S03_Sol_Attach_A_QuestRqstForm_19OCT22_Revised.pdf

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Solicitation Reference

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PWS Reference Discussion Question Response

10/17/2022 1 Para 3 N/A Set Aside Status SAM.gov lists the classification for solicitation N6230623Q0001 as Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).

Page 1 of the RFP states, “ This solicitation is a 100% Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification Standard code is 561210, Facilities Support Services; the small business size standard is $41.5 Million.”

Question: Will the government please confirm and clarify that this solicitation is small business set aside?

This is a 100% Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Set Aside. The SAM.gov post states Total Small Business Set Aside because the option to further set aside for SDB is not available.

10/17/2022 2 N/A N/A Requirement History I was hoping you can help me out with Solicitation #N6230623Q0001. I am looking to confirm if there is an incumbent, or if this is a new requirement? If there is an incumbent, can you please provide the contractor name and contract number?

This is not a new requirement. Previous services were provided under contract N6230618P0001 by Tikigaq Construction.

10/17/2022 3 Para 3 N/A Set Aside Status Can you confirm this isn’t standard small business as SAM has it and it’s only for disadvantage small business.

This is a 100% Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Set Aside. The SAM.gov post states Total Small Business Set Aside because the option to further set aside for SDB is not available.

10/18/2022 4 N/A N/A Site Visit How do we go about scheduling a visit to the site?

The Government does not intend to hold a site visit for this requirement. The PWS is clear and concise and provides the estimated workload data for the requirement; however, a response will be provided pertaining to any questions concerning the PWS submitted prior to the Q&A period closing.

10/18/2022 5 page 38 of Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation

Because of the reduced pace of Government procurement activities for almost two years due of the impact of COVID-19, and the limited opportunities for small businesses, would the Navy consider expanding the time-period for relevant past performance citations to 5 years?

Can the past performance period be expanded to 5 years from 3 years?

The solicitation will be revised to expand from three (3) years to ive (5) years periodicity in the recency definition for the Past Expericence factor.

10/18/2022 6 page 38 of Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation

Seeing that past performance is heavily weighted we would like to provide a significant amount of past performance information.

Is there a page limitation on past performance? The evaluation is Past Experience; not Past Performance. There is no page limit listed in the solicitation; however, it is requested that the information to support the Past Experience factor is succinct to explain the extent of the Quoter’s relevant experience on similar projects of scope, magnitude and complexity.

10/18/2022 7 General If there is an incumbent work force that would lower the indicial security and training requirements.

Is there an incumbent contractor's work force? Yes.,there an incumbent contractor's work force.

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10/18/2022 8 General Reference information Can the current contract value be provided for reference?

The overall value of the current contract is $887,740.00.

10/18/2022 9 General Reference information Is there a estimated budget for this solicitation? There is not a estimated budget for this soliicitation that can be disclosed.

10/18/2022 10 PWS 1.4.2 Reference information Can a copy of the drawing of the NAVO facilities be provide prior to ten days before

Drawings will not be provided prior to contract award.

10/18/2022 11 PWS 1.4.8 section 3 does not clearly state these materials are provided

Will the government procure the material required to produce and install event signs?

The materials for event signage are Government furnished.

10/18/2022 12 PWS 1.4.9 Understanding the pre-hurricane activates will clarify the proper occupational class scheduled to perform

Is there a list of pre-hurricane requirements that are required to be performed ?

Yes these are in the internal command Instructions and can be provided within 10 days of contract award. Contractor is primarily responible for assisting the clearing of potential windblown debries around the NAVOCEANO campus and supporting the delievery of hurricane supplies. Approximatly 8 manhours per weather event.

10/18/2022 13 PWS 1.7.1, 1.7.3 As a Facility Security officer generally you only want to obtain a security clearance for personnel that require it in the performance of their work.

If the majority of the work performed under this PWS will be at the unclassified level why do all employees have to maintain a secret clearance eligibility at time of contract award?

While the majority of the work will be at the unclassified level, many of the elements of the PWS require access to restrited spaces on a routine basis.

10/18/2022 14 Part 3 Government Furnished Property, Equipment and services

If maintenance and repairs are not covered understanding what equipment is provided support the development of these cost.

Can a list of government property/equipment that will be provided to the contractor be provided?

We do not have a compiled list of all Government furnished tools avaiable to the contractor.

10/18/2022 15 Part 3 Government Furnished Property, Equipment and services Par 3.2

Section describes the government providing fuel and oil but does not expand on who maintains the equipment.

Is the contractor responsible to maintain the government supplied maintenance equipment including: belts, batteries, filters, blades and major equipment failure repairs?

All maintenance on Government furnished equipment will be the responsibility of the Government and at governments expense.

10/18/2022 16 PWS 1.9.4, 5.1.16.1 NAVO occupied buildings and Navy Protocol Can copies of these publications be provide for review prior proposal submittal instead of ten days prior contract award?

The NAVY Protocol manual is an internal document that will be provided within 10 days of contract award.

10/18/2022 17 PWS 5.1.3 The replacement of flags are not addressed in section 3 as provided. Should there be a comma between equipment and materials currently it states equipment materials.

Will flag replacement cost and procurement be the responsibility of the Government?

The replacement of flags will be the responsibility of the Government and at the Governments expense.

10/18/2022 18 PWS 5.2.2 A number of furniture manufacturers provide the ability for electrical and communication lines in the assembly of the furniture assembly

Is it a requirement in the assembly of the modular furniture to provide the support of electrical and communication service installation?

No this is handled by on site electricians and IT technicians. The contractor is only repsonible for the assembly of the modular furniture system.

10/18/2022 19 PWS 5.3 these would provide a clear understanding of the amount of edging and trimming required

Can a copy of the SACOM grounds maps be provided for review of mowing area

Ground maps can be provided within 10 days of contract award.

10/18/2022 20 PWS 5.3.5, 5.3.6 What is meant by work with and coordinate with the NASA SACOM Contractor.

Will he SACOM Contractor be providing support to perform trimming, planting and mulch installation activities? Will the SACOM contractor provide man power and equipment (high Lift) to access trees for trimming?

Yes the SACOM contractor will provide labor and equipment to complete these task. It will be the Facilites Support Services contractors job to coordinate and support as needed.

10/18/2022 21 PWS 5.3.7 No work load indicator for pressure washing How many pressure washing events of under 4,000 Sq. Ft should be priced?

Estimate one event per month at about 8 hours per event. A lot of times this is done on overtime to limit disruption of traffic.

10/18/2022 22 PWS 5.9.1 Emergency weather supplies are not mentioned in section 3

Is the contractor responsible for the cost and procurement of emergency weather supplies as they expire or are used?

The weather supply inventory is procured by the government and any expired or used inventory will be replaced at Government's expense.

10/18/2022 23 PWS 5.9.5 Information on the types of equipment help determine occupational class.

Can a list of this gasoline powered equipment be provided?

Yes the list will be provided within 10 days of award.

10/18/2022 24 PWS 5.11.2 Reference of section 1.6.7 of what Document What Document is the list of training requirements referenced in section 5.11.2 of the

Section 1.6.7 was removed but the statement was inadvertently left in 5.11.2

10/18/2022 25 PWS 5.14.1, 5.14.2 Perform eight spot checks and provide report per month

No work load indicator is provide for this line item. Can an estimate performance period be provided for each event for pricing?

Maintenance Verification is item number 13 under Estimate Workload Data. Estiamte spot checks 2 times weekly lasting 4 hours each.

10/18/2022 26 QUOTATION

PREPARATION

INSTRUCTIONS

The following definitions will apply to the evaluation criterion for Past Experience:

Recent - Project examples within the last three (3) years.

Will the Government consider expanding Recency to the last five (5) years. Especially considering the limitations resulting from COVID in 2020 and 2021.

The solicitation will be revised to expand from three (3) years to ive (5) years periodicity in the recency definition for the Past Expericence factor.

10/18/2022 27 52.212-5

CONTRACT

Page 32 of the solicitation does not Check EO 14026 as applicable, however it is incorporated by text on

This discrepancy will impact the hourly and the Price submission. Does EO 14026 apply to this

The solicitation will be revised incorporate the clause that was inadvertently omitted.

10/18/2022 28 52.212-5

CONTRACT

Page 32 of the solicitation does not Check EO 13706 as applicable, however it is incorporated by text on

This discrepancy will impact the hourly and the Price submission. Does EO 13706 apply to this

The solicitation will be revised incorporate the clause that was inadvertently omitted.

10/18/2022 29 EVALUATION--

COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS

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COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

Past Experience: This factor will be evaluated based on the extent of the Quoter’s relevant experience on similar projects of scope, magnitude and complexity.

What is the Evaluation Method? Will Past Experience be evaluated as a Pass/Fail and then move on to lowest price? OR will Past Experience be assigned a Confidence Rating and if so, what are the evaluation factors?

Past Experience will be evaluated based on the extent of the Quoter’s relevant experience on similar projects of scope, magnitude and complexity.

10/19/2022 30 Technical exhibit 3 item 7

For calculating head count the WLI needs to provide hours.

Emergency Services before, during, and after storm events item 7 on Technical exhibit 3. How

Approximatly 16 manhours per weather event beforem, during, and after.

10/19/2022 31 PWS 5.3.5 To calculate headcount a number of trees to be trimmed per year needs to be provided.

What is the number of trees to be trimmed annually or as needed?

Appoximatly 20 trees and 50 shrubs.

10/19/2022 32 PWS 5.3.6 In Part 3 of the PWS Government Furnished Property, Equipment, and services mulch is not mentioned.

What is the square footage of the areas to be mulched and will the mulch be provided by the government?

Appoximatly 15 beds at average 100 square feet each. Mulch to be purchased by government.

10/19/2022 33 PWS 5.7.3 It is unclear WLI item 7 Emergency Services before during and after a storm only references 1/2 an acre.

Should additional hours be added to cover this additional area?

No the 1 acre referenced in the WLI is correct.