QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RELATED TO:

W50S85-26-Q-A009

Procurement Analyst Construction as of 9:45am on 4-17-2026

Dated: 4-6-2026

Q1. We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

A1. New requirement

Q2. Do you have any qualification, resume requirements?

A2. PWS 5.6 Experience, Knowledge, Skill or Certifications

Required:

• Experience working in Government construction acquisition.

• Strong contract administration skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Experience in business, contracting or related areas with demonstrated experience in contract formation and administration matters.

• Knowledge of a variety of contract types, price/cost analysis, analyze difficult contracting issues and provide appropriate courses of action.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Government regulations, manuals, pertaining to procurement with a working knowledge of Federal, State and DoD engineering regulations to include the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

• Strong working knowledge of Sustainment, Restoration and

Modernization (SRM) and Military Construction (MILCON) projects.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred:

• Degree in a Business discipline.

• Experience planning and coordination of procurement activities for pre-award, post-award and other contractual functions.

• Experience with ACWS.

OSHA:

• Contractor shall comply with OSHA, state and local safety regulations, which may include wearing steel-toed boots, protective eyewear and hearing protection or other PPE.

Q3. Do you require any past performance for similar task, scope, and/or size?

A3. Addendum to Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services The following is a list of required items to be submitted with the quote.

Narrative detailing conformance to the PWS, specifically section 5, not to exceed 25 pages, single sided.

Dated: 4-10-2026

Q4. Is there an incumbent for this requirement?

A4. No

Q5. If so, can the Agency please provide the contract number?

A5. No

Q6. How many Full Time Employees is the Agency looking to procure for this requirement?

A6. 1 FTE

Q7. Is this requirement fully in-person?

A7. Yes

Dated: 4-11-2026

Q8. Is remote or off-site support permitted for any portion of the contract performance?

A8. No

Q9. Is there a specific number of personnel (or FTEs) required under this contract?

A9. 1 FTE

Dated: 4-16-2026

Q10. Please refer to the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) table references PWS sections 5.3.4 and 5.3.5 through 5.3.9 for accurately preparing contract modifications and reviews. However, these sections do not exist within the main PWS text under Section 5.0 , and the numbering in Section 5.3 contains irregularities (e.g., jumping to 5.3.1.1, and using 5.3..1). Could the Government please provide the missing requirements text for sections 5.3.4 through 5.3.9 and clarify the formatting in Section 5.3?

A10. PWS has been updated on 4-17-2026 to correct the irregularities, missing text and formatting. New copy has been uploaded to SAM.gov dated 4-17-2026.

Q11. Section 1.4.1 states that the contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0600-1730, Monday through Friday. Could the Government clarify if the contractor is expected to provide continuous coverage for this entire 11.5-hour window, or if a standard 8-hour shift within this timeframe is acceptable?

A11. A standard 8-hour shift within this timeframe is acceptable.

Q12. Section 5.6 lists "Experience working in Government construction acquisition" as a required qualification. Will the Government require a minimum number of years of experience to satisfy this requirement?

A12. No

Q13. Section 1.4.7 indicates that a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification or equivalent is "desired". Could the Government please specify which DAWIA tier or level (e.g., Foundational/Level I, Professional/Level II) is preferred for this Procurement Analyst position?

A13. Foundational/Level I

Q14. The PWS outlines an extensive range of "cradle-to-grave" contracting support in Section 5.0, including pre-award, post-award, complex A&E/construction acquisitions, and closeout procedures. Given that the Q&A indicates only 1 FTE is required, could the Government provide historical workload metrics (e.g., the average number of annual contract awards, active contracts administered, modifications processed, and closeouts completed per year) to help offerors properly assess the feasibility and risk of this staffing level?

A14. The Government cannot provide specific historical workload metrics, as future requirements are dynamic and historical data represents the aggregate output of the entire Government contracting office. For this requirement, the Government is procuring a level of effort and capacity equivalent to one Full-Time Equivalent (FTE). The Contractor shall independently manage its personnel to fulfill PWS requirements within the reasonable, standard capacity of a single FTE. The Government will communicate mission priorities to the Contractor, who is responsible for managing its workflow to meet those objectives.

Q15. The PWS mandates several rapid turnaround times, such as proofreading and returning documents within 24 hours , providing notifications of controversial matters within 24 hours , and reviewing/revising PWS/SOW/SOO documents within 3 days. To ensure a single FTE can consistently meet these strict Acceptable Quality Levels without degraded performance, can the Government quantify the anticipated monthly volume for these specific rapid-turnaround deliverables?

A15. The Government cannot quantify a rigid monthly volume for deliverables due to the fluctuating nature of mission needs. However, the Government's expectations are bounded by the contracted level of effort (one FTE). The Contractor is responsible for providing qualified personnel capable of managing a dynamic workload and meeting PWS performance standards within that 1 FTE capacity. The Government will coordinate required deliverable schedules and priorities with the Contractor to ensure the expected output remains commensurate with a single FTE's workload.

Q16. Section 5.1.1 specifically requires the contractor to handle complex and diversified architectural-engineering services and construction , while Section 5.3 requires handling litigation documents and complex disputes. Does the Government anticipate the 1 FTE handling these highly complex and time-consuming actions concurrently with the daily administrative tasks (e.g., data entry, spreadsheet maintenance, and file documentation) outlined in Sections 5.4 and 5.5?

A16. While the PWS encompasses the full potential range of duties the Contractor may be required to support, the Government does not expect all complex and administrative tasks to be performed concurrently. The total workload required under this contract will not exceed the capacity of one FTE. The Government will coordinate with the Contractor to establish priorities for specific projects. The Contractor retains full responsibility for managing its employee's daily mix of duties to ensure the successful and timely completion of the Government's prioritized requirements within the scope of a 1 FTE effort