NRLFO-NOO-24-01-QA-20240819.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- NRLFO-NOO-24-01
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Department of Energy
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers (Q&A) related to a Notice of Opportunity (NOO) for an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) at the Knolls site in Niskayuna, NY.
The key details are: The NOO invites current holders of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Fourth Generation ESPC contract to submit expressions of interest. The scope may include facilities at Knolls, with the potential to expand to other Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) sites. The selected ESCO will be required to use eProjectBuilder (ePB) for the project. The NOO provides details on page count limits, font sizes, and submission requirements for the ESCO technical competencies, management approach, and past performance. The government agreed to extend the page count limits for several sections to allow offerors to adequately address the requirements. The Q&A also clarifies that CPARS reports may be submitted in lieu of Past Performance Questionnaires, and that cover pages, tables of contents, and other ancillary materials will not count against the page limits.
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| Knolls Energy Savings Performance Contractg - Notice Of Opportunity.pdf |
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| Notice Of Opportunity (NOO) - Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) | |||
| Location: Knolls (Niskayuna, NY 12309) - NRLFO-NOO-24-01 | |||
| Questions and Answers | |||
| Reference | Reference Text | Question | Response |
| Section 6, Page 6 | ESCOs are required to submit their expressions of interest via e-mail to Richard M. Hoffman at Richard.Hoffman3@unnpp.gov prior to 08/26/2024, 5:00 PM | Will the Government please confirm the time zone for submission due date/time? | Eastern Time zone |
| Section 5.1, Page 4 and Section 5.2, Page 5 | 5.1 ESCO Technical Competencies and Experience (5 pages max, at least 12 pt font) & 5.2 ESCO Management Approach (5 pages max, at least 12 pt font) | Will the Government allow 10-point font for tables and graphics? | The use of 10-point font is allowable for tables and graphics. |
| Section 5.1, Page 4 | Entire Section | The Government is requesting a large amount of content within the 5-page limitation. Will the Government consider increasing the page count to 10 pages to allow for 5 pages to address the Experience Requirements (1 page per project) and 5 pages to address the Technical Qualifications to Perform an ESPC requirements? | The page count limit will be extended to 10 pages covering the Experience and Technical Qualifications sections. |
| Section 5.2, Page 5 | Entire Section | The Government is requesting a large amount of content within the 5-page limitation. Will the Government consider increasing the page count to 10 pages to allow offerors to adequately address the Management Approach, Small Business, and Organization and Personnel requirements? | The page count limit will be extended to 10 pages covering the Management Approach, Small Business, and Organization and Personnel sections. |
| Section 5.3, Page 6 | ESCO can submit a Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment A), which has been filled out within the last 36 months to the contracting officer. | Will the Government please confirm if Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) are required, or if “can” implies that the PPQs are optional? | The Government will accept CPARS report in lieu of a PPQ if the CPARS report addresses the same information as the PPQ (which should be determined by the offeror if satisfies). |
| Section 5.3, Page 6 | ESCO can submit a Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment A), which has been filled out within the last 36 months to the contracting officer. | If the Government intends for PPQs to be required, will copies of the most recent CPARs be acceptable in lieu of the PPQ? | The Government will accept CPARS report in lieu of a PPQ if the CPARS report addresses the same information as the PPQ (which should be determined by the offeror if satisfies). |
| Section 5 | Entire Section | Can offerors include a cover page with the FAR 15.609 disclosure statement, table of contents, and glossary outside of the stated page limitations? | The offerors can include cover pages, table of contents, disclosure statements, and a glossary outside of the stated page limitations. |
| Section 5 | Required Submittals | Will ancillary pages such as section covers, dividers, or a table of contents count against these limits? | The offerors can include cover pages, table of contents, disclosure statements, and a glossary outside of the stated page limitations. |
| Section 5 | Required Submittals | Will supporting documentation such as team member resumes and small business certificates for teaming partners count against these limits? | The page count limit will be extended to 10 pages covering the Management Approach, Small Business, and Organization and Personnel sections. |
| Section 5.1 | ESCO Technical Competencies and Experience requests specific project experience information in addition to details on technical qualifications and abilities. It is limited to five pages in length. | Would NRLFO consider increasing this page limit from five pages to ten pages: five pages for the requested project experience information (one page max per project), and five pages for the details on technical qualifications and investment grade audit capabilities? This would allow for all reference project information and all technical items requested to be properly addressed. | The page count limit will be extended to 10 pages covering the Experience and Technical Qualifications sections. |
| Section 5.2 | ESCO Management Approach requests information relating to ESCO project management capabilities, personnel qualifications, teaming entities, subcontractor selection, small business incorporation, and personnel organization and continuity. An ESCO might use a chart to illustrate its own personnel organization and its teaming plan with other companies. | Would NRLFO consider not counting such a chart against the five-page limit of this section? This would allow for more space for the other information to be conveyed more thoroughly. | The page count limit will be extended to 10 pages covering the Management Approach, Small Business, and Organization and Personnel sections. |
| Section 5.3 | N/A | Is 1 additional page allowable for NOO factor 5.3 requirements for previous customer contact information? NOO specifies page count for factors 5.1 and 5.2; however, does not specify the page count to allow for 5.3 requirements. | Section 5.3 does not have a stated limitation but should be concise. |
| Section 5.1, Page 4 and Section 5.2, Page 5 | N/A | Will the government allow 10 pt. font in tables, graphics, and content in Headers and Footers? And will the government allow cover pages, tables of content and acronym lists for KAPL solicitation responses? A previous government solicitation to serve as precedence, was Revision 1 of FEMP ESPC Notice of Opportunity (NOO) for DOL Headquarters, dated 11/12/2021. That solicitation specified: ”Page counts indicated are not inclusive of Cover Pages and Table of Contents. Tables, graphics, and content in Headers and Footers may use 10 pt. font.” (Currently the KAPL NOO allows for “at least 12 pt font” and has no guidance regarding cover pages, table of contents or acronym/abbreviation lists, tables, or graphics.) | The use of 10-point font is allowable for tables and graphics. The offerors can include cover pages, table of contents, disclosure statements, and a glossary outside of the stated page limitations. |
| Section 5.1 | N/A | Will the ESCO be permitted to include in its response a cover letter, executive summary, or similar before section 5.1? | The offerors can include cover pages, table of contents, disclosure statements, and a glossary outside of the stated page limitations. |
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