QA Dated 20SEP24.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RELATED TO: SOLICITATION W50SLF24R0016

Dated 19 September 2024 FINAL

**THE DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS & ANSWERS IS 19 SEPTEMBER 2024, THE GOVERNMENT WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ANSWERS QUESTIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE BUT CANNOT GUARANTEE AN ANSWER BEFORE TIME A DUE DATE OF RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS.

1. SAM.gov has a note saying “Please Request Role: This opportunity has controlled attachments. You need a role to access them.” It is unclear what role (ie administrator, data entry, viewer) is required to access the controlled attachments, and the solicitation makes no reference to other documents. Are there actually controlled attachments or is everything contained in the W912J624R0016 SOLCITATION.pdf file?

There are no other attachments and everything that is needed to provide a proposal is already in the W912J624R0016 SOLCITATION.pdf file. Amendment in SAM.gov posted to incorporates drawings and Q&A

2. Submission of quotes will be received through upload to Contracting Opportunities website at www.sam.gov. In the event of issues with the SAM website, please contact the contract specialist or contracting officer. Quotes may be submitted via other transmission methods such as e-mail, standard mail, or drop off only after acknowledgement by either the contract specialist or contracting officer There is no upload quote function on the SAM.gov listing for this opportunity. Can we have permission to send our completed SF-1442 and proposal response to you via email?

Yes!! please send your completed SF 1442 and any other supporting documentation to me directly via e-mail clesson.k.paet.civ@army.mil

3 Is certified payroll required?

Yes, cert payroll and warranty are required.

4 It was noted per PWS 1.4.1. Place and Performance of Services that services to be provided between the hours of 0700-1600 M-F (ie 9 hours each day). Can the technicians work 10 hours each day?

Yes, the building is 24 hours ops.

5 Can the work be performed on the weekend if needed?

Yes, the building is 24/7 ops.

6 Can materials be disposed of onsite. Or does Contractor need to provide a dumpster?

The ktr needs to provide a dumpster, if needed.

7 Can all the work be completed in one mobilization.

If the Contractor makes all the arrangements necessary with their subs and materials. Yes, the 154 CES will provide the required escorts, and the project could be completed in one mobilization.

8 Will the hangar be empty while the work is being performed?

It might be empty, but due to the nature of the work performed in the building, there could be planes in several bays. The Contractor could coordinate with the facility managers and reorganize the position of the planes to work on an empty bay. However, this might not be possible.

9 Will escorts be required while work is being performed?

Yes, the 154 CES will provide the required escorts.

10 Please clarify if any warranty will be required.

Yes, cert payroll and warranty are required.

11. Solicitation and Performance Work Statement indicate a defined SOW and value.

Reference PWS, 5.0 – 5.4 The site visit conversations revealed the users’ intent to incorporate more items of repair. Shall the contractor’s proposal be provided based on the published Solicitation and PWS or will a revised SOW be provided incorporating more repairs?

The Contractor shall follow the PWS. If something else is found during the assessment/development of the report, the 154 CES will determine if it can be included in this project or if we can do it at another time.

12. Provide shop drawings, as-builts, and building drawings that identify the items described in the PWS and Solicitation.

Provided and posted in SAM

13. Provide the Mega door electrical drawings that correspond with the door control cabinets.

Provided and posted in SAM

14. PWS, 1.3

Describe Liquidated Damages values.

No Liquidated Damages.

15. PWS, 1.4.5.1.1 & 1.4.5.10

Acknowledging OPSEC, A/T Level 1 Training.

a. Describe additional contractor security requirements for work in the hangar & ramp.

b. Is this the flight line? Will specialty training be required?

No additional training is required. All personnel will be escorted while they are within the fence.

c. Will KTR vehicles or POV’s be permitted in the hangar?

POVs will not be permitted in the hangar. POVs will be escorted in and out. They will be parked on the asphalt road on any side of the building, and the staging area can be the grass area around it.

16. PWS 1.4.5.11 & 1.4.5.12

Is the contractor required to provide an OPSEC plan as described?

Yes.

17. Is the contractor required to provide an VGSA as described?

No VGSA required. Contractor will be escorted 100% of the time. Contractor to provide on-site work schedule as a pre-construction submittal type as coordinating escort will be a main result.

18. Will work be permitted while an aircraft is within the Building?

Yes. The Contractor shall follow the directions of the escorts.

19. What is the longest duration allowed for the doors to be inoperable? The Contractor shall coordinate with the facility manager to reorganize the position of the planes and equipment if the door is inoperable for more than 12 hours.

20. The OEM inspected the door systems July 2023.

It was recommended to perform preventative maintenance on each system which includes changing the wear items along with the current SOW items.

Will this be included in a revised PWS and solicitation?

The Contractor shall follow the PWS. If something else is found during the assessment/development of the report, the 154 CES will determine if it can be included in this project or if we can do it at another time.

21. Will the contractor be allowed to use any Govt Provided hoisting or personnel access equipment or shall they provide their own means for access to work at the top of the doors? The Contractor shall provide their own equipment and personnel.