Governments Response to CSO Questions.pdf

1. What exactly is considered the AOI? Is the en�re solicita�on (i.e., Rapid Non-Invasive Concrete Structures Spalling Assessments) considered one single AOI or should we consider each of the subsec�ons in Paragraph 1.4 to be individual AOIs?

CE response: There is one (1) AoI and the offerors strive to include technologies which meet the criteria in paragraph 1.4 and ALL subparagraphs. Per 1.4.1. and 1.4.2., the technology must be able to scan 6”- 12” into reinforced concrete to discover defects such as spalling, cracks, voids, etc. on roof slabs, support beams, and other concrete members both on the exterior and interior of structures with or without removing ceiling �les. Offerors should strive to meet all the “poten�als” in 1.4, since those solu�ons which have the capabili�es listed in 1.4.1 – 1.4.9 will be rated higher. See excerpt below from AoI:

UAV Opera�on

2. The AoI specifically men�ons the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). What licensing or other restric�ons on UAV opera�on should respondents an�cipate?

CE response: Offerors who choose to use drone technology will have to obtain approval for flying the drones at Kadena Air Base. According to the 18th Security Forces Squadron, the atached Request Form of sUAS Flight Opera�on (July 2021) must be submited for drone use approval. The 18th Civil Engineer Group will assist the successful offeror by providing the 18th Security Forces Squadron contact informa�on.

Building Access

3. Is access available to the full interior and exterior of the ini�al 191 buildings listed at the Japan Industry Forum in the Booz Allen Hamilton presenta�on (with the excep�on of ceiling �les covering parts of the concrete soffit) as referenced in the AoI, Sec�on 1.4.2?

CE response: The Air Force will approve access to facili�es for the contractor to complete work.

Contractors must submit leters reques�ng base access, including names and personal iden�fying informa�on of workers who require access. The successful offeror will also provide a proposed schedule and access to each individual building will be coordinated with the facility and security managers.

Security and Clearances

4. Sec�on 1.7 of the CSO speaks to required personnel security clearances, facility clearances, and other infrastructure requirements necessary to perform ‘any proposed classified work’. What are the security requirements/clearances for the data collected on this project? In par�cular, can we assume that building data is only controlled unclassified informa�on (CUI) and is not classified? This would be helpful since we do not hold classified security clearances or a Facility Clearance.

CE response: Most facility data at Kadena is Controlled Unclassified Informa�on (CUI), including floor plans, structural as-built drawings, etc. Classified informa�on is not expected to be necessary for this work.

5. Sec�on 1.10.8.2 of the CSO discusses a requirement for DD Form 2345. We do not have DD Form 2345 and we do not an�cipate foreign par�cipa�on. If there is no foreign par�cipa�on, is DD Form 2345 s�ll required?

CE response: 18 CONS is more able to answer this ques�on since paragraph 1.10.8.2 was part of the boiler plate language in the solicita�on, and not provided by CE. See excerpt from CSO solicita�on below: