See As‐Builts for existing facility, all information regarding the slab can be found in Section 3.0 and

3.4 of Revised SOW.

146 4/28/2022

Page 8, of Attachment L9, includes the demolition and removal of an “abandoned 9’x5’x4’ underground concrete structure”. Depending on what the structure is, there may be specific permitting/other requirements involved to accomplish the task. Can the Government, please, identify what the "abandoned 9'x5'x4' underground concrete structure" is (liquid storage tank, manhole, etc.) and also confirm that the structure is empty, not requiring any special testing for hazardous materials (groundwater, fuels, PCBs, explosive residue), etc?

Please refer to Section 3.5.1 of Revised SOW

147 4/28/2022

Page 9, of Attachment L9, indicates "Fire Protection Systems (i.e HEF)” is required. No additional information is provided on what is required related to this identified Special Requirement. In contrast, both, pages 12 and 22, state that no fire protection is to be provided. Additionally, the AF has moved away from HEF systems, according to "Sundown Policy for Foam Fire Suppression Systems" memorandum from SAF/IE, dated 16 November 2021, and "Exemption to UFC 1‐200‐01, DoD Building Code, with Change 1, UFC 3‐600‐01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities, UFC 4‐211‐01, Aircraft Maintenance Hangars, and UFC 4‐211‐02, Aircraft Corrosion Control and Paint Facilities, to implement Sundown Policy for Foam Fire Suppression Systems" from HQ USAF/A4C‐2, dated 18 January 2022. Can the Government, please, clarify the Special Requirements for Fire Protection intended for this project?

See Section 3.8 in Revised SOW. No Fire Suppression required.

148 4/28/2022

Page 9, of Attachment L9, identifies that "Special Power (400 HZ power)" is required to be provided through a “[p]ortable power distribution panel on wheels.” No additional requirements for 400 HZ power or the wheeled power distribution panel are provided elsewhere. Can the Government, please, provide the required 400 HZ and portable power requirements or clarify what it intends in reference to the requirements?

See Section 3.9 in Revised SOW

149 4/28/2022

Page 9, of Attachment L9, indicates that an antenna needs to be relocated. Can the Government, please, provide photos, attachment and weight requirements, and any pertinent information for the antenna, as well as any line of site requirements?

Please refer to Section 3.10 in the Revised SOW.

150 4/28/2022 In reference to page 10, of Attachment L9, can the Government, please, provide vehicle type, size, and frequency of operation for the PCC aprons to be used at the OH doors?

6000 lbs forklift, Ref updated SOW 3.4 a

151 4/28/2022

Page 11, of Attachment L9, states to use the same criteria as the existing facility for AICUZ noise criteria but doesn't provide the noise level or required attenuation requirements or information from the existing facility. Can the Government, please, provide the information that is necessary to develop the design?

Please refer to As‐Builts previously released on Sam.gov.

152 4/28/2022

Page 11, of Attachment L9, states that environmental contamination is "TBD in future design phases". Although it is identified that this is not currently expected, there is no indication of the type of contamination, quantities, locations, or any other information in reference to possible contamination. Can the Government, please, provide any/all information on environmental contamination that may exist and might be encountered in future design phases?

Please refer to Section 3.14 in the Revised SOW.

153 4/28/2022

Page 13, of Attachment L9, states that the "AT 50% repair‐to‐PRV ratio is not required" but doesn't indicate whether an increased level of risk or protection is required for compliance with UFC 4‐010‐01 of the addition. Also, for ATFP purposes, the building should be considered low occupancy (per RFP, 10 people maximum). Can the Government, please, clarify whether there are any additional antiterrorism measures/security requirements expected/required within the performance of this project?

Please refer to Section 3.11 in the Revised SOW.

154 4/28/2022 Page 13, of Attachment L9, states that a UXO sweep is required. Can the Government, please, clarify the required extents of the UXO sweep?

Pre construction UXO Sweep required to be subcontracted by KTR

155 4/28/2022

Page 22, of Attachment L9, states that "building certification goals" per UFC 1‐ 200‐02 are required. Based on the scope, the addition is approximately 2,400 SF and would not require certification under UFC 1‐200‐02 or AGRAM 17‐01. Can the Government, please, confirm that sustainability certification is not required or provide more developed details of its intentions in relation to the green building certification area?

Corrected. See revised SOW

156 4/28/2022

Page 14, of Attachment L9, states that “[n]o soil boring data is available currently.” Can the Government, please, confirm whether that there is no soil boring data available from the original building and/or previous building addition?

Please refer to Section 3.2 in the RevisedSOW.

157 4/28/2022 Can the Government, please, consider extending the RFI/PPI (questions) deadline?

RFI was extended to 4 May 2022

158 4/28/2022 Please provide details on any heat producing equipment that will be housed in this new addition. Heat gain data in Watts or Btu will be sufficient.

All equipment has a minimal heat producing impact.

159 4/28/2022 Will there be any specialty equipment or test chambers that will need chilled water or other dedicated cooling?

All equipment is GFGI and not part of the Scope

160 4/28/2022 We assume DX HVAC equipment capable of continuous ventilation air meeting the requirements of UFC 3‐410‐01 para 3‐3.2 will be acceptable for this new addition. Please confirm.

Please refer to Section 3.6 in the Revised SOW.

161 4/29/2022 Given the government’s response to Question #36, it appears we may submit previously completed PPQ‐0 forms in lieu of Attachment L7. Can you please confirm this interpretation?”

Previously Completed PPQs are acceptable, the forms were provided for your convinience.

162 4/29/2022 I am currently trying to find out if there is an RFI deadline for submitting questions about that project?

Please see update posted for the Solicitation posted on 4/22/2022 posted on SAM

163 4/29/2022

Attachment L9, page 2 states the building to be 18’ high, while on Architectural a on page 16, it states 30’. With a 20’ hook height required by the crane, we can provide a building with an eave height of 28’ or less which would eliminate the need to extend the new roof over the existing roof and still accommodate the hook height for the crane. Our concern with creating this valley system over an existing roof is voiding an of the existing roof warranty and the supporting structure of the existing roof purlins not able to support the new required framing required for the extending the roof. Please confirm we have this option.

Please refer to Section 3.0 in the Revised SOW.

164 4/29/2022

Attachment L9, page 16, Architectural c, states to match the existing roll up type doors. The existing building has both roll up doors and vertical lift sectional doors. The R value for roll up doors (typically R‐8) is not as good as the R value available for sectional doors (R18). Of course, the sectional doors are higher priced than coiling doors. Please confirm the type of overhead doors we are to provide.

See Secion 3.0 in Revised SOW

165 5/2/2022 Please consider a time extension to allow 2 weeks from RFIs responses to bid date.

RFI was extended to 4 May 2022

166 5/2/2022 Please reduce the bonding requirement to 5m aggregate. The government will not reduce the bonding requirement.

167 5/2/2022 Confirm fiber connectivity from B9460 to base ops. Please refer to Section 3.10 in the Revised SOW.

168 5/2/2022 Confirm current fire protection and fire alarm contractors managing B9460 Currently Bldg.9460 does not have a FS system and

FA is managed by BCE Alarm shop 169 5/2/2022 Confirm current BIM Contractor managing B9460 UNCLEAR QUESTION

170 5/2/2022 There appears to be a new Trane HVAC unit recently installed not yet commissioned, is this to be part of the building addition HVAC system.

That is not part of this scope it is for the existing building.

171 5/2/2022 For a site layout we’re assuming a soakaway retention area south of the existing building with a septic field to the east (rear) of the existing building, please confirm.

Refer to scematic in Section 3.7 in the Revised

SOW.

172 5/2/2022 Please confirm is the existing building is to be included in the new storm water plan.

Refer to scematic in Section 3.7 in the Revised

SOW.

173 5/2/2022 Please confirm the AF will provide the EXO sweep. No, the contractor will be responsible for the UXO

Sweep, plese refer to table in Section 3.13.

174 5/2/2022

Per Attachment 4, Section L, Page 10 and 11 of 13, 2.5.3.3, the requirement states: “In the event an Offeror is a JV, the Offeror may submit projects executed as the JV firm, or each JV member provided at least one (1) relevant project is submitted to demonstrate experience and provide a comprehensive narrative to demonstrate experience relevant to their role on this program.” However, per the SBA and specifically 13 C.F.R. 125.8(e): “A procuring activity may not require the protégé firm to individually meet the same evaluation or responsibility criteria as that required of other offerors generally. The partners to the joint venture in the aggregate must demonstrate the past performance, experience, business systems and certifications necessary to perform the contract.”

As such, will you remove this requirement for established Mentor/Protégé Joint Ventures?

Mentor/…