Atch_9_Gov_Responses_to_Bidders_Questions_17Jul23.pdf

Date: 17 July 2023 / Solicitation #: FA480023B0001 / Bidders Questions / Government Responses

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Question / Issue / Concern Government Response:

1. Section L-Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L-2.1 This solicitation has been posted to PIEE and includes an “Offer” tab. Please confirm if this submission is to be provided as stated in L-2.1 with hand-delivery/mailed binders and CD-ROM’s

Confirmed, all bids shall be mailed, or hand delivered (no electronic bids will be accepted) in accordance with (IAW) solicitation Section L, paragraph L-2.1.

2. Section L-Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L-1.1 Please confirm what file formats are acceptable for the (3) required CD-ROMs. For example, should the Offeror provide the Fully completed Standard Form (SF) 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award and the Responsibility Evaluation Factors in PDF format and submit the Fully completed solicitation Attachment 4 - Paint IDIQ Bidder Price List in Microsoft Excel format? Please confirm.

Solicitation Section L has been revised to incorporate the following at the end of paragraph L-1.1.: “Bidders shall provide the Fully completed SF 1442 and the Responsibility Evaluation Factors in searchable Adobe PDF Version XI or later and submit the Fully completed solicitation Attachment 4 – Paint IDIQ Bidder Price List in Microsoft Excel format.

3. Section L-Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L-1.1 L-1.1 indicates Offeror’s “must fully address the evaluation factors noted in L-3.1. through L-3.7.”

Would the Government please confirm that Offeror’s do not have to fully nor directly address in their proposal submission “L-3.4. Satisfactory Record of Integrity Business and Business Ethics” or “L-3.7. Otherwise Qualified and Eligible to Receive Award.” in order to be considered technically acceptable.

Confirmed, bidders do not have to address in their bid proposal submission, fully nor directly, paragraphs L-3.4., Satisfactory Record of Integrity Business and Business Ethics and L-3.7., Otherwise Qualified and Eligible to Receive Award. These paragraphs, as originally written, state, “The contractor, although not required, may provide any information on this standard it would like to be considered.”

4. Section L-Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L-1. General Instructions

Please confirm if there are any font size requirements, margin requirements, etc. for this submission.

There are no font size requirements, margin requirements, etc. for this submission. Solicitation Section L has been revised to incorporate this clarification at the end of paragraph L-1.1.

5. Section L-Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L-1. General Instructions

Please confirm if there are any page limitations associated with this submission. If so, please provide page limitation requirements for each element of submission (ie. Adequate Financial Resources, Performance Schedule Compliance, Satisfactory Past Performance, Necessary Organization, Experience, Accounting & Operational Controls, and Technical Skills, Necessary Production, Construction, and Technical Equipment)

There are no page limitations associated with this submission. Solicitation Section L has been revised to incorporate this clarification at the end of paragraph L-1.1.

6. Section L-Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L-1.1 Please confirm if Offerors are to complete Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs and if so, where in the submission should offeror’s include Section B.

Section B is shown for informational purposes only. No action is required by the Bidders. The Government will complete this section upon award of the contract. Solicitation Section L has been revised to incorporate this clarification at the end of paragraph L-1.6.

7. Section L-Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L-1.9 Please confirm if including page 126 of 148 of the Solicitation Section K 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (1) (2) (i) Paragraph (d) applies is suitable to satisfy the requirement of L-1.9 so long as the Offeror indeed has an active SAM.gov registration where they have completed

Bidders may choose to check the option at FAR Provision 52.204-8(b)(2)(i) instead of completing the corresponding individual reps and certs in the solicitation, but bidders are cautioned to comply with solicitation Section L, paragraph L-1.9. to ensure any other necessary fill-ins and certifications that may not be captured in SAM.gov are completed in the solicitation.

8. Section L-Instructions, Bidders

L.3.2 Please confirm if there are any page limitations associated with L-3.2. Performance Schedule Compliance

There are no page limitations associated with this submission. Solicitation Section L has been revised to incorporate this clarification at the end of paragraph L-1.1.

9. Section L-Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L-3.3 The Government notes a minimum of (3) applicable painting projects but does not address a maximum number. Please confirm if there is a maximum number of applicable Past Performance projects that the Offeror should adhere to.

Yes, there is a maximum number of six applicable Past Performance painting projects for this solicitation. Solicitation Section L has been revised to incorporate this clarification at the beginning of paragraph L-3.3.

10. Section L-Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L-3.3 Please confirm if there are any page limitations associated with L-3.3. Satisfactory Past Performance.

There are no page limitations associated with this submission. Solicitation Section L has been revised to incorporate this clarification at the end of paragraph L-1.1.

11. Section L-Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L-3.4. Please confirm that should the Offeror choose not to provide any information on this standard (L-3.4) and therefore does not address and/or tab this item in their proposal, that their proposal will still be considered technically acceptable.

Confirmed, bidders do not have to address solicitation Section L, paragraph L-3.4., Satisfactory Record of Integrity Business and Business Ethics in its bid proposal to be considered responsible. The Government will perform queries of required systems on the information the bidder supplies IAW solicitation Section L, paragraphs L-3.1., L-3.2., L-3.3., L- 3.5., and L-3.6.

12. Section L-Instructions, Bidders

L-3.5 L-3.5 appears to request a repeat of L-3.3.

Satisfactory Past Performance in that it requests

(3) projects with the same requirements noted in L-3.3. in addition to the request for resumes for the Offeror’s Superintendent or Project Manager, Business Development, and Project Cost Estimation Staff. Would the Government please confirm if only resumes need to be provided for L-

3.5 or if the Offeror should provide a repeat of L.3.3 and resumes.

Confirmed, only resumes need to be provided for Solicitation Section L, paragraph L-3.5. However, the requirement for the resumes to reflect experience with the contract type and magnitude of the projects noted in paragraph L-3.3 remain unchanged. Solicitation Section L has been revised to incorporate this clarification in paragraph L-3.5.

13. Section L-Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L-3.5 Please confirm if there are any page limitations associated with L-3.5. Necessary Organization, Experience, Accounting & Operational Controls, and Technical Skills.

There are no page limitations associated with this submission. Solicitation Section L has been revised to incorporate this clarification at the end of paragraph L-1.1.

14. Section L-Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L-3.6 Please confirm if there are any page limitations associated with L-3.6. Necessary Production, Construction, and Technical Equipment.

There are no page limitations associated with this submission. Solicitation Section L has been revised to incorporate this clarification at the end of paragraph L-1.1.

15. Section L-Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

L-3.7 Please confirm that should the Offeror choose not to provide any information on this standard (L-3.7) and therefore does not address and/or tab this item in their proposal, that their proposal will still be considered technically acceptable.

Confirmed, bidders do not have to address solicitation Section L, paragraph L-3.7., “Otherwise Qualified and Eligible to Receive Award” in its bid proposal to be considered responsible. The Government will perform queries of required systems on the information the bidder supplies IAW solicitation Section L, paragraphs L-3.1., L-3.2., L-3.3., L-3.5., and L-3.6.

16. Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

M-1.3 M-1.3 states there will be a Bid Opening. Would the Government please provide details identifying the date, time, location, etc. of this bid opening.

As of the date of this amendment (Amendment 0005), the bid opening is as follows:

Date: 3 August 2023 Time: 2 PM ET

Location:

633 Contracting Squadron 14 Burrell Street, Bldg 67 / Room 135 Langley AFB, VA 23665-2088

The bid opening date and time is noted in Block 13(a) on page 1 of the SF 1442. The location is noted in solicitation Section L under paragraph L-2.1. Paragraph L-2.1. has been revised to incorporate the room number of the 633 CONS large conference room.

17. Attachment_4_Bidder_Price_List Wood & Plastic

Many items in the price list stay to “install” a particular item (e.g. Install Ridge board 1”x6”).

Please confirm it is the Government’s intent for the Offeror to “Furnish and Install” these items unless it’s specifically stated that the item is Government Furnished and Contractor Installed.

Confirmed, it is the Government’s intent for the bidder to “Furnish and Install” these items. There are no Government Furnished items other than the decals for the static displays.

Atch_4_Bidder_Price_List has been revised to denote, “Remove” and “Install” as applicable.

18. Attachment_4_Bidder_Price_List Finishes – Item 0103

Item 0103 of this section states “Install corner guards (metal, plastic, vinyl, and wood)”. There are numerous variables of corner guards, especially in height, width, type of metal or wood, etc. Can you please specify what exactly we are to price for this item or consider adding additional items for various corner guards of different heights and materials?

Atch_4_Bidder_Price_List has been revised to break the corner guards out into their own individual types (metal, plastic, vinyl, and wood).

The Unit of measure shall be priced by linear foot

(LF).

19. Section L-Instructions, Bidders

L-3.3 Can you please list examples of what you will consider relevant as a “Static Display” painting or restoration project?

Relevant projects would include full-size or other non-scale type aircraft or other type displays (e.g., AF F-4 Phantom, B-52 Stratofortress, F-15 Eagle, Various Missile/Bomb Types, Tanks, etc.).

20. Attachment_4_Bidder_Price_List Flooring – Items 0046/47

In review, specifications are not found for items 0046 carpet tile and 0047 LVT planks. Please provide specifications so all requirements including other necessary materials related to these two items can be determined.

The carpet tile is to be tufted hard back (2' X 2' 26 Oz. nylon). Priced in standard and non-standard colors. Color to be selected by end-users. Use any American brand.

The LVT shall be a minimum thickness of 5mm and 6” X 36”.

Atch_4_Bidder_Price_List has been revised to incorporate the above requirements.

21. Attachment_4_Bidder_Price_List Finishes - Item 0102

In review, surface types or specifications are not found for item 0102 pressure wash. What types of surfaces does this item pertain to? If various surfaces are to be washed, please consider adding additional items for the various surface types. We would also need specifications so all requirements related to pressure washing can be determined.

The pressure washing is for common surfaces such as metal, brick, pre-cast, wood, and concrete.

Atch_4_Bidder_Price_List has been revised to break the Pressure Washing out into its own individual type (metal, brick, pre-cast, and wood).

All solutions used for all surface types must be biodegradable. The Unit of measure shall be priced by square foot (SF).

22. Attachment_4_Bidder_Price_List Finishes - Item 0134

In review, specifications are not found for item 0134 Replace Drywall. Please provide specifications so all requirements related to this item including the various thicknesses and ratings required can be determined.

Atch_4_Bidder_Price_List has been revised to break the Drywall out into two sizes (1/2” and 5/8”) and also broken out as “Moisture Resistant” or not. The Unit of measure shall be priced by square foot (SF).

23. Attachment_4_Bidder_Price_List Finishes – Item 0104

In review, specifications are not found for item 0104 Install Wallpaper. Please provide specifications so all requirements including other necessary materials related to this item can be determined.

Atch_4_Bidder_Price_List has been revised to denote the Wallpaper must be made in America, be moisture/mold/light resistant with low flammability. The Wallpaper is to be highly durable and easy to clean and remove. The Unit of measure shall be priced by square foot (SF).

24. Attachment_4_Bidder_Price_List Finishes – Items 0105 &

In review, specifications are not found for items 0105 Base Cove and 0106 Base Cove Corners.

Please provide specifications so all requirements, including other necessary materials related to these two items can be determined. Can you please specify what exactly we are to price for these items or consider adding additional items for rubber vs vinyl and 4” vs 6” as there is a price difference?

Atch_4_Bidder_Price_List has been revised to break the Base Cove and Base Cove Corners out into two sizes (4” and 6”) and three types (rubber, vinyl, and carpet). The Unit of measure shall be priced by linear foot (LF) and each (EA) respectively.

25. Attachment_4_Bidder_Price_List Misc – Item

In review, specifications are not found for item 0138 White Metal Blast Cleaning. Please provide specifications so all requirements related to this item can be determined.

Contractor must comply with SSPC-SP5/NACE No. 1 and UFGS33 standards and specifications.

Contractor shall have a means of containing debris and contaminated water so as not to discharge into the installations local water ways. All stormwater inlets near the job site shall be protected. All debris will be discarded according to the hazardous properties of the material.

26. Attachment_4_Bidder_Price_List Misc – Item

In review, specifications are not found for item 0142 Apply Window Tint. Please provide specifications so all requirements related to this item can be determined.

Atch_4_Bidder_Price_List has been revised to break the Window Tinting out into three categories (Safety, Frosted, and Reflective). The Unit of measure shall be priced by square foot (SF). Contractors shall refer to UFGS 08-87-23.13

27. Attachment_4_Bidder_Price_List Road & Airfield Markings – Items 0146 through 0149

In review, specifications are not found for items 0146 through 0149. There are various requirements related to each of these items.

Please provide specific specifications for each so all requirements related to these items can be determined.

Price list items 0146 through 0149 and their applicable out years have been removed from this requirement. These items are already under contract via a separate contract vehicle at 633

CONS.

28. Attachment_4_Bidder_Price_List Road & Airfield Markings – Items 0150 &

In review, specifications are not found for items 0150 Replace Sealant and Backer rod and 0151 Replace Backer Rod, appropriate sizes, self-leveling. Please provide specifications so all requirements for these two items can be determined. Can you please specify what exactly we are to price for these items or consider adding additional items for specific types of sealants (self-leveling or other), and all sizes required?

Price list items 0150 and 0151 and their applicable out years have been removed from this requirement. These items are already under contract via a separate contract vehicle at 633

CONS.

29. Attachment_4_Bidder_Price_List Static Display

– Items 0155 through 0161

In review, specifications are not found for items 0155 through 0161. There are various surface types, materials and or methods of approach related to each one of these items. Please provide, surface types, specifications and or methods of approach for each so all requirements related to these items can be determined.

Atch_4_Bidder_Price_List has been revised to break the Static Display painting (mostly metal surface aircraft) out into two categories (Metal and Fiberglass). The Unit of measure shall be priced by square foot (SF). Contractors shall refer to UFGS 09-90-00. The Government has also added two additional price list items for Aircraft Primer (metal and fiberglass).

30. Attachment_4_Bidder_Price_List Static Display

– Item 0162

In review, specifications are not found for item 0162 Install Temporary Fencing. There are various types of fencing material types, accessories and heights that can be utilized for temporary fencing. Please provide specifications for type of fencing and accessories to be required along with the height of the fencing so all requirements related to this item can be determined.

Atch_4_Bidder_Price_List has been revised to denote the Temporary Fencing is to be a chain linked fence, minimum 6” high with dark brown/bronze screening fabric. The Contractor shall follow 01 11 00 Langley Special Conditions Paragraph 1.6.4. The Unit of measure shall be priced in linear feet (LF).

31. Attachment_4_Bidder_Price_List Static Display

– Item 0163

In review, specifications are not found for item 0163 Install Bird Deterrent Wire. There are numerous variables in the category of Bird Deterrent Wire. Can you please specify what exactly we are to price for this item or consider adding additional items for various Bird deterrent Wire products along with specifications?

Atch_4_Bidder_Price_List has been revised to denote the use of stainless steel spikes such as the “Stainless Steel Pigeon Spikes” sold by “Bird.B.Gone”. The Unit of measure shall be priced in linear feet (LF).

32. Attachment 4 – Bidder Price List Attachment 4 Attachment 4 – Bidder Price List does not include a column in each sheet (Base Year, Option Year 1, Option Year 2, Option Year 3, Option Year 4) that differentiates pricing between the specified locations/installations of this contract: Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis. Please provide instructions of how bidders should complete Attachment 4, as the provided Wage Decisions include different wages for these installations.

Atch_4_Bidder_Price_List has been revised to denote separate pricing for Langley and Ft.

Eustis.

33. Attachment 5 – Building Wage Decision, Hampton Attachment 6 - Building Wage Decision, Newport News Attachment 7 – Residential Wage Decision, Hampton Attachment 8 - Residential Wage Decision, Newport News

Wage Decisions

The Government provided Building Wage Decisions and Residential Wage Decisions for each installation locations (Hampton, Newport News). The Building Wage Decisions for each installation are significantly higher than that of the Residential Wage Decisions in many labor classifications. Please advise on which of these Wage Decisions Offeror’s should use to reflect in their pricing both in manner of Building or Residential as well as Hampton or Newport News as pricing differs in both manners.

Both wage decisions may apply. The ratio of projects for both locations (Hampton and Newport News) are estimated at 95% Building and 5% Residential annually.