Attachment 17 - Questions and Answers (Consolidated).xlsx
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- FA449725R0010
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This document is a comprehensive Questions and Answers (Q&A) matrix for the Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER) Solicitation #FA449725R0010 for Dover Air Force Base. The solicitation is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) construction contract targeting small businesses in the 8(a) program, with the government intending to award up to three contracts. The total contract ceiling is $25M, with the project involving bathroom renovations and general construction requirements across various base facilities.
Key details include a 274-calendar day total project period, with 180 days allocated specifically for construction, and a site visit already conducted on 15 October 2025. The contract will use a best value source selection method, with present/past performance weighted significantly more important than cost considerations. Specific renovation scope includes bathroom upgrades involving new partitions, wall tiles (to 6'4" height), exhaust fan replacements, lighting upgrades, and accessibility improvements. Contractors must adhere to UFC lighting criteria, provide both hand dryers and paper towel dispensers, and implement phased renovation allowing continuous restroom accessibility during construction.
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| Questions & Answers Matrix | |||||
| Project Name: | Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER) | Solicitation # | FA449725R0010 | ||
| Question # | Solicitation Reference | Question/Comment | Government Response | ||
| (Gov't use only) | Resulted in change of SOW or drawings? | ||||
| (Gov't use only) | Change Reference |
(Gov't Use Only)
| Example: | ||
| 1 | Solicitation FA449725R0010 L-2.4.1 | L-2.4.1 states "A complete proposal shall consist of four (4) separate parts as specified below:" |
| However, the Table at L-2.4.1 and the subsequent instructions only provide 3 Parts (Present/Past Performance, Coefficient/Price Proposal, and Contract Documents). Will the Government please confirm that only the 3 Parts indicated in Table L-2.4.1 and the subsequent instructions constitute a complete proposal? | The Government confirms there are only 3 parts indicated in the referenced table. The statement in L-2.4.1 was updated. | Yes | Solicitation FA449725R0010 L-2.4.1 | |||
| 2 | Attachment 01-SABER-Master-Specifications-Updated - 1.14 | Can the Government please confirm that all licenses and certifications specific to the execution of this contract are required only at the contract staff level, or is the Government also requiring any specific licenses or certifications to be held at the contractor level? | For each TO, applicable licenses and certifications shall be maintained for all named positions within section 01 31 01 Project Management. Work will be primarily be performed by individuals who are licensed and credentialed in their field of expertise. | No | ||
| 3 | Solicitation FA449725R0010 L-2.4.1 | Can subcontractors perform a percentage of the work, and is there a minimum self-performance requirement for 8(a) primes? | Rely on information found in clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, and all other applicable clauses for work performed by prime and subcontractors under the 8(a) program. | No | ||
| 4 | Solicitation FA449725R0010 L-2.4.1 | Does this solicitation require a bona fide office in Delaware or within the SBA district? | No, as long as the contractor is able to meet the contract terms and conditions. | No | ||
| 5 | Solicitation FA449725R0010 L-2.4.1 | For the site visit (Dover AFB, 15 October 2025), can subcontractors attend as part of the prime’s team? | Yes. | No | ||
| 7 | Attachment 14 - SOW - Para 1.5.1.2 | Please confirm the new bathroom partitions will be installed in the existing locations and configurations. Do the existing layouts comply with ADA? | Contractor to determine if changes are necessary during the design phase. | No | ||
| 8 | Attachment 14 - SOW - Para 1.5.1.6 | Please advise the height of the new wall tile. | SOW 1.5.1.6: Tiles to be installed to a height of 6ft4in from the floor | No | ||
| 9 | Attachment 14 - SOW - Para 1.5.2.1 | Will the existing tank toilets be replaced with flushometers? | Yes | No | ||
| 10 | Attachment 14 - SOW - Para 1.5.1.25 | Please provide a basis of design or spec for the new ceiling tile. | See DAFB Local Design Guide paragraph 5.19 | No | ||
| 11 | Attachment 14 - SOW - Para 8 | Please provide scale drawings of the bathrooms. | The Government will issue a DoD SAFE Link. Submit request to teante.cain@us.af.mil. | No | ||
| 12 | Attachment 14 - SOW - Para 1.5.1.12 | Are the wall cleanouts existing to be replaced or are they new installations? | SOW 1.5.1.12: 1.5.1.12. Contractor shall provide and install wall cleanouts flushed with a stainless-steel cap. | No | ||
| 13 | Attachment 14 - SOW - Para 1.5.1.2 | What if it is determined that the existing layout of fixtures and partitions does not meet ADA compliance? Can / will fixtures be eliminated in order to comply? | Contractor to determine if changes are necessary during the design phase. | No | ||
| 14 | Attachment 02 - Coefficient Price Proposal Schedule | We cannot open this file. It opens a prompt that states it is configuring the file and then asks us to sign in to a microsoft account that has permission to view the document. After multiple attempts it still won't work. | Attachment 02 was uploaded with open access. | Yes | Attachment 02 - Coefficient Price Proposal Schedule | |
| 15 | Confirm which governs: the 274 calendar day Period of Performance or the 180 day construction duration listed in the deliverables table. | The contractor must adhere to both requirements. The total duration of the project must be completed within 274 days while the construction alone should take 180 days. Contractor must complete all contract activities within the period of performance. This includes all design/construction/and closeout activies. | No | |||
| 16 | Clarify wall tile height and extent. Are all restroom walls full height tile or limited to wainscot height with painted drywall above. | SOW 1.5.1.6: Tiles to be installed to a height of 6ft4in from the floor | No | |||
| 17 | Confirm phenolic partition thickness, hardware type, mounting style, and overall partition height. | Contractor to select Phenolic Bathroom Partition system for government approval during the design process. | No | |||
| 18 | Verify if urinal screens are required and if privacy gap closures are to be included per Dover AFB standards. | Include Urinal Screens. Privacy gap enclosures are not required. | No | |||
| 19 | Clarify whether existing exhaust fans are to be reused or replaced. | Exhaust fans are to be reused. Contractor shall replace all exhaust registers and provide new unit controllers. | No | |||
| 20 | Provide cleanout size, spacing, and elevation requirements for new stainless wall caps. | Contractor to design these elements according to applicable codes and specifications. | No | |||
| 21 | Confirm the required lighting foot candle levels and whether fixture spacing can be adjusted to meet UFC criteria while maintaining ceiling grid alignment. | Adhere to UFC 3-530-01 Interior and Exterior Lighting. Contractor to design solution to meet UFC compliant lighting design. | No | |||
| 22 | Confirm if both hard wired hand dryers and touchless paper towel dispensers are required or if one drying method should be selected. | Both drying methods are required. | No | |||
| 23 | Verify if feminine napkin disposals are required in every stall, including the accessible stall, and specify preferred model or finish. | SOW 1.5.3 B600 Female Bathrooms: Each bathroom stall shall receive a double roll toilet paper dispenser, toilet seat cover dispenser, and surface mounted feminine napkin disposal. Contractor to select and submit for approval model and finish. | No | |||
| 24 | Clarify restroom phasing plan. Only one floor may be closed at a time. Confirm whether temporary facilities must be provided during outages. | SOW 1.3 The contractor shall only demo/renovate a single floors restroom at a time to allow a single men’s and women’s room to be accessible during renovations. | No | |||
| 26 | Section 01 00 00, para 1.6.1 | Can you confirm whether the Government intends to make exactly three SABER contract awards, or if 'up to three' indicates a potential for fewer or more awards? | The Government intends to award a target of three contracts for the Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirement (SABER) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) to eligible small business participants in the 8(a) program. This number depends on the number of qualified proposal the Government receives and what is in the best interest of the Government. | No | ||
| 27 | General | Will the Government use Best Value, LPTA, or Highest Technically Rated Offer (HTRO) for the initial contract awards, or does this only apply to Task Orders after contract award? | M-1.3 Basis for Contract Award. This is a competitive acquisition in which a contract will be awarded to the offeror whose proposal offers the best value to the Government, considering subjective trade-offs between non-price factors and price/cost. | |||
| M-1.3.1 Relative Importance. Competing offerors' present/past performance will be evaluated on a basis significantly more important than cost or price considerations. | No | |||||
| 28 | General | What is the anticipated start date of the base year contract and duration of all option years? | The Government will refer to Section F of the solicitation. | No | ||
| 29 | FAR 52.216-27 | How will fair opportunity task order competitions be distributed across awarded contractors – e.g., rotational, workload balancing, or strictly competitive? | The Government will refer to section 1.6 of Attachment 01 - SABER Master Specifications. Evaluation will be stated in the Fair Opportunity Proposal Request. If there becomes a workload balance concern, the Government will address this concern with all SABER contract holders. | No. | ||
| 30 | General | Can the Government provide historical SABER program data for Dover AFB— including annual task order count, total dollar value, and average TO size—for the past 5 years? | Dover AFB has not had a SABER contract in the past 5 years. | No. | ||
| 31 | General | What is the estimated annual workload volume anticipated under this contract (total ceiling and expected task order frequency)? | Refer to Attachment 02 - Coefficient Price Proposal Schedule for estimated annual workload. SABER Ceiling is $25M. | No. | ||
| 32 | General | Does the new SABER incorporate or replace any ongoing or recently expired IDIQ(s)? If so, please identify the previous contract number(s). | No. | No. | ||
| 33 | Section 01 00 00, para 1.5.11 | Please provide a copy of the site visit attendee list. | A copy of the site visit attendees will not be posted to sam.gov. | No. | ||
| 34 | General | Will a pre-award site visit be conducted for the base SABER contract, or are individual site visits only required after FOPRs? | A site visit was conducted for the SABER in accordance with Section L of the solicitation. Future task orders may or may not have a site visit depending on the requirement. | No. | ||
| 35 | Section 01 00 00, para 1.5.11.2 | Will the Government provide access to drawings for the seed project located at Building 600? | Yes. | No. | ||
| 36 | Section 01 31 01 | How will the Government evaluate and enforce Program Management Plan requirements? Will this plan be submitted with the proposal or post-award? | Plan will be evaluated against Attachment 01 - SABER Master Specifications and should be submitted with proposal. | No. | ||
| 37 | Section 01 35 00 | Does the Government anticipate any special security clearance or access limitations for contractors performing under this SABER, especially near airfield hangars? | See Section 01 55 01 Security Requirements of Attachment 01 SABER Master Specifications. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer for TO specific security requirements. | No. | ||
| 38 | Section 01 00 00, para 1.5.14 | Can you confirm whether Quick Response Requirements will carry expedited submission timelines and whether these will affect bonding requirements? | The timelines will be identified on the FOPR to include bonding requirements. | No. | ||
| 39 | Section 01 00 00, para 1.5.7.1 | Please clarify bonding procedures for individual Task Orders under $150,000 since the section references 100% bonding regardless of dollar amount. | The Government will refer to clause 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction. | No. | ||
| 40 | Environmental Specs | Will Dover AFB continue to enforce the April 2018 Environmental Specifications or are any sections updated by the September 2025 Master Specification revisions? | See attachment 06 in section J – List of Documents, Exhibits and other Attachments | No. | ||
| 41 | Environmental Coordination | For environmental coordination (HAZMAT, soil disposal, recycling), will the Contractor or CES Environmental Flight hold primary responsibility for submittal approvals? | For environmental submittals the project mannager usually will approve/disapprove based on environmental's behalf. Most environmental requirements are TO specific and difficult to generalize. | No. | ||
| 42 | General | Please confirm the proper POC email addresses for Contracting Officer, SABER Contract Specialist, CES SABER Manager, and Environmental Flight. | Contracting: TSgt TeAnte Cain: teante.cain.1@us.af.mil |
Lt Jayden Thiergood: jayden.thiergood.1@us.af.mil CES: Lt Aiden Francomb: aiden.francomb.1@us.af.mil TSgt William Hayden: william.hayden.1@us.af.mil MSgt Kwasi Amponsah: kwasi.amponsah.1@us.af.mil POCs subject to change No.
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