Attachment_A.1-_N44255-18-R-5003_PPI_Log.pdf

Page Section Para.

The requirement for the prime contractor to have projects over $4 and $10M restricts the ability to compete for SDVOSB and HUBZone Small Businesses. This is particularly true as traditionally the Government, has considered projects at or around $10M for large businesses (full and open/unrestricted), and therefore opportunities are very limited for Small Businesses to have larger projects in this range. Will the Government please consider lowering the relevant project minimum thresholds to Construction projects from $2‐5M and at least one (1) in the $5‐10M range to ensure adequate competition within these SB socioeconomic set‐asides?

Market research has been completed to ensure that an adequate amount of Small Business Concerns have experience to complete projects in the SDVOSB/HUBZone MACC Task Order range of $5 Million to $20Million. The Project size ranges will not be changed.

1 12 00010 Basis of Award

B.3.b.(2)(a)(i)

It is not clearly stated whether the price proposal should be submitted with Phase 1 or Phase 2 packages. The SF1442 is to be included in Phase 1, which would require pricing information to complete, however there is no seed project information included with Phase 1 solicitation documents.

Please clarify whether the price proposal and bond should be included with Phase 1 or Phase 2 proposal packages.

The information requested in the Instruction to Offerors paragraph 2.2.1 shall be submitted with your Phase One proposal.

The price proposal and bond should be included with Phase Two proposals.

1 6 00010 Instructions to Offerors

2.2.1

RFP page 10 of 74 outlines Submittal Requirements and Basis of Evaluation for the Price Volume. Please confirm that the Price Volume is not required for the Phase One submission and will be required as part of the Phase Two submission.

See PPI #2 1 6 00010 Instructions to Offerors

2.2.1

In regards to Factor 2 – Experience, will NAVFAC NW consider reducing the minimum construction project size from $4 million to $2 million? As this MACC is set‐aside to HUBZone and SDVOSB firms, the smaller value projects are more typical for procurements set‐aside for these small business concerns.

See PPI #1 1 12 00010 Basis of Award

B.3.b.(2)(a)(i)

In regards to Factor 2 – Experience, will NAVFAC NW reconsider allowing the use of experience of major subcontractors to satisfy the construction experience requirements similar to the allowance for design subcontractor experience to satisfy the design experience requirements?

No. All experience must meet the requirements established in Factor 2.

1 12 00010 Basis of Award

B.3.b.(2)(a)(i)

REFERENCE

PPI # QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE Amend No.

PPI # QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE Amend No.

Factor 2 states: "If the Offeror is a joint venture, partnership, or mentor protégé, relevant project experience should be submitted for projects completed by the joint venture, partnership, or mentor protégé entity. If the joint venture, partnership, or mentor protégé does not have shared experience, projects may be submitted for the joint venture, partnership, or mentor protégé members. At least one relevant project shall be submitted for each joint venture, partnership or mentor protégé member. Offerors who fail to submit experience for all joint venture, partnership, or mentor protégé members may be rated lower. Offerors are still limited to a total of five projects combined."

Based on this paragraph, please confirm that Offeror firms arranged in a teaming arrangement (Prime Contractor/Teaming Partner) will both be allowed to submit project experience to meet the construction experience requirements outlined in Factor 2.

Projects may be submitted for the joint venture, partnership, or mentor protégé members.

1 12 00010 Basis of Award

B.3.b.(2)(a)(i)

SF 1442 Block 13 indicates that an offer guarantee is required.

Section 00010 Phase I proposal instructions (p. 6 of 74) do not direct us to include a bid bond. 252.228‐7004 directs us to provide a bid bond for 100% of the price payable for the contract guaranteed minimum. Also, Attachment D includes a bid bond review checklist and also indicates the Phase I Proposal due date.

A Bid Bond in not required until Phase Two Additionally please see revised attachment D.

1 6 00010 Instructions to Offerors

2.2.1

PPI # QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE Amend No.

Section 00010, Basis for Award, Factor 1 Technical Approach, paragraph (ii) – Will binding Letters of Commitment suffice to meet the requirement for submitting partnership agreements for each member of the Offeror’s team?

A legally binding Letter of Commitment that indicates how that company will be utilized to add value in completing projects through out the life of the SDVOSB / HUBZone MACC will be accepted.

1 11 00010 Basis of Award

B.3.b.(1)(a)(ii)

Section 00010, Basis for Award, Factor 2 Experience – Would roads and utility projects involving multiple trades be considered similar in scope to the RFP requirements?

No, Similar in scope is New construction, repair, alteration, or renovation by design‐build or design‐bid‐build of administrative facilities, housing facilities, child care centers, recreation/fitness centers, retail complexes, manufacturing and industrial facilities, communication facilities, special access program facilities (SAPF) or sensitive compartmented information facilities (SCIF’s), aviation facilities (i.e. hangars, control towers, etc.), or other similar facilities.

1 12 00010 Basis of Award

B.3.b.(2)(a)(i)

Please confirm that the set‐aside for this procurement is either SDVOSB or HUBZone and that a prospective bidder does not need to have both socio‐economic categories in order to qualify to submit a proposal.

Confirmed, A Contractor can be either SDVOSB, HUBZone, or both to qualify to submit a proposal.

1 1 Block 10 3