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1 SF1442, Block 13 A The Government specified due date of 08 Sept (approximately one month) coincides with the Bon observances of both mainland Japan and Okinawa. Collectively, these separate host nation observances last about a week and a half and have an adverse effect on contractor's ability to get prices from suppliers and lower tier trades. Would the Government extend the proposal due date to Sept 22nd to compensate for the Bon observances?

Refer to Amendment 0001. The date for receipt of proposals is extended from 08 September 2020 to 22 September 2020 at 2:30 PM local time.

2 SF1442, Block 10 B Exhibit D - Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)

The contractor has many relevant completed GOJ projects it wishes to list as experience. Large GOJ projects are commonly done as JVs, with the larger companies given the role of managing partner and tasked with overall responsibility.

Question 1: Would the Government allow contractors to list as experience large GOJ projects in which it was the managing JV partner? GOJ contracting authorities maintain their own system for evaluating and documenting contractor performances; and, although the format is not exactly the same as what the Government specified in Exhibit D, the GOJ rating system does cover the majority of the items listed in the past performance questionnaire.

Question 2: Would the Government accept already issued GOJ performance assessment records in lieu of past performance questionnaire?

Yes, the Government will consider experience/work performed as a Joint Venture. Refer to Exhibit B, Block 2.

If there is not a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation then submit Past Performance Questionnaires (Exhibit D). Refer to Factor 4, Past Performance for further guidance.

3 ATT2 Okinawa MACC Specs 01 14 00 / 1.3.b / Page 8 of 9 (PDF Page 20 of 540); and ATT2 Okinawa MACC Specs 01 32

16.00 33 / 4.3.1.1 / Pages 3 and 4 (PDF Pages 68 & 69 of 540)

MACC SPECS, section 01 14 00, para. 1.3.b gives a total of 48.5 anticipated weather delay days that contractors are to incorporate in their schedules on projects that are based on a five day work week. However, in MACC SPECS, section 01 32 16.00 33, para.

4.3.1.1, the total number of anticipated weather delay days given for five day work week based projects is 38 days. Can the Government clarify if 38 days or 48.5 days the correct number of anticipated weather delay days the contractors are to incorporate into their schedules? Also, if 48.5 is deemed to be correct, will the Government be revising the number of anticipated weather delay days it has listed for work weeks that are based on 6 and 7 days?

To preclude duplication of information and ambiguities in the specifications, sub para. 1.3, Time Extension for Unusually Severe Weather under "Specs 01 14 00.05 20" is deleted. Section 01 14 00.05 20 is revised in its entirety, see Amend 0001. Specs 01 32 16.00 33 shall remain unchanged.

4 ATT3 BEQ 5703

Specs 01 14 00 / 1.5.b / Page 5 (PDF Page 45 of 1208)

The referenced section of the seed project specs provides the number of anticipated weather delay days for the project; will all task order specifications clearly indicate the number of adverse weather delay days contractors are to incorporate in their schedules, or will it be determined on a case by case basis?

The number of adverse weather delays indicated in the MACC specifications serves as the basic guideline for each task order.

However, if more delays are to be experienced due to unusually severe weather, the Contracting Officer will consider an extension after fully reviewing the data provided.

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5 ATT2 Okinawa MACC Specs 01 20 00.00 20 / 1.5.3.a / Page 3 of 5 (PDF Page 24 of 540); and ATT2 Okinawa MACC Specs 01 20 00.05 20 / 1.5.2 / Page 4 (PDF Page 31 of 540)

MACC SPECS, section 01 20 00.00 20, para. 1.5.3.a specifies that invoices are to be mailed in. However, in MACC SPECS section 01 20 00.05 20, para. 1.5.2, contractors are advised that invoices are to be submitted electronically via WAWF. Can the Government clarify if both methods are to be used; and, if so, can the Government clarify if the processing of invoice to start once the hardcopy has been received, or once it has been entered in

WAWF?

Contractors are to submit invoices in accordance with Contract Clauses DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports and DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions. Section 01 20

00.00 20, is revised in its entirety via Amendment 0001.

6 ATT2 Okinawa MACC Specs 01 32 16.00 33 / 4.3.1 / Page 3 (PDF Page 68 of 540); and ATT2 Okinawa MACC Specs 01 32 17.00 20 / 1.8 / Page 3 (PDF Page 78 of 540)

MACC SPECS, section 01 32 16.00 33, para. 4.3.1 specifies Microsoft Project (2010) as the software to be used for scheduling. However, in MACC SPECS section 01 32 17.00 20, para. 1.8, the specified scheduling software is Primavera P6. Can the Government clarify which of the two scheduling software contractors should plan on using?

Use Microsoft Project software. Section 01 32 17.00 20, is revised in its entirety via Amendment 0001.

7 ATT3 BEQ 5703

Specs 01 33 00 / 1.16.1 / Page 17 (PDF Page 81 of 1208)

The specifications for the seed project do not specify the software contractors are to build their schedules on. The only requirement in regards to the schedule is that it has to be a bar chart; and bar charts can be generated with either MS Project, Primavera P6, or even MS Excel. Can the Government specify the scheduling software it expects the contractor to use?

Use bar charts generated from MS Project.

8 ATT2 Okinawa MACC Specs 01 33 10.05 20 / 3.3 / Page 21 (PDF Page 158 of 540)

In the event there are conflicts and/or contradictions between the ATT2 MACC specifications and the Task Order specifications;

which would take precedence?

The MACC specifications are basic specifications to serve as guidelines in the event that no specifications are provided.

However, task order specifications takes precedence over MACC specifications especially for technical specifications.

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9 ATT2 Okinawa MACC Specs 01 45 00.05 20 / 1.4.4 / Page 12 (PDF Page 283 of 540)

This section states that the Commissioning Authority must meet the requirements of the Third Party Certifier (TPC). According to 13 CFR 127.354, all third party certifiers must enter into written agreements with the Small Business Administration (SBA); this alone will make it difficult for most Japanese companies to qualify as a Commissioning Authority.

Question 1: Can the Government confirm the applicability of this requirement? The paragraph in this specification section goes on to say that, in addition to the TPC requirements, the Commissioning Authority must also have certifications as a Building System Commissioning Contractor from the AABC; or as an NEBB Building Systems Certified Professional; or as a Building Professional from the AEE; or as a Certified Professional from the BCA; or as Commissioning Process Authority Professional / Commissioning Process Manager from the University of Wisconsin College of Engineering. These are all US based certification programs which aren’t widely available and/or recognized in Japan. If enforced, these requirements will narrow down the Commissioning Authority to maybe a handful of individuals in Japan.

Question 2: Can the Government confirm the applicability of this requirement?

Question 3: As an alternative, would the Government allow the Commissioning Authority to be certified by the host nation available Building Services Commissioning Association?

Section 01 45 00.05 20, is revised in its entirety via Amendment 0001.

10 ATT2 Okinawa MACC Specs 01 45 00.05 20 /

1.4.5.1 / Page 14

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Page 285 of 540)

This section states that the fire protection QC specialist be certified as a US professional engineer. In light of travel restrictions brought about the current global pandemic - and in the event the few individuals in Japan who meet that requirement aren't available to the contractor - would the Government allow a US based FPE to support the project via teleconference?

Section 01 45 00.05 20, is revised in its entirety via Amendment 0001.

11 ATT2 Okinawa MACC Specs 01 62 35 / 1.3 / Page 1 (PDF Page 358 of 540)

This section provides EPA guidelines for manufacturers to follow;

however, these guidelines are generally not applicable in Japan.

Can the Government confirm the applicability of this requirement?

These are just guidelines to follow although it is understood that many of them generally do not apply to Japan. The EPA guidelines should be followed to the maximum extent possible. However, most Contractors now use the Japan Environmental Governing Standards manual since it has more stringent requirements. Additionally, DoD departments within FarEast sometimes have supplemental information that will be provided during solicitation procedure.

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12 Page 8 of 62 Solicitation/RFP, section 00 21 00, point B- Bid Gurantee and Bonding Requirements

As referred in Far Clause 52.228-1, 52.228-15, please advsie if the bid gurantee and performance bond are acceptabe in the form of firm commitment e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds.

Acceptable forms for the bid guarantee and performance bond are as indicated in FAR 52.228-1 and FAR 52.228-15. In addition, see Section 00 21 00, Paragraph B of the SF1442 Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair) for additional guidance. Bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, will be returned by the Contracting Officer as indicated in FAR 52.228-1.

13 SF1442, Block 13 Offers are currently due September 8th. The RFP was issued August 6th and requires a one-step price proposal for the $10M- $25M SEED project at Camp Foster to Repair Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ), Building 5703. The current deadline for proposals unnecessarily restricts competition and significantly increases cost. Our Japanese subcontractors will be challenged to properly translate and review English design documents on this compressed timeline. This will result in non-participation and substantial contingency in their pricing. To accomodate proposal activities, increase participation, and ensure submission of best value pricing, will the Government establish a deadline for submission of October 14th 2020?

See response to Question 1.

14 RFP Page 5 of 62, Item 4, Para 2

The RFP currently dictates "liquidated damages in the amount of JPY 2,300,000 for each calendar day of delay." This amount of liquidated damages (LDs) is not in accordance with the Naval Facilities Aquisition Supplement (NFAS). Recent changes to NAVFAC's approach to LDs have further decreased the appropriate ranges for establishing LDs based on facility type and project size. For example, NAVFAC Pacific's most recent Task Order on the DB MACC established LDs in the amount of $2,905 per calendar day for a $32.4M project. Will the Government adjust LDs for the SEED project to align with NFAS guidance?

The liquidated damages is based on the most current NAVFAC guidance.

15 RFP Page 22 of 62, Section 52.236-27

The RFP states: "Information for the Site Visit pertaining to the seed project will be issued via Amendment once details are finalized." Would the Government please advise regarding timing of the site visit, security requirements/credentialing, and the deadline to submit attendee information? We will require adequate time to coordinate the logistics for personnel traveling from other parts of Japan to ensure their participation.

Refer to Amendment 0001. A virtual site visit will be offered for this project.

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16 RFP Page 10 of 62, Item 4, Para 2, & RFP Page 10 of 62, Section J

The RFP states that "Information for the Site Visit pertaining to the seed project will be issued via Amendment once details are finalized." The RFP also states that "The Government does not intend to respond to inquiries submitted less than 10 calendar days before the proposal closing date and time." Would the Government please allow a minimum of 3 weeks following the Site Visit to allow for submission of contractor questions?

At this time, the deadline for submission of inquiries remains unchanged.

17 RFP Page 60 of 62 Item B. Para 1.

The RFP states that "If a MACC Contractor does not intend to submit a proposal in response to a Task Order RFP, the MACC Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, within two

(2) days of receiving the Task Order RFP." We would like the Navy to consider additional time for this to increase participation and obtain better pricing. NAVFAC Pacific typically allows for 3 business days for a contractor to adequately assess their participation on a TO.

Refer to Amendment 0001.

18 RFP Page 15 of 62, Factor 1, Technical Approach, Item (1) Using Exhibit A (Offeror Team)

Would the Government please confirm that offerors may make formatting adjustments to Exhibit A, so long as the order and content remains the same?

Formatting adjustments may be made to Exhibit A. However, the order and content shall remain the same. If adjustments will be made to the font type, any legible font is acceptable, as long as the font size is not less than size 10.

19 RFP Page 15 of 62, Factor 2, Experience

The Government states a requirement for a maxiumum of five relevant projects each for construction and design. What is the minimum number of projects to be provided?

The minimum number is one.

20 RFP Page 19 of 62, Factor 4, Past Performance, Item (i)

The RFP states that "If a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation is available, it should be submitted with the proposal for each project included in Factor 2." Would the Government confirm that this includes Interim CPARS evaluations?

Interim CPARS may be considered for projects that are at least 80% complete at the time of proposal submission.

21 RFP Page 19 of 62, Factor 4, Past Performance, Item (i)

The RFP states that "If there is not a completed CPARS evaluation then submit Past Performance Questionnaires (Exhibit D) for each project included in Factor 2." In order to eliminate the need to solicit Government client contacts for redundant information, would the Government please confirm that previously completed NAVFAC/USACE Form PPQ-0 (9/30/11) may be used?

Confirmed. PPQs obtained and utilized for a different solicitation can be utilized for this solicitation. A copy of the PPQ must be included with the proposal (i.e., do not incorporate by reference).

22 Sec. S-3-(b)/ Para (1)-(iv)-(a)-g Page. 21

"IRS W-14 Form"

- It is required to submit IRS Form W-14 if the offeror is Foreign Contracting Party. Where can we get W-14 form?

- If we form the Joint Venture, is it required for each member company to submit W-14 form or only parimary member needs to submit W-14 form

The W-14 form is available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14.

If the Offeror is a Joint Venture, the form should be submitted on behalf of the Joint Venture (i.e., not individually or only primary member).

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23 Paragraph 6, Page 60 of RFP

What does “register with NAVFAC Far East” mean? Should my company request its local Japanese insurance company to obtain a DUNS number and a NCAGE code and to register with SAM?

Your local Japanese insurance company does not need to obtain a DUNS number or NCAGE or register in SAM. However, they will need provide a Power of Attorney identifying persons authorized to issue Bid Bonds and Performance Bonds on behalf of the Company, including signatures and seals of the authorized persons. Power of Attorney can be sent to Rosario Hocog at rosario.hocog@fe.navy.mil.

24 When will an amendment for a site visit schedule of this Big Macc solicitation be posted on beta.sam website?

See response to Question 15.

25 RFP (K) Do you have specific date for the site visit? Please inform us the schedule of the site visit.

See response to Question 15.

26 Will the Bid Guarantee be required to submit for each task order? If required, bid guarantees will be specified on each Task Order RFP and any resultant task order.

27 We are having difficulty to complete our preparation for the bidding by the due date (such as completing bid bond and obtaining required information for the submittal material). Is it possible for the Government to extend the bidding date by 6 weeks?

See response to Question 1.

28 Could you confirm that the bid bond can be accepted with an electronic signature ?

It will take longer than usual to receive the original bid bond due to

COVID19.

Bid bond with an electronic signature is not acceptable. A scanned copy of the bid bond is acceptable. Original will be submitted upon request.

29 22 00 00 / 2.1 / 12 It’s say…"Plastic pipe shall not be installed in pressure piping system in buildings greater than three storeys including any basement level" . But Table II ( Page 38 ) shown only CPVC pipe.

This building is four storey building. Can contractor use CPVC pipe for cold water and hot water pipe within building enclosure.

Please clarify.

Requirements in Table II supersedes the requirement in paragraph 2.1 which states, "Plastic pipe shall not be installed in pressure piping system in buildings greater than three storeys including any basement level."

CPVC pipe for cold and hot water can be used in this facility.

30 Drawings / P-604 /

Piping diagram shown existing boiler, But this project includes to install new boiler. Then can we ignore wording of ' EXIST BOILER". Please clarify.

Please ignore the wording "EXIST BOILER" in P-604. Provide new boiler.

31 Drawings / M-001 & M-002 / page 180 &

Can we select aluminum Microchannel heat exchanger with corrosion resistant coat instead of Aluminum fin and copper tube?

Microchannel air cooled condenser has following advantages - Improved performance , - Reduction in chiller weight , - Less refrigerant charge, - better corrosion resistance. Please advise.

Microchannel heat exchanger with corrosion resistant coat is acceptable as long as it will not affect the design requirements.

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32 23 07 00 / 3.2.1.6 /

As per Table 1, for Chilled pipe insulation requires VR/VB. But Flexible elastomeric cellular insulation not require an additional moisture vapor barrier. Do we have to add VR/VB for flexible elastomeric cellular insulation ?

For chilled water piping located inside the building, additional VR/VB for elastomeric cellular insulation is not required.

For chilled water piping located outside the building (exposed to weather conditions), additional VR/VB for elastomeric cellular insulation is required.

33 RFP Page 54 of 62, Item 4, Para 2

The RFP DRAWINGS PREPARED BY AN ARCHITECT- ENGINEER states that "The engineer or architect signing the drawings must be registered in the country of record for the architect-engineer firm or the country of the proposed construction -- as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.)." Does this requirement apply to shop drawings that were required by the SEED project specifications?

Yes, this requirement aIso applies to SEED project specifications.

The referenced section states:

"DRAWINGS PREPARED BY AN ARCHITECT-ENGINEER

The engineer or architect signing the drawings must be registered in the country of record for the architect-engineer firm or the country of the proposed construction -- as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.). In addition, the drawings shall be signed by a responsible person of corporate status in the architect-engineer firm and stamped with his/her registration seal when the seal is authorized by the country where the project is to be constructed".

(End of NAVFAC language)

34 RFP SEED

Specification Section 01 11 00, Para 1.10, Section 01 11 00, Para 1.10 states "If there are conflicts between drawings and specifications and construction site conditions, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer for immediate action." The RFP does not mention the order of precedence among theRFP MACC Specifications, SEED Project Specifications, and SEED Project Drawings in the event of a discrepancy. Would the Government please provide the order of precedence within these documents?

Where, in any specific case, different sections of the MACC specs and SEED project specifications, indicates different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer with the specific discrepancies. In general, the Government should define the order of precedence.

In addition, see response to Question 8.

35 RFP SEED

Specification Section 01 11 00, Para 1.4.5, Section 01 11 00, Para 1.4.5 states that "The Contractor shall be responsible for providing continuous power outlet, telephone, temporary AC system services to the Telecommunication Room of the building." 1.4.3 Availability of Facility states that "BEQ 5703 will be unoccupied during construction". Why do the existing power, communication, and AC systems need to be maintained during construction? Does the existing Telecommunication room serve Building 5703 only or other buildings in the vicinity?

This subparagraph shall be deleted. See revised specifications 01 11 00 in its entirety; see amendment.

36 RFP SEED

Specification Section 01 11 00

There are no requirements for excavation permits and location of underground utilities were included in the SEED Specification Section 01 11 00. Would the Government please confirm that the Contractor will follow the MACC specifications in the event these items were not covered by the SEED project specifications?

See response to question 8 and 34.

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37 RFP SEED

Specification Section 01 11 00, Parag.

1.4.3, Page 3 and Para 1.7.2 Page 5

Section 01 11 00, Para 1.4.3 Availability of Facility states "Building occupant will be notified 30 days before the start of the demolition work." Section 01 11 00 Para 1.7.2 Existing Furniture states "The existing furniture will be removed and re-installed by the Government before the construction starts." Will the removal and re-installation of existing furniture be completed by the Government prior to the start of contractor's demolition work?

Yes.

38 RFP MACC

Specification Section 01 14 00, Para 1.2.2.1, Page 6 of 9, SEED Specification Section 01 14 00, Para 1.4.4, Page 4

MACC specifications require a written request 10 work days prior to such work outside regular hours, whereas the SEED specifications require a request 15 days in advance. Would the Government please confirm that the SEED project specifications govern over the MACC specifications?

See response to question 8 and 34.

39 RFP MACC

Specification Section 01 31 19.05 20, Para 1.3, Page 1

MACC specification 01 31 19.05 20 Post Award Meetings was edited toward a Design/Build project. There is no specification in the SEED project that lists required Post Award meetings. Would the Government please provide all meeting requirements specific to the SEED Design-Bid-Build project if MACC specification 01 31

19.05 20 will be followed for the SEED project?

All required meetings will be specifically announced upon award of SEED project. All required meetings will be specifically announced upon award of a Task Order under the MACC upon award. This requirement is only administrative in nature and should not affect the contract amount whether the specific Task Order is a DB or a DBB.

40 RFP SEED

Specification Section 01 31 23.13 20, Page

Specification Section 01 31 23.13 20, Page 5, Table 1, last line item lists Request for Information (RFI) Post-Award. What is the Government review period for RFIs?

The government understands the critical nature of RFI's and submittals and will address in a more expeditious manner those the contractor identifies as risks to the critical path. In normal circumstances for the seed project, refer to section 01 33 00 para 1.10e & f. For the general MACC, refer to section 01 33 00 para 1.9.

41 RFP SEED

Specification Section 01 33 00, 1.8, Page 9 and 10

SEED Specification Section 01 33 00, 1.8 Column (f): Indicate approving authority for each submittal. In addition to the G designation, there are several designations that were provided in the Submittal Register including B, CME, and AE.

1) Woud the Government please define CME, A, and AE?

2) Will the review period for the submittals with additional designations remain as 20-calendar days as was determined for all Government review required submittals?

3) What is the Government turnaround period for the For Information Only submittals?

1. CME-Construction Management Engineer, AE-Architect Engineer, A-Architect

2. Unless otherwise stated, review period for submittals with a "G" designation, which may also include other designations, shall follow the timelines at Section 01 33 00, 1.10.

3. Submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only and therefore do not require a turnaround period. If the Government determines a response is necessary, it will do so appropriately considering time and schedule.

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42 RFP MACC

Specification Section 01 45 00.05 20, Para 1.4.3, Page 12

1.4.3 Designer of Record (DOR) Qualifications states that "The DOR is registered or licensed to practice their respective design profession as defined by the statutory requirements of the professional registration laws in the state in which the design professional works." Would the Government please confirm if any additional professional registration within the jurisdiction of the Host Nation will be required for the DOR for the future MACC program design-build projects?

In most cases Host Nation professional registrations will be accepted as DOR. However, there will be cases, depending on how the Task Order RFP is written, that stateside professional registrations will be required such as Fire Protection Engineers and Structural Engineers.

43 RFP MACC

Specification Section 01 45 35.05 20

RFP SEED specifications did not include Section 01 45 35.05 20 Inspections. Are there any special inspections identified for the repair of BEQ Building 5703?

If the SEED specifications do not show special inspections, there will be none for BEQ Building 5703.

44 RFP SEED

Specification Section 01 74 19, Para 1.2, Section 01 74 19, Parag. 1.2, Item c. states that "The installation M&R 3053, 3062 and 3041 shops will inspect equipment to determine if any is to be retained by the installation". As this is a Fixed Price Contract, can the Government identify the equipment and approximate quantity for bidding pruposes?

The exact equipment and quantity mentioned in this section cannot be determined at this stage. For bidding purposes, assume that all will be removed and disposed of by the contractor.

45 RFP SEED

Specification Section 02 41 00, Para 1.8, SEED specification Section 02 41 00, Parag. 1.8 states to "Perform the removal and reinstallation of relocated items as indicated with workmen skilled in the trades involved". We have not identified the quantity or the list of relocated items that are required to be removed and reinstalled per para 1.8 either in the specification or drawings. Would the Government please clarify?

The exact equipment and quantity mentioned in this section cannot be determined at this stage. For bidding purposes, assume that all will be removed and disposed of by the contractor.

46 RFP SEED

Specification Section 02 82 00, Para 1.3.1, SEED specification Section 02 82 00, Para 1.3.1 states that "More specific operational procedures shall be outlined in the Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan called for elsewhere in this specification.

The asbestos work includes the removal of asbestos containing materials specified on the Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) Report hereinafter and indicated on the drawings which only serve as supplementary information." In regards to the specifications listed in the "Asbestos Abatement Plan" in Para 1.4 Submittals under Certificates, should this plan be considered a "Pre- Construction Plan"?

Yes, the items in Para 1.4 shall be submitted prior to the ACM abatement work.

47 RFP MACC

Specification Section 01 74 19.05 20, Para 1.1, Page 1

MACC specification Section 01 74 19.05 20, Para 1.1 states that "Military installations are required to direct at least 60 percent of their non-hazardous solid wastes (including waste from construction and demolition operations) from the waste stream".

Is there a minimum percentage of non-hazardous solid waste identified for the SEED project as there was a specific requirement in the MACC Specification Section 01 74 19?

Use 60% for bidding purposes.

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48 RFP SEED

Specification Section 03 30 53, Para 2.1.2, SEED specification Section 03 30 53, Para 2.1.2 states "Use aggregates of 20 mm or less.". This paragraph contradicts with the maximum nominal aggregate sizes listed for various type of concrete listed in Para 2.2.1 Contractor Furnished Mix Design.

Would the Government please clarify this requirement?

Aggregates of 20mm or less will be used.

49 RFP SEED

Specification Section 03 30 53, Parag.

3.1.3, Page 6 and Specification Section 31 23 00.00 20, Parag. 3.7.2, Page 7

SEED Specification Section 03 30 53, Para 3.1.3 requires 100% compaction and 95% compaction for cohesionless and cohesive soil material respectively for the subgrades under the slab on ground. However, Section 31 23 00.00 20, Para 3.7.2, Page 7 requires top 300 mm subgrades to be compacted to 90% and fill and backfill material to be compacted to 95%. Would the Government please verify and provide consistent compaction requirements?

Section 31 23 00.00 20, para 3.7.2, page 7 is for Paved Area, but not for the subgrade under slab on ground.

50 RFP SEED

Specification Section 03 30 53, Para 2.2.1, SEED specification Section 03 30 53, Para 2.2.1, last paragraph states "Provide air entrainment within plus or minus 1.5 percent of the value specified." The required air percentage for concrete types were not identified in the specification. Would the Government please provide?

The air percentage of concrete type is below.

Normal concrete: 4.5%, Leveling concrete: 5.0%

51 RFP SEED

Specification Section 03 30 53, Para 3.5.1, SEED specification Section 03 30 53, Para 3.5.1, items c and d require slump and air to be tested at least twice during each shift.

Is slump and air to be tested each time the cylinders are cast for compressive strength testing?

Yes. The testing for slump and air shall be performed each time for compressive strength testing.

52 RFP SEED

Specification Section 03 30 53, Para 3.5.1, SEED specification Section 03 30 53, Para 3.5.1, item e. states "Test the concrete delivered and the concrete in the forms.

Perform tests in hot weather conditions (below 10 degrees C) for each batch (minimum) or every 16 cubic meters (maximum) of concrete, until the specified temperature is obtained, and whenever test cylinders and slump tests are made." Is this item related to temperature measurement for the concrete?

Yes. This item is for temperature measurement. Follow also applicable JIS standards.

53 RFP SEED

Specification Section 04 20 00, Para 3.1, SEED specification Section 04 20 00, Para 3.1 states "The Contracting Officer will serve as inspector or will select a masonry inspector." Will the masonry inspector selected by the Contracting Officer be a Title II firm?

No. Inspection services will be performed by the prime contractor. Delete the following sentence from section 04 20 00 para

31. - "The Contracting Officer will serve as inspector or will select a masonry inspector."

54 Drawing S-001, A.

Design Criteria, Sheet

Drawing S-001, Structural General Notes, A. Design Criteria, Codes, and Publications, Item 5. The ACI Code version should be ACI318-14 / 318R-14 to be consistent with Structural General Notes, D. Concrete, Item 1. Would the Government please confirm?

It will be revised to ACI318-14/318R-14. See revised drawing S-001.

55 Drawing S-001, Sheet

Drawing S-001, Table for length of the anchorage and lap splice of reinforcing bar: Most of the concrete used in this project was specified to be 24 Mpa. No lap splice length or anchorage length was specified for 24 Mpa. Concrete. Would the Government please provide?

The table of 24 Mpa and SD345 will be updated. See revised drawing S-001.

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56 Drawing S-001, Sheet

Drawing S-001, Typical Structural Wall Opening; should there be D10 or D13 diagonal bars on 4 corners of the opening per the applicable concrete design codes?

Since this project is repair work, vertical/horizontal reinforcing bars as shown on S-001 are substituted for diagonal reinforcing bars. Revision of the dwg is not required.

57 Drawing S-503, Detail D1, Sheet 23

Drawing S-503, Detail D1, should there be a 100 mm thick vertical concrete wall with 2-D16 reinforcement to match other extended wall opening details?

Since there is existing edge reinforcement, vertical reinforcement is not necessary.

58 Drawing S-503, Detail D4, Sheet 23

Drawing S-503, Detail 4 was not referenced / called out in any of reinforcement key plans (darwings S-101 thru S-104). Would the Government please provide the location where Detail 4 was used?

The detail D4 applies to all shower rooms. Please refer to S-503, note #2.

59 Drawing S-505, Section A1, Sheet 25

Note #1 Under the Section A1 states "The constructor should be confirmed the soil bearing capacity prior to construction. If the soil bearing capacity is lower than the assumed value, the constructor have to inform the Government". This is a design-bid-build project. Is the Government expecting the contractor to perform geotechnical investigation?

For bidding purposes, use 7.5 ton/sm for the bicycle shed and 5.0 ton/sm for the chiller unit. The contractor shall confirm the design soil capacities through geotechnical investigation. See revised drawings S-505 and S-506.

60 Drawing S-506, Section D3, Sheet 26

Note #1 Under the D2 Foundation Plan states "The constructor should be confirmed the soil bearing capacity prior to construction. If the soil bearing capacity is lower than the assumed value, the constructor have to inform the Government".

This is a design-bid-build project. Is the Government expecting the contractor to perform geotechnical investigation?

Same response as to Q#59.

61 Drawing S-506, Detail B3, Sheet 26

There are two layers that are 50 and 60 mm thick under the concrete foundation. Would the Government please add a call out and define these two layers?

50mm THK shows leveling concrete and 60mm THK shows gravel base. No need for drawing revisions.

62 Drawing S-501, Detail A4, Sheet 21

Drawing S-501, Aramid Fiber Sheet List provides the specification for the Aramid Fiber Sheet that was indicated on Drawings S-101 thru S-104. There is no information on the drawings or specifications describing how the substrate surface preparation will be implemented prior to applying the fiber sheet. Would the Government please provide?

Please see specification section 03 01 00, para 3.3 Aramid fiber, page 5. In accordance with manufacturer's recommendation.

63 Drawing S-501, Detail A4, Sheet 21

Drawing S-501, Aramid Fiber Sheet List provides the specification for the Aramid Fiber Sheet that was indicated on Drawings S-101 thru S-104.

1) After checking the Aramid Fiber Sheet product data on manufacturer's website, we did not find the actual Type A and Type B Aramid Fiber material. Would the Government please provide a cutsheet?

2) Can an equiavalent product with same strength be proposed as substitute?

1) Please see attachment labeled "_PPI #63 Attachment"

2) Equivalent product with same strength is acceptable.

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64 Specs Section 01 11 00, 1.7, 1.9

Contractor shall provide one model room fitted with all the finishes for approval… Does this have to be one whole unit, or will mock-ups, samples, color boards etc. suffice (per 01 33 00 1.2.1 SD-04)?

This mock-up shall be one whole unit, as indicated in section 01 11 00 par 1.9.

65 Specs Section 01 14 00, 1.4.2.1

Who is the Photo Authorization Request sent to and what is the turnaround time for approval?

This may apply only to MCAS Futenma base. It is a very routine admin requirement. Turnaround approval is 5 calendar days or less.

66 Specs Section 01 14 00, 1.4.4

Will satuirday work be allowed, as Japanese contractors tend to work Monday through Saturday?

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval. Follow the guidance at Section 01 14 00, para 1.4.4.

67 Spec Sections:

08 91 00 10 14 00.20 12 36 00.00 20 12 48 13 13 48 00.00 10

Where there is not a specific product/standard called out in the specs, will domestic products be allowed for use?

Domestic products are allowed except for items identified under sub-sections or 1.2.5.1 Fire Protection System in 13 48 00.00 10.

68 RFP SEED

Specification Section 01 11 00, Para 1.7.2, Section 01 11 00, Parag.1.7.2 Existing Furniture: "The existing furniture will be removed and re-installed by the Government before the construction starts. Any furniture not removed by the time of the Government's removal schedule shall be disposed of by the Contractor." It is not clear in Drawings A-001 through A-002 Removal scope of work and schedules, which existing furnitures will need to be disposed of. Would the Government please provide a list of existing furniture that will need to be removed by the Contractor?

The exact equipment and quantity mentioned in this section cannot be determined at this stage. For bidding purposes, assume that all will be removed and disposed of by the contractor.

69 RFP SEED

Specification Section 01 78 00, Para 1.3.1.4, Page 5

SEED Section 01 78 00, Para 1.3.1.4. Item d states "Submit two sets of electronic files in the AutoCAD 2005 or later version formats on compact disc, read-only memory (CD-ROM), one set of mylars, two sets of blue-line prints and one set of the approved working record drawings." Use of Mylars prints for as-builts is exremely rare and are difficult to find. Would the Government please allow for submission of an additional set of blue-prints in lieu of Mylars?

See revised specifications 01 78 00. An amendment will be issued.

70 SECTION 07 12 00

BUILT-UP

BITUMINOUS

WATERPROOFING

Page 1,

1.2 SUBMITTALS

SD-03 requires Product Data for Asphalt roofing layer and stretch roofing, while, Drawings A-310, A-311, A-312. indicate use of Polymer cement type Roof Waterproofing with silicon top coat, which is covered by specs SECTION 07 14 00, FLUID-APPLIED WATERPROOFING. Would the Government please confirm the roof system requirement?

Roof coating system will be "Polymer modified cement waterproofing with acrylic top coat" as indicated in the revised specs 07 14 00. Bituminous waterproofing will be used for shower/toilet area waterproofing.

71 DETAIL C3/DWG A-

The exterior stair detail shows there is no guardrail on stairs and that the opening between existing vertical rails is 120 mm. These do not meet provisions of IBC Section 1015, paragraphs 1015.2, 1015.3, 1015.4. Would the Government please advise?

The existing guardrail meets NFPA101 7.2.2.4.6.2(1), so they are OK. The existing building was constructed before 1997, the existing stair guards would be considered approved existing open guard if it has intermediate rails or ornamental patterns such that a sphere, 6-inches in diameter, cannot pass through any opening. The existing guard openings between the balustrades are 120mm which is less than 6 inches. Therefore the openings between the existing balustrades are OK.

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72 DETAILS C3 AND

B2/DWG A-403

Drawing show vanity cabinet below lavatory. Lavatory with vanity underneath will be dificult for occupant in wheelchair in Adaptable Room. Would the Government please advise in regards to the lavatory in the Adaptable Room?

This adaptable room is not for occupants in wheel chair person, but just for temporary injured person. Thus, the shown lavatory is acceptable. This was discussed with FEAD engineer during the design stage.

73 At DWG A-602,A- 603,A-604

The door leading to the enclosed center stairway is an exit door per life safety plans, DWG F-103,F104,F105. This is currently not provided per door schedule SD-1/HW-5, at DWG A-605. Should these doors at 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors leading to center stairway be provided with exit device same as doors leading to exterior stairs at both ends of corridor?

Please follow SD-1/HW-5 as shown on A-605. Revisions to the drawings are not required.

74 SECTION 12 36

00.00 20 Page 2, 2.1

LAVATORY

COUNTERTOP AND

CABINET, 2.1.1

Countertop and DETAIL

C2/DWG A-503

Per specs, counter top thickness shall be 13 mm and 19 mm thick marine type plywood backing. DETAIL C2/A-503 shows backing is less than 12 mm. behind the built-up counter top edge thickness of 25mm. Would the Government please confirm the required plywood backing thickness?

Please use 13mm thick marine type plywood.

75 General Information We would like to confirm If there was conducted a pre-proposal conference and distributed any documents to attendees and if there are any documents for pre-proposal conferenece, would you please provide us?

No pre-proposal conference was planned or conducted.

76 Section 00 21 00/52.236-27/Page

We would like to attend the site visit for the seed project.

However, we do not see any Amendment issued regarding the site visit on the SAM for Solicitation No. N40084-20-R-0073. If there is any information for site visit, would you please provide us?

Details regarding a virtual site visit was provided via Amendment 0001. See response to Question 15.

77 Sec. S-3-(2) Factor 2 Experience

- We are requested to submit 5 construction and 5 design experience projects. We have the DB project in which we have done the design in house. In that case, can we present the project for both (1) Construction Experience and (2) Design Experience respectively?

And if that is possible, do we need to get Exhibit D PPQ from client twice, one for construction and one for design?

Yes, you can submit a project for both (1) Construction Experience and (2) Design Experience.

Per the RFP, if the same project is being used to demonstrate construction and design experience, submit separate Project Data Sheets for construction and design. Therefore, submit separate PPQ for construction and design.

78 Section 00 10 00 - A and B (Page 4 of 62)

Please clarify that expected works under this MACC are

(1) Seed Project & IDIQ (8 at most); or

(2) Seed Project & IDIQ (8 at most) & DB/DBB works (quantity unknown)

The expected works are Seed Project & IDIQ MACC (8 at most) & DB/DBB works (quantity unknown).

The Government intends to award up to 8 IDIQ MACC contracts. There is 1 seed project which will be awarded as a Task Order at the time of the award of the IDIQ MACC contracts. A Task Order for the minimum guarantee of 1,000,000 JPY will be issued with the award of the basic contract to the other Offerors awarded an IDIQ MACC but not awarded the seed project. When the Government requires DB/DBB work, a Task Order RFP will be issued to all IDIQ MACC contract holders.

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79 The RFI submission deadline will be one week after the Site Visit, so please extend the RFI submission deadline.

Also, it will take 3 weeks for the quotation to be submitted after the RFI Response, so please extend the deadline for submitting the quotation.

Please refer to SF1442 Section 00 21 00 Paragraph J. The Government does not intend to respond to inquires submitted less than 10 calendar days before the proposal closing date and time.

80 A-426 B4 BICYCLE RACK WALL SECTION shows downspout catch basin extension but provides no details on steel rebars sectional arrangement. Is D10@200 single cross section acceptable?

No catch basin will be provided but only splash block as indicated on the civil drawings (C-505). See revised drawing A-426.

81 A-003 A-510<A1＞

The replacement of roof roof drain shows, Fig. A-003 R1: φ100, but Fig. 510 Details of roof <A1> differs with φ75. Is it correct to choose Φ100?

Ø100 is the correct one as stated in the scope of work. See revised drawing A-510.

82 A-425 The floor finish of ENLAGED RECYCLE SHED is not provided. Is concrete trowel finish acceptablel?

Concrete trowel finish is acceptable.

83 Ａ-426<B4> The roof of BICYCLE RACK WALL SECTION indicates "STEEL TROWEL", but details are not shown. Please provide.

See revised drawing A-426.

84 A-506<C1> DETAILS-2 provides description of CONCRETE PAD DETAIL Is the following acceptable?

Top - Concrete trowel finish Elevation - Exposed concrete finish

Yes, they are acceptable.

85 A-601～604 A-605

SD-4 indicates 8EA for DOOR SCHEDULE, but 9EA for KEYPLAN. Is it acceptable to follow KEYPLAN as correct?

The KEYPLAN is correct. Office door should be SD-4 and total of SD-4 should be 9EA. See revised drawing A-605.

86 Spec21 12 00 Para1.5.1 Spec21 13 13 00.20 Para 1.5.2

Nicet Level III is required, but it is difficult to find it in Japan. Is it possible with FPE approval?

The requirement of UFC 3-600-01, Section 9-6.3.2 which calls for the shop drawings, calculations, and material submittals to be prepared by an individual that has obtained National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Level III certification is being strictly enforced by the NAVFAC Far East Fire Protection Engineer's office so any alternative certification will not be permitted.

87 Spec 23 05 93 Para 1.5.1

Can the TAB license be a Japanese license (First Class Kan Koji sekou Kanri-gishi)?

No. Please follow the requirements in specs 23 05 93.

88 M-603 Sequence of Operation No.8

Sequence of Operation: AHU-1,2,3,4 No.8 It is supposed to reheat due to humidity, but is there a situation where the boiler does not stop? Will it consume a lot of fuel?

1. There will be a situation that the boiler will stop if the Relative Humidity (RH) is below 55% and there is no domestic hot water demand.

2. The design priority is to meet the required environmental condition of the building and therefore will consume fuel as required for full operation.

89 Attachment 4 / Drawings/ Sheet A-

Is it acceptable to use Japanese products having the equivalent performance for the less than 60 minutes-fireproof steel doors?

(SD-1, SD-2, SD-3, SD-4, SD-4a, SD-5, SD-5a, SD-6, SD-6a, SD- 7)

Japanese 20 and 45 minute fire rated door can be substitute for US 20 and 60 minute fire rated doors respectively as shown on the F-001 General Notes.

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90 Attachment 4 / Drawings/ Sheet A-

SD-4a, the 45-minutes fireproof door is the individual certified product since it has a small window (glass).

Is it acceptable to change to the same 20-minute fire protection standard as SD-4?

45 minute fire rated door cannot be replaced with 20 minute fire rated door.

91 Attachment 4 / Drawings/ Sheet A-

It is required the one-hour fireproof and shock-resistance for the small window glass of the doors for AD-3 and AD-3a. Is it acceptable to meet the requirement just as a glass product performance? Since it is difficult for us to find the manufacturer of the one-hour fireproof aluminum emergency double door with a small window.

AD-3 and AD-3a are not fire rated doors. The half glazing in the AD-3 and AD-3a are same laminated glass in the AD-1. See revised drawing A-605.

92 Attachment 4 / Drawings/ Sheet A- 608 / D2 Thereshold Detail

A-608/D2 indicates that the detail of door sill is flat. However, is the level difference of the door sill allowable to meet the soundproofing performance requirement?

Please follow T-3 sound proof door as the manufacture provides.

93 01 14 00 para 1.2.2

01 14 00 para 1.4.3 for BEQ5703

The specification indicates that Regular working hours shall be between 0800 - 1700,Monday through Friday, but KTR would like to request the normal working hours is to be 0800 - 1800, Monday through Saturday. These are typical hours for local contractors and would greatly benefit the project to efficiently maximize the labor day and week.

Work outside regular working…