Consolidated Q A.pdf

Questions and Answers Micronesia Commercial Requirements – Life Support Area

FA5215-24-R-00BN

Solicitation/ Attachment Reference Discussion/Comment/Question Government Response

Section: 2.0

DESCRIPTION OF

SERVICES. The contractor shall provide Commercial Requirements listed:

Portable Latrines, Hand Wash Stations, Portable Buildings, Generators (32kW & 60kW) Portable Showers, to location(s) to be specified within each Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call.

Does the USG have an approximate expectation for the usage of the BPA during an average annual period? For example: the number of port-a-lets deployed to _____ number of locations for an average in situ period per deployment of ______ days; the number of temporary structures deployed to _____ number of locations for an average in situ period per deployment of ______ days ; the number of generators deployed to _____ number of locations for an average in situ period per deployment of ______ days; etc.?

Right now there isn’t a definite quantity or minimum requirement. That will be determined per BPA call and will not exceed the master dollar limit of $5,000,000.

Section: 2.0

DESCRIPTION OF

SERVICES. The contractor shall provide Commercial Requirements listed:

Portable Latrines, Hand Wash Stations, Portable Buildings, Generators (32kW & 60kW) Portable Showers, to location(s) to be specified within each Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call

Further to the Technical Description requested in Table-1 above, does the USG have a general description of the size, complexity, and required amenities of the average modular/temporary structure to be deployed? Please provide any drawings, floorplans, charette design packages, etc., which might be available.

Please use this attachment for the minimum requirement for modular temporary structure to be deployed for this BPA.

3 Is this an all or none RFQ? Preferably this is an all RFQ but depending on the responses of technically capability the gov’t is open to vendors providing a portion of the requirement.

4 can we only bid on specific locations? Vendors may bid on some all or none of the locations.

Latrines- we have trailer latrines 2stall, 7 stall & 8stall. with fresh water and waste tanks. Can you use these?

Yes. We can use these latrines but please ensure that cleaning services are provided in accordance with 2.1.1.

Additionally, section 2.1 “Unit shall be free standing and provide for only single person occupancy.” Will be amended.

6 Latrines- we have some 4 stall units in 20ft Conex.

Can you use these?

Yes. See answer for #5

7 showers- we have 10 stall showers in a 40ft Conex. Can you use these?

Yes. We can use portable showers.

portable buildings. What is the size requirement and quantity per location?

16 feet by 20 feet is the minimum requirement for portable buildings and the quantity will be determined by each BPA call.

9 quantity of personnel per location?

Right now there isn’t a definite quantity or minimum requirement. That will be determined per BPA call and will not exceed the master dollar limit of $5,000,000.

10 Heating and Ventilation (A/C units) on the Price List. is this for the Portable bldg.?

Yes. Heating and Ventilation (A/C units) are for the portable bldg.

11 What is the unit of measure- do you want daily price, weekly, monthly?

The unit of measure will be daily, weekly, and monthly.

12 How big of a shower trailer do you want? 15 stalls?

The minimum specifications for the portable showers trailers are 15 feet length, 10 feet height, and 7 fee in width. The minimum is 4 stalls per trailer.

Is the Government Purchase Card similar to a credit card form of payment? If so, what is the minimum and maximum threshold per purchase transaction?

The Government Purchase Card is MasterCard that is similar to a credit card. The maximum amount of purchase is $250,000. Per swipe.

Please clarify if the BPA is limited to only one (1) contractor to support all requirements in all jurisdictions (CNMI, Guam and Palau) or would you consider separate contractors supporting requirements in respective jurisdictions?

Under the Solicitation FAR Clause 52.212-1

(G) “Micronesia Commercial Requirements…will award to a minimum of three offerors and no more than five offerors.”

So to answer your question, yes, we are considering separate contractors supporting requirements.

Standard Form 1449, Line 17a - please clarify what are the codes to be indicated on the boxes for "Code" and "Facility Code"?

This will be the CAGE code of the vendor(s) that gets the BPA award.

16 Are the BPA requirements covered under the wage determination regulation?

Yes. Guam and the CNMI are covered under the wage determination in accordance with FAR part 22.1001 & FAR part 22.1903

The SOW indicates the portable building rental requirement is to be supported with the additional items (i.e. a/c units and generators) while the price list worksheet listed the heating and ventilation (a/c units) and generators (32kW and 60kW with fuel) as separate items from the portable building rental. Please clarify if the ac units and generators listed on the price list worksheet are separate requirements from the portable building ac and generator requirements.

The A/C units and generators are separate items from the portable building

How many is needed for each of the requirements listed on the SOW per jurisdiction?

- How many Portable latrines per jurisdiction?

- How many hand washing stations per jurisdiction?

Right now there isn’t a definite quantity or minimum requirement. That will be determined per BPA call and will not exceed the master dollar limit of $5,000,000.

- How many portable buildings per jurisdiction?

If the Heating and Ventilation (a/c units) and generators (32kW and 60kw) are separate requirements from the portable buildings, please provide the following information:

Units must have a rating of at least 5,000 BTUs and draw 5-7 amps at 115 volts.

What are the number of units required for the portable latrines; hand washing stations, portable buildings, portable showers, and generators (32kW & 60kW) for the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota?

Right now there isn’t a definite quantity or minimum requirement. That will be determined per BPA call and will not exceed the master dollar limit of $5,000,000

HVAC is listed on the price list worksheet, but it is not listed on the SOW. Please clarify if HVAC is required and if it is, please advise how many units are needed for Saipan, Tinian, and Rota; and what is the required capacity.

Units must have a rating of at least 5,000 BTUs and draw 5-7 amps at 115 volts.

The SOW indicates 2x daily service for the portable latrines with stocking of two-rolls of toilet paper and hand soap. Please clarify if hand soap is also required for the portable latrine or is it referring to 2x daily restocking of hand soap for the hand washing station.

The 2x daily service for the hand soap is for the hand washing station.

22 Please clarify if service for the hand washing station is 1x daily or is it 2x daily.

The hand washing station is 2x daily

The SOW provides an industry standard dimension for free-standing portable plastic latrines. Is this requirement strictly limited to a single free-standing portable plastic unit or would you consider a mobile restroom trailer equipped with multiple individual stalls, and to include a mobile shower trailer with multiple individual stalls?

A mobile restroom trailer equipped with multiple individual stalls will be contemplated as an option if proposed. Additionally, a mobile shower trailer with individual stalls will be contemplated as well as an option if proposed.

24 Please clarify the size requirement for portable buildings.

16 feet by 20 feet is the minimum requirement for portable buildings

Please clarify term of price list validity:

Section SF1449 makes references, as follows:

a) "agree upon price list during the period of 01 August 2024 through 31 July 2029."

b) "pricing shall be in accordance with the approved price list established upon award."

c) Price List submitted/approved during solicitation process shall be valid for the entirety of the BPA POP

The price list will be good for 1-year period of performance and will be reviewed semi-annually. The statement of..” the price list…being valid for the entirety of the PoP” references a 1-year period. Of course with fluctuating prices with fuel the price changes may be more frequent or a FFP with Economic Price Adjustment or REAs will be allowable.

Also, since the equipment listed in the current generator solicitation, does this mean there will be a complete sight on each island simultaneously?

There is a possibility for each island to simultaneously need all items in the price list but at this time there isn’t a definite.

27 Could you provide the dimensions and specifications for the portable buildings?

16 feet by 20 feet is the minimum requirement for portable buildings

28 Will site preparation be necessary? If so, could you please provide details?

Site preparation will not be required

What are the specific requirements for showers?

Are shower trailers approved, and if so, how many stalls should each trailer have?

The minimum specifications for the portable showers trailers are 15 feet length, 10 feet height, and 7 fee in width. The minimum is 4 stalls per trailer.

To operate the mobile shower, latrine, and food service trailers, certain items are required (i.e., power or power generation, water delivery, water removal, and compressed gas). Can you provide the sources for these resources on each island, or will the bidder be responsible for devising a solution? How will you ensure that all bidders are including these items in their pricing?

These will be identified per BPA call and all bidders will have the same information of what resources will be available and will be on level footing.

31 DOD has a maritime contract for shipping from Oakland to Micronesia islands. Will the

The contractor will be responsible for the cost of mobilizing all assets. It will be firm fixed contractor be able to utilize this shipping contract?

If so, will the cost be absorbed by the government? Will you provide TAC Code and/or shipping lane for the shipping contract service from Oakland to Micronesia? Or will the contractor be responsible for the cost of mobilizing all assets?

price solicitation resulting to an award with FOB destination for the BPA and all BPA calls/orders.

32 Are there any consumables required for the portable buildings, such as tables and chairs?

Consumables aren’t required but can be offered as optional.

What are the expected time frames? Specifically, what are the turnaround times once a Notice to Proceed (NTP) or contract is issued? Could you provide the frequency and duration of exercises on the principal islands, or the exercise schedule for the next one, two, and three years?

Turnaround times will be notified for each BPA call and durations, frequencies and exercise schedule for the next few years is internal information. A reasonable amount of time will be given to the contractors who get the BPA award.

34 Who are the current contract holders? This is a brand-new acquisition and there is no incumbent.

Are there any opportunities outside of those that have already been advertised? If so, do you know what contracting vehicles are being used in that area?

Currently, these are the only contract opportunities available.

For this BPA requirement, is the Buy America Act in effect or are we able to use mobile offices that are manufactured in China and assembled onsite?

FAR part 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies is required for this BPA.

Additionally, please clarify the BPA Master Dollar Limit. Is the $5,000,000 annually or for the total period of performance (5 years)?

$5,000,000 is for the total period of performance of 5 years.

Kindly please also clarify what are voltage requirements for the 32kW and 60kW generators (i.e.: 120/240 1PH, 120/208 3PH or 480 volts.

Voltage will be 120/240 1PH

39 Can we assume that the generators will run 24hr/day for fuel cost estimates?

Yes. That’s an accurate assumption for fuel cost estimates.

40 What are the specifications or requirements for portable showers?

The minimum specifications for the portable showers trailers are 15 feet length, 10 feet height, and 7 fee in width. The minimum is 4 stalls per trailer.

41 What are the specifications or requirements for portable showers?

The minimum specifications for the portable showers trailers are 15 feet length, 10 feet height, and 7 fee in width. The minimum is 4 stalls per trailer.

42 What are the specifications or requirements for HVACs?

Units must have a rating of at least 5,000 BTUs and draw 5-7 amps at 115 volts.

43 Will MOB/DEMOB, transportation and labor costs be requested in following Task Orders?

At this moment transportation and labor costs won’t be requested. The BPA will be for a firm fixed price with FOB Destination.

44 What is the minimum square footage for the portable buildings?

16 feet by 20 feet is the minimum requirement for portable buildings.

How many portable latrines and hand wash stations are required to support the operation?

What is the estimated number of troops expected to use the portable latrines and hand wash stations?

At this time there isn’t a set requirement for how many latrines or hand wash stations are required. The estimated troops expected will range from 100 to 3,000 but not limited to that amount.

How will the availability of water from the government be communicated, and what is the lead time for providing water if the government cannot supply it?

Are there any specific standards or sources for the water that the contractor needs to supply?

Availability of water will be different for each requirement & will be relayed to the contractor once the requirement is competed. So the contractor should have proficient notice to be able to supply water for said requirement.

It must be within the commercial standards of the local area that it is being provided in for it’s intended use.

Can you provide more details on the procedures and standards for replacing/replenishing urine cakes and other maintenance tasks?

Urine cakes should be replaced every 1-2 weeks unless build up is substantial enough to permit replacing before that time with guidance by the

What is the protocol for anchoring units in high-wind or near flight-line areas?

What are the specific times for daily service and the locations for the portable latrines and hand wash stations?

What is the procedure for replacing inoperable units?

CO and COR or on sight SME. Daily service for the portable latrines and hand wash stations will be provided by the guidance of the CO/COR or onsite government representative.

Inoperable units will be replaced within 24 to 48 hours.

How many portable buildings and generators are required to support the operations?

How many generators need to be installed, and is there any back-up unit required?

How many troops will be housed in these portable buildings?

Right now there isn’t a definite quantity or minimum requirement. That will be determined per BPA call and will not exceed the master dollar limit of $5,000,000.

What are the specific requirements for the air conditioning units and power outlets in the portable buildings?

What kind of portable buildings are we referring to?

Are there any preferred specifications or brands for the generators?

Units must have a rating of at least 5,000 BTUs and draw 5-7 amps at 115 volts.

16 feet by 20 feet is the minimum requirement for portable buildings and the quantity will be determined by each BPA call.

Voltage will be 120/240 1PH

What are the specific requirements for the 24-hour maintenance services, including response times and procedures?

How frequently should generators be refueled, and what is the protocol for ensuring they remain operational?

The specific requirements for 24 hour maintenance services will be on a case by case basis according to each BPA call or r