Attachment 0011 - NCR MATOC QA A0003 Rev1.pdf

Q # RFP Reference

SOW Reference (Indicate if MATOC or SEED Project SOW is being referenced)

Question/Comment Government Response

Q.1 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project Sow

Seed Project SOW Description of Work

Reference MATOC SOW 1.4 (Attachment 0001), the MATOC SOW specifically excludes A-E services and design-build requirements from the contract. The SEED PROJECT SOW (Attachment 0004), in the Description of Work, states; "Provide all plant, labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform all work necessary for design and construction converting barracks to office space." Will A-E design services be needed under the MATOC?

And if not, why are design services specified in the Seed Project but not the overall MATOC?

The NCR MATOC SOW, the revised Seed Project SOW, and all future Task Order SOWs are not A-E services and design-build, and as such, exclude A-E services and design-build requirements from each respective SOW. Reference revised Attachment 0004 - SEED Project SOW dated 15APR2026, Description of Work; Provide all plant, labor, materials, equipment and supervision to perform all work necessary for the minor construction, demolition, and renovation of, converting barracks to office space.

Q.2 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project A Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) is not referenced as a required submittal. Please confirm that no LCCA is required for the Seed Project.

A Life Cycle Cost Analysis is not a requirement within Attachment 0004 - SEED Project SOW.

Q.3 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please provide the wage rate for the seed project.

IAW RFP Section L.6.1; The Offeror shall complete and submit RFP Attachment 0002 - Rate Price Sheet - NTE, as part of its proposal submission. The fully burdened labor rates proposed within this attachment will become the fully burdened labor rate ceilings for key personnel labor categories to be utilized on the Seed Project and all Future Task Orders. IAW RFP Section L.6.2; The Offeror shall submit the Cost/Price Volume using Attachment 0006 - Contractor Bid Sheet, accompanied by a Cost/Price narrative when submitting a price proposal against the Seed Project requirement. The Cost/Price Volume shall be submitted as a Firm-Fixed Price proposal, reflecting all labor, material, bonds, permits, equipment, etc., necessary to complete the requirements presented in the Seed Project SOW, incorporated as RFP Attachment 0004.

Q.4 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Does "separate climate control" mean independent thermostats in each room, or is a multi-zone system acceptable for grouped spaces?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 4(F)(5); Each room is to have separate climate control.

Q.5 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Will there be an additional site visit opportunity after the Government's responses to RFP questions are issued?

There was one (1) site visit offered previously on Monday, 23MAR2026, from 0900-1100 EST. No additional site visits will be provided.

Q.6 Seed Project SOW Seed Project

Please confirm whether the Contractor is responsible for developing a fully complete design, including Maryland PE seals for all required disciplines, based solely on the issued solicitation documents, or whether the Government will provide supplemental base drawings or reference design materials.

The Government has provided current as-built drawings as uploaded attachments to the solicitation on sam.gov. The Contractor will be responsible for fulfilling the requirements of the Seed Project SOW while remaining compliant under the overarching NCR MATOC SOW.

Q.7 Seed Project within NCR

MATOC

Seed Project IAW FAR 36.204, what is the Govt’s expected range (i.e. magnitude of construction) for award of the seed project task order?

IAW FAR 36.204(f), the magnitude of construction of the Seed Project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

Q.8 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Would past performance contract / task order that meets the Section L.5 requirements but is 50% to 80% complete be acceptable and be evaluated equally to that of a project that is fully complete?

Reference revised Attachment 0008 - NCR MATOC Section L, v6;

Offerors shall provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) Government contracts/task orders that demonstrate successful past performance within the last seven (7) years of issurance of this RFP, are at least 50% complete, valued at $1,000,000 or greater, and relevant to the tasks described in the NCR MATOC SOW, incorporated as RFP Attachment 0001.

Q.9 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Is a new elevator required due to the change in occupancy/use? 2. If so, will an elevator machine room be required, and should mechanical cooling be provided? There are no elevator requirements within the Seed Project SOW.

Q.10 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project What work is required above the first floor? The demolition/renovation/remodel under the Seed Project's scope involves only the first floor.

Q.11 Attachment 0004- Seed

Project SOW Seed Project Will the Seed project be an awarded Task Order? Yes.

ATTACHMENT 0011 - NCR MATOC RFP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

KO: Danette Wilson (danette.d.wilson.civ@army.mil) CS: Amy Hahka (amy.k.hahka.civ@army.mil)

Q.12 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project The solicitation references a single Seed Project SOW (Attachment 0004). Please confirm that there is only one (1) Seed Project that all Offerors are required to price, and that no installation-specific Seed Projects are anticipated as separate bid items.

There is only one (1) Seed Project as a part of this RFP. Future requirements under the NCR MATOC will be solicited amongst all MATOC Holders, on an LPTA basis and issued as Task Orders.

Q.13 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Will the government require that contractors provide an onsite office trailer? Or is it at the contractor’s discretion? No onsite trailers are allowed.

Q.14 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please indicate acceptable laydown/staging areas, and haul routes. Reference Attachment 0012 - Seed Project SOW Floor Plan Layout

Q.15 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Will onsite stockpiling be allowed? No.

Q.16 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please provide any available soils reports? Soil reports are not available for this requirement.

Q.17 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please provide any available boring logs or Geotech reports for the project. Boring logs and/or Geotech reports are not available for this requirement.

Q.18 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Will the reuse of contaminated soils be allowed if encountered? (including within utility trenches)

No reuse of contaminated soils is allowed. If there is any contanimated soil - work must stop immediately. This site has no record of contaminated soil to date.

Q.19 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Will KTR be required to do confirmation sampling for areas included in the RFP Provided Hazmat report?

The Hazmat report will be provided in a future RFP amendment prior to the RFP close date.

Q.20 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Will an NPDES permit be required? No, an NPDES permit is not required.

Q.21 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please advise whether a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan will be required for this project. No, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan is not required.

Q.22 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Will any of the work areas on this project require escorts for access? Will the Government provide escorts for restricted areas?

The Seed Project's scope does not include the need for access into restricted areas.

Q.23 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please provide the going rates for temporary utilities. The Seed Project's scope does not include temporary utilities being provided.

Q.24 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Will the Contractor be responsible for any costs associated with base facilities support where and when required for the project?

No, Contractors will not be responsible for costs associated with base facilities support, unless the Contractor is found liable due to negligence.

Q.25 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please provide rates for government utility support workers and crew makeup for shutoffs, outages etc. The requested information is not available.

Q.26 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please confirm this project does not require compliance with the Buy America Act and that compliance with the Buy American Act is acceptable.

The Seed Project must comply with the Buy America Act IAW FAR Clause 52.225-9.

Q.27 Attachment 0001 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project

Pictures were not allowed during the site visit and many of the areas were not well lighted. Will the government please provide comprehensive list of photos of the existing barracks?

Please advise.

The as-built drawings provided with the solicitation are the most current up to date drawings. Pictures will not be provided.

Q.28 Seed Project Site Visit Seed Project Please provide the Site Visit Attendee Sign-in Sheet Reference Attachment 0013 - NCR MATOC Site Visit Sign-in Sheet dated 23MAR2026.

Q.29 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please confirm whether the project requires phasing or whether the contractor will have full access to the first floor for the duration of construction.

The Contractor will have full access to the first floor for the duration of the period of performance of the Seed Project.

Q.30 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please confirm whether this project is tax-exempt. This project is not tax exempt

Q.31 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please confirm the anticipated start date for on-site construction activities following award. The anticipated start date for on-site construction activities will be upon Task Order award.

Q.32 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please confirm whether any third-party inspections (e.g., special inspections, commissioning, testing agencies) are required by the Government.

No third-party special inspections, commissioning, or testing agencies are required for the Seed Project.

Q.33

NCR MATOC

RFP Section

L.6.2 and L.6.3

NCR MATOC

Please clarify the required deliverables for the Cost/Price Volume. Is the Offeror expected to submit both: (a) a PDF Cost/Price narrative volume, and (b) a separate native Excel version of the completed Attachment 0006 – Contractor Bid Sheet, including any supporting cost/price spreadsheets? Please confirm whether the PDF narrative is intended as a summary/explanation of the pricing, with the Excel workbook constituting the detailed pricing support.

IAW RFP Section L.6.2; "The Offeror shall submit the Cost/Price Volume using Attachment 0006 - Contractor Bid Sheet, accompanied by a Cost/Price narrative when submitting a price proposal against the Seed Project requirement." IAW RFP Section L.6.3; "Any cost/price information supporting the proposed prices must be included in electronic format.

Electronic versions of any cost/price proposal provided in support of Attachment 0006-Contractor Bid Sheet, shall be submitted in MIcrosoft Office Excel format ONLY and shall not be read only or password protected. Spreadsheets shall not contain hidden worksheets. The Cost Volume narratives, including any Basis of Estimate.....shall be provided in files that are in MS Excel or MS Word compatible." The Cost Volume narrative is to explain the Cost/Price approach of your proposal.

Q.34 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please confirm whether the Government has preferred manufacturers for windows, doors, HVAC systems, roofing materials, or other major components.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026 as information has been provided within the document.

Q.35 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Controls / BAS; What levels of controls integration is required (e.g., new BAS, integration with existing system, sequence of operations)?

Reference revised Attachnment 0004, Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 3(E); All controls are to be METASYS compatible. The BAS shall commute back to the building operation and control center (BOCC) in Building 4304.

Q.36 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please provide contact information for the building controls contractor for integration requirements. This shall be provided to the awardee after Task Order award.

Q.37 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Please confirm whether temporary power, water, and sanitary facilities will be provided by the Government or must be provided by the contractor.

Temporary power, water, and sanitary facilities will not be provided by the Government. Building 4504 is not occupied, however power is connected to the building, There are two (2) bathrooms on the 1st floor that can be utilized until the remodel occurs.

Q.38 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project We were unable to attend the initial site visit and would like to request an additional opportunity to walk the site. Could you please provide any available dates and times for a follow up visit? An additional site visit will not be provided.

Q.39 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Is the intent to finish out and install drywall on all CMU walls? Yes, except for the hallway. Reference revised Attachment 0004, Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 4(A) and (B).

Q.40 Seed Project - Subfactor 1B Seed Project Are phasing requirements or site constraints available for the Seed Project locations?

The Seed Project will be the first Task Order issued against the NCR MATOC. Any task order specific information on future requirements will be incorporated into task order statements of work and provided to MATOC Holders at time of task order request for proposal (TORFP).

Q.41 Seed Project - Subfactor 1B Seed Project Are permits already identified, or is the contractor expected to determine all permitting requirements?

The Contractor is responsible for determining and obtaining all permit requirements.

Q.42 Seed Project - Subfactor 1B Seed Project Should the proposal include a means and methods narrative, or is a high-level approach sufficient?

The proposal for Sub-Factor 1B shall include what is provided IAW RFP Section L.4.1.2.1; The Offeror shall demonstrate its technical capability approach in fulfilling the requirements of the Seed project SOW, incorproated as RFP Attachment 0004. Offerors shall provide evidence of a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the amount proposed for the Seed Project, with any additional binding requirements requested with future task order request for proposals. Offerors shall detail how it plans to staff, permit, and complete the Seed Project with a schedule.

Q.43 Seed Project - Subfactor 1B Seed Project Is there an expectation for self-perform vs subcontracting percentages?

This requirement is a total Small Business Set-Aside. Subcontracting percentages are not a requirement of this solicitation and therefore do not apply.

Q.44

SEED Project

SOW -

Attachment

Seed Project Attachment 6 only accomodates 15 Contractors. Is there a large sheet available? Reference revised Attachment 0006 v2 - Contractor Bid Sheet; Tab "Subcontractors" which now accommodates 50 Contractors.

Q.45 SEED Project SOW SEED Project Will an environmental assessment or phase 1 environmental report be provided? Reference Attachment 0014 - Hazardous Material Survey Report

04MAY2026

Q.46

0004 - Seed Project, pg. 6

Seed Project There is a redundant paragraph regarding "Important Services and Permit Requirements." The first paragraph includes only two items and the second paragraph appears to be a complete listing with four requirements. Please delete the redundant paragraph.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW, pg. 6, "Important Services and Permit Requirements" has been revised as follows; "1. Coordination with Privatized Utility (i.e. City of Aberdeen, City Light & Power, BG&E, etc.) 2. Asbestos Health and Safety Plan / Activity Hazard Analysis. 3. Excavation Permit. 4. Soil Stockpile Plan if required based upon the plan. 5. Asbestos Health and Safety Plan/Activity Hazard Analysis.

Q.47 Attachment

0001 - NCR

MATOC SOW

Seed Project

Please confirm whether projects with a construction value between $500,000 and $1,000,000 may be considered relevant past performance if they are similar in scope, complexity, and technical requirements to the solicited project.

IAW RFP Section L.5.1; Offerors shall provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) Government contracts / task orders that demonstrate successful past performance within the last seven (7) years of issuance of this RFP, valued at $1,000,000 or greater, relevant to the tasks described in the NCR MATOC SOW, incorporated as RFP Attachment 0001.

Q.48 RFP Seed Project Are complete As-Builts available?

Complete As-Builts have been provided and uploaded in www.sam.gov with the original solicitation posting. There are a total of 69 As-Built drawings provided.

Q.49 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Building Pressurization; Should first-floor pressurization be maintained via a dedicated exhaust system? Should a barometric relief damper and louver be provided for first-floor relief air?

This is the Contractor's decision to make based on its specific plan for renovation/remodel.

Q.50 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project What are the existing pressures? This information is unknown

Q.51 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project What is the existing trend/data load calculations? This information is unknown

Q.52 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Will the government provide a floor plan of the desired finish layout? Reference Attachment 0012 - Seed Project SOW Floor Plan Layout

Q.53 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Is there a Base standard for finishes that the Government can provide ie. paint manufacturer and colors, cover base, flooring, ceiling tile, ceiling grid manufactures, etc.?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, General Requirements.

Q.54 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural Please provide minimum office size requirements and minimum quantity. Reference Attachment 0012 - Seed Project SOW Floor Plan Layout

Q.55 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project

Bathroom Demolition Scope; What is the full extent of demolition? Shall the existing hot water storage tank be removed? Shall the existing water heater be removed? Shall all associated domestic water piping be demolished back to the mechanical room? As the domestic water systems (DCW, DHW, HWR) rise to the attic and distribute vertically, how should demolition be handled given that work is limited to the first floor but impacts upper floors? Shall the existing back flow preventor be demolished and replaced? This currently serves the whole building.

Reference revised Attachment 0004, Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 1(I) and (J) and para (2).

Q.56 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Existing Bathrooms (As-Builts vs. SOW); The As-Builts indicate existing bathrooms serving two barracks. The SOW does not these spaces. Please clarify the scope of work for the existing bathrooms.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para I; Bathrooms 116B and 117B.

Q.57 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural

Are the existing exterior windows on the first floor being replaced as part of this scope, or will only new window treatments (blinds) be installed on the existing windows?

Windows are not being replaced as part of this scope. Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR202, General Requirements #12 and para 4(C).

Q.58 Attachment 0004- Seed

Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural Please confirm existing corridor doors can be existing to remain?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 4(G); "Replace all existing doors with new like doors to include matching hardware."

Q.59 Attachment 0004- Seed

Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural

Section 4.D.2 - Only one exit door is mentioned to be replaced with a 90 min fire rated unit.

There are two exit doors, one at each egress star. Confirm both doors are to be replaced.

Both exit doors are to be replaced. Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 4(D)(2), and 4(J)(12).

Q.60

Attachment 0004 - Seed

Project SOW;

Architectural

Seed Project - Architectural

The Seed Project SOW includes detailed architectural finish requirements and Government selection of finishes, but does not reference a Comprehensive Interior Design (CID) package or UFC 3

10. Please confirm that a CID package is not required for the Seed Project.

A Comprehensive Interior Design (CID) package / UFC 3-120-10 is not a requirement under the Seed Project SOW.

Q.61

Attachment 0004 - Seed

Project SOW;

para 1;

Demolition

Seed Project - Architectural

Ref. item D, “Remove piping systems.” Please clarify whether this includes below-slab plumbing and piping, or only above-slab piping associated with renovated areas.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 1(D); Remove piping systems for first floor only. Piping embedded in concrete may remain however capping is required a minimum of 3" below grade. Concrete fill is required.

Q.62 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural

Given the limited ceiling cavities, does the Government envision a fan coil system with DOAS, and bulkheads within the office areas?

Contractor shall make that determination based on its specific plan for the renovation/remodel.

Q.63

0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project

Hydronic (Dual Temperature) System; The existing dual temp system serves all floors via attic distribution and vertical chases. What is the design intent if only the first floor is renovated?

Shall the existing pumps be replaced? Shall the existing heat exchanger be replaced? Shall the expansion tank be replaced? Shall piping be demolished/replaced, and if so, to what extent given impacts to upper floors? Is a new mechanical room intended to isolate first-floor systems? If so, shall new CHW/HHW piping be extended from the central plant to serve only the first floor? Would a VRF system be an acceptable alternative for first-floor HVAC?

The new system is for the 1st floor only. VRF is not acceptable.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated

15APR2026.

Q.64 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural

There is no mention of a new building automation system within the scope of work. Shall the existing building automation system be retained and repurposed to serve the 1st Floor, or is a new system required to be provided?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, General Requirements #19; New building automation system required.

Q.65 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural Does any work need to be completed at each stairwell?

No, other than the flooring. Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para E(1); Install vinyl floor tile (18" x 36") with four-inch-high cove base.

Q.66 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project

Toilet Exhaust System; The existing system utilizes a central attic exhaust fan serviing all floors via vertical chases. What is the intent given this is a shared system? Shall a new exhaust system be provided for the first floor only? If replacing the full system, how should upper floors be addressed without a defined scope?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 4(I)(2); Bathrooms 116B and 117B, Toilet Stalls (two for men's; three for women's, one each requires ADA compliant) with one

(1) heavy duty exhaust duty fan with registers over each stall

Q.67 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural Are all exterior walls to be furred, insulated, and drywalled? Yes. Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated

15APR2026, para 4(B).

Q.68 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural

Existing Laundry Room: 1. Shall all laundry, plumbing, and HVAC equipment be demolished and removed?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 1(A), 1(G), 2(A), and 4(H).

Q.69 Attachment 0004- Seed

Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural

Exterior walls to be R23 insulated. Is there a preference over type of insulation used to minimize impact on interior space? An R23 batt is 5 1/2" vs. closed cell spray foam insualtion at 3.5"-4".

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 4(B); Exterior walls to be R23 insulated with closed cell spray foam insulation at 3.5" - 4".

Q.70 Attachment 0004- Seed

Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural Square edge or regular edge ceiling tiles? Smooth face?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 4(D)(1)/(F)(1)/(H)(1)(I)(1); ".....Ceiling tiles shall be regular edge with smooth face."

Q.71 Attachment 0004- Seed

Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural

No ceiling work indicated for new bathrooms. What type of ceiling is required for the new bathrooms?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 4(H)(1)/(I)(1); "New suspended/drop ceiling system (2' by 2'), sag and mold resistance, humidity resistance, 0.85 light reflectance, Class A fire rated with lighting system. Ceiling tile shall be regular edge with smooth face."

Q.72 Attachment 0004- Seed

Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural

Section 4.A - Is the intent for each sleeping room to become it's own private office, or are all walls coming down to create oppen office space? If separate offices are the intent, do the walls between them require acoustical insulation for privacy?

There is no requirement for acoustical insulation. Reference Attachment 0012 - Seed Project SOW Floor Plan Layout.

Q.73 Attachment 0004- Seed

Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural

What are the office requirements? Are the number of desks, shredders, and printers known? Is any special power required for classified processing?

This requirement does not include desks, shredders, printers, or any special power required for classified processing IAW Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026.

Q.74 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural

Please confirm whether the acoustical ceiling tiles shall match the Armstrong 2120 product referenced in the legacy drawings or whether an updated specification will be provided.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, as ceiling tiles are addressed in the following paragraphs;

4(D)(1); 4(F)(1); 4(H)(1); 4(I)(1).

Q.75 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural Please confirm whether any work is required in the Dayroom. Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW, para 4(F).

Q.76 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural

The SOW indicates that the exterior walls are to receive insulation and new drywall system.

Are these the only walls receiving drywall other than the kitchen area?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW, para 4(F)(3);

Each room is to have interior walls finished with Level 4 drywall with paint interior including trim with one coat primer and two coats semi-gloss finish paint. Paint colors shall be white.

Q.77 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural Are the exit doors to be hollow metal frame doors?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW, para 4(F)(2);

Replace existing hallway exit doors with new insulated steel minimum 90-minute fire rating exit doors and frame with panic hardware, emergency sign and emergency light IAW OSHA standards.

Q.78

0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural Confirm whether drywall finish is Level 4 or Level 5

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW, General Requirements #17; Level 4 drywall includes tape and joint compound, sanded.

Q.79 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural Please provide a bid form for the project.

IAW RFP Section L.6.1; The Offeror shall complete and submit RFP Attachment 0002 - Rate Price Sheet - NTE, as part of its proposal submission. The fully burdened labor rates proposed within this attachment will become the fully burdened labor rate ceilings for key personnel labor categories to be utilized on the Seed Project and all future Task Orders.

IAW RFP Section L.6.2; The Offeror shall submit the Cost/Price Volume using Attachment 0006 - Contractor Bid Sheet, accompanied by a Cost/Price narrative when submitting a price proposal against the Seed Project requirement. The Cost/Price Volume shall be submitted as a Firm- Fixed price proposal, reflecting all labor, material, bonds, permits, equipment, etc., necessary to complete the requirements presented in the Seed Project SOW, incorporated as RFP Attachment 0004.

Q.80 SEED Project

SOW

Seed Project - Architectural

Confirm whether the inside face of exterior walls is to be furred out with metal stud construction to permit insulation required to meet R23 requirement.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 4(A); Exterior CMU walls are to be sealed with mold resistant sealer. Walls to be metal studded with Level 4 drywall and painted.

Q.81 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project New Kitchen Requirements; Please provide the kitchen equipment schedule. Will a commercial hood and/or dedicated make-up air system be required?

The schedule for the kitchen renovation is at the discretion of the Contractor to complete within its own specific plan of the remodel. No appliances are included in the requirements of the Seed Project SOW.

Q.82 SEED Project SOW - New

Kitchen in Bay G

Seed Project - Architectural

Confirm whether dining tables and chairs, office furniture, reception area furniture, etc. are part of the Contractor's work as FF&E.

No kitchen, office furniture, or reception area furniture are included in the requirements of the Seed Project SOW.

Q.83 SEED Project

SOW -

Description

Seed Project - Architectural What should be done with the two newly renovated Baths currently in the 1st floor area? Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated

15APR2026, para 4(H), and 4(I).

Q.84 SEED Project SOW - Sprinkler

Seed Project - Architectural

The existing control valves for each riser are non-rising gate valves. Should we replace with OS & Y type?

This is the Contractor's decision to make based on its specific plan for the space.

Q..85 SEED Project

SOW

Seed Project - Architectural Will the rooms be exposed concrete or have drop ceilings?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 4(F)(1); New suspended/drop ceiling (2' by 2'), sag and mold resistance, humidity resistance, 0.85 light reflectance, Class A fire rated with lighting system. Ceiling tiles shall be regular edge with smooth face.

Q.86 Attachment

0004 - SOW,

Pg. 3

Seed Project - Architectural

In Section 4, Architectural, paragraph A, the contractor is required to seal the CMU walls, install metal studs and drywall, and after mudding and finishing the drywall, apply paint. Will some CMU walls remain? If so, will the contractor be required to refinish these walls to match the new CMU walls?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, General Requirements, #16; All paint surfaces are to be sanded and prepared for painting three coats of paint, not including primer. After first coat of paint, the Government is to inspect and verify color selection. Color may be changed after 1st coat. Paint colors and finish to be selected after award. Paint: Coating density: 11.68lbs/gal. vol solids 42+/-2%; weight solids 60+/-2%. Bathroom (three coats, one primer, two finish): primer to have mold killing properties (fungicidal protective coating) and paint is to be mildew resistant finish, except where noted.

Q.87 Attachment

0004 - SOW,

Pg. 3

Seed Project - Architectural

In Section 4, paragraph B, requires exterior walls to be insulated with R23 insulation. Is the contractor required to finish the walls following the installation? If so, what finish is required?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, General Requirement, #17; Level 4 drywall includes tape and joint compound, sanded.

Q.88 Attachment

0004 - SOW, Pg

Seed Project - Architectural

Section 4, paragraph F states that the contractor is to provide and install heavy duty exhaust fans over each stall. Can the contractor assume that one heavy duty exhaust fan with registers over each stall is the requirement? If so, please modify the language to support contractor pricing efforts.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, 4(H)(2); Toilet stalls (two for men's; three for women's, one each requires ADA compliant) with one (1) heavy duty exhaust fan with registers over each stall. Powdered-coated steel doors/partition/urinal/dividers.

Q.89 Attachment

0004 - SOW,

Pg. 4

Seed Project - Architectural

Section F, paragraph 4 requires the contractor to provide granite under mount sinks. Will the Government allow vitreous china sinks as a cost effective alternative? No

Q.90

0004 - SOW,

Pg. 4

Seed Project - Architectural

Section F, paragraph 7 requires an electrical outlet every 10 feet in the bathroom. Is this requirement in addition to one 20 amp electrical outlet per sink as required in paragraph 5? Yes

Q.91 Attachment

0004 - SOW

Seed Project - Architectural Please confirm interior CMU corridor walls are non-loadbearing. The Contractor is to determine that during renovation.

Q.92 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural

Will the second and third floors also be renovated as bedrooms and bathrooms with new floors, ceilings, walls, etc. No

Q.93 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Architectural Are interior walls to be insulated?

No. Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 4(F)(3); Each room is to have…Interior walls are to be finished with Level 4 drywall with paint interior including trim with one coat primer and two coats semi-gloss finish paint. Paint colors shall be white.

Q.94 Attachment 0004- Seed

Project SOW

Seed Project - Cabinets

Please confirm how many linear ft. of base cabinet should be assumed for the new kitchen fit-out Reference Attachment 0012 - Seed Project SOW Floor Plan Layout.

Q.95 Attachment 0004- Seed

Project SOW

Seed Project - Cabinets

Please confirm how many linear ft. of upper cabinet should be assumed for the new kitchen fit-out Reference Attachment 0012 - Seed Project SOW Floor Plan Layout.

Q.96 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Counters and Sinks Please indicate the level of granite the Government intends to make their selection from.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, General Requirements #12; Counters and Sinks: Contractor is to be provide samples after award for government selection. Various color samples are to be provided by the contractor and final color determination will be made after award. Counters to be granite level 2.

Q.97 Attachment 0004- Seed

Project SOW

Seed Project - Counters and Sinks

Section 4.F.3 - Requests 3 granite undercounter sinks and a granite counter. Is this meant to be natural stone or granite composite? Natural stone requires annual resealing and is porous which make it subject to staining whole granite composite is maintenance free and non-porous.

IAW Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW, Para 4(H)(1); Three granite under mount sink and granite counter….."

Q.98 SEED Project

SOW

Seed Project - Counters and Sinks Confirm whether plumbing fixtures should be automatic sensor operation.

IAW Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW, para 4(H)(3); Reconfigure the laundry room into a male and a female bathroom….two urinals 1 gallon or less per flush, manual flush (not waterless) (installation of urinals in men's only).

Q.99 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Demolition

Will all "2+2 bedrooms and bathrooms" be removed on the First floor to make room for Offices?

Yes. Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, and Attachment 0012 - Seed Project Floor Plan Layout.

Q.100 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Demolition Under 1.D. Demolition - Remove piping systems, is it all 3 Floors or just First Floor?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 1(D); Remove piping systems for first floor only. Piping embedded in concrete may remain however capping is required a minimum of 3" below grade. Concrete fill is required.

Q.101 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Demolition

Existing vertical sanitary piping from 2nd and 3rd floors currently falls within interior wall cavities that will align with new office areas following the reconfiguration. This condition is not described in demolition or new work scope.

Please confirm whether the sanitary risers serving upper floors are part of the project scope for relocation, protection, replacement, or enclosure so the design build team can address them within its design.

It is the up to each Contractor's determination on how they want to tie into the existing vertical sanitary piping from 2nd and 3rd floors.

Q.102 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Demolition

The SOW includes demolition of existing systems serving the first floor but does not indicate whether 2nd and 3rd floors will remain operational, nor whether uninterrupted utility service is required.

Please confirm whether maintaining continuous service (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, etc.) to floors above the first floor is part of the project’s required scope, and whether any specific phasing constraints exist.

The scope of work involves only the 1st floor of Building 4504. The 2nd and 3rd floors are to receive continuous service but are not currently occupied. The Contractor is to tie into any existing infrastructure for 2nd and 3rd floors with the 1st floor remodel.

Q.103 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Demolition

Post-Demolition Use of Bathroom Areas: 1. What is the intended use of the demolished bathroom spaces (e.g., office, storage, circulation, vestibule, etc.)? Reference Attachment 0012 - Seed Project SOW Floor Plan Layout

Q.104 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Demolition

Please confirm whether temporary partitioning, dust containment, and/or negative air machines are required during demolition and construction activities.

Temporary partitioning, dust containment, and/or negative air machines are not a requirement of Attachment 0001 - NCR MATOC SOW or Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW.

Q.105

0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Demolition

Please confirm approved dumpster locations and whether APG imposes any restrictions on haul off routes or disposal facilities. Reference Attachment 0012 - Seed Project SOW Floor Plan Layout

Q.106 SEED Project

SOW

Seed Project - Demolition Is the Contractor responsible for disposing of existing loose furniture in the project area? Yes

Q.107 SEED Project

SOW

Seed Project - Demolition

Confirm that the Contractor only needs to abate ACM identified on the First Floor and not the upper floors which are not include in the SOW. Yes

Q.108 SEED Project

SOW

Seed Project - Demolition

Confirm that , if no insulation is provided in the exterior cavity walls, the existing masonry does not need to be removed to install rigid cavity insultation and then rebuilt.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 4(B); Exterior walls to be R23 insulated with closed cell spray from foam insulation at 3.5" - 4".

Q.109

SEED Project SOW - General /

Demolition - Structural Scope

Seed Project - Demolition

Confirm whether any structural modifications are anticipated due to demolition of block walls, ceilings, or mechanical systems on the first floor, including any required structural reinforcement. A significant portion of the interior walls (demising walls, corridor walls, etc.)

appear to be load-bearing or otherwise structural.

The Contractor is responsible for determining that.

Q.110 Attachment

0004 - SOW,

Pg. 2

Seed Project - Demolition

In Section 1, Demolition, paragraph A, the Government requires removal of the block walls.

Does this include all block walls or just the walls for the existing bathrooms?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 1(A); Remove the current block walls in bathroom and associated plumbing, fixtures, mirrors, closets, electrical etc. in the bedrooms (2 plus 2).

Q.111

Attachment

0004 - SOW

B15:D36, Pg. 2

Seed Project - Demolition

In Section 1, paragraph D, the contractor is required to remove piping systems. Does this include the dual temperature water supply piping which also serves the upper floors? Piping for water supply to 2nd and 3rd floors shall remain in tact.

Q.112 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project

HVAC System - Existing Conditions & Demolitions; The current system consists of a central make-up air unit (MAU) and distributed fan coil units serviing all floors. Is a new MAU intended for all floors or only the first floor? If for all floors what is the usage of the second and third floor for equipment sizing purposes? If only the first floor, how will outside air be provided to upper floors? Is a new mechanical room required for first-floor systems? Shall all first-floor ductwork and vertical risers be demolished and replaced?

The new system is for the 1st floor only. The design is to take into account the non-disturbance of the 2nd and 3rd floors.

Q.113 Attachment

0004 - SOW,

Pg. 3

Seed Project - Demolition

In Section 1, paragraph G, the Contractor is required to remove the HVAC system on the 1st floor. Will the existing outside air duct remain which serves the 1st floor and the upper floors? The Contractor must determine that.

Q.114 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Demolition To what extent are we to demo the walls in each restroom? Complete demolition to the full extent.

Q.115 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Electrical

We could not find the "Short Apparatus Bay" indicated on item 3.D in Attachment 0004,Statement of Work. Please clarify where the Short Apparatus Bay is located.

"Short Apparatus Bay" has been removed from the SOW. Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 3(D); Reutilize current electrical room to house all electrical poanels and fire alarm panels. Room shall have (1) overhead light circuit switched and one (1) 20-amp circuit duplex outlet.

Q.116 Seed Project

SOW

Seed Project - Electrical

The Seed Project SOW indicates that the panel must be updated to comply with code. Can the Government confirm the current service capacity, the available load, the connection point, and whether it will be necessary to make any upgrade to the main service entrance, transformer, or coordination with the utility provider?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, General Requirements #4; Contractor coordination required with the COR for preapproval for any electrical connection work through the City Light & Power.

Q.117 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Electrical

UFC 3-520-01, Table 3-1 generally prohibits the use of metal-clad (MC) cable pertaining to SOW paragraphs 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D. Please confirm if general use of metal-clad (MC) cable for feeders and branch circuits is acceptable.

No, the use of metal-clad (MC) cable is not allowed under the Seed Project SOW.

Q.118 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Electrical

Are electrical outlets required every 10-feet along corridor, mechanical, break room, and bathroom walls, or only within office areas?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 3(A); Provide duplex receptacle electrical outlets (20 amps) every ten feet along each wall throughout the floor.

Q.119

0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Electrical

The SOW states that the panel is to be upgraded to meet Code.

Please confirm if the intent is to replace and upgrade the electrical service.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 3(B); Electrical Panel is to be upgraded to meet code.

Q.120 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Electrical

The SOW requires a new electrical room to serve the electrical panels.

Please confirm if existing electrical service and panels are to be relocated to the new electrical room.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 3(D); Reutilize current electrical room to house all electrical panels and fire alarm panels. Room shall have (1) overhead light circuit switched and one (1) 20-amp circuit duplex outlet.

Q.121 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project Can you confirm if the main electrical service and panelboard(s) capacity is sufficient for the proposed new loads, or will a main service/primary distribution upgrade be required?

The Contractor will need to determine during renovation. Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 3, for Electrical requirements.

Q.122 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Electrical LED Lighting: 1. Is the intention to have integral occupancy/vacancy sensing in the fixtures?

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, General Requirements #8; All lights to be LED (light emitting diode) with motion detections and dimmers switch with integral occupancy/vacancy sensing in the fixtures. The lighting shall be standalone room-based controlled.

Q.123 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Electrical Exit Doors: 1. Please clarify what emergency lighting is required.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 4(D)(2); Replace existing hallway exist doors with new insulated steel minimum 90-minute fire rating exist doors and frame with panic hardware, emergency sign and emergency light in accordance with OSHA standards; and 4(J)(12); Install all new insulated exit doors with panic hardware, emergency sign and emergency light, according to required code and OSHA standards.

Q.124 NCR MATOC -

RFP Instructions NCR MATOC Please confirm divider tabs used for organizational purposes will not be counted towards the page limit. Divider tabs shall not be counted towards the page limit.

Q.125 Cover Letter / RFP Section

L.3.8 Cover Letter

Section L.3.8 states that the proposal shall consist of three (3) separate volumes but then is followed by a table thast shows instructions for 1 Cover Letter. Can the Government clarify whether the Cover Letter should be submitted as a standalone document or is to be included in each separate volume?

Each Volume within Table 1 states what is required. The Cover Letter is a stand-alone document and is not required in Volumes I through III, Technical, Past Performance and/or Cost/Price.

Q.126

NCR MATOC,

RFP Section L.3.8, Validity

Period

NCR MATOC Section L.1.5 requires a 180-day validity period. Please conifrm if we are required to put this on the cover letter.

IAW RFP Section L.3.8, Table 1, Cover Letter must include: - RFP W51EW7-26-R-A002; - Proposal Validity Date, etc.

Q.127 SEED Project

SOW

Seed Project - Electrical

The existing electrical room does not have any external access. Should it be relocated to provide external access?

No, it should not be relocated. Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed project SOW dated 15APR2026, para 3(D); Reutilize current electrical room to house all electrical panels and fire alarm panels. Room shall have one (1) overhead light circuit switched and one (1) 20-amp circuit duplex outlet.

Q.128 SEED Project SOW - Electrical

Seed Project - Electrical

The SOW states that the electrical panel is to be upgraded “to meet code.” Please clarify whether this includes upgrades to the 1st floor only or entire building? The scope of the Seed Project SOW is the first floor only.

Q.129 SEED Project SOW - Electrical

Seed Project - Electrical

Confirm the existing electrical service voltage and available capacity serving Building 4504 is sufficient to support new office occupancy and new HVAC system. This is up to the Contractor's determination during renovations.

Q.130 SEED Project SOW - Electrical

Seed Project - Electrical Please confirm whether arc flash studies are required. Arc-Flash studies are not a requirement of the Seed Project SOW.

Q.131 SEED Project SOW - Lighting

Seed Project - Electrical

The SOW requires all lighting to be LED with motion detection and dimmer switches. Please confirm whether lighting controls must be integrated into a centralized lighting control system or may be standalone room based controls.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, General Requirements #8; All lights to be LED (light emitting diode) with motion detections and dimmers switch with integral occupancy/vacancy sensing in the fixtures. The lighting shall be standalone room-based controlled.

Q.132 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Electrical Are all electrical panels servicing the first floor currently on the first floor? Yes

Q.133

0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Exterior Will the Government determine where they intend to add the ADA parking spaces and ramp? Yes. Reference Attachment 0012 - Seed Project SOW Floor Plan Layout.

Q.134 Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW

Seed Project - Exterior Will both building entrances need to be modified for ADA access.

No, only one entrance will need to be modified for ADA access.

Reference revised Attachment 0004 - Seed Project SOW dated 15APR2026, para N(1); Exterior work for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant: restripe existing ADS parking spots (one Van and one other car) to accommodate two (2) ADA parking spaces.