26R1300_Note1.pdf

RFP N62742-26-R-1300

Notice No. 1

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND PACIFIC

258 MAKALAPA DR STE 100

PEARL HARBOR HI 96860-3134

20 February 2026

PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

WON 1665555, FY24 AJJY183012 (P-012), PDI: NORTH AIRCRAFT PARKING RAMP,

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM

NOTE: The following questions and answers are provided for INFORMATION ONLY. The

RFP remains unchanged unless it is amended in writing on a Standard Form 30.

1. FACTOR 1 – EXPERIENCE, RELEVANT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Airfield Portland

Cement Concrete (PCC) Pavement

Document 00 22 00, page 2 of 7.

The current solicitation requirement for PCC pavement experience specifies new construction of an airfield Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement of at least 20,000 square meters with a minimum concrete thickness of 300 mm, and a project value of approximately $30 million or more.

We believe these requirements are very strict and could greatly reduce the number of qualified bidders. This may limit competition and might not be in the Government’s best interest.

To broaden competition while maintaining technical integrity, we respectfully request consideration of one of the following adjustments:

a. Reduce the minimum area requirement to 10,000 square meters and the minimum project value to $20 million, or

b. Maintain the current area, thickness, and value requirements, but allow inclusion of PCC pavement constructed for other heavy vehicle traffic within airport facilities (e.g., access roads, cargo handling areas) in addition to runways, taxiways, or aprons.

Would the Government consider revising the solicitation to incorporate either of these options?

ANSWER: No. Document 00 22 00 of the RFP remains unchanged.

2. 1.23 DFARS 252.236-7010, OVERSEAS MILITARY CONSTRUCTION – PREFERENCE

FOR UNITED STATES FIRMS (JAN 1997)

Document 00 45 00 page 23 of 24.

The solicitation includes DFARS 252.236-7010, Overseas Military Construction –

Preference for United States Firms, which defines a “United States firm” and states that offers from firms that do not qualify will be evaluated by adding 20 percent to the offer.

We would like clarification on how this definition applies to a Joint Venture (JV) composed of one U.S. firm and one foreign firm. Specifically:

It is generally understood that if the JV organization itself meets all the requirements of the definition in paragraph (a), then even if some of its member companies are foreign firms, the

JV itself is considered a “United States firm” for purposes of this provision.

We request confirmation that this interpretation aligns with the Government’s intent under

DFARS 252.236-7010.

ANSWER: A Joint Venture or partnership which includes a non-U.S. firm as a participant may be considered a United States firm if it complies with the following:

(1) The corporate headquarters are in the United States;

(2) The firm has filed corporate and employment tax returns in the United States for a minimum of 2 years (if required), has filed State and Federal income tax returns (if required) for 2 years, and has paid any taxes due as a result of these filings; and

(3) The firm employs United States citizens in key management positions.