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Project: A/E IDIQ - Caribbean District Review: A/E IDIQ Caribbean District (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 170 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 11469241 General General General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Can you please provide a list of incumbents for this contract?

On: Aug 05 2025.

Government Response. . There are no incumbents. SAA is a new USACE District and this is a new contract for

SAA. On: Aug 13 2025 Government Response. . This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

There are no incumbents. SAA is a new USACE District and this is a new contract for SAA. On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11469875 General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

On page 5, it states that resumes can't exceed one page. We kindly request that resumes be up to two pages.

On: Aug 05 2025.

Government Response. . Each resume shall not exceed one page in length. On: Aug 13 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11471141 General General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

1. Professional Licensing Requirement for Program and Project Managers:

The RFP states that at least one key personnel per discipline must hold a professional license to practice in Puerto Rico, including the program and project manager positions. While we understand the importance of licensure for technical disciplines directly responsible for sealing designs and meeting jurisdictional requirements, program and project managers typically serve in oversight and coordination roles that do not require licensure within the local jurisdiction. These roles have been performed successfully on USACE projects in Puerto Rico without requiring a local license. Requiring both program and project managers to be licensed in Puerto Rico may unnecessarily limit competition. Would the Government consider revising this requirement to either:

• Not require the program manager and project manager to hold a professional license in Puerto Rico, or

• Allow for demonstration of relevant experience managing projects in Puerto Rico in lieu of licensure for these specific positions?

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . At least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11471145 General General General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

1. Professional Licensing Requirement for Program and Project Managers:

The RFP states that at least one key personnel per discipline must hold a professional license to practice in Puerto Rico, including the program and project manager positions. While we understand the importance of licensure for technical disciplines directly responsible for sealing designs and meeting jurisdictional requirements, program and project managers typically serve in oversight and coordination roles that do not require licensure within the local jurisdiction. These roles have been performed successfully on USACE projects in Puerto Rico without requiring a local license. Requiring both program and project managers to be licensed in Puerto Rico may unnecessarily limit competition. Would the Government consider revising this requirement to either:

• Not require the program manager and project manager to hold a professional license in Puerto Rico, or

• Allow for demonstration of relevant experience managing projects in Puerto Rico in lieu of licensure for these specific positions?

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On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . Duplicate Question - See 11471141 for response On: Aug 13 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11471438 Civil Solicitation

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(A/E) INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE

QUANTITY (IDIQ) 1

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U) least one key personnel per discipline must have a professional license to practice architecture, engineering or surveying in Puerto Rico.

Could you please clarify the above statement?

DO all of the following disciplines need to have license in Puerto Rico?

Civil; Mechanical; Structural; Geotechnical; Electrical;

Hydrologic and Hydraulic; Fire Protection; Architect; Landscape Architect; Environmental; IT System/Network/Communication/Controls, Surveyor within Prime Firm.

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . At least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect. On: Aug 13 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11471440 Civil Solicitation

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least one key personnel per discipline must have a professional license to practice architecture, engineering or surveying in Puerto Rico.

Could you please clarify the above statement?

DO all of the following disciplines need to have license in Puerto Rico?

Civil; Mechanical; Structural; Geotechnical; Electrical;

Hydrologic and Hydraulic; Fire Protection; Architect; Landscape Architect; Environmental; IT System/Network/Communication/Controls, Surveyor within Prime Firm.

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . Duplicate - see response to 11471438 On: Aug 13 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11471441 Civil Solicitation

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least one key personnel per discipline must have a professional license to practice architecture, engineering or surveying in Puerto Rico.

Could you please clarify the above statement?

DO all of the following disciplines need to have license in Puerto Rico?

Civil; Mechanical; Structural; Geotechnical; Electrical;

Hydrologic and Hydraulic; Fire Protection; Architect; Landscape Architect; Environmental; IT System/Network/Communication/Controls, Surveyor within Prime Firm.

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . Duplicate - see response to 11471438 On: Aug 13 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11471442 Civil Solicitation

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least one key personnel per discipline must have a professional license to practice architecture, engineering or surveying in Puerto Rico.

Could you please clarify the above statement?

DO all of the following disciplines need to have license in Puerto Rico?

Civil; Mechanical; Structural; Geotechnical; Electrical;

Hydrologic and Hydraulic; Fire Protection; Architect; Landscape Architect; Environmental; IT System/Network/Communication/Controls, Surveyor within Prime Firm.

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . Duplicate - see response to 11471438 On: Aug 13 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11471444 Civil Solicitation

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least one key personnel per discipline must have a professional license to practice architecture, engineering or surveying in Puerto Rico.

Could you please clarify the above statement?

DO all of the following disciplines need to have license in Puerto Rico?

Civil; Mechanical; Structural; Geotechnical; Electrical;

Hydrologic and Hydraulic; Fire Protection; Architect; Landscape Architect; Environmental; IT System/Network/Communication/Controls, Surveyor within Prime Firm.

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . Duplicate - see response to 11471438 On: Aug 13 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11471448 Civil Solicitation

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least one key personnel per discipline must have a professional license to practice architecture, engineering or surveying in Puerto Rico.

Could you please clarify the above statement?

DO all of the following disciplines need to have license in Puerto Rico?

Civil; Mechanical; Structural; Geotechnical; Electrical;

Hydrologic and Hydraulic; Fire Protection; Architect; Landscape Architect; Environmental; IT System/Network/Communication/Controls, Surveyor within Prime Firm.

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . Duplicate - see response to 11471438 On: Aug 13 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11471450 Civil Solicitation

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least one key personnel per discipline must have a professional license to practice architecture, engineering or surveying in Puerto Rico.

Could you please clarify the above statement?

DO all of the following disciplines need to have license in Puerto Rico?

Civil; Mechanical; Structural; Geotechnical; Electrical;

Hydrologic and Hydraulic; Fire Protection; Architect; Landscape Architect; Environmental; IT System/Network/Communication/Controls, Surveyor within Prime Firm.

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . Duplicate - see response to 11471438 On: Aug 13 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11471472 Other Pages 4-5 Professional Qualifications Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

In reviewing the requirements under Factor 2: Professional Qualifications, the solicitation specifies, "At least one key personnel from the prime firm must hold a professional engineering license in Puerto Rico and one key personnel from the team (sub-consultant) must also hold an Engineering license in Puerto Rico."

However, under Factor 2, top of page 4, it states, "at least one key personnel per discipline must have a professional license to practice architecture, engineering or surveying in Puerto Rico." Additionally, the solicitation provides role-specific requirements for the Program Manager and Project Manager stating that they must be licensed in Puerto Rico whereas the Senior Architect/Engineer states only "Current professional registration is required."

Please clarify that the requirement is only for two Professional Engineer licenses in Puerto Rico – one from the prime and one from the subconsultant – and the remainder of the Senior Architect/Engineer disciplines just need the required professional registration as stated on page 5 item (3).

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . At least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11471493 General General General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

2. Timing of Licensing Requirement for Key Personnel:

Would the Government consider clarifying whether the requirement for the program and project managers to hold a professional license in Puerto Rico must be met at the time of proposal submission, or whether it can be satisfied by the time of contract award? Allowing licensure to be in place by the time of award would provide offerors with additional flexibility while ensuring compliance with local regulations during execution.

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . At least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11471646 Architectural Solicitation

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least one key personnel per discipline must have a professional license to practice architecture, engineering or surveying in Puerto Rico.

Could you please clarify the above statement?

DO all of the following disciplines need to have license in Puerto Rico?

Civil; Mechanical; Structural; Geotechnical; Electrical;

Hydrologic and Hydraulic; Fire Protection; Architect; Landscape Architect; Environmental; IT System/Network/Communication/Controls, Surveyor within Prime Firm.

Government Response. . Duplicate - see response to 11471438 On: Aug 14 2025 Government Response. . Duplicate - see response to 11471438 On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11471649 General General General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Factor 2 in the solicitation requires several Prime Firm staff to hold licenses in Puerto Rico. Recommend amending to state that these disciplines be met with a mixture of Prime and Key Sub staff that more weight will be given to those firms with more in house PEs.

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . At least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11471755 Engineering Support none none

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The solicitation on page 4 states "Part I, Section H, provide a narrative demonstrating breadth of knowledge and experience for each of the following areas:" Are we to interpret that this applies to the remainder of solicitation from Factor 2 through Factor 8?

If so, please consider increasing Section H to 20 pages to allow for an adequate response to the requirements. Please clarify.

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . No change. Section H requires 10 pages. On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11471757 Engineering Support none none

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The solicitation in Factor 1, paragraph (1) Relevant Experience, states "seven (7) of the ten (10) submitted projects shall specifically address the following areas of specialized experience, with priority given to projects involving USACE, Federal and local Partner Agencies." Are the required areas of specialized experience the items listed after the next sentence (preparation of design reports, engineering studies, cost estimates and construction schedules, design calculations/analyses, and construction plans/specifications suitable for competitive bidding processes)?

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . Yes, they ae the required areas On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11471759 Engineering Support none none

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Are firms required to have a professional licensed in Puerto Rico for every one of the 12 disciplines listed for Factor 2?

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . At least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11471761 Engineering Support none none

Is the Program Manager required to be a professional engineer licensed in Puerto Rico?

Government Response. . Yes the Program Manager is required to be a professional engineer licensed in Puerto Rico On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11471762 Engineering Support none none

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Cost estimating is often accomplished by certified professionals who are not engineers. Please consider allowing firms to utilize certified cost estimators as well as professionally registered cost engineers.

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . IAW Factor 2 requires: "Cost Engineer: Cost engineer shall have professional registration and/or certification, a minimum of five (5) years of experience in cost engineering, possess a working knowledge of construction, and be capable of making professional determinations based on their experience." Therefore, personnel having the cost certification is the equivalent of having a professional registration On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11471765 Engineering Support none none

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The Submission Requirements state: "If an Offeror wishes to be credited with the experience of a key subcontractor or supplier (i.e., a firm that is not the prime contractor part of the Joint Venture) a letter of commitment signed by the Key Subcontractor and the prime contractor shall be submitted." What is a Key Subcontractor or are all subcontractors included in the proposal considered Key Subcontractors?

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . A Key Subcontractor is a subcontractor whose experience is being submitted to meet the experience requirements of the solicitation and whose qualifications the Offeror is relying on as part of its proposal evaluation. Not all subcontractors included in the proposal are considered Key Subcontractors. Only those whose experience is intended to be evaluated alongside the prime contractor's experience must provide a signed letter of commitment. On: Aug 14 2025

Government Response. . A Key Subcontractor is a subcontractor whose experience is being submitted to meet the experience requirements of the solicitation and whose qualifications the Offeror is relying on as part of its proposal evaluation. Not all subcontractors included in the proposal are considered Key Subcontractors. Only those whose experience is intended to be evaluated alongside the prime contractor's experience must provide a signed letter of commitment. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11471768 Engineering Support none none

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Factor 1 requires that "If the project is not 100% complete, note the current percentage and estimated date when project will be completed for each contract and/or task order" while the Submission Requirements states that "Projects that are 100% design complete can be submitted as an example project." Please reconcile these differing requirements.

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . Factor 1 requirements apply. Conflicting Submission requirement will be deleted via

Amendment 001 On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11471770 Engineering Support none none

Are CPARS and/or PPQs required to be submitted?

Government Response. . CPARS and/or PPQ's are not required; however, AE firms can send them with their

SF330's. On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11471835 Engineering Support none none

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The solicitation states that "projects (10 maximum) shall be listed in order of relevance." Please state the criteria that establishes key relevancy factors. It doesn't appear that any relevancy factors are weighted as more more or less important.

On: Aug 06 2025.

Government Response. . Factor 1 requirements apply. Conflicting Submission requirement will be deleted via

Amendment 001 On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11473283 Architectural Solicitation Announcement Solicitation Announcement

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

As a small business, if pursuing Category A, must we show expertise in all aspects enumerated in Category A?

On: Aug 07 2025.

Government Response. . Firms must demonstrate experience in factor 1 On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11473293 Architectural Solicitation Announcement Solicitation Announcement

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

As a small business, if pursuing Category A, must we show expertise in all aspects enumerated in Category A? Is it permissible to use a subconsultants to address each category of work? If we do not use subconsultants, are we able to delineate which aspect of work under Category A we would be most qualified to offer professional services?

On: Aug 07 2025.

Government Response. . Firms must demonstrate experience in factor 1 On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11473295 Architectural Soliciation Announcement Soliciation Announcement

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Would USACE consider including projects from the last 15 years instead of 10 years?

On: Aug 07 2025.

Government Response. . No - Projects submitted must be within the past ten (10) years On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11473300 Architectural Solicitation Announcement Solicitation Announcement

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Our staff are all registered professionals in USVI. We are presently applying for reciprocity in Puerto Rico. Would it be allowed to notate that Puerto Rico registration is "in process" and include our USVI licensure?

On: Aug 07 2025.

Government Response. . Acceptable if in the process of registration in PR at the time of submission and in place at the time of award. On: Aug 14 2025

11473306 Architectural Solicitation Announcement Solicitation Announcement

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Is it possible to be a prime on the small business pursuit and also a subconsultant on the large business pursuit?

On: Aug 07 2025.

Government Response. . All firms responding to this announcement MUST specify the category they are submitting under. The designation "Small Business", or "Other than Small Business" must be clearly stated after the solicitation number in PART I, A, Block 3 of Standard Form (SF) 330. A separate SF 330 MUST be submitted for each category in which the firm seeks consideration. No firm will receive more than one award as a result of this solicitation. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11473558 General General General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Please clarify the requirement for professional license for IT system/Network/Communication Controls? Is this for an RCDD, if so, this is a globally-recognized certification administered by BICSI, with no state-specific licensing requirements

On: Aug 07 2025.

Government Response. . No professional registration is required/applicable for the IT system/Network/Communication Controls engineering discipline. Solicitation language will be amended to change the IT system/Network/Communication Controls engineering discipline to a "security/cyber security specialist(s) with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in cybersecurity of facility related control systems." On: Aug 20 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11473968 Fire Protection/Life Safety Solicitation

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Fire Protection Engineer Clarification: Can a licensed Mechanical or Electrical Engineer in Puerto Rico with fire protection design experience qualify as the Fire Protection Engineer key personnel? Puerto Rico does not issue specific Fire Protection Engineer licenses. Please confirm if such licensure plus relevant experience meets the requirement.

On: Aug 07 2025.

Government Response. . The UFC does not allow a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer in lieu of Fire Protection

Engineer. The AE must have a Fire Protection Engineer and the PE can be from any State. On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11474112 Fire Protection/Life Safety Solicitation

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Can a Puerto Rico licensed Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with fire protection engineering design experience qualify as the Fire Protection Engineer key personnel? Please confirm whether such licensure, combined with relevant experience, meets the requirement.

On: Aug 07 2025.

Government Response. . The UFC does not allow a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer in lieu of Fire Protection

Engineer. The AE must have a Fire Protection Engineer and the PE can be from any State. On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11474120 Engineering Support

Solicitation Announcement Page 5

The solicitation states that "staff must include, but not limited to, the following disciplines... within Prime Firm." Can you please clarify whether all listed disciplines must be provided by the prime firm in-house, or whether a combination of prime and subconsultant staff may fulfill these discipline requirements, provided that at least one licensed professional per discipline is included on the team?

On: Aug 07 2025.

Government Response. . Language will be revised in Amendment 001 to "At least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect." On: Aug 14

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11474208 General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The solicitation states "no firm can receive more than one award." Can a firm submit as part of an unrestricted JV as well as a small business mentor-protege JV?

On: Aug 07 2025.

Government Response. . All firms responding to this announcement MUST specify the category they are submitting under. The designation "Small Business", or "Other than Small Business" must be clearly stated after the solicitation number in PART I, A, Block 3 of Standard Form (SF) 330. A separate SF 330 MUST be submitted for each category in which the firm seeks consideration. No firm will receive more than one award as a result of this solicitation. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11474446 Civil Page 4-5 Factor 2 Professional Qualifications Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Timing for Key Personnel PR registration. Would it be acceptable to have some key discipline professionals with pending (in process) registration in Puerto Rico at the time of submission and in place at the time of award?

On: Aug 07 2025.

Government Response. . Acceptable if in the process of registration in PR at the time of submission and in place at the time of award. On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11475362 Engineering Support none none

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The solicitation requires that "Staff must include, but not limited to, the following disciplines: Civil; Mechanical; Structural;

Geotechnical; Electrical; Hydrologic and Hydraulic; Fire Protection; Architect; Landscape Architect; Environmental; IT System/Network/Communication/Controls, Surveyor within Prime Firm." Not all of these disciplines can be in the Prime firm especially if they must have license to practice in Puerto Rico. In particular, please exempt the Surveyor from being part of the Prime firm. We plan to use a local Puerto Rico-based surveyor.

On: Aug 08 2025.

Government Response. . Language to be changed via Amendment 001. Surveyor will be removed from being part of the Prime firm. On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11475501 Architectural Page 4 Page 4 Comment Classification: Public (Public)

RADISE, a certified Small Business, is keen on submitting a response to the referenced solicitation.

We seek clarification regarding Factor 2 – Professional Qualifications of the Individual Design Team Members (Pages 4–5), which states that at least one key personnel per discipline must hold a valid professional license to practice architecture, engineering, or surveying in Puerto Rico. The required disciplines include, but are not limited to: Civil; Mechanical; Structural; Geotechnical;

Electrical; Hydrologic and Hydraulic; Fire Protection; Architecture; Landscape Architecture; Environmental; IT Systems / Network/ Communication/ Controls; and Surveying--all within the Prime firm.

We anticipate that many Small Business firms meeting the applicable size standard may face challenges in fully satisfying this requirement, particularly those without an established presence in the Caribbean District.

We find the language highly restrictive for Small Businesses and appears to be exclusive to various organizations and unnecessary compared to past procurement history.

In this context, we respectfully request clarification on whether the District would consider any flexibility or waiver of this licensing requirement for certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), in order to promote broader participation and ensure equitable opportunities.

On: Aug 08 2025.

Government Response. . At least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11475672 General 4 Section H Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

It is stated, "PART I, Section H, provide a narrative demonstrating breadth, knowledge, and experience for each of the following areas."

But then, in only Factors 4-6, it is stated "In PART 1, Section H".

Do you want the 10 pages to describe those specific Factors, or is Section H for all Factors 1-8?

On: Aug 08 2025.

Government Response. . Section H is for additional information. Use this section to provide additional information specifically requested by the agency or to address selection criteria that are not covered by the information provided in Sections A-G. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11476504 General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

If the Government believes that Puerto Rico licensure is a mission essential requirement for this MATOC, we would respectfully request that the Government limit this requirement to the Program Managers and those who will serve as Engineers of Record.

On: Aug 08 2025.

Government Response. . At least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11476507 General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Our firm has a large number of Registered Professionals throughout the United States who are eligible to obtain Puerto Rico professional licensure by comity. However this process takes time. While the "Universal Recognition of Occupational and Professional Licenses in Puerto Rico Act" recently signed by the Governor of Puerto Rico will likely streamline the reciprocity process, it will also take time for the Department of State to update processes and procedures. If the Government decides to maintain the Puerto Rico professional licensure requirement, please confirm that licensure will be verified and enforced at the time of contract award in order to ensure maximum participation and competition for this MATOC?

On: Aug 08 2025.

Government Response. . At least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11476511 General Submission Requirements

The instructions state to upload our response via PIEE. We are in the process of registering our JV through Sam.gov but have not received the official UEI yet. If the registration isn't finalized by the proposal due date, can the proposal be uploaded in PIEE via either one of the joint venture partner's UEIs?

On: Aug 08 2025.

Government Response. . No, the JV itself must be registered as the entity submitting the proposal in PIEE. On:

Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11476515 General Factor 8. Volume of DoD

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

For Factor 8. Volume of Department of Defense (DoD) in Section H, the RFP states on page 6 "Offerors shall provide the volume of work awarded by DoD agencies during the previous 12 months. Volume of work shall be demonstrated in a table format and be categorized by contract, task order, project award, completion dates, and dollar amount." If an offeror is submitting as a joint venture, is the expectation that each firm that makes up the joint venture provides this information or the offeror only shows awards made to the joint venture? If the requirement is to show awards made to each firm, this table may take up a disproportionate amount of space in Section H. May we submit this table as an appendix to Section H that does not count towards the 10 page limit?

On: Aug 08 2025.

Government Response. . Section H remains 10 pages. On: Aug 18 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11476517 General Submission Requirements

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The RFP states on page 8, "If an Offeror wishes to be credited with the experience of a key subcontractor or supplier (i.e., a firm that is not the prime contractor part of the Joint Venture) a letter of commitment signed by the Key Subcontractor and the prime contractor shall be submitted." What section of the SF330 would you like us to provide these letters of commitment? Can you confirm they will be excluded from the overall page count limitations?

On: Aug 08 2025.

Government Response. . They will be excluded from the overall page count. On: Aug 15 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11476524 General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The Government's request for numerous staff (minimum of 14) to be registered professionals in Puerto Rico is a very high bar for many firms to achieve on short notice. This is also a significant departure from the requirements from most USACE A-E solicitations. Our firm has performed many USACE task orders in Puerto Rico and the USVI over the past 6-years for multiple USACE Districts (Jacksonville, Savannah, St. Louis, etc.) and professional licensure from mainland US states has always been acceptable for on-island work. We respectfully request that the Government eliminate the requirement for Puerto Rico licensed professionals and maintain the more traditional requirement of licensure in the United States.

On: Aug 08 2025.

Government Response. . At least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11476585 General 3 Last Paragraph Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

(Reference Page 3, Last Paragraph, (Factor 1) Item (2)): Selection Criteria, Civil Works Design. Can you please confirm "hydropower" is intentionally omitted among area of experience and competence required. Comparing this paragraph to Solicitation Scope requirements p. 2, para 2.A. which lists hydro-power just prior to value engineering.

On: Aug 08 2025.

Government Response. . Factor 1 should include hydro-power. Language will be added via Amendment 001. On:

Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11476593 General 8 Bottom of Page Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

(Ref Solicitation Bottom of pg. 8): "If an Offeror wishes to be credited with the experience of a key subcontractor or supplier (i.e., a firm that is not the prime contractor part of the Joint Venture) a letter of commitment signed by the Key Subcontractor and the prime contractor shall be submitted." Q: Can offerors submit the Letters of Commitment with Key Subcontractors within our Part IIs, not counting as part of the 125pg limit for SF330 Part 1?

On: Aug 08 2025.

Government Response. . Yes the letter of commitment(s) will be exclused from the overall page limit of 125 pages.

On: Aug 15 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11476597 Survey 5 First paragraph Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

(ref.. Solicitation p. 5 first paragraph): We understand that for Surveyor licensing in Puerto Rico, a separate business license is required. Can the requirement (last sentence) for Puerto Rico-licensed Surveyor be covered by a [local] sub-consultant versus "within Prime Firm."

On: Aug 08 2025.

Government Response. . Language to be revised via Amendment 001. Surveyor will be deleted. On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11476677 Other Page 8 RFP Format Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Would the client be open to expanding Section H from 10 to 20 pages to allow for a more comprehensive presentation of our team's qualifications and relevant experience?

On: Aug 08 2025.

Government Response. . No, the Section H requirement of no more than 10 pages remains. On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11478705 Civil Page 4 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

On page 4 you state under Factor 2 "The prime firm shall have a minimum of two registered professionals in the primary engineering discipline within their firm to qualify for award." Please define what you mean by "primary engineering discipline."

On: Aug 11 2025.

Government Response. . t least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11478722 Civil Page 4 Detail Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

On page 4 you state under Factor 2 "At least one key personnel from the prime firm much hold a professional engineering license in Puerto Rico and one key personnel from the team (sub-consultant) much as also hold an Engineering license in Puerto Rico." Are you expected to see the PE license in Puerto Rico for a specific discipline or does it not matter?

On: Aug 11 2025.

Government Response. . At least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect. On: Aug 14 2025

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11479249 General General General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Given that the 125-page limit should not be reached with the current number of requested resumes and projects, would it be possible to increase the pages for Section H from 10 to 20?

On: Aug 11 2025.

Government Response. . No, the Section H requirement of no more than 10 pages remains. On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11479250 General General General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

On Page 5, the RFP states "At least one key personnel per discipline must have a professional license to practice architecture, engineering or surveying in Puerto Rico. Staff must include, but not limited to, the following disciplines: Civil; Mechanical;

Structural; Geotechnical; Electrical; Hydrologic and Hydraulic; Fire Protection; Architect; Landscape Architect; Environmental; IT System/Network/ Communication/Controls, Surveyor within Prime Firm." We need some clarification on this paragraph:

a. Do you mean to require at least one personnel member must have a professional architect, engineer, or survey license in Puerto Rico for ALL of the listed disciplines, even those that standardly don't require such a license, such as IT System?

b. When you say "within Prime Firm" are you saying that all these disciplines must be staffed by the prime firm? This will severely affect our ability to propose on this pursuit, as a Small Business JV.

On: Aug 11 2025.

Government Response. . At least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11479251 General General General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

On Page 4 the RFP states "A minimum of one resume is required for each key discipline,...." If more than one resume is provided per discipline, how will USACE evaluate the professional qualifications for that discipline?

On: Aug 11 2025.

Government Response. . Offeror can submit more than one resume per discipline. If an individual will serve in more than one discipline, then those disciplines shall be clearly indicated in Block 13, PART I, Section E. On: Aug 14

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11479259 General Solictation Pages 4-5 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Will the Government please confirm if it is acceptable for proposed architects and engineers to be in the process of obtaining professional registration via reciprocity (e.g., Puerto Rico PE or RA) at the time of SF330 submission, with the understanding that licensure would be obtained prior to contract award or task order issuance?

On: Aug 11 2025.

Government Response. . Offeror can submit more than one resume per discipline. If an individual will serve in more than one discipline, then those disciplines shall be clearly indicated in Block 13, PART I, Section E. On: Aug 14

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11480032 Building Design & Engineering

Solicitation Announcement Deadline Extension

The solicitation's conflicting requirements for Puerto Rico professional licensure, which range from one license for the prime firm and subconsultants to potentially more than ten to cover each required discipline, have created a lot of confusion for submitting firms. Many firms are unsure whether they can even pursue this solicitation until further guidance is offered. Until this and several other substantial clarifications are addressed, we cannot finalize our teaming arrangements. Depending on the government's responses, we may also need to reconsider our pursuit as the prime contractor. We respectfully request that the government consider granting a one-month extension from the date answers to all questions are posted to allow firms adequate time to make informed teaming decisions and prepare a complete, compliant submission.

On: Aug 12 2025.

Government Response. . No extension will be granted at this time. Professional licensure has been answered in previous questions and the language change will also be in Amendment 001. On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11480057 Building Design & Engineering

Solicitation Announcement Project Relevance

Clarification Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The solicitation states that projects should be listed in order of relevance to the type of work anticipated under this contract. It states that engineering and design services will be primarily for civil works projects, with limited military work. However, the scope includes demonstrating experience and competence in all phases of civil engineering for flood control, environmental restoration, coastal, and navigation projects as well as engineering for MILCON.

Given the breadth of these requirements, the 10-project limit in Section F, and the additional 10-page limit of Section H, could you please clarify how we should prioritize Section F to best reflect relevance--for example, emphasising civil works and flood control projects vs. one or two examples of MILCON engineering?

On: Aug 12 2025.

Government Response. . It is anticipated that this MATOC will be utilized for approximately 70–80% Civil Works projects and 20–30% Military (MILCON) projects. On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11480124 General General General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Would the client be open to expanding Section H from 10 to 20 pages to allow for a more comprehensive presentation of our team's qualifications and relevant experience?

On: Aug 12 2025.

Government Response. . No the requirement in Section H for no more than 10 pages remains. On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11480127 General General General General Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The solicitation states that the supplemental pages must have margins no smaller than 1 inch. Due to space limitations in Section H (Additional Information), would the Government consider allowing 1/2 inch margins for supplemental pages, to help address page constraints while maintaining readability and compliance?

On: Aug 12 2025.

Government Response. . The margin information remains as stated in the first paragraph on page 8. On: Aug 14

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11480912 Civil Factor 1 - Projects Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

If the team is comprised of former USACE employees who recently took the DRP or retired, can these projects include USACE projects that the teammate performed while a USACE employee, with clear identification of the work performed?

On: Aug 12 2025.

Government Response. . More details are needed to answer this question fully. Since there could be so many scenarios, we ask that firms with this type of situation to contact the contracting officer directly. On: Aug 18 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11480958 Civil Page 4 Detail Spec Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

On page 4 under Factor 2, you state "At least one key personnel from the prime firm much hold a professional engineering license in Puerto Rico" but the sentence above it says "The prime firm shall have a minimum of two registered professionals in the primary engineering discipline." So please clarify what is the requirement for the prime firm related to the PE licensure in Puerto Rico.

On: Aug 12 2025.

Government Response. . At least one key staff member in each of the following disciplines must be professionally licensed to practice in Puerto Rico: Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical, Hydrologic and Hydraulic, Environmental, Architect, and Landscape Architect. On: Aug 14 2025

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

11480961 Civil Page 5 Detail Spec Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

On page 5 under Factor 2, you state that "Staff much include, but not limited to, the following disciplines: Civil; Mechanical;

Structura; Geotechnical; Electrical; Hydrologic & Hydraulic; Fire Protection; Architect; Landscape Architect; Enviornmental; IT System/Network/Communication/Controls, Surveyor within the Prime Firm." When you say "Prime Firm" are you saying the Prime firm's staff have to fill out these disciplines or could the the combination of the Prime and their subconsultants fill these disciplines?

On: Aug 12 2025.

Government Response. . The required staff can be fulfilled through a combination of the Prime firm's personnel and their subconsultants. On: Aug 14 2025 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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11480964 Civil Page 8 Detail Spec Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

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