Atch (3)_Government Response to PBI_Amend 0001.pdf

Attachment (3): Government Response to Pre-Bid Inquiries-AMEND 0001

Solicitation No. N4008422B6303 COLLECTION & TREATMENT SERVICES FOR COLLECTION, HOLDING, & TRANSFER (CHT) & DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE FROM SHIPS AND VESSELS AT CFAS, JAPAN

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GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

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Pre-Bid Conference

RFP states that “the Pre-Bid Conference maybe virtual”

Please clarify the methodology how it will be held.

The Government plans to have pre-bid conference on 2/10, 10:00 am at PWD Conference room in building 200.

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Pre-Bid -inquiries

RFP states that “ The Government does not intend to respond to inquiries submitted less than 10 days before the bid opening date.” Page 23, it states that “The bid opening will occur immediately after the due date and time for receipt of bids.”

Please confirm that the offeror can submit inquiries until 18Feb2022.

Confirmed.

The Government intends to make every effort to answer all questions received on or before 18Feb2022 in a timely manner. Contractors may continue to submit questions after the deadline of 18Feb2022 but the Government reserves the right not to provide a response.

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Block 10

It shows that the NAICS code is 926130 which appears to refer to regulatory and administrative work, whereas prior solicitation for the same service showed code 562211.

Please clarify if the NAICS code 926130 is correct. Because it is Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities

See Amendment 001 - NAICS changed to 562219 Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal

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Submission of Bid

Following the instruction to upload the bid in Solicitation module in PIEE, the “Offer Tab” of No8 was invisible.

Please advise whether the “Offer Tab” can be repositioned so as to be accessible to bidders.

This is new system and the Government believes when you register in PIEE the Offer Tab should show.

However, if you find that this is not the case, then use one of the alternate methods as identified ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1.

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Page 23. 13 We noted this solicitation did not incorporate FAR 52.225-17. Please confirm this clause will be applicable and incorporated into this solicitation and that that bids made in United States currency (USD) will be accepted?

See ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1, No.13 of IFB.

The specified currency is Japanese Yen.

52.225-17 is not applicable as the currency is specified in the solicitation. Bids in USD will not be accepted.

6 Will the Government award contract to more than one bidder? No, this is single award contract.

Only one contractor will be selected.

Attachment (3): Government Response to Pre-Bid Inquiries-AMEND 0001

Solicitation No. N4008422B6303 COLLECTION & TREATMENT SERVICES FOR COLLECTION, HOLDING, & TRANSFER (CHT) & DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR INDUSTRIAL WASTE FROM SHIPS AND VESSELS AT CFAS, JAPAN

7 Please explain the current NAVFAC expectations on the timing and capabilities of the anticipated wastewater treatment facility for the Sasebo base.

The best estimate from the Public Works Department is that the earliest the wastewater treatment plant will be operational is sometime in 2026 if the project does not endure any additional delays. The Government anticipates is will still require some CHT services after the wastewater treatment plant becomes operational.

8 Because some of the bid requirements are shown in the PWS and others in the solicitation itself, please clarify specifically what documents need to be submitted in our response for the bid to be considered COMPLETE and COMPLIANT.

See ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1. No.6, Preparation of bids.

Please clarify if the NAICS code 926130 is correct. Because it is Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities