FA521521R0027 Clarifications No1.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

766TH ENTERPRISE SOURCING SQUADRON

15 Sep 21

MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION

FROM: 766 ESS/PKI

SUBJECT: Clarification Letter

1. The Government hereby provides the response to the following questions received from interested offerors:

Q1. Can we leave any sections of fencing open overnight while the concrete fence post footings cure? If not, are there specific requirements for temporary fencing?

All fence openings should be closed off at the end of the day. It is recommended that sections of fence are removed and replaced in sequence to avoid any large egresses onto the property.

There are no specifications for temporary fencing types or materials. If temporary fencing is necessary, government approval will be required prior to installation.

Q2. Section 3.2.9 of the Statement of Work calls for clearing and grubbing a 30-ft wide path outside of the fence perimeter. Please confirm if we will be required to excavate the roots or can we simply cut the vegetation to grade? Also, will we be required to grass the area after the vegetation has been cleared?

There are also a lot of invasive/non-native plants that can be cut down, but it is likely that that some native species plants may be present. As such, native species plants will not be allowed to be removed. Contractor will need to work with 611 Environmental Team to ensure appropriate vegetation is removed. The root balls will not need to be excavated.

It is also likely that the 30ft setback will not be doable in all areas around the fence. No grassing will be required due to vegetation removal. Any damage to the facility grass during construction will need to be replaced/repaired.

Q3. Will a temporary fence be required during construction? 4ft? 30ft setback can’t be met because of the road etc.

Please see answer to Question 1 above.

Q4. Can the security cameras and old conduit just be removed?

Yes. That system is no longer in use and can be removed.

Q5. Will existing fence post footings be required to be removed, or can they be cut off flush with the ground and remain in place?

Footings only need to be removed where they interfere with the installation of the new fence.

Q6. Will the new fence alignment follow the existing fence alignment? If not, will coordinates, offset, etc. be provided?

The new fence needs to follow the same alignment. Slight offsets here and there may be acceptable to ensure constructability, but no significant changes that require a revised permit or development of an entirely new fence-line are allowed.

Q7. Do the invasive plant species get special treatment? Or can all vegetation be removed with the same means? It was not clear why the invasive plant species and locations were provided.

Invasive plants are to be removed within the clear zone around the fence-line. Contractor will need to work with 611 Environmental Team to ensure native vegetation is properly marked and, in accordance with the State of Hawaii on removals, if allowed.

Q8. This project has been labeled as “Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction” what are the sub-contracting limitations on this project?

IAW FAR 19.505(b)(iii), For a contract or order assigned a NAICS code for general construction, the concern will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the concern's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

Q9. Is it fair to say that we need a Botanist for this project to ensure that the plant species provided in this solicitation are not disturbed?

A botanist is not required for the project. However, it could potentially expedite the construction timeline by having a botanist available to categorize the vegetation around the facility.

Q10. This phrase was in your SOW, “The contractor shall be responsible for all personnel and material transportation to and from the job site and any accommodations.” What are you referring to when you say accommodations?

A13. The government will not reimburse the cost of any accommodation due to Covid- 19 travel guidance unless mandated by CARE Act. The contract contemplated is a Firm Fixed Price.

2. If you have any questions regarding these responses, please Contract Specialist, Ms. Priscilla Murray at priscilla.murray@us.af.mil and myself at letray.womble@us.af.mil.

LETRAY T. WOMBLE, MSgt, USAF Contracting Officer