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Q&A

Parking Lot Maintenance

RFQ H92257-26-Q-E030

9 Sept 2026

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Solicitation Q: Just curious as to why anyone would want to go to a mandatory prebid for such a small job?

Government Response: Mandatory attendance at the pre-bid site visit is a non-negotiable requirement. This ensures all prospective offerors possess an identical, firsthand understanding of the physical site constraints, operational variables, and specialized security parameters unique to this Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) facility. The Government does not adjust acquisition procedures based on an offeror's subjective assessment of project scale. Failure to attend the mandatory pre-bid conference renders an offeror ineligible for award.

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Solicitation Q: Why spend hours coming up with a plan to control traffic for a job they probably won't get?

Government Response: Operational safety and uninterrupted base operations are paramount. The requirement for a comprehensive Traffic Control Plan (TCP) is mandatory to ensure that execution of the contract does not compromise active military movements, emergency response routes, or daily base traffic. Offerors who are unwilling or unable to allocate the corporate resources necessary to plan for safe, compliant execution are advised that the Government requires strict adherence to all safety and planning criteria.

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Q: Why spend hours figuring out the security issues at that site?

Government Response: This project takes place within a secure military installation. Understanding and planning for rigorous base access controls, personnel vetting, and localized security procedures is an operational necessity. Compliance with these security measures is mandatory and non-negotiable. Offerors must evaluate their capability to meet these security requirements prior to proposal submission, as no deviations will be permitted post-award.

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Q: Why spend another couple of hours putting together a technical on how to sealcoat?

Government Response: The Technical Proposal is the Government’s primary mechanism to evaluate an offeror's technical capability. The Government must ensure that the selected contractor possesses the requisite expertise, equipment, and methodology to perform the work in accordance with the SOW. A detailed technical submission prevents project failure and ensures the stewardship of taxpayer funds. Offerors who do not wish to detail their technical approach should not submit a proposal.

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Q: Is there a good reason this type of scrutiny is being imposed?

Government Response: The requirements established in this solicitation reflect the operational security, technical standards, and mission-continuity mandates of Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC). The Government requires technical submissions and mandatory site attendance to ensure offerors fully understand the physical constraints, security controls, and specifications governing work on this installation, thereby mitigating risk and ensuring successful contract performance

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SOO Objective 1 Q: For some of the more over grown areas, will weed killer be permitted prior to cleaning?

Government Response: A weed killer under the Base Environmental Management Division (EMD), Authorized Use List (AUL) is permitted to use.

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SOO Objective 2 Q: Will a hot works permit be required for torch use during the crack filling phase?

Government Response: Yes, a hot works permit will be required for use of torch for the crack filling phase.

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SOO Objective 5

Q: Regarding requirement 5: In order to achieve proper perimeter cleaning given the excessive build up of sediment and vegetation, we would plan to move all parking bumpers out of the way to allow for unobstructed power brooming. Is this seen as an acceptable course of action?

Government Response: Yes, this is an acceptable course of action in order to properly clean out the excessive build up of sediment and vegetation.

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SOO Objective 4 Q: Several stencils are severely worn and hard to make out, will the proper stencils be provided?

Government Response: The stencils themselves will not be provided but a diagram calling out the designated parking spaces and what they need to say will be provided.

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SOO Objective 4 Q: Will an official layout design of the parking lot stenciling be provided?

Government Response: Yes, an official layout of the parking lot and designation of the stenciled spaces will be provided.

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SOO Objectives 1-5 Q: The two driveway entry points to the main parking lot were stated to not be included in this requirement, can this be confirmed?

Government Response: The two driveways are not included in the scope of work.

(12) SOO Number 6

Q: When is the anticipated award date, and is the work expected to begin this season as written in the period of performance, or is it likely the NTP will not be issued until spring of next year?

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Government Response: The anticipated date of award is prior to 30 Sept 2026.

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SOO

Q: Can the site visit attendee list be published?

Government Response: The attendee list for the site visit will not be published for this requirement

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SOO

Objectives 2 and

Q: Could you please confirm whether those asphalt repair areas are intended to be included in the contractor’s scope under this solicitation, or whether the requirement is limited to the crack filling, sealcoating, striping, parking blocks, and signage currently described?

Government Response: Asphalt repair is not included in the contractor’s scope. The requirement is just for crack filling, sealcoating, striping, and parking blocks. Signage is not included in this scope of work.

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SOO

Q: Is there an alternative water hook up or is the one on the side building the only location?

Government Response: The water hookup on the side of the building is the only hookup that is available.

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SOO

Q: Are there any environmental or chemical limitations on what can be used for this service?

Government Response: There are a variety of environment and chemical limitations that are to be used aboard Camp Lejeune and are listed on the Base Environmental Management Divisions page.

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SOO Number 6

Q: Sealcoating is not typically a service performed after November 1. Will this job need to be completed prior to November 1 or will there be a modified schedule?

Government Response: It is preferred for the project to be completed prior to November 1, if not then it will need to be rescheduled.