FA460026Q0016 - Technical Q and A Final.pdf

Technical Questions

FOPR: FA460026Q0016 Feb 27, 2026

Revised: 14 Aug 2019

# CONTRACTOR QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

To demonstrate ability to provide all content in the PWS, to describe how meeting the requirements will be accomplished , and to provide the multiple plans and documentation required in the Instructions and Evaluation sections would require more than 15 pages.

Would the Government please confirm that the content required in the Instructions, page 3 are to be provided in the allotted 15 pages, and the additional plans and documentation detailed in the Evaluation on page 4 can be provided as attachments and therefore will not be counted towards the 15 page limit?

An updated version of the Combined Solicitation/Synopsis will be posted accompanying this document to show what specific information is needed for technical evaluation and technical quote.

The page limit will stay 15 pages for technical quote and pricing information can be submitted as an attachment using the table on pages 7 - 19 of the PDF.

Solicitation, Page 4, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (a)(2),b)ii requires the offeror to submit a plan describing how “contingency plans to provide essential services during continuing crisis conditions…” will be met.

Will the Government please advise if the plan should comply with all requirements found in DFARS 252.237-7023 Continuation of Essential Contractor Services.

The submitted contingency plan must comply with the requirements of DFARS 252.237-7023.

Please clarify what this statement means: "There are a total of 874 plots in the cemetery with 780 being currently filled". Can we assume that the maximum capacity of the cemetery is 874 plots/graves?

That is correct there are 780 headstones and ground plaques that will require trimming and clipping removal.

That may be adjusted to up to 874 at some point in time as of right now it is unknown if any additional plots will be filled.

We are not finding any workload data for CLIN x004.

Workload data is defined as Improved ground any line item with IG in the description means its only for the Improved Grounds

We are not finding any workload data for CLIN x005.

Grounds

We are not finding any workload data for CLIN x007.

Grounds

Can we please get sizes for "Maintain PL Area"?

Approximately 17 acres, Contractor must verify actual measurements.

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# CONTRACTOR QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

Can we please get the sizes and standard for CLIN x012?

Contractor will have to field verify, Government lost GIS Support. Total of all three is 4.81 estimated

Can we please get the sizes and standard for CLIN x013?

Contractor will have to field verify, Government lost GIS Support Total of all three is 4.81 estimated

Can we please get the sizes and standard for CLIN x014?

Contractor will have to field verify, Government lost GIS Support Total of all three is 4.81 estimated

Special Cuts are shown as "Acres" in the PWS but the Price Schedule is for 7 Months. Does this mean that we are expected to provide a Special Cut for the acreage listed in each of the 7 Months?

The special cuts acreages will vary depending on the site needing mowed. The pricing should be for 6 each. Special cuts are just an extra mowing done on a specific day to bring down the height of the grass for an event. The acreages listed in the PWS are a not to exceed.

What are the sizes for the Parade Field and B500 and B1000 in regard to Special Cuts?

Approximate measurements Parade field is over 19 acres B1000 is just over 13 Acres B500 is less than 13 Acres Cemetery is Less than 1.5 Acres One time every other year starting in 2026, 40 acres on the airfield for the airshow

CLINx018. What species, sizes and quantities does this CLIN entail?

See Appendix G, 5 Gallon Shrubs, 2 inch trees or as close as you can get.

We are not seeing any PWS item for CLIN x019 (Additional Services). Please clarify.

Paragraph 1.10 Evolving Requirements.

We are not seeing any Workload Data or species and sizes for CLIN x020 (Plant Replacement). Please clarify.

See Appendix G, 5 Gallon Shrubs, 2 inch trees or as close as you can get.

CLINx021, what are we pricing here and how are we to price this?

The cost is built into the rest of the Line Items to cover the cost associated with generating the CDRLs listed in the Data Requirements Appendix C

Where are we to sign our proposal? Is there no SF1449 to sign?

A signature will be required on the quote by someone from the company eligible to sign on behalf of the company.

Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors. 2.

Technical Capability a and b items. Are these not the same thing?

An updated version of the Combined Solicitation/Synopsis will be posted accompanying this document to show what specific information is needed for technical evaluation and technical quote.

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Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors. 3. Fill-In Clauses/Provisions. Where do we find these in the proposal?

A completed SAM registration will suffice for the FAR 52.212-3 requirements.

We are not seeing "Cattails" and their removal listed in Appendix A.

Cattail removal is not a separately priced item they are removed from the areas in attachment 9, Appendix I areas known to hold water. They are to be priced with the CLIN X015 and maintained at the level they are located, most of which are BASH or unimproved

21 We are not seeing a link to PIEE for this solicitation on the SAM posting.

https://cac.piee.eb.mil/

Will the contract start date per the "Deliveries or Performance" in the Synopsis be 01 April 2026, considering the proposal due date of 09 March 2026?

The contract start period of performance will be 1 April 2026.

Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number.

The previous contract number is FA460021C0009

We would like to request the total award amount of the current or most recent incumbent contract.

The total contract value of the previous contract was $5,030,119.82 and awarded to U.S. Grounds Maintenance, LLC

1.1.6 &.1, .2, .3 No info in appendix A or B

It appears irrigation is in place for future requirements, presently no workload will apply. It states government reserves the right to exercise irrigation operation with no modification.

Please explain how this is possible with no actual quantities of measurement data to provide cost for any irrigation service, be it automated or manual

If Irrigation requirements are added in the future, quantities and measurements will be provided, as of right now the Air Force does not allow irrigation after establishment. The only irrigation on the base is at B1000, a DoD component, and housing. Both of which are maintained under separate contracts

(referring to irrigation service) If you require cost, please provide data of quantity for number of systems and zones for each one.

None is needed at this time

Also provide info data for manual irrigation requirements with locations along with size.

See question 25 and 26

1.1.10

Pest control requirement for application of insects, mollusks, ground squirrels, moles, voles and weeds. As outlined in appendices.

Your appendix items numbers 10, 11, 12, and 13 show timelines and acres, provide acreages of

1.1.10 is referring to Improved Grounds only.

128.92 acres twice a year spring and fall, Herbicide only.

BASH 450.3 Acres, Spring and Fall Herbicide and Insecticide

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1.1.11

Lawn repair service does not have data info in appendices.

This is priced as a Lot and costs will be determined and found fair and reasonable by the Contracting Officer if/ when the need arises for lawn repair.

1.1.12

This requirement does not show any quantity data for costing by a contractor, or locations where services are to be accomplished. What CLIN would this be with?

There is no line item for that work but could be added via modification as funds are not available at this time. The only pruning is going to be done on CLINs XX012, XX13, XX14 Maintaining vegetative and non-vegetative beds.

1.1.14

Artificial turf is in kennel with security police facility, assuming it is within it. So are contractors having access to view it and to perform the services stated.

Yes, a phone number will be provided once awarded it is approx 146 feet by 67.5 feet or 9,791 Square feet of artificial turf

1.1.14

How are the kennels classified as a ground maintenance area?

Please add it to the improved grounds Line Item

1.1.14

Where is the astro turf listed in the CLIN's for payment?

Please add it to the improved grounds Line Item

1.3.3

Please clarify the annual acreage requiring insecticide treatment.

It is the BASH approx 500 acres Contractor must verify acreages. Insecticide is to be applied two times per year at the discretion of the USDA normally spring and fall with migratory bird patterns.

1.3.3

Fence lines maintenance, perimeter and interior, are all fences up to specifications?

No a large portion of the south side of the base and smaller portions of the north side of the base are no in specifications. Although mowing/trimming needs to take place to the greatest extent possible. The entire fence line is included in the semi improved acreage of 172.24 acres.

1.3.3

Would we approval for spraying obstacles?

8 inches on either side of fence lines, no other obstacle spraying is allowed.

1.1.5

Ammo improved standards, are 3-5 inches not

Map shows semi-improved at 4-10 inches

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4-10 to semi improved

1.1.7

Where do we put tree limbs and brush, i.e., a dumpster provided by government. Is there a CLIN for this?

There is a dumpster provided for CLINs X002, X012, X013, X014.

Removal of debris must be included in the pricing for CLINS X007, X016, X019, tree trimming and removal.

1.1.10

Pest. Some of the areas already have moles and voles present, so it is not up to standards?

The areas for rodent/mammal pest control is only the non-airfield BASH. This is the first time rodents will be controlled in those areas so we expect it to take some time to get it under control.

1.1.12

Shrubs hedges any specific time of year to do this?

Pruning of shrubs will only be accomplished in CLINs 0012, 0013 and 0014 maintenance of vegetative and non-vegetative beds at buildings 185, 500 and 1000

1.1.15

Does the government provide the plywood?

No

1.3.5

Flight line drivers does the government provide the class?

Yes

1.6

Drainage ditches some already have corrosion

Correct There are a lot of washout areas on the base and around B1000. These will be repaired via other means. The contractor will not be held liable for the areas that are washed out. If items are completed for these areas on this contract they will be fulfilled via CLIN 0019.

1.5.1

On the pricing it does not show parade field or static displays, how do we price that if there is no pricing for it?

That should be included in CLIN 0012 B500 Bed Maintenance.

On pricing sheet, why are prices already stated for certain areas.

Specialty Cuts CLIN 0017 should not have pricing, The rest are LOTS where individual pricing will be determined and approved at a later date or is included on a pricing sheet.

They are funding dependent line items.

1.1.8

Leaf removal. Leaf removal in the SOW is performed by the work order Improved grounds leaf removal is accomplished by issuance of work order. The costing sheets CLIN 0003 show 7 each, The workload data APPENDIX A in PWS shows approximately 128.92 acres and 0-6 times per year. They are only used as needed all or none of the leaf removals may be utilized in a given year.

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1.1.8

Leaf removal. Leaf removal in the SOW is performed by the work order Improved grounds leaf removal is accomplished by issuance of work order. The costing sheets CLIN 0003 show 7 each, the workload data shows NTE 6 year of 755.21 acres, please provide clarification.

The workload data APPENDIX A in PWS shows approximately 128.92 acres and 0-6 times per year. They are only used as needed all or none of the leaf removals may be utilized in a given year.

If building D is no longer available for use because of conditions, will there be a different building for storing machines and materials, provided by the government?

Yes

During the site visit, they mentioned the “L” shaped pond on the flight line being part of semi-improved grounds. If it has standing water and we can't get in to mow it, will that be a write up?

No, it is BASH 7-14 inches. Yes, if it is not taken care of it is a write up do to the immense cost of Bird Strikes on aircraft See Paragraph 1.7 Standing Water Areas

1.1.4

This section of the PWS does not indicate to apply a chemical product other than improved. Provide clarification as to the actual area that the 261.72 acres are to receive any chemical application.

Where is it in the CLINs to get paid for it.

CLIN X0006 Improved Grounds BASH pest control it is actually over 579 acres of ground that need Herbicide and over 450.03 acres that need insecticide twice a year spring and fall, so 1158 acres of herbicide application and 900 acres of insecticide applications

Your SOW states or refers to identifying information in appendix A or B, the solicitation does not have or identify appendix A or B.

The Appendix A & B are included at the end of the PWS and Appendix B is also Attachment 4 - 7

1.1.10

This section is for improved grounds requirement, please clarify the acres/area that will require chemical application and frequencies.

127.98 acres twice a year spring and fall, Herbicide only.

BASH 450.3 Acres, Spring and Fall Herbicide and Insecticide

1.1.12

The pricing/costing CLIN and workload data does not identify any other areas other than building 500, building 1000, and building 185. Please clarify if there are any other locations/area other

That is correct Pruning other than 500, 1000 and 185.

Additional pruning may be modified on at a different time funds are not available for it right now.

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1.1.14

Your pricing does not show a CLIN for costing this service, please clarify.

Please price into CLIN X001 improved grounds

1.4

Are all areas to standard at this time, or will be at award?

All areas are within standard, Any areas found not in standard will be priced separately and paid for through GPC or CLIN 0019.

1.5

Says to refer appendix A or B, no appendix is identified in this solicitation A or B at the end of the PWS is section called APPENDIXES

Also Attachments 2 and Attachment 4 are appendix A and B

1.5.3

CLIN 0014 refers to vegetation control or nutsedge, control of beds and related areas. Does this include the turf area of 13 acres surrounding building 1000's lawns? Where is the CLIN for nutsedge?

Yes build costs into CLIN0014 for the beds and 0006 for the turf the 13 acres of turf directly around B1000 is the only turf area of concern for Nut sedge.

The Nut sedge is mainly in 25,000 square feet of east lawn, but needs to be taken care of in the 13 acre island.

1.6

Drainage ditches, it states maintenance of grass, rock, rip rap fabric, rubber and other materials.

Are all these areas requiring maintenance up to required standards? Does this requirement also include bio-ponds scattered throughout building 1000's grounds and parking areas?

There are a lot of washout areas on the base and around B1000. These will be repaired via other means. The contractor will not be held liable for the areas that are washed out. If items are completed for these areas on this contract they will be fulfilled via CLIN 0019.

Yes right now they are but there are a lot of annual weed seeds in the beds that will germinate this spring/summer

1.9.1.1

CLINS do not have a separate size or pricing schedule for trimming or removal, no pricing for stump removal, does have CLIN to show cost

Include in price to remove the tree attachment 3 pricing schedule

1.9.4

Is special cuts only for the areas listed in this paragraph?

Correct the areas listed and Also the Cemetery (under 20 Acres.) And one every other year 40 acres for the airshow.

See question 12

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1.10

Evolving requirements, please provide clarification how the contractor is to provide cost with no actual verified quantities

They will be quoted at the time of service and found fair and reasonable by the contracting officer. Amount of CLIN is a Lot determined by the amount of funding available

On page 2 11-june-25 remove IDIQ and add evolving requirements. Please provide clarification as to why or what this represents for the contractor interpretation as the listed paragraph in the SOW is pest control?

Disregard that was a comment made during the development of the PWS. Paragraph 1.10 Evolving Requirements is correct in the body of the PWS

(Removed from latest Version of PWS dated 3March

1.9.1.4

There is nothing in the CLINs about how to get paid for tree and stump removal pricing.

Also need clarification for pricing on the different size of tree removal pricing.

CLIN 0016 is a Lot, Once the tree/branch has been identified the COR will issue a signed work order in the amounts listed on ATTACHMENT 3 Pricing Schedule A. The COR may meet the contractor at the site for verification purpose.

See paragraph 1.9.1.4 of PWS and translate information to ATTACHMENT 3 Pricing Schedule A

1.1.7.1

Dead animals. It states to report dead animals to the COR and then to contact the pest management and public health after contract awarding, will we be required to remove dead animals, and what do we do with them? Also where is it in the CLINs to get paid for dead animal removal?

Dead animals are reported to the COR then CE pest management will be dispatched to remove the carcass. The Contractors only duty is reporting if found.

1.3.7

Maintain Protection level area. Clarification on acreage and location of PL area.

Approx 16.72 Acres, must be verified by Contractor.

Where in the CLINs is the mulch? Build into CLINS 0012, 0013, 0014 maintain beds at B185, B500 and B1000. There is no mulch at B500 but there is at the Kenny Gate and Parade Field. Mulching can be accomplished before 1 April and is applied one time per year.

1.1.5 - Is the munition storage area consider under the improved grounds standards?

What is total acreage and how many igloos or bunkers are there in this area?

Semi Improved. 4-10 Inches Everything is above ground

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1.1.6.1 - Could the government give the irrigated acreage and the acreage that the contractor is responsible o manual water?

The appendix referenced did not have this data.

13 acres is irrigated. The irrigation system is taken care of on a different contract. No hand watering is needed other than for establishment which will be determined before work takes place.

1.1.8 To clarify, Leaf removal consists of mulching

leaves in place and does not require removal form the area?

Yes, unless the mulching does not accomplish a neat and professional appearance. Additional removal may be necessary.

1.1.9.1 - Is the acreage for fertilization the 128.92 ac of the improved grounds? This section also mentions “other soil amendments that may required but the pricing CLIN 0004 is only for fertilizer, where are we to price the other soil amendments that may be needed?

Fertilizer or amendments included in the fertilizer. (i.e. some fertilizers have additional sulfur in the formulation)There should only be one application and that is improved grounds only which is approximately 128.92 acres but should be verified by the contractor.

1.1.12 - Is the work required in this section to be priced in Attachment 3? Could the government give the quantities of pruning based on the categories in Pricing Schedule A

This work is reserved the only pruning at this time is at B185, B500 and B1000. Pruning the rest of the base may be modified on at a different time.

1.1.14 - What is the square footage of the artificial turf area?

approx 146 feet by 67.5 feet or 9,791 Square feet of artificial turf

Workload Estimates - Line 13 list “Airshow Insecticides” of 40 AC that is optional, is this to included in our pricing, if so what CLIN shall we price this under?

This will be CLIN X019 additional services. and pricing asked for and approved by a Contracting Officer before work is started.

1.3.7 - What is the location and acreage of the PL Area. Alos is this acreage separate from the

172.24 semi-improved AC?

Approx 16.72 Acres, must be verified by Contractor. It is not included in the 172.24 Semi Improved Acres

1.5.1 / 1.5.2 / 1.5.3 - Are the vegetative beds included in these 3 areas of the PWS in addition to the 4.81 AC of vegetative beds listed on line 3 of the workload estimate?

The beds maintained are shown in Attachment 5 _ Appendix B2, Attachment 6_Appending B3 and Attachment 7_ Appendix B4 Measurements must be verified by the contractor, Government lost GIS support so unable to verify.