EMCS_FA487726QA002_ Contractor Questions and Answers.xlsx
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This document is a Contractor Questions and Answers (Q&A) spreadsheet for a Request for Quote (RFQ) FA487726QA002 for Energy Management and Control Services (EMCS) at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The Q&A covers critical aspects of the solicitation, including technical requirements, proposal submission guidelines, and contract specifics. Key details include a requirement for technicians to be Certified Siemens Contractors when working on EMCS server, software, and related equipment, and clarification that joint ventures can be eligible if at least one partner has a Top Secret Facility Clearance.
The document provides additional insights into the contract's scope, such as software upgrade handling (under CLIN 002), repair cost coverage (under CLIN 004), and proposal submission parameters. The technical volume is limited to 15 pages, including covers and appendices, and past performance will be evaluated for contractor responsibility but not rated as a sub-factor. The solicitation is issued by the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, with the contract focusing on energy management and control services at the specified military installation.
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| Questions and Answers | RFQ FA487726QA002 – Energy Management and Control Services (EMCS) | ||
| Question # | Question | Answer | Document / Reference |
| 1 | Please confirm that the “Certified Siemens” applies strictly to “technicians maintaining and operating EMCS automated systems”. | All techinicains required to be certified Siemens technicians as per PWS 2.3.2. Contractor Employee Qualifications. | PWS 2.3.2 Contractor Employee Qualifications. Contractors performing work on DMAFB’s EMCS server, software, related equipment and components, and field devices including, but not limited to, thermostats, VAV controllers, AHU controllers, network control cards/devices, JACEs, and other HVAC related products shall be Certified Siemens Contractors.1.01 |
| 2 | Can the government please confirm that an eligible small business joint-venture under the NAICS code, where both JV partners carry a Top Secret FCL will be eligible for award? | With a joint venture (JV) if at least one of the partners has an active Facility Clearance and can show proof of this facility clearance in accordance with Sub Factor #1 of FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2, and meets all other requirements of the solicitation, they would be considered eligible for award. | COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION ‘COMBO’: RFQ FA487726QA002 – Energy Management and Control Services (EMCS): Sub Factor #1 of FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS and FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS |
| 3 | Does the government expect parts and software maintenance/upgrades as a part of CLIN 001? | main system software upgrades against CLIN 002, Parts outside of regular maintenance, provide quote under CLIN 004 | Reference PWS 1.6 System Upgrades, Software upgrades reference 1.7, 1.7.1 , |
| 4 | Performance requirements indicate “No more than 1-valid compliant per month.” Can the government clarify whether the complaints are from tenants or the Building Controls staff related to faults related to the system. | Complaints can be either from Government or enduser | PWS, 3.0. Services Summary, Performance Objective 1. Operate EMCS |
| 5 | Please confirm that all repair costs are covered under CLIN 004? Are labor costs also included in here or is that covered under CLIN 003? | Yes, under CLIN 004 as stated per PWS. All repair costs to include labor will be under CLIN 004. | Reference PWS 2.4. Repairs. |
| 6 | Does Section iii. “Past Performance” (p.3) simply outline how the Government will assess Sub-Factor #2 (Corporate Experience), or should Past Performance be addressed in a separate section of our proposal distinct from Corporate Experience? | Past performance will be evaluated to assist in determining contractor responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.104-1 but will not be included as a sub factor or rated. | COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION ‘COMBO’: RFQ FA487726QA002 – Energy Management and Control Services (EMCS): Sub Factor #1 of FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS |
| 7 | Does the 15-page limit for the Technical Volume include covers, resumes, and appendices, or is it restricted to the narrative portion only? | They are inluded in the 15 page limit. | COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICIATION ‘COMBO’: RFQ FA487726QA002 – Energy Management and Control Services (EMCS): Sub Factor #1 of FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS |
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