RA133W-18-RP-0028_--_Q&A.pdf

Questions & Answers

RA133W-18-RP-0028

Department of Commerce (DOC) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

National Weather Service (NWS) Radar Operations Center (ROC)

WSR-88D SHELTER MAINTENANCE

AND REPAIR

ATTACHMENT 3

May 2018

Q&A RA133W-18-RP-0028 – Shelter Maintenance and Repair

Contents

A. ACQUISITION QUESTIONS

B. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

A. ACQUISITION QUESTIONS

1. Does the Government want pricing to maintain each of the listed 40 buildings (per the task schedule)?

a. Offeror shall provide pricing for all sites in the entirety of this contract identified in

Appendix-C Site Locations R.1.

2. Can a contractor bid just for a specific region?

a. Offeror shall provide pricing for all sites in the entirety of this contract identified in

Appendix-C Site Locations R.1.

3. Are bid-bonds required for this solicitation?

a. Offerors are not required to submit bid bonds for this solicitation.

B. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

1. Are there part numbers available for the entry door locksets?

a. Yes, the manufacturer is: Best, and the Part Number is 93K7AB15D-STK-626-RH, see updated Appendix D – Materials – R.1

2. Are the joints between the sidewalk and the base of the shelter’s to be addressed in the contract?

a. No, the joints between the sidewalk and the base of the shelter are not included in the scope of this requirement.

3. Will there be contact with shelter site personnel prior to engaging in work at the site?

a. Yes, please see 11.4 Onsite Coordination, Attachment 2 - Statement of Work.

4. Is there a chance that jobs could be cancelled due to non-weather related issues?

a. The Government does not anticipate non-weather related cancelations. In the circumstance such cancellations are needed, they will be handled at the Task Order level.

5. Can the materials available from Sherwin Williams be substituted with ‘like-products’?

a. Items identified in Appendix D – Materials – R.1 are to be Brand Name or Equal; substitutions shall be pre-approved by the COR. Please see Section 5.0, Attachment 2-Statement of Work.

6. Is there a warranty time-frame expected from the contractor?

a. Yes, offerors shall include warranty terms as part of their proposal. Please see Attachment 1-

Request for Proposal; Section E.2.5 (b) Factor B:Management Approach.

7. Is there any special vetting required for accessing any of the work sites?

a. The labor will be performed on the outsides of the buildings, and no internal access is required.

DoD sites are not located on Air Force Bases, and do require special vetting. However, background checks in accordance with SOFA clauses Attachment 1-Request for Proposal;

Section, C.2.1: Far 52.212-2 Solicitation Clauses Incorporated By Reference. may be required for working at certain OCONUS sites.

8. How will sites be selected for refurbishment – will they be dictated or will the contractor choose the order in which the sites are refurbished?

a. The Government will determine the sites and schedules. This information shall be identified at the Task Order level.

9. Who will be responsible for signing off on completed work and/or periodic inspections?

a. There will be a Government representative at each site who will have the authority to sign-off on paperwork. Please see 9.0-Final Inspection; Attachment 2-Statement of Work

10. Can the contractor have a site Quality Control Manager?

a. Offerors are required to have at least two (2) key personnel positions as identified in Section C.2.13: CAR 1352.237-75 Key Personnel; Attachment 1-Request for Proposal, but may have additional positions. Additional positions shall be identified in the proposal.

11. Can photos be used for key inspection areas if site technician is unavailable for timely inspections of work?

a. Use of photos for key inspections shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.

12. Is there an Implied Warranty in the contract?

a. Yes, implied warranty can be found at Attachment 1-Request for Proposal; Section C.1: FAR

52.212-4 (o) Contract Terms and Conditions Additionally, Offerors are to propose warranty terms as identified in Attachment 1-Request for Proposal; Section E.2.5(b) Factor B:Management Approach (Bullet #8)

13. Because it is a 3 year base with 2 1-year options, is the intent of the contract to complete all of the shelters in the first 3 years, or over 5 years?

a. Yes, it is the Government’s intent to complete the project in three (3) years; however, options are included for use if needed.

14. Are there any vetting requirement or background checks needed for working with NOAA beyond those required for federal contracts?

a. Please refer to section C.2.1 FAR 52.252-2; CAR 1352.237-1 Security Processing Requirements and SOFA Clause (for OCONUS).