GPOL_Answers_to_PPI_RFI's_01.pdf

Reference Question Answer 1 Factor 4, Page 21 (4) Factor 4, PROJECT EXECUTION

APPROACH (SEED TASK ORDER): Note:

The actual seed project will be incorporated into the solicitation via an amendment at a later date. The attached project titled: Clean, Inspect, Repair (CIR) POL Facilities at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort SC (Attachment 7) is provided ONLY as a representation of the POL task order seed task that will be added to the solicitation at a later date.

This placeholder seed task illustrates the submittal requirements for the seed project. There is no site visit or submittal requirements associated with the Place holder task order titled CIR POL Facilities MCAS Beaufort SC.The solicitation submittal requirements below pertain to the actual Seed Task Order that will be released on a later date via an amendment. The confusion is that the RFP provides a full package with specifications and drawings for the Beaufort project.

Should we just ignore all of this and wait for another task order set of plans and specifications or should we price the Beaufort project, and write our project execution approach for the Beaufort project?I hope my question was clear and I certainly appreciate any help you can provide.

Correct. The project provided titled - Clean, Inspect and Repair POL Facilities, MCAS, Beaufort, SC is only for representation as to what the Seed Project and future task orders will entail. The Seed Project required for submission of Factor 4 will be incorporated at a later time via an amendment 0002.

2 Factor 2, Page 15 Under Factor 2, Management Approach 1)…the RFP indicates: “Provide an organizational chart of no more than three

(3) pages, with related narrative. The narrative shall provide the following:” Can you clarify if the three pages pertain to only the organizational chart or to the organizational chart plus the narrative? If latter, it will be difficult to address the nine separate and distinct sub-elements (a through h) within a total of three pages.

The three (3) pages limitation note applies to the organizational chart only. In accordance with Section II Submittal Requirements, Non Price Proposal, Vol 1:

Tables and charts can be ladscape format, font size 12. 11 by 17 can be use and will cont as one (1) page.

3 00210, iV (4) Factor 4 What is the anticipated date that the actual seed project documents will be issued?

The actual Seed Project will be release via amendment 0002.

4 N/A Once the actual seed project documents are issued we request a minimum of 3 weeks to prepare the price proposal, will that be possible?

The proposal due date has been extended from 26 Feb 2014 to 26 Mar 2014. All other term and conditions remain.

5 N/A Are all task orders issued under this MACC going to be design-bid-build or will design-build task orders also be utilized? If there will be a combination of design-bid-build and design-build task orders what will be the approximate percentage split for each type?

Task Orders may be Design Build Bid or Design Build. Its hasn’t been determined the percentage of how many Task Orders will be a DBB or DB.

6 01 35 26.05 20,1.6.1 The SSHO qualification requirements for the seed project (01 35 26.05 20,1.6.1) differ from the SSHO qualifications described under Factor 3 of the proposal submittal requirements. Which qualification requirements govern the seed project?

Key Personnel qualification for Task Order may vary from the Contract requirements.

Offerors shall submitt Seed Project requirements in accordance with specification for the Seed Project.

7 01 35 36.05 20,1.4,1 The QC Manager qualification requirements for the seed project (01 35

Key Personnel qualification for Task Order may vary from the Contract requirements.

26.05 20,1.4.1) differ from the QC Manager qualifications described under Factor 3 of the proposal submittal requirements.

Which qualification requirements govern the seed project?

Offerors shall submit Seed Project requirements in accordance with specification for the Seed Project.

8 00201,I.A..5 (Page 7 of 107)

Referenced section indicates that the CONUS projects $1,000,000 or less in value will be set aside for small business competition. Please confirm that the small business awardees will be able to compete for the task orders that are not set aside for small business.

Task Orders over $1,000,000 CONUS or OCONUS will be competed among all MACC holders.

9 00201,II.C.i (Page 10 of 107)

Referenced section states that a government representative will be standing by on the morning of 05 February, 2014.

Please confirm the government representative will be standing by on the day of the bid as established in the solicitation and any amendments thereto.

Correct. A Government representative will be standing by on the 26 Mar 2014 from 10:00 AM PST to 12:00 noon in Bldg.

1183, at the Sunkist Gate, Naval Base Ventura County.

10 00201,II.C.i. (Page 12 of

107) Under Vol. 2 Price Proposal.

Referenced section, requires the pricing for the seed project to be in Adobe and Excel files. · Question #1 - as the pricing for the seed project is received typically on the day the proposal is due the proposal document is already enroute for delivery and the pricing is written in on the bid form on the day of the bid. Would it be acceptable to provide the Adobe and Excel file by overnight delivery the day following the proposal due date? Question #2 - Why is an Excel file required as there is only final pricing submitted for the seed project and not a detailed cost estimate breakdown.

No, the entire proposal is due on 26 Mar 2014 no later than 2:00 PM PST, that includes Vol 1 and 2. See Price Evaluation Factor (ii), offeror shall submit Schedule Price for CLIN 0001 and NAVFAC form 4330-43 for the Seed Project Pricing.

11 Factor 2, Management Approach 1

The referenced section states, "Provide an organizational chart of no more than three

(3) pages, with related narrative. The narrative shall provide the following:”

Please clarify if the three pages pertain to only the organizational chart or to the organizational chart plus the narrative? If the latter, it will be difficult to address the nine separate and distinct sub-elements (a through h) within a total of three pages that includes an organizational chart. We request that if a narrative page limitation is imposed it is greater than 3 pages considering the amount of information requested in items a thru h.

The three (3) pages limitation note applies to the organizational chart only. The three pages organization chart is hereby changed to five (5) pages. In accordance with II Submittal Requirements, Non Price Proposal, Vol 1: Tables and charts can be ladscape format, font size 12. 11 by 17 can be use and will cont as one (1) page.

Tables and Charts can be formated using size font 10.

Section 00210, page 11 0f 107

The RFP indicates that past performance questionnaires (PPQs) are excluded from the page limitation, can you clarify if completed CCASS ratings that are available are excluded from the page count as well?

Yes, completed CCASS rating that are available should be submitted with the proposal in accordance with Factor 7 - Past Performance, Page 27. CCASS pages shall not be applied against the overall proposal 200 page limitation. An Amendment will provide clarification to this questions.

13 N/A How will the Government evaluate Small Business firms in relation to OCONUS capabilities considering the RFP indicates that Small Business firms will not typically be used for OCONUS projects? Once the initial MATOC contracts are awarded will the Small Business awardees and Large Business awardees be given equal

The best value decision will be based on a comparative assesstment of proposal againts all source selection criteria established in the Solicitation (see section I. Evaluation Factor for Award, page 10).

The basis for evaluation will include the Offeror's demostrated experience and depth of experience in performing relevant consideration for OCONUS task orders? POL construction projects (see section IV Non Price Evaluation Factors, (ii) page 15).

All task Orders for OCONUS will be competed among all MACC holders.

14 Factor 1 (page 14 and 16 of 107)

On page 14 the RFP states: “A key subcontractor is defined as a subcontractor that has performed major and/or critical aspects of work submitted as a project under this factor.” However, page 16 of the RFP indicates: “All offerors proposing team members (including a joint venture or a key subcontractor (subcontracts performing 20% or more of the prime contract value)…shall submit the following information.” Please clarify the definition of a key subcontractor, i.e., performing major and/or critical aspects of work of performing >20% of prime contract value?

Proposing team member includes a joint venture or key subcontractor (per definition of JV, page 16). A Key Subcontractor is define as a subcontractor that has performed major and/or critical aspects of work submitted as a project. Subcontracts performing 20% or more of the prime contract value (per definion on page 16).

15 Factor 2, item 5 (page 16 of 107)

Is the letter from our bonding company certifying bonding capacity included in the page limitation?

Yes, a letter from offerors bonding company agent is included in the page limiation of 200 pages.

16 Factor 6 Can you confirm that Factor 6(a) is required of small business proposers? If so, are all of these elements required…for example… Subfactor a. SB firms aren’t required to provide performance evaluation ratings on implementation of SB Subcontracting Plans (also not required for SB firms)…is this section excluded for SB firms? Subfactor b. Very few SB firms have earned awards for outstanding support of SB concerns…is this section excluded for SB firms? Subfactor d. Very few SB firms have used Community Rehabilitation Program organizations certified under AbilityOne…is this section excluded for SB firms? Subfactor e. This indicates large businesses…assuming therefore, that this section is excluded for SB firms?

Yes. Factor 6, including both subfactor 6(A) and 6(B) applies to all offerors regardless of size. Please refer to Factor 6(A) (i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements Note: Proposals that do not include responses addressing ALL elements of the requirements stated below (a. through g.)

must include an explanation why that element is not addressed. A response to Subparagraphs (a) through (g) of Subfactor 6(A) is expected from all offerors. For example, subparagraph (e) is requesting information from large business offerors. If a small business, an acceptable response to subparagraph (e) could state, Not applicable, offeror is a small business.

17 Factor 6A

The Factor 6A, item f requires Small Business proposers to provide a subcontracting history on Attachment 4, Small Business Past Performance. Over what period of time is this subcontracting history required?

Refer to subparagraph (e) of Subfactor 6(A) that states in part “on all contracts referenced under Factor 3 Past Performance. Reports for recently completed projects are desired, however, in the absence of recently completed project reports, interim reports may be considered if the project is at least 80% complete.”

18 Factor 6 A The Factor 6A, item f requires Small Business proposers to provide a subcontracting history on Attachment 4, Small Business Past Performance. For Attachment 4, the form has spaces for the proposer to name specific companies and services. For this MATOC there are varied project types that can be anticipated based on the stated scope of Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (SRM) and Clean, Inspect and Repair (CIR).

Subcontractor names can be provided as each Task Order is bid but naming subcontractors at this proposal stage is not possible, please clarify.

Refer to Subfactor 6(A), subparagraph f that states in pertinent part “a subcontracting history”. The information requested under this subparagraph is NOT information on planned subcontracting for this procurement.

19 Factor 6A The Factor 6A, item f requires Small Business proposers to provide a

Subcontracting Targets do not apply to small business offerors subcontracting history on Attachment 4, Small Business Past Performance. The basis of evaluation for Factor 6A, page 26 of 107 states "The following will be evaluated on proposals submitted by Large Business firms:" and continues to describe subcontracting goals and provides a table of 2013 - 2017 Actual/Projected NAVFAC Subcontracting Targets. What NAVFAC Subcontracting Targets apply to small business proposers?

20 Page 1, 13.A The due date says it is due 26 Feb 2014 however it sates in the delivery instructions

The proposal due date has been extended from 26 Feb 2014 to 26 Mar 2014. All other term and conditions remain.

21 Page 7, 1.A, 5 Is there an expected release date for the seed task order?

The actual Seed Project will be release via amendment 0002.

22 Page 20, 3.ii

When do you expec t o be able to provide the PWS?

The Seed Project PWS or Statement of work will be released at the same time the Seed Project. The Global MACC Specifications are included with the solicitation relesed on 28 Jan 2014, file titile RFP Global POL MACC SOW Combined Parts 2 to 6.

23 Page 27, IV, (7)(i)

Do the CCASS forms count towards the 200 page limitation?

Yes, completed CCASS rating that are available should be submitted with the proposal in accordance with Factor 7 - Past Performance, Page 27. CCASS pages shall not be applied against the overall proposal 200 page limitation. An Amendment will provide clarification to this questions.

24 Page 11, II.Vol I Regarding the statement: “Tables and charts can be landscape format, font size 12.” Font size 12 makes the use of many exhibits and tables impractical. Would the Government consider revising the font requirements to allow for a smaller font size in tables and charts?

Yes, tables and charts can be landscape format and can be font size 10.

25 Page 20, IV.(3)(i) Regarding the statement: “The offeror will be evaluated on proposed key personnel in determining how the technical knowledge and capability of proposed personnel will contribute to the offerors ability to meet the contract requirement based on resume information provided and its relevancy to the functional areas specified in the PWS”.

Please provide the PWS.

The Global MACC Specifications are included with the solicitation relesed on 28 Jan 2014, file titile RFP Global POL MACC SOW Combined Parts 2 to 6. The Seed Project PWS or Statement of work will be released at the same time the Seed Project.

26 SF1442, Block 13a The due date is currently shown as 12:00 AM local time 26 Feb 2014. Should this actually be 12:00 PM local time?

The propsal due date in block 13.A of the SF 1442 has been extended from 26 Feb 2014 to 26 Mar 2016 no later than 2:00 PM PST. (See Amendment 0001)

27 00210. C., Hand carry Delivery Instructions (i)

The due date listed here does not match the date of time listed in Block 13a of the

SF1142.

The propsal due date in block 13.A of the SF 1442 has been extended from 26 Feb 2014 to 26 Mar 2016 no later than 2:00 PM PST. (See Amendment 0001)

28 SF1442. Block 12 Please extend the due date given the fact the Seed Project information is still forthcoming.

The propsal due date in block 13.A of the SF 1442 has been extended from 26 Feb 2014 to 26 Mar 2016 no later than 2:00 PM PST. (See Amendment 0001)

29 Page 11 and 55, 00201, II. Submittal Requirements, General Information and 52- 215.1.

The cover page includes contact information for the Offeror to include addresses, phone numbers, etc. Near identical information is required for a title page per 52.215-1. Suggest deferring to the FAR clause to represent necessary

The cover page remains a requirement of the RFP/Solicitation. FAR Clause 52.215- 1 are general instructions.

Offeror contact information and eliminate the “cover page” requirement presented in General Information.

30 Page 11 and 55, 00201, II. Submittal Requirements, General Information Note

The Note defines items exempt from the page count limitation. Will the government also add the following as exempt from the page count? Proposal cover, cover/title page, Introductory Sheets (Table of Contents, Figures, Acronyms, etc.), and Section tab dividers.

The following are excluded from the 200 page limitation: CCASS, JV's, teaming agreements, Past Performance Questionnaires, letter of commitments, cover letters, cover pages, tabs and table of contents.

31 Page 11 and 55, 00201, II. Submittal Requirements, General Information Note

The page count exemption includes the past performance questionnaires. Since CCASS evaluations are also accepted in lieu of a past performance questionnaires can it be assumed the CCASS evaluations are also exempt from the page count limitation as they serve the same purpose?

Yes, completed CCASS rating that are available should be submitted with the proposal in accordance with Factor 7 - Past Performance, Page 27. CCASS pages shall not be applied against the overall proposal 200 page limitation.

32 Page 11, 00201, Submittal Requirements, General Information Vol I.

Tables and charts will be used throughout the proposal for such items as the organizational chart in Factor 3, the Critical Path Method (CMP) logic diagram and schedule etc. Will the government allow Offerors to use Arial narrow, 10 point font size, for graphics, charts, and tables?

Yes, tables and charts can be landscape format and can be font size 10.

33 Page 11, 00201, Submittal Requirements, General Information Vol I.

RFP Attachment 4, Small Business Past Performance (pgs 37-38) has text less than Times New Roman font, size 12. RFP Attachment 5, Small Business Subcontracting Plan template (pgs 39-47) also has text less than Times New Roman 12 point size. We want to comply with the requirement that states Times New Roman, size 12. Given several RFP required attachments are already in a font size less than 12 will the government allow these specific attachments/government forms to be submitted in their native font size (less than font size 12) as published in the RFP?

Yes, tables and charts can be landscape format and can be font size 10.

34 Page 11-12 and 15, 00201, II. Submittal Requirements, General Information: Vol 1. and Factor 2, Management Approach 1)

The technical proposal shall be organized in the general format presented on pgs 11- 12 including copies of letter of commitments from the team members after the Introductory Sheets. Factor 2, Management Approach also includes letters of commitment for proposed key subcontractors and team members. Will the government allow Offerors to cross-reference the letters of commitment in the Management Approach to the letters already included after the Introductory Sheets so they are not duplicated?

Yes, offerors are allowed to cross-reference the letters of commitment in the Factor 2 - Management Approch, however Offerors must specify everytime a cross-reference is used.

35 Page 12, 00201, III.

Price Evaluation Factor

(a) (ii

NAVFAC 4330-43 is reference which is entitled “change orders”. Please verify this is the form to be used for pricing.

A NAVFAC 4330-30 form will be provided with the actual Seed Project for pricing purposes.

36 Page 14, 00201, IV.

Non-Price Evaluation Factors, Factor 1, Corporate Experience

Attachment 2, Construction Experience Project Data Sheet (Attachment 2) is set at 10 pt font and the font size shall not be altered. Can the form itself be modified to include color or shading, project photographs, etc.?

Construction Experience Project Data Sheet can be altered and should not exceed two pages.

37 Page 14, 00201, IV.

Non-Price Evaluation Factors, Factor 1, Corporate Experience

Attachment 2, Construction Experience Project Data Sheet (Attachment 2) states individual blocks can be expanded as long as it does not exceed one (1) double-sided

Construction Experience Project Data Sheet can be altered and should not exceed two pages.

page. Can an individual block be reduced in space as long as all the required information is presented?

38 Page 34-35, Attachment

Attachment 2, Construction Experience Project Data Sheet (Attachment 2) includes a Block 7 for Construction Projects and a Block 8 for Design Projects. Can either Block 7 or 8 be removed from the form if not applicable to the actual project

Construction Experience Project Data Sheet can be altered and should not exceed two pages.

39 Page 14, 00201, IV.

Non-Price Evaluation Factors, Factor 1, Corporate Experience

The solicitation requirements allow an Offeror to use experience of a “key subcontractor” under this factor. However the basis for evaluation for this same factor uses the term, “proposed team members” and not key subcontractors. Are these terms interchangeable? These terms appear to be mixed in usage throughout the entire RFP. Is there a difference and if so please define?

Proposing team members includes a joint venture or key subcontractor (per definition of JV, page 16). A Key Subcontractor is define as a subcontractor that has performed major and/or critical aspects of work submitted as a project. Subcontracts performing 20% or more of the prime contract value (per definion on page 16 of the Solicitation).

40 Page 15, 00201, IV.

Non-Price Evaluation Factors, Factor 2, Management Approach

Requirement 1) organizational chart states no more than 3 pages, with related narrative. Does the Government intend that the 3-page limit pertains to the chart itself or both the chart and the related narrative? If the latter, and since the narrative requirements (a-h) are lengthy and easily more than a 3-page limit, we ask the government to eliminate the 3-page limit since Offerors have an overall page limitation of 200 pages for both volumes. We believe items a-h cannot be adequately addressed in 3 pages.

The three (3) pages limitation note applies to the organizational chart only. The three pages organization chart is hereby changed to five (5) pages. In accordance with II Submittal Requirements, Non Price Proposal, Vol 1: Tables and charts can be ladscape format, font size 12. 11 by 17 can be use and will cont as one (1) page.

Tables and Charts can be formated using size font 10.

41 Page 16-17, 00201, IV.

Non-Price Evaluation Factors, Factor 2, Management Approach, Joint Venture and Team Arrangements

If we submit teaming agreements that meet the 2 requirements of identifying expected relationship, roles and responsibilities and signed by appropriate individuals of each firm, do we still have to submit letters of commitment or can the letters be omitted?

Per definition of JV on page 16 of the Solicitation, "Submit a copy of the JV agreement, other Teaming Arranges agreements or signed letter of commitments.

42 Page 16-17, 00201, IV.

Non-Price Evaluation Factors, Factor 2, Management Approach, Basis for Evaluation

The basis for evaluation for the Management Approach includes line item (2), provides personnel with experience to manage the contract. This requirement appears to be redundant with the requirements of the Key Personnel section which include several management positions. We suggest the Government delete this item under Basis of Evaluation to eliminate this redundancy or better explain what is expected so this redundancy doesn’t exist..

Refer to Section IV.,Factor 2 - Management Approach, para 2).

43 Page 27, 00201, IV.

Non-Price Evaluation Factors, Factor 7 Past Performance

Offerors may also include performance recognition documents received with the last seven (7) years. Are such documents to include company awards not specifically connected to the five (5) past performance projects?

Performance recognition documents shall be related to the project submitted for Past Performance/Corporate Experience.

Page 67, 0600

Please clarify if Section K, Representations and Certifications are to be submitted with the proposal, and if so, please identify where in Volume 2.

Offerors must complete the annual representation and certificitation electronically via the online System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. See FAR Clause 52.404-7 Sysemt for Award Management (2013), page 79 of the Solicitaiton. Representation and Certifications shall not be submitted with the proposal, the Government will verify this information electronically.

45 Page 21, 00201, IV.(4)

Note When do you anticipate the amendment incorporating the Seed Project to be released, and will a site visit to the project location be available?

The Seed Project will be incorporated via Amendment 0002.

46 Page 21, 00201, IV.(4).i.a

Is a second copy of the Project Engineer’s resume required here if the same resume is also submitted for the Project Engineer under Factor 3? Also, if other key personnel (Site Mgr, SHSO, etc.) are also represented in the seed project will the government allow a reference to these individuals and eliminate the need to reproduce resumes already presented in the submittal?

Yes, offerors are allowed to cross-reference Key Personnel Resumes, however Offerors must specify everytime a cross-reference is used.

47 Page 1, DF 1442, 13.A Please clarify the time and date the proposal is due. Per SF 1442, the due date is 12:00 AM on 26 February 2014. The instructions for hand carrying states proposals will be accepted 05 February 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The response date in FBO is 2:00 PM on 4 March 2014.

The proposal due date has been extended from 26 Feb 2014 to 26 Mar 2014 no later than 2:00 PM PST. All other term and conditions remain.

48 Page 11, 00201, II.

General Information/ Note

Please confirm that in addition to past performance questionnaires, CCASS reports and Subcontracting Reports are also excluded from the page limitation.

Subcontracting Reports attachements are not excluded from the 200 page limitation.

49 Page 11, 00201, II.

General Information/Note

Please consider excluding the Cover Page and Introductory Sheets (e.g., Table of Contents, List of Figures, and List of Acronyms) from the page limitation.

The following are excluded from the 200 page limitation: CCASS, JV's, teaming agreements, Past Performance Questionnaires, letter of commitments, cover letters, cover pages, tabs and table of contents.

50 Page 12, 00201, III.(a)(v) and (vi)

Are actual copies of the SAM registration/annual representations required to be included in our proposal, or should we just confirm that we comply with the requirement? If they are to be included, please consider excluding them from the page limitation.

Offerors must complete the annual representation and certificitation electronically via the online System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. See FAR Clause 52.404-7 Sysemt for Award Management (2013), page 79 of the Solicitaiton. Representation and Certifications shall not be submitted with the proposal, the Government will verify this information electronically.

51 Page 14, 00201, IV.(1)(i) We understand that the font size in Attachment 2 shall not be altered and the total length for each project data sheet shall not exceed 1 double-sided page or 2 single-sided pages. We also understand that the individual blocks on the form may be expanded. May we reduce the size of the individual blocks that have extra space as long as all the same information is provided?

Construction Experience Project Data Sheet can be altered and should not exceed two pages.

52 Page 15, 00201, IV.(1)(i) The last paragraph in the Corporate Experience Basis of Evaluation states “Relevant project experience for POL construction may receive a higher rating than those that do not have experience with construction of POL projects.” Per the definition of “Relevant Projects” on the previous page, it appears that all projects must be POL construction or repair projects. Please clarify the definition of “POL construction” in the basis of evaluation. Is this referencing new

Refer to definition of Relevant Project, page 14 of the Solicitation. "Relevant Projects include, but are not limited to;

worldwide Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) Fuel System construction projects, sustainment, restoration and modernization (SRM), cleaning, inspection and repairs (CIR) of bulk liquid fuel tanks, repair of liquid fuel pipelines, repair of fuel system support facilities and cathodic protection repair projects valued at approximately $500,000 to $5,000 000 for Large construction only? Or are renovation and repair projects also considered construction projects?

Business, $500,000 to $1,000,000 for Small Business. Projects must have been completed within the last five (5) years of the date of issuance of this RFP".

53 Page 15, 00201, IV.(2)(i)1)

Paragraph 1) states: “Provide an organizational chart of no more than three

(3) pages, with related narrative. The narrative shall provide the following…”, which is followed by 8 subparagraphs (a-h). Please clarify if the 3 pages applies to all 8 subparagraphs, or just the organization chart and the narrative discussion of the organizational chart?

The three (3) pages limitation note applies to the organizational chart only. The three pages organization chart is hereby changed to five (5) pages. In accordance with II Submittal Requirements, Non Price Proposal, Vol 1: Tables and charts can be ladscape format, font size 12. 11 by 17 can be use and will cont as one (1) page.

Tables and Charts can be formated using size font 10.

54 Page 17, 00201, IV.(3)(i) May we submit more than one resume per position (e.g., Design QCM and Construction QCM) as long as we remain within the page limitation? If allowed, how will multiple resumes be evaluated for the position?

Multiple resumes are allowed, evaluation will be in accordance with the Key Personnel Qualification Resumes in accordance with the factor basis of evaluation (see page 20-21 of the Solicitation).

55 Page 24, 00210, IV.(6) Subfactor 6.A (i)a

Per this paragraph, we are to provide performance evaluation ratings (i.e., SF1420, DD2626, or equivalent) obtained on the implementation of small business subcontracting plans for all of the offeror’s contracts referenced under Factor 7, Past Performance. Since these will be duplicates of the CCASS reports provided in Factor 7, may we cross reference between these sections, or are the reports to be included in both sections?

Yes, offerors are allowed to cross-reference, however Offerors must specify everytime a cross-reference is used.

56 Page 27, 00210, IV.(7) May CPARS and/or ACASS reports be provided instead of CCASS if that is the format provided by client?

Yes, CCASS is the preferable method however, CPARS and or ACCAS are acceptable.

57 Page 27, 00210, IV.(7) Per the second paragraph under Solicitation Submittal Requirements, “Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal, PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs.” If we have a NAVFAC/USACE Form PPQ-0 that was completed for another proposal, may we include a copy of that PPQ in this proposal? It is our understanding that the purpose of standardizing the form was so that clients didn’t have to complete the same form for different NAVFAC/ USACE procurements.

If the PPQ has been fill out for another procurement it is acceptable to use however, a copy needs to be included in Vol 1 - Factor 7.

58 Page 66, 00600, Reps & Certs Should the Representations and

Certifications in the solicitation be included in our proposal, or is it acceptable to confirm that our annual representations and certifications in SAM are up-to-date? If Section 00600 is to be included in our proposal, please consider excluding it from the page limitation.

Offerors must complete the annual representation and certificitation electronically via the online System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. See FAR Clause 52.404-7 Sysemt for Award Management (2013), page 79 of the Solicitaiton. Representation and Certifications shall not be submitted with the proposal, the Government will verify this information electronically.

Page 7, A. Description of Acquisition, 3.

The RFP states that the acquisition strategy is to reserve task orders valued at $1,000,000 or less to Small Business if they are to be performed within the 50 states. Question: Will Small Business contractors be excluded from bidding OCONUS task orders?

Task Orders over $1,000,000 CONUS or OCONUS will be competed among all MACC holders.

60 Page 11-12, II. Several sections throughout the solicitation Yes, tables and charts can be landscape

Submittal Requirements for Each Factor and Basis of Evaluation Volume 1 and Volume 2 state that the font shall be 12 pt or 12 pt times new roman. Question: Considering that the forms for Attachment 1 and 2 are 10 pt font, will the Government consider allowing a smaller font for items like org charts, graphics, inserts, tables, etc.?

format and formated using font size 10.

61 Page 24, Subfactor 6.A,

(1) a.

Paragraph “a” states to provide performance evaluation ratings for offeror’s contracts referenced under Factor 7, Past Performance. The referenced section states that interim ratings for projects that are 80% complete may be considered.

Question: Is 80% considered substantially complete for all projects in Factor 1, Corporate Experience; Factor 6, SB Utilization; and Factor 7, Past Performance?

The 80% completed consideration only applies for Factor 6, Subfactor 6A.

Projects submitted for Factor 1 and Factor 7 must be completed within the last five (5) years.

62 Page 14/34, IV(1)(i) and Construction and Design Experience Project Data Sheet

Section IV(1)(i) on page 14 states that a project is defined as a single construction project completed under a single task order or contract. The referenced form (page 34) includes information requested for both Construction and Design. Question: To save on space, we respectively ask that we be allowed to delete unnecessary design information, or that the Government please issue a Construction only project form.

Construction Experience Project Data Sheet can be altered and should not exceed two pages.

63 Page 11, II. Submittal Requirements, General Information

The RFP states that Offerors shall number the pages consecutively for each factor. It goes on to say that the page limitation for the entire proposal (Volumes 1 and 2) is 200 pages. Several of the sections include intermingled non-counted pages (TAs, PPQs, etc.). Question: Can the Government please provide additional guidance on how to number non-counted pages?

Each contractor shall number the pages in accordance with the format that best fits their proposal formating.

64 Page 11/14, II. Submittal Requirements and IV.

Non-Price Evaluation Factors, (1) Factor 1, Corporate Experience, Relevant Projects

The RFP requests an 8-1/2 x 11 format and states that double-sided pages are encouraged (page 11). In the Corporate Experience section (page 14), the RFP specifically states that one (1) double-sided page is equivalent to two (2) single-sided pages. Question: Can the Government please confirm that the one (1) double-sided page is equivalent to two (2) single-sided pages is applicable to all sections?

Each doble sided page will count as two

(2) pages.

65 Page 11, II. Submittal Requirement, Non Price Proposal, Volume I and Volume II

The RFP states that 11 x 17 pages count as 1 page. It also states that double-sided pages are encouraged. Question: Is the Government suggesting that double-sided 11 x 17 pages are acceptable?

Double sided pages 11 x 17 are acceptable and will count a two (2) pages.

66 Page 20, (3) Factor 3, Key PersonnelSite Safety and Health Officer

Bullet two of the required credentials for the SSHO says that the SSHO should have a “Minimum five (5) years experience in management of POL construction project.” Question: The bullet suggests the SSHO should have project management experience. Please confirm the management experience requested is related to the management of safety and health.

Correct. The SSHO management experience shall be for the management of safety and health.

67 (3) Factor 3, Key Personnel, (ii) Basis of Evaluation

The basis of evaluation references “relevancy to the functional areas specified in the PWS.” Question: Does the

The Seed Project will be incorporated via Amendment 0002.

Government intend to release a PWS?

68 Pre-Soliciation, Para 4. In the pre-solicitation notice, 4th paragraph, it states: “Information about the current contract and the incumbent contractors (e.g., value of contracts, firm names, addresses, etc.) will be included in the solicitation package.” However, we do not see this information in the solicitation.

Please provide.

This information can be found in the Pre Proposal Presentation, Contractual Background, Current POL Program. The five (5) current MACC holfers are:

N62583-09-D-0128 AMEC, N62583-09-D-

0129 ITSI, N62583-09-D-0130 CB&I,

N62583-09-D-0131 Weston and N62583- 09-D-0132 Willbros.

69 Page 14, Factor 1

For relevant projects, is new construction acceptable (as well as repairs, CIR, SRM)?

Yes, in accordance with Factor 1 Basis of Evaluation, "The basis of evaluation will include the Offeror’s demonstrated experience and depth of experience in performing relevant POL construction projects construction and/or new construction, renovation and repairs" (page 15 of the Solicitation).

70 Page 10, SF 1142, FBO On Page 10 of 107, a due date of 2/5 is listed. On the SF1442, a date of 2/26 is listed. On the FBO website, the response date listed in the column states that proposals are due on 3/4. Which is the correct date? In addition, the SF 1442 lists a due date deadline of 12:00AM, while the FBO lists a time of 2:00PM. Please clarify.

The proposal due date has been extended from 26 Feb 2014 to 26 Mar 2014 no later than 2:00 PM PST. All other term and conditions remain.

71 FBO Solicitation Notice The solicitation notice states that a pre-proposal conference will be held, but there has been no further update. Please let us know when and where this conference will take place.

The pre-proposal Conference was held on 25 February 2014 at the Seebe Museum, Pt. Hueneme CA. Amendment 0002 incorporates the meeting agenda, attendance roster and question/answer from the meeting.

72 FBO Solicitation Notice

Is the project in Beaufort, SC, the actual seed project, or an example of what the seed project will be like? When will the actual seed project information be issued, and will there be a site visit?

The project provided titled - Clean, Inspect and Repair POL Facilities, MCAS, Beaufort, SC is only for representation as to what the Seed Project and future task orders will entail. The Seed Project required for submission of Factor 4 will be incorporated at a later time via an amendment.

73 Pages 17-19, Factor 3 Please clarify the meaning of “desired” qualifications for these positions. We note that the SSHO and QCM have “required” qualifications, while everyone else has “desired’ qualifications. Does this mean that less than desired qualifications may be acceptable? How will the evaluation be affected by not having a desired qualification?

Factor 3 - Key Personnel submittal requirements state the QCM and SSHO submittal requirements. (See page 17-20 of the Solicitation).

74 Pages 17-19, Factor 3 Part of the Program Manager qualifications include: “management of engineering design.” Is design a factor, or is construction the primary requirement as indicated under corporate experience? If the Program Manager must be an employee of the Prime Contractor, why is the requirement written around a design engineer? Can this be fulfilled with a subcontractor bound by a teaming agreement in lieu of a Prime Contractor?

In accordance with Factor 3, Program Manager, "The Program Manager must be a full time permanent employee of the prime contractor. No exceptions will be considered" (page 18 of the Solicitation).

75 Pages 17-19, Factor 3 Several positions require API 510/570/653 certification: Program Manager, Project Engineer, Project Manager, Site Manager. Is it one, any, or all of these certifications that are required?

Factor 3 - Key Personnel submittal requirements state the QCM and SSHO submittal requirements. (See page 17-20 of the Solicitation).

76 Page 51, SBP Two options are listed in this table, but the Yes, Table titled "Proposed Subcontracting project has four option years. Should the table be modified?

Participation Breakdown" (page 51 of the Soliciation) will be modify to include all five

(5) ordering years.

77 Page 6, 1 30 00.05.20, 1.3.6.4

Please clarify the need for Concept Design Workshop (CDW) attendees for each task order. The quantity of personnel listed seems excessive for the size of task orders expected. Will this be adjusted on a case-by-case basis depending on the complexity of the task order? Will this requirement be determined at the time of bidding each task order?

Global POL IDIQ MACC Specifications Parts 2 to 6 govern, however specifications for each Task Order may vary in accordance with the size and complexity of the work.

78 Page 6, 1 30 00.05.20, 1.3.7

Please clarify the partnering level for each task order. The quantity of partnering listed seems excessive for the size of task orders expected. Will this be adjusted on a case-by-case basis depending on the complexity of the task order? Will this requirement be determined at the time of bidding each task order?

Global POL IDIQ MACC Specifications Parts 2 to 6 govern, however specifications for each Task Order may vary in accordance with the size and complexity of the work.

79 Page 10, 01 33 10.05.20, 1.9.3

Please clarify the project LEED building rating requirements for each task order.

The quantity of LEED requirements seems excessive for the size of task orders expected. Will this be adjusted on a case-by-case basis depending on the complexity of the task order? Will this requirement be determined at the time of bidding each task order?

Global POL IDIQ MACC Specifications Parts 2 to 6 govern, however specifications for each Task Order may vary in accordance with the size and complexity of the work.

80 Page 13, 01 33 10.05.20, 1.10

Please clarify the project rendering requirements for each task order. The quantity of rendering required seems excessive for the size of task orders expected. Will this be adjusted on a case-by-case basis depending on the complexity of the task order? Will this requirement be determined at the time of bidding each task order?

Global POL IDIQ MACC Specifications Parts 2 to 6 govern, however specifications for each Task Order may vary in accordance with the size and complexity of the work.

81 Page 15, 01 33 10.05.20, 1.12.3

Please clarify the sustainable energy data record card for each task order. The EDRC seems excessive for the size of task orders expected. Will this be adjusted on a case-by-case basis depending on the complexity of the task order? Will this requirement be determined at the time of bidding each task order?

Global POL IDIQ MACC Specifications Parts 2 to 6 govern, however specifications for each Task Order may vary in accordance with the size and complexity of the work.

82 Page 15, Factor 2, Management Approach

We understand that there is a 3-page limit for the organization chart in this section. Is there a page limit for the related narrative?

The three (3) pages limitation note applies to the organizational chart only. The three pages organization chart is hereby changed to five (5) pages. In accordance with II Submittal Requirements, Non Price Proposal, Vol 1: Tables and charts can be ladscape format, font size 12. 11 by 17 can be use and will cont as one (1) page.

Tables and Charts can be formated using size font 10.

83 Page 14, IV.1, (i) Solicitation Submission Requirements

Reference: Under Factor 1, Corporate Experience, (page 14 of 107 of the RFP) the solicitation requires the submission of a minimum of three (3) to a maximum of five

(5) relevant construction projects using the Construction Experience Project Data Sheet (Attachment 2). However, Attachment 2 as shown in the solicitation is titled “Construction & Design Experience

Construction Experience Project Data Sheet can be altered and should not exceed two pages. In accordance with Factor 1, "Submit a Corporate Experience Project Data Sheet for a minimum of three

(3) to a maximum of five (5) relevant construction projects that the offeror completed and serve as a prime construction contractor that best

Project Data Sheet” and requires the offeror to check one box for either five construction projects or five design projects. Question: Does the Government require the submittal of only five construction projects using Attachment 2 or does the Government require the submittal of five construction projects AND five design projects using Attachment 2?

demonstrates experience on relevant projects within the past five (5) years" (page 14 of the Solicitation).

84 Page 1 & 10, SF 1142 and Section II, submittal Requirements for Each Factor and Basis of Evaluation. Box 13a and Para II.C(i)

Please confirm the date and time for receipt of proposals.

The proposal due date has been extended from 26 Feb 2014 to 26 Mar 2014 no later than 2:00 PM PST. All other term and conditions remain.

85 Page 14, Non Price Proposal, Vol 1

Will the Government consider 9 point font size for graphics and tables?

In accordance with Proposal Submittal instruction, (page 11 of the Solicitation), "Time New Roman Font, size 12. Tables and charts can be landscape format, font size 12" however font can be altered to font size 10.

86 Page 15, Factor 2, IV (2)(i) 1)

Item 1 under Management Approach states, “provide an organization chart of no more than three (3) pages, with relative narrative.” Is it intended that all items listed under item 1 (a thru h) be limited to 3 pages or does this page restriction only apply to the organization chart(s) itself?

The three (3) pages limitation note applies to the organizational chart only. The three pages organization chart is hereby changed to five (5) pages. In accordance with II Submittal Requirements, Non Price Proposal, Vol 1: Tables and charts can be ladscape format, font size 12. 11 by 17 can be use and will cont as one (1) page.

Tables and Charts can be formated using size font 10.

87 Page 15, Factor 2, IV (2)(i) 1) c.

Item 1.c requires us to describe to what extent the field program management office will interact with the home office organization. Please define what is intended by the word “field” in front of program management office. Does the government want a discussion of how the program management staff (i.e., program manager, contracts manager, etc) interact with the home and supporting offices?

Correct, in accordance with Factor 2, 1) Organization Chart, c. Describe how and to what extent the field program management organization will interact with the home office organization and other supporting offices under the contract.

88 Page 16, Factor 2, IV (2)(i) 2)

First sentence under item 2 in Management Approach states, “Provide a field staffing plan that fully supports three concurrent task orders.” Do the subsequent 4 sentences under the submittal requirement apply to the three concurrent task orders in the first sentence or does the Government want a full discussion on all locations covered under the contract as stated in the Management Approach Basis of Evaluation.?

Refer to Section IV, Management Approach, paragraph 2) for specific information.

89 We would like to include an Executive Summary prior to Factor 1. Is that allowable and will it be reviewed?

A Executive Summary page may be included however the entire page limitation for Vol 1 and 2 is 200 pages.

90 Page 53, Att 8 What is the cutoff date for questions? The cut off date to submitt Pre Proposal or Reques for Information questions will be indicated with the released of the Seed project.

91 Page 16, (2), 2) Since the expectation is to field staff for three concurrent task orders, please confirm that we may show three resumes for the following key personnel: Project Engineer, Project Manager, Site Manager, QCM and SSHO roles.

Refer to Section IV, Management Approach, paragraph 2) for specific information.

92 Page 1, Section 13, A. The proposal due date is not consistent in the Solicitation (February 28) and the Synopsis (March 4). Please confirm the bid due date.

The proposal due date has been extended from 26 Feb 2014 to 26 Mar 2014 no later than 2:00 PM PST. All other term and conditions remain.

93 Page 3-5, Sec 00010 There are no estimated dollar values in the CLINs for the separate ordering periods.

Will the estimated dollar values for each ordering period be provided?

Refer to Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders, Page 6 of the Solicitaion for estimated dollar values.

94 N/A Is the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Key Personnel description for the Program SSHO or each individual SSHO assigned to a project?

Site Safety Health Officer requirements will be specify with each task order.

95 Page 11, Sec II, Vol 1 If an offeror’s corporate experience project has a CPARS or ACASS rating rather than a CCASS rating, please confirm that may we use a PPQ for that project in Factor 7.

Reference Section IV, Factor 7 - Past Performance, " If a competed CCASS evaluation is available, it should be submitted with the proposal. If there is not a completed CCASS evaluation the Past Performance Questionneire (PPQ) shall be submitted".

96 Page 12,14,15,16, Sec

(3) (II) (IV), Volume 1:

(1)(i)(2) 1) e JV/TA 2

Letters of Commitment from team subcontractors are referenced in multiple places in the Technical Volume: Prior to Factor 1 (pg 11 of RFP); Factor 1 (last paragraph on pg 14); Factor 2, item e; and Factor 2, Joint Venture and Teaming Arrangements, item 2. Please confirm where the letters of commitment are required in the Technical Volume.

Offerors shall include the letters of commitment or Joint Ventures in Volume 1 of the proposal.

97 Page 14, IV, (1)(i) If an offeror performed work under two task orders at the same facility, (but not the same project number), can we combine the two task orders into one for Factors 1 and 7?

Refer to Section IV, (i) Solicitation Submittal Requirements, paragraph 2 for the definition of a project.

98 Page 11, II, Vol 1 The RFP states that we must…