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Floor Drawing/Spec.

Reference Subject Description Responses 1 N/A SF 1442 - Block 12a;

RFL-F11; RFL-H1 RPSO

FL; 52.228-15; 52.228-

2; 52.228-14; L.1 & M.1

Bonds / Bonding Please tell us the Bond which you requested we have collocated before award with our proposal of after award of the contracts for the solicitation # SAQMMA15R0243

Evidence of bonding capability is required to be submitted with the proposal. This could be a letter from a bonding agent indicating your firm has the capacity to get a bond. The actual bond(s) are not required until 15 days after the award of the contract.

2 N/A SOW - CLIN 0001; SOW

C.8.3.3; SOW- C.11.1;

652.242-73; 52.236-7

Registration and Licenses

Please kindly advise if we need to hold registration and license of Tajikistan, or Dubai registration would be enough?

Statement of Work, Section C.11.1 defines licensing requirements, but also indicates these requirements may be waived on a case by case basis by the Contracting Officer. If licenses are held in another country, clearly identify when submitting proposal.

3 N/A Item 13 Solicitation Requirements

Proposal Delivery Please note that the delivery of documents from Dushanbe to Arlington carried out by DHL within 5-7 days. This reduces the time for preparation of proposals.

We ask you allow submit our offers on your email.

Yes, electronic delivery of proposals will be accepted. The solicitation will be revised in Amendment 003 to reflect this change.

4 Both SOW and Drawings Measurements The word SOW document mentions the following dimensions for the building (p.3 point A): 9 m x 18 m whereas the layout attached (pdf in Russian) refers to different dimensions such as 11 m x 18 m. Therefore, are one of these measurement a « must have » or is this point a bit flexible so we can redesign the closest dimensions of the building with standard products (cost optimization) ?

Statement of Work, Section C.3 has been amended to match dimensions of drawings 11 m X 18 m.

5 N/A SF-1442, Block 13 Due Date of Proposals

I didn’t see any deadline to make our offer (I saw a deadline for the execution as at end of August), is there any ?

The due date of proposals is 10:00 AM EST, April 28, 2015

6 Both SOW and Drawings Measurements The drawings provided in the RFP show building dimensions of 11 X 18 meters; the SOW paragraph C.3.0 CLIN 0001, Item A calls for a 9 X 18 meter building. Which is correct?

Statement of Work, Section C.3 has been changed to match dimensions of drawings 11 m X 18 m.

7 N/A SOW, Section 9.1.1 Site Visits Paragraph 9.1.1 indicates a limit of 5 site visits. Is there a duration limit for these visits?

Travel to the site from Dushanbe via land can take a long as four days to get to the site and another four days to return to Dushanbe. Since the scope of the project is relatively small, the USG estimates that 2 days on site after arrival should be acceptable to verify the field requirements.

8 Both SOW C.11.3 Reviews Paragraph C.11.3 calls for a review of the 50%, 95%, and 100% design drawings by INL. How much time does INL normally use to review designs? This will effect scheduling.

The USG reserves the right of 14 calendar days to review the documents.

9 Both N/A Approvals Are Tajik Committee Expertise approvals required for this project? Will the building be commissioned?

Refer to section C.9.1.1 Site Visits - An additional site visit will be allowed for the initial assembly of the modular unit. A fourth site visit is indicated when the contractor is prepared to perform the final inspection and commissioning of the mechanical systems

10 N/A SF 1442, Block 11; F- 006; RFL-F7; and 52.211-10

Notice to Proceed When is the NTP for construction expected to be given? The NTP is estimated to be issued within thirty

(30) calendar days after receipt of the proposals.

11 Floor Foundation The foundation is described as slab on grade with piers. Can you provide further information?

The piers are 54″ tall so you can have the base at 48″ (depth of frost protection) and still have 6″ above finished grade. The contractor can adjust the elevation based on the frost line in Kizil Art.

12 Both N/A Construction Type Since this is a D/B we would like to recommend using built-out shipping containers for modular construction and pier foundations. This is required to meet the CCD and will meet the specs.

This is an acceptable option, however, the offeror would have to address this as an option to the RFP. Failure to provide a cost proposal based on the requirements noted in the Sow may result in the proposal being disqualified.

13 Both SOW, Section C.11.3 Reviews Is the design review by a local person or ProjNet? Local Person 14 N/A SF 1442 - Block 12a;

RFL-F11; RFL-H1 RPSO

FL; 52.228-15; 52.228-

2; 52.228-14; L.1 & M.1

Bonds / Bonding Can bonding and ILC be waived? Bonding is impossible in Central Asia. See comment notated in question 1.

15 Both Building Code IBC is referenced. What year? IBC 2009

16 N/A SOW - CLIN 0001; SOW

C.8.3.3; SOW- C.11.1;

652.242-73; 52.236-7

Registration and Licenses

Is the offeror required to be a Tajik business registered in Tajikistan? Statement of Work, Section C.11.1 defines licensing requirements, but also indicates these requirements may be waived on a case by case basis by the Contracting Officer. If licenses are held in another country, clearly identify when submitting proposal.

17 N/A Solicitation Provision

DOSAR 652.236-71

10% Price Preference

Clause 652.236-71: We usually see this clause for projects above 5,000,000 in estimated magnitude. Can you please confirm that there will be a preference to American Owned Firms, although the project magnitude is selected to be between 500,000-1,000,000?

Clause has been removed. There will be no preference given for U.S. firms.

18 Both N/A Construction Type Are containerized units instead of modular prefabricated buildings acceptable, provided that all space, insulation and other requirements are met?

Yes, however, the contractors exterior finish should try to resemble the diagram (outside.bmp) that was attached to the solicitation as much as feasible.

19 N/A Solicitation L.1.1 Third Country National Labor

Please define “unskilled” labor. "unskilled" was replaced with "non-professional"

20 N/A SF1442, Item 8 Physical Address What is the physical address for hand delivery? 1735 N. Lynn St. Arlington, VA 22209. This address will be added to G-002 in amendment 003.

21 Floor SOW , Section C.3 Floors The height of floors is not indicated. What should the height of the floors be? The height of the finish floor will be determined by the contractor upon completion of the excavation work necessary for setting the concrete piers. Ensure that the excavation is at or below the frost line.

22 Both SOW, Section C.3.A Measurements “The structure shall be a steel framed modular design comprising two floors measuring 9 meters by 18 meters" In the provided drawings the building is 11m x18m but in the SOW it is 9mx18m. Please clarify which is correct.

Statement of Work, Section C.3 has been amended to match dimensions of drawings 11 m X 18 m.

23 Both SOW, C.3.C Foundation “The building will be set on a concrete foundation measuring 56 x 48 x 6 thick (17068.8mm x 14630.4mm)” “56 x 48 x 6” have no unit of measure. Please confirm unit of measure.

The piers are 54″ tall so you can have the base at 48″ (depth of frost protection) and still have 6″ above finished grade. The contractor can adjust the elevation based on the frost line in Kizil Art.

The Contractor is also free to propose an alternate option for the piers based on the current existing conditions, and the final determination of the frost line at Kizil Art.

24 Both SOW, C.3.C Foundation “A concrete slab shall be provided and be reinforced with #4 rebar…” #4 rebar is not available, although 14mm rebar is. Please indicate the required rebar size in millimeters.

13 mm rebar

25 Building SOW, C.3.F Storage Space “with suitable storage space…” What kinds of items will be stored in this space? 1st floor - suitable storage is for misc. office supplies. The 2nd floor storage area is intended for use as a combination pantry and storage area for kitchen utensils/cleaning supplies.

26 Building SOW, C.3.F Bathrooms “Include communal bathrooms (2 showers, 2 sinks, 1 urinal, 2 eastern toilets, 2 mirrors)…” Please indicate which of these will be on the 1st floor and which will be on the 2nd floor.

The Communal bathroom will be installed on the 2nd Floor

27 Building SOW, C.3.I Ceramic Time “Install ceramic floor tile in office areas…” Given the very low temperatures, please confirm that the Government wants to use ceramic floors.

Yes

28 Building SOW, C.3.J Dog Kennel “Include an insulated dog kennel…” Where will the entrance into the kennel be located? Will it have a separate entrance from the back of the building? How many dogs will be kept there?

The kennel is to be placed under the interior staircase. The dog kennel should be sized to accommodate large dogs up to 125 lbs., double walled to provide 10x the insulation as a single wall dog house, include screened door to secure the dog and allow for proper ventilation.

Approximate size of the unit 45 inches in depth;

32 to 35 inches in height and approximately 32 inches wide.

29 Both SOW, Section C.11.3 Reviews Will these construction project documents go through the Tajik State Construction & Inspection Agency? If so, please note that this Agency is slow moving. Will schedule allowances be made for any delay caused by the Tajik Govt.?

No, all construction documents will be routed to and reviewed and approved by INL.

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