Questions and Answers MOJA 13(2)Aerial Mapping SOW 4-3-2020.pdf

Mojave National Preserve Area

CA MOJA 13(1)

Aerial Photographic and Scanning Services, LiDAR, and Compilation Mapping

Questions and Answers March 4, 2020

1Q. I’m writing today to request a KMZ file of the project extents on this project. Do you happen to have the KMZ file referenced in the SOW for the aerial photography, LiDAR floodplain area, and roadway compilation mapping areas?

1A. Currently not available

2Q. It appears this announcement went out to all interested parties via FedBizOpps.

Is this now an open competitive bid?

2A. Yes

3Q. Do you need our quote today or do we have until the stated due date of June 8th?

3A. Due at due date.

4Q. Can we submit the proposals via email?

4A. Yes

5A. Whether companies from Outside USA can apply for this?

(like, from India or Canada) 5A. Must meet the requirements of Buy American Act. All Suppliers must be registered in Central Contractor Registry (CCR)

6Q. Can we perform the tasks (related to RFP) outside USA? (like, from India or

Canada).

6A. Must meet the requirements of Buy American Act. All Suppliers must be registered in Central Contractor Registry (CCR).

7Q. Do you happen to have the KMZ file referenced in the SOW for the aerial photography, LiDAR floodplain area, and roadway compilation mapping areas?

7A. Posted to FBO

8Q. Whether we need to come over there for meetings?

8A. You will not be required to come for any meetings. Everything can be taken care over the phone and email.

9Q. Does HUBZone 10% Price Evaluation Preference apply to this Federal contract? We believe that this being Set-Aside for Small Business, HUBZone would apply, but wanted to make sure.

9A. FAR 19.1307(b)(2) – Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns…The contracting officer shall give offers from HUBZone small business concerns a price evaluation preference by adding a factor of 10 percent to all offers, except—… Otherwise successful offers from small business concerns.

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10Q. How much of the contract award amount must be self-performed by the Prime? Assuming every lower-tier sub is listed with CCR, is compliant with Buy America Act, and compliant per this contract… 10A. The FAR doesn’t discern the percentage of a purchase order that must be self-performed by the Small Business Prime.

11Q. Question from the Certified Photogrammetrist: Who can we talk to about panel placement and asking for more control points (if it is mutually agreed they are needed)?

11A. Yes, we can provide more panels if needed.

12Q. Is FHWA providing supplemental ground topo or LiDAR data for areas under coverage like trees or man-made features? Or should we assume we need to scope/fee terrestrial scanning and conventional surveying methods to capture those areas?

12A. No terrestrial survey will be performed as part of this scope.

13Q. In place of the scanned aerial photography would the FHA accept a digital camera to be used on this project?

13A. Yes, we can accept digital camera.

14Q. I am inquiring to know if there are any addendums, Q&A or other published information aside from the attached.

14A. All current information to include questions and answer will be posted to FedBizOpps as soon as available.

15Q. More importantly, we would like to know how to be a registered vendor for the USDOT, especially to be notified in advance of such solicitations 15A. You can begin registration at the System for Award (SAM) website: https://www.sam.gov/ there will also be assistance provide to you by the help desk. This is a free site and does not cost anything to enroll.

16Q. Lastly, we would like to know what the submittal deadline details are for the attached RFQ.

16A. June 8, 2018 2:00 P.M. Mountain Time (MT)

17Q. Regarding my question for this solicitation: a) The area of interest is large for current UAS data collection platforms (under current guidelines) but it could be achievable to fly UAS LiDAR along the main road corridor (300FT Wide) and UAS fixed wing photogrammetry for the remainder of the areas of interest. Would this be considered?

17A. We can’t allow UAS for this due to National Park restrictions and lengthy approval process, the use of UAS will not be allowed”.

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18Q. Are the aerial mapping services being requested required to be procured in accordance with the Brooks AE Act as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6; Public Law 92-583, as amended; and 40 USC 1101. Requiring the firms be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work?

18A. Requirements are being acquired under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items.

19Q. The Q&A posted for this project states that proposals may be submitted via email. Should email submissions be directed to you? Please clarify the submission instructions.

19A. Send Quotes to email: donald.peters@dot.gov or fax 720-963-3360 Attn: Don Peters

20Q. I have reviewed the documentation for the above mentioned RFQ and am struggling to find a schedule of dates especially for response submittal. Any guidance would be appreciated.

20A. The response date for submittal is stated on the FBO web site (Response Date: 18 March 2020 @ 2:00pm Mountain), the submittal information is listed in the RFQ. The response date for completing the work is estimated to be in the April to May 2020-time frame as state in the

SOW.

21Q. Do we have to be on a GSA contract in order to qualify to quote this work?

21A. We will accept open market quotes.

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