MW Solar Contractor Questions 76-80.doc

24 Nov 2009

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

FROM: 95 CONS/PKB

5 S. Wolfe Avenue

Edwards AFB, CA 93524

SUBJECT: Submitted Questions and Answers, Purchase of Renewable Solar Electricity at Edwards AFB, Solicitation FA9301-09-R-0029

Question 76: Can solar panels from other countries such as China be used?

REVISED Answer 76: The Buy American Act does not apply to this Utility Service Acquisition. Per clause 52.212-5 included in the solicitation, the Buy American Act DOES apply to this Utility Service Acquisition.

Question 77: Our follow up questions to Answer #74 is: For clarification: Are the “delivery points” referenced in your answer SCE connection points on SCE meters at each project site? Assuming at least one dedicated SCE meter at each delivery point, are they each on a separate account with SCE?

Answer 77: Edwards has multiple meters, one at each delivery point. Yes, each delivery points has its’ own SCE account and dedicated meter.

Main Base Account #3-000-0092-12

AFRL Account #3-000-0092-11

South Base Account #3-004-0666-12

SCE Corum Account #3-003-2695-48

Question 78: Our follow up questions to Answer #75: Are these kwh amounts for each of the four sites on just one meter at each site or are some/all a total of the amounts from multiple meters? If more than one meter at any of the sites, what is the breakdown by meter?

Answer 78: Yes, the kwh amounts are taken directly from each account/meter. EAFB has one meter and one account at each location.

Question 79: Can the host company bid the job then hire contractors to do the job?

Answer 79: There are no subcontracting restrictions.

Question 80: What is the labor rate Davis-Bacon?

Answer 80: Please refer to Attachment #3.

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS 95TH AIR BASE WING (AFMC)

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE CALIFORNIA