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 addresses technical and procedural clarifications, including requirements for Siemens-certified technicians, joint venture eligibility, contract line item (CLIN) coverage for parts and maintenance, performance expectations, and proposal submission guidelines. Key clarifications include: all technicians must be Siemens-certified, joint ventures are eligible if at least one partner has a Top Secret Facility Clearance, repair costs and labor are covered under CLIN 004, and the 15-page technical volume limit includes covers, resumes, and appendices. The solicitation is issued by the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, with specific focus on managing and controlling energy systems at the base.
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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 | ||
| 8 | Regarding the requirement for the Offeror to submit proof of an existing facility clearance (FCL) in accordance with PWS paragraph 2.2, to ensure alignment and clarity, would the Government please furnish a DD254 that explicitly outlines the applicable Security Classification Requirements? | The DD254 for this contract will not be completed until after award is made and therefore no security requirements for this will be sent out during the solicitation. The PWS reads a little odd with that sentence and may make it seem like we would be giving you that information before award. The only thing we require for the solicitation for that section is if you have an active facility clearance or not and what documentation you have to show it. | 11 | FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Nov 2021) – ADDENDUM (Using FAR 13.106) | |
| a. | Technical Acceptability | ||||
| i. | Sub Factor #1: Facility Clearance |
PWS 2.2. Industrial Security.
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