Amendment 0006 PPI Responses.pdf

5. PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRY RESPONSES:

Question

Reference Question Government Response

Page Section Paragraph

Solicitation

Page 13 of

The RFP for the P-993 F-35

Sustainment Center requires all contractors performing work on the project to hold CMMC Level 2 (Self).

Currently, the vast majority of local and regional subcontractors, equipment suppliers, vendors and service providers – particularly those that qualify as SB - do not possess this certification, and estimates indicate it will take most companies 6–18 months to obtain it, with costs ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars per vendor. This requirement is especially burdensome on the local small-business community, many of whom do not have the resources necessary to pursue certification. As a result, the mandate is severely hindering the project’s ability to meet the Government’s 40% small-business participation target.

Can the Government reduce the small-business participation target for this Opportunity from 40% to 20%?

PENDING RESPONSE

The documents provided do not appear to have analytical data for the water and soil conditions at either the

P-995 or P-993 sites in terms of contamination. is their analytical data that shows the actual constituents of concern and their concentration levels? type of contamination concentrations will affect what landfills the material can be disposed of and impact the analytical tests that will need to be performed.

Solicitation

, pages 11 and 15

On page 15 of the solicitation it states

“The minimum required small business participation (i.e. work to be performed by small business as the prime contractor and/or work to be performed by small business subcontractors) is 20%. Offerors who are not able to meet the minimum total small business participation requirement of 20% (of the total contract value) shall provide a detailed explanation why the minimum total small business participation requirement cannot be achieved.

The current CMMC Level 2 requirements for all subcontractor involvement create a barrier for the majority of local small businesses, as they have not previously encountered this requirement and do not have this certification. To obtain CMMC Level

2 certification takes approximately 8 months minimum and can be cost-prohibitive for many local small businesses, thereby eliminating them from consideration for subcontracting opportunities on this contract.

On page 11 of the solicitation the anticipated magnitude of construction for this project is identified as “over

$500,000,000”. Considering that the majority of the scope of work is dedicated to P-993, which requires the

CMMC Level 2 certification, the P-

995 facility, which does not require the CMMC Level 2 certification, would need to carry the small business participation. The P-995 facility is significantly smaller in dollar value and will not be able to carry the small business participation requirement to allow Prime contractors to meet the

20% goal. Please revise the small business target goal to a more realistic

10%.

Solicitation

, page 51

On page 51 of the solicitation, paragraph (d) CMMC unique identifiers, states "The Offeror shall provide, in the proposal, the CMMC unique identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPRS for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of a contract, task order, or delivery order resulting from this solicitation." However, there are no instructions in the submission requirements for where to include this information. Please confirm where this information is to be provided - in our Price Proposal Volume or Non-

Price Proposal volume?

PENDING RESPONSE

P-995 does not have division 1 specifications. The understanding is that the P-993 Specifications will be used for both P-993 and P-995.

Currently only contractors who have

Division 1 Specifications for

P-993 and P-995 have been reissued without the CUI designation so they can be

CMMC level 2 may have access to the division 1 specifications. Please release a version of the P-993 specifications that can be provided to our subcontractors and suppliers who will not have CMMC level 2.

provided to all subcontractors via Amendment 0006.

For CLINS 0001C & 0002C it is calling out to replace the undercut material with Imported Structural Fill or NCDOT #57 crushed Stone.

NCDOT #57 crushed stone &

Imported Structural Fill are two different materials with different commodity pricing. #57 Crushed stone make me assume it will be for an undercut of a utility trench and

Imported structural fill makes me assume it would be for undercut for

(pavement or building pad) subgrade which as well would be two separate prices. Please confirm which material contractors should assume for pricing purposes or provide separate CLINS for the different materials.

Provide price per the plans and specifications.

171 P-993

Please confirm which gate should be utilized for delivery for abnormally long materials like the 85' Piles.

Site fill operations for offsite fill can be delivered directly from HWY 101, and so concrete piles can be delivered similarly from HWY 101;

however, the perimeter security fence to the installation must be in place to maintain the security of the installation. Once the temporary security fence is in place, offsite fill and piles can be delivered directly from

HWY 101, subject to approval of the Contracting Officer. If for some reason delivery could not be from HWY 101, the

Cunningham Gate could be used during non-rush hours.

MP102

thru

MP107

Please provide mechanical pipe drawings showing the natural gas pipe layout.

Natural gas piping is shown on the plumbing sheets to align with natural gas piping being in division 22 specifications.

P-116, P-

119, P-121, P-405, P-

503, P-504

Is testing by a gas testing agency required for the Breathing Air pipe systems?

Breathing air systems shall be installed per specifications. No additional testing by the contractor for compliance is required.

P-118, P-

Please specify the pipe and fittings materials and methods required for the nitrogen system in the building.

No nitrogen in project scope of work. Sheet P-505, Detail

B1 reflects aluminum for the piping material.

178 P-995 07 84 00

Question 1: Given the project's firestopping scope (penetration types, quantities, and assembly ratings), does the Government / DFPE consider this project eligible for the Option (b) qualification pathway with AHJ approval, rather than the full Option

(a) FM 4991 / UL Certified Firestop

Contractor requirement?

Question 2: If Option (a) remains required, can the Government confirm whether a waiver or substitution process is available given the regional unavailability of FM 4991- or UL-certified firestopping contractors?

Question 3: For Option (b) eligibility, please confirm: (a) who serves as the

AHJ for this Navy project for purposes of approving Option (b) qualifications, and (b) what documentation of manufacturer training and experience will be required for submission.

For questions 1 and 2: The firestopping contractor must either receive the FM/UL certification (a) or be certified by the firestopping manufacturer once they completed the manufacturer’s accredited firestop specialty contractor program (b). One example of a program is “Hilti

Accredited Firestop Specialty

Contractor (HAFSC)”. The contractor is to submit the manufacturer’s certification they completed the program.

For question 3: (a) AHJ -

NAVFAC MIDLANT DFPE

(b) See 07 84 00 - 1.5.1.b.

"Certified, licensed, or otherwise qualified by the firestopping manufacturer as having the necessary staff, training, and a minimum of

3 years’ experience in the installation of manufacturer's products in accordance with specified requirements.

Submit documentation of this experience. A manufacturer's willingness to sell its firestopping products to the

Contractor or to an installer engaged by the Contractor does not in itself confer installer qualifications on the buyer. The Installer must be a trained representative of the manufacturer (not distributor or agent) in the proper selection and installation procedures. Obtain and submit installer's written certification of training and retain proof of certification for duration of firestop installation."

P-993 spec

09 97

13.27 3.1

Paragraph 3.1 states, "Coat exterior surfaces to tank including steel roof, shell legs, stair, railing, and other exterior appurtenances." Please confirm if this specification is only applicable to the water tower.

Confirmed.

P-993_P-

General

The RFP includes multiple delegated design requirements.

Please confirm that the Contractor’s delegated design responsibility is limited to developing systems consistent with the performance requirements identified in the contract documents.

Further, if the delegated design process identifies additional system requirements, coordination items, or infrastructure upgrades (e.g., structural, electrical, mechanical, or architectural) beyond those indicated in the contract documents, please confirm that such impacts will be addressed as changes to the contract.

The Contractor's delegated design responsibility is to develop systems meeting all requirements identified in the contract documents. The delegated design should endeavor to fit the conditions in the contract documents. If the design cannot fit the requirements in the contract documents, submit an RFI to the Contracting Officer.

Pages 51-

Solicitati on

Because this Contract appears to be the first project in the region requiring

CMMC Level 2 (Self), the added burden is expected to increase vendor costs significantly and may extend the schedule as trade partners work through the certification process. This will present an extreme challenge for the SubK’s in the Region and will drive up overall pricing due to limited competition, or only large business

SubK’s and/or non-regional, or only far away SubK’s being able to work it.

To reduce these impacts, it is recommended that the Government and DOR identify which drawings and scope elements truly require CMMC

Level 2 (Self) and package them separately, allowing broader vendor participation on remaining work. As written, the requirement is expected to drive pricing above budgeted levels and may jeopardize the proposed

Period of Performance.

P-993 Drawings have been reissued with the Civil and

Landscaping Drawings without the CUI designation with Amendment 0006.

P-993

Drawing s

To help with Price and Schedule, would the Government consider limiting the "CUI" labeling of the P-

993 Design Documents (and therefore the CMMC LVL 2 Requirement) to only those special areas or scopes that would warrant it?

P-993 Drawings have been reissued with the Civil and

Landscaping Drawings without the CUI designation with Amendment 0006.

Pages 51-

Solicitati on and

P-995

As it stands the P-995 Drawings and

Specifications are NOT labeled as

CUI. The P-995 Specification does not have its own Division 01 Section and

Division 1 Specifications for

P-993 and P-995 have been reissued without the CUI designation so they can be

Drawing s it is our understanding that the P-993

Specifications will be used for both P-

993 and P-995. Currently only contractors who have CMMC Level 2

Certification may have access to the

"global" Division 01 Specifications.

Will the Government release an additional P-995 specific Division 01

Specification that can be provided to subcontractors and suppliers who will not have CMMC Level 2 (particularly those Small Businesses and

Local/Regional Sub's/Suppliers that are currently challenged with Level

2)?

provided to all subcontractors with Amendment 0006.

206 01 45 00 1.6.7

Provide Submittal Reviewers, other than the QC Manager or CxC, qualified in the disciplines being reviewed, to review and certify that the submittals meet the requirements of this Contract prior to certification or approval by the QC Manager.

Each submittal must be reviewed by an individual with 10 years of construction experience.

Each submittal must be reviewed by a registered architect or professional engineer. The contractor suggests that these submittal reviewers are allowed to be QC Specialists with the experience required under paragraph

1.6.5. Please confirm this is

acceptable

Confirmed.

209 Bid Form

For CLINS 0001C & 0002C it is calling out to replace the undercut material with Imported Structural Fill or NCDOT #57 crushed Stone.

NCDOT #57 crushed stone &

Imported Structural Fill are two different prices. #57 Crushed stone make me assume it will be for an undercut of a utility trench and

Imported structural fill makes me assume it would be for undercut for

(pavement or building pad) subgrade which as well would be two separate prices. Could we get clarification on which material for this CLINS to be priced with and for which application or create two separate CLINS?

Provide price per the plans and specifications.

225 C-002

Will Land Use Control Plans be required for work with-in the projects

LOD? Existing studies appear to place the project adjacent to, or possibly w/in OU1.

01 57

19.01 20

01 57 19.0 20 - 1.1.1.1.5 notes to refer to 01 14 for permitting requirements when excavating into a groundwater table in a Land Use Control (LUC) area. 01 14 00 does not reference LUC requirement. Please confirm a LUC plan is not required, as this can take extensive approval time and impact schedule.

Please remove this reference if there is not Operable Unio or Land Use

Control Plan.

228 31 00 00 3.4.5

Spec 31 00 00 - 3.4.5 Structural

Excavation calls for excavating the entire building footprint area and at least 5 feet beyond, to the deeper of 4 feet below existing grade or 2 feet below bottom of footings. Please remove this requirement as the building footprint is a very large area that is all in a fill area, also being loaded with a surcharge, and deep foundation piling is being installed under the foundation. By excavating an additional 4 feet below the existing grade for the building footprint, this is an additional ~50,000+ CY's of excavation. Please confirm that this over excavation is not required.

Over-excavation of the entire building footprint as indicated in the referenced specification section is not required.

Partial BOD P993 - Duration is noted to be 1,461 calendar days. Is there any requirement to complete the tie-in to Runway 05R, taxiway to bridge and the bridge in advance? If not, will

NAVFAC accept a partial BOD for this completed work since it may support other projects like the Scuff &

Refresh, and will also be very difficult to maintain the landscaping around an active runway?

Yes, a partial BOD for the taxiway and bridge will be entertained and will be required as soon as practical.

Attachm ent F -

Price

Proposal

Form

Attachment F - Price Proposal Form includes P993 FF&E, AV, and

Collateral Equipment Options 0015 -

0022. Section 1.2, FF&E, AV &

Collateral Equipment Bid Notes, is for

CLINS 0017 through 0027 and item number 6, notes the FF&E, AV, and

Collateral Equipment modifications will be awarded at least 6 months prior to contract completion date. No

Confirmed. Noted equipment will be awarded approximately

24 months in advance.

schedule extension will be granted if the modification is awarded at least 6 months prior to contract completion.

FF&E, AV, and Collateral equipment, especially CLIN 0015 Collateral

Equipment, CLIN 0016 Collateral

Equipment for Paint Spray Booths

Option, CLIN 17 Stacker Units, CLIN

18 Sun Shelters will take longer than 6 months to procure and install. Please confirm these items will be awarded at least 24 months prior to contract completion.

Attachm ent F -

Price

Proposal

Form &

30.02.00

CLIN 0022 is for AV Design Services

Option Price to provide a Certified

Technology Specialist - Design (CTS-

D) per 01 30 02.00 22. This option per Notes section 1.2 on the

Attachment F does not have to be awarded until 6 months prior to contract completion.

Confirm this option will be awarded at time of contract award in order for the contractor to have enough time to complete the design, validation, and best value determination per 01 30

02.00 22

Confirmed that this Option will be awarded to allow time for design, validation and best value determination approximately 24 months in advance.

250 MI801

MI801: Does the BCS need to physically connect to a main base wide utility monitoring building, or will it connect online/digitally? If there needs to be a conduit/cable connection, please provide the building it needs to connect to, and the route the connection should run

(similar to the ductbank shown for comm connection to Building 137)

The BCS must connect to the base wide utility monitoring system. Reference drawing

MI862. Connection will be via building telecom system, Telecom Node and Building

137.

Will the Government consider amending P993 Regulations to remove all civil drawings, including but not limited to sections General (G), Survey (V), Geotech (BB), Civil (C, CD, CS, CG, CU), Airfield(CT), and

Airfield Electrical (EA) , from the

CUI, on the basis that such drawings do not present a national security risk and are already appropriately regulated under existing civil and aviation authorities?

P-993 Drawings have been reissued with the Civil and

Landscaping Drawings without the CUI designation with Amendment 0006.

Will the Government consider amending P993 Regulations to remove all civil specifications including but not limited to divisions 01, 32, 33, and

34 , from the CUI, on the basis that

P-993 Drawings have been reissued with the Civil and

Landscaping Drawings without the CUI designation such drawings do not present a national security risk and are already appropriately regulated under existing civil and aviation authorities?

If the contractor would like to consider a batch plant per the 32 13 14 specs, it would require an area of not less than 3 acres, with adequate access to power, water, and drainage. Can the Gov't confirm if power and water could be made available during construction?

There is a location at the south end of DELTA Taxiway normally used for both asphalt and concrete batching operations. That location has sufficient area and utility infrastructure, available at prevailing rates, for such operations. This site has both water service (via a well) and three phase electrical feeder connections provided by

Carteret Craven Electric

Cooperative (local CoOp NOT

Base Power). KTR would need to set up account with

CCEC. This site has been used before for both concrete and asphalt batching operations. It has not been used for multiple batch plants simultaneously.

The space exists for concurrent batching operations, but electrical load capacity would be dependent on the batch plant’s simultaneous draw if more than one plant were operational.

Please consider reducing the CUI label on drawings and specifications to the absolute minimum. A complete label of all drawings and specifications requires all subcontractors working on this project to obtain a CMMC Level 2 (self) certification. Currently there are only a few subcontractors that have this certification and the impacts to the project will be extensive if not adjusted.

P-993 Drawings have been reissued with the Civil and

Landscaping Drawings without the CUI designation

265 01 45 00 1.6.5

Provide a separate QC Specialist at the work site for each of the areas as listed in the Matrix listed below, who must assist and report to the QC Manager and who must have no duties other than their assigned quality control duties. These individuals or specialized technical companies are directly employed by the Prime

Contractor and cannot be employed by

The QC Specialists can be employed by the subcontractors, but they are under the QC Manager's control.

a supplier or subcontractor on this project. The Contractor suggests that

QC Specialists can be employed by a supplier or subcontractor. Please confirm this is acceptable.

266 01 45 00 1.6.7

Provide Submittal Reviewers, other than the QC Manager or CxC, qualified in the disciplines being reviewed, to review and certify that the submittals meet the requirements of this Contract prior to certification or approval by the QC Manager.

Each submittal must be reviewed by an individual with 10 years of construction experience.

Each submittal must be reviewed by a registered architect or professional engineer. The contractor suggests that these submittal reviewers are allowed to be QC Specialists with the experience required under paragraph

1.6.5. Please confirm this is

acceptable

The QC Specialist can review the submittal if they have 10 years of construction experience and hold an RA or

PE.

268 01 57 19

The Specs for P995 do not include

Division 01. Division 01 is where the information would be for CLIN 0010.

Could you provide the Division 01 portion of the P995 Specs, or should we refer to the P993 Division 01

Specs?

The Division 1 Specification for P993 is for both P-993 and

P-995 and has been reissued without the CUI designation for use by all subcontractors

275 T-001

T-001 ERCES (BDA) Note says that the contractor is provide a separate line item in their bid for complete installation and testing of an ERCES

(BDA) system for this facility to comply with specification section provided. There is no specification section for an ERCES (BDA). Please provide specification section for this

ERCES (BDA) system.

Delete note on T-001 stating, "the contractor is to provide a separate line item in their bid for complete installation and testing of an ERCES (BDA) system for this facility to comply with specification section provided." There is no specification section provided.

Attachm ent F -

Price includes P995 FF&E, AV, and

Collateral Equipment Options 0023 -

0027. Section 1.2, FF&E, AV &

Collateral Equipment Bid Notes, is for

CLINS 0017 through 0027 and item number 6, notes the FF&E, AV, and

Collateral Equipment modifications will be awarded at least 6 months prior to contract completion date. No schedule extension will be granted if the modification is awarded at least 6

Confirmed. Noted equipment will be awarded approximately

24 months in advance.

months prior to contract completion.

FF&E, AV, and Collateral equipment, especially CLIN 0023 Composite

Oven and CLIN 0024 Collateral

Equipment will take longer than 6 months to procure and install. Please confirm these items will be awarded at least 24 months prior to contract completion.

Attachm ent F -

Price

CLIN 0027 is for AV Design Services

Option Price to provide a Certified

Technology Specialist - Design (CTS-

D) per 01 30 02.00 22. There is no 01

30 02.00 22 for P995. This option per

Notes section 1.2 on the Attachment F does not have to be awarded until 6 months prior to contract completion.

Confirm this option will be awarded at time of contract award in order for the contractor to have enough time to complete the design, validation, and best value determination per 01 30

02.00 22

Confirmed that this Option will be awarded to allow time for design, validation and best value determination approximately 24 months in advance.

07 52 00, 07 61 14 1.8.1, 1.7

Specification section 07 52 00 paragraph 1.8.1 and specification section 07 61 14 paragraph 1.7 on

P995 mention to provide a 30-year manufacturer NDL warranty. The roofing UFC caps this manufacturer’s warranty period out at 20 years.

Additionally, P993 only requires a 20-year manufacturer’s warranty for the modified bitumen and standing seam roofing systems. Please confirm that these manufacturer roofing warranties for P995 can be changed to 20 years in duration.

30-year roofing warranty for

SBS Modified Roofing is by

MCAS Cherry Point request, and such warranties can be met

314 13 21 16

Please clarify if the walk-in freezer must meet a class 1 or div 1 hazardous rating.

No hazardous rating is required for the freezer.

Attachm ent F

Price

OPTION 12 for P995: Electronic

Security System (ESS) states contractor to provide a price per the drawings and specifications. No drawings or specifications for

Electronic Security Systems for P995 are provided aside from infrastructure.

Please provide drawings and specifications.

ESS has been removed from the Price Proposal Form by via

Amendment 0002.

Division

Offerors need to understand if P995 has it own division 1 specifications or if all of P993's specifications, which

The Division 1 Specification for P993 is for both P-993 and

P-995 and has been reissued are currently listed as CUI, apply to

P995. Note this is important for various reasons, for instance the required people on the project for

P993 are those doubled for P995 per

Division 1 or all that is required to managed both projects, i.e. One QC

Manager for both sites?

without the CUI designation for use by all subcontractors

321 00 21 00

Factor 6, Small Business Utilization and Participation paragraph (i.)

Submittal Requirements reads that for

Historic Small Business Utilization, Offerors are to submit the required information for three projects of their choice. Please confirm that projects shown can be in progress but have completed ISRs which demonstrate the projects current SB utilization and projected SB utilization.

326 SF1442

Partial BOD P995 - Duration for both

P993 & P995 is noted to be 1,461 calendar days. Please confirm if the contractor completes P995 ahead of

1,461 CDs, the government will take

BOD of the facility ahead of the completion of P993.

Yes, if the Contractor completes P-995 ahead of schedule, the Government will accept BOD ahead of the completion of P-993. All

Commissioning and

Acceptance testing will have to be complete and approved for P-995 in order for the

Government to accept BOD.

Also, the elevated water tower for P-993 is required to be completed for P-995 occupancy.

What is the substantial and final completion?

1,461 days duration

336 Can we work 7 days a week?

Subject to approval by the

Contracting Officer and

Security personnel.

337 What is the budget for this project?

The RFP provides the magnitude of construction for this project is over $500M

Is this project subject to AIS OR

BABA requirements?

PENDING RESPONSE

Is this project exempt from state or local taxes?

342 9 33 2.4.1

There was a safety cage called out in the spec, and we always recommend a ladder gate. There are many safety and costs implicated with the safety cage.

Yes, this is an acceptable alternative.

Will the ladder gate be an acceptable alternative?

What is the construction sequence this project?

Both projects can be completed simultaneously.

The taxiway should be completed first, followed by

P-993 and then P-995, but understanding that P-995 is a smaller facility, P-995 would be accepted early if possible.

Note that the water tower within the P-993 project must be completed for P-995 occupancy.

344 2 div_09 97 13.16 Remove SSPC QS 1 from tank spec.

References to SSPC QS 1 to be removed from Specification

09 97 13.27.

345 3 div_09 97 13.16

Remove "qualifications of certified industrial hygienist (CIH)" from tank spec

References to Certified

Industrial Hygienist to be removed from Specification

09 97 13.16. Parts 1.4.4.1. and

1.4.5.1. Contractor is solely

responsible for safety compliance during the Work.

346 6 div_09 97 13.16

Remove "Qualifications of Coating

Contractors" from tank spec. With this removed there will be sufficient cost savings and an improved schedule of completion.

References to Qualifications of Coating Contractors to be removed from Specification

Sections 09 97 13.16 Part

1.4.5.6 and 09 97 13.27 Part

1.4.6.5. Provide anticipated

cost savings and improved schedule of completion.

DWG

EA001

FOR P-993

PROJECT

REFERENCING PROJECT P-993.

GENERAL NOTE 13 STATES THE

EXISTING ALCMS SYSTEM WAS

DOCUMENTED AS

MANUFACTURED BY EDGECOM

SYSTEMS.

EDGECOM/SPAWARS/NIWC DOES

NOT MANUFACTURE NOR

SUPPORT NAVY MARINE CORP.

ALCMS ANY MORE. PLEASE

CONFIRM THERE ARE SPARE

CONTACTORS IN THE EXISTING

EDGECOM ALCMS.

It is confirmed that spare contactors are available in the exiting ALCMS controller.

(End Summary of Changes)