W911KB-14-R-0016_AM_2.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

PROJECT TITLE: Environmental Quality Services for AFCEC, Various Locations Primarily Alaska

DUE DATE FOR PROPOSALS IS UNCHANGED AND REMAINS April 16, 2014 at 2:00 PM Alaska Time. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance w ith Section L, paragraph 1.8, Submitting Proposals.

This amendment provides changes to the solicitation as indicated on page 2 of this document.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS AMENDMENT ON STANDARD FORM 33.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 2

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Apr-2014

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911KB-14-R-0016

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Mar-2014

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

09-Apr-2014

CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, AK

CEPOA-CT (W911KB)

PO BOX 6898

JBER AK 99506-0898

W911KB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911KB-14-R-0016

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

a. The following drawings are substituted for the superseded drawings.

NONE.

b. The following revised documents are substituted for the superseded documents. The identifier “AM#2” appears before and after new and/or revised material, except as noted below.

SECTION M, EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Revised Attachment M-1 (issuing new Attachment M-1).

NOTE: Revisions within the following documents do not contain the above referenced identifiers.

c. The following section is deleted.

d. The following documents are added.

e. The following revisions are incorporated.

BIDDER INQUIRY REPORT with 47 inquiries is incorporated.

f. Other:

(End of Summary of Changes)

Attachment M-1

AM#2

ATTACHMENT M-1 (Submit for Volume 1, Tab A)

PROJECT EXPERIENCE FORM

A. NAME OF FIRM THAT PERFORMED THE PROJECT:

B. GENERAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE PROJECT

1. Project Title and Location

2. Complete name of customer/project owner entity (Government agency, commercial firm, or other organization)

3. Complete name of regulatory agency

4. Name and address of the prime contractor, if the offeror was not the prime contractor

5. Contract/reference number, to include task order number(s) if applicable

6. Offeror’s role on the referenced project: Prime, Subcontractor, Other

7. Percentage and type of work on the referenced project self-performed by the offeror

8. Percentage and type of work on the referenced project subcontracted by the offeror

9. Contract price (original and current or final)

10. Contract type: Fixed-Price or Cost Reimbursement.

11. Contract period of performance

C. CURRENT STATUS OF CONTRACT: (Choose one.)

Work underway.

Work completed, no further action pending or underway.

Work completed, routine administrative action pending or underway.

Work completed, claims negotiations pending or underway.

Work completed, litigation pending or underway.

Terminated for convenience.

Terminated for default.

Other (explain).

D. REFERENCES/PRIMARY POINTS OF CONTACT: (For prime contractors, use the project owner. For subcontractors, use the business concern that awarded the subcontract. If possible, provide at least one reference from each category below. Ensure that all contact information is accurate, current, and complete at time of submission.)

1. Technical/Program Manager Name:

Organization/Agency:

Telephone:

E-mail:

2. Contracting Officer(s) Name:

Organization/Agency:

Telephone:

E-mail:

3. Primary Regulator Name:

Attachment M-1

AM#2

Title:

Agency:

Region:

Telephone:

E-mail:

E. DESCRIBE THE PROJECT AND SPECIFICALLY EXPLAIN THE RELEVANCE OF THE WORK

THAT YOU PERFORMED UNDER THE PROJECT TO THE CURRENT ACQUISITION, E.G., TO THE

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LISTED IN SECTION C INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

a. Describe the general scope of the project and the offeror’s role on the project.

b. Specifically address the relevance of the experience gained on this project to the current acquisition.

Provide specific details, not general statements, with emphasis on similarities in the type of work performed, the size, scope and complexity of the project, work in Arctic/Subarctic regions, sites with difficult logistics and/or located at remote sites, etc.

c. Describe use/evaluation/results of innovative technology; problems encountered and solutions provided;

and any cost-saving measures that were implemented.

d. Specify key personnel proposed for the current acquisition utilized AM#2…in the same capacity…AM#2 on this project.

e. Provide any other relevant information pertaining to this project not specifically addressed above that directly pertains to the offeror’s capability to successfully perform the current acquisition

F. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS: (Provide details if applicable. Explain offeror’s position on any conflicts with the customer concerning which they may make adverse remarks. Describe any actions that have been taken or are planned to correct any performance shortcomings. Identify any pending, ongoing, or completed litigation.)

Public / SBU / FOUO

Bid Inquiry Contractor Report All Inquiries

Project: Environmental Quality Services - W911KB-14-R-0016 Review: Environmental Quality Services - W911KB- 14-R-0016 (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 47 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 5564958 Environmental N/A N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Reference page 76 of 85, (b) Experience performing environmental quality services in Artic/Subartic regions.

Question - Do all submitted projects have to show experience performing environmental quality services in Artic/Subartic regions or may some of the projects show the required environmental experience in NON-Artic/Subartic regions?

On: Mar 17 2014.

Government Response. . Projects may be in arctic/subarctic regions or non-arctic/subarctic regions.

Climate is one example of relevancy however an environmental quality services project in an arctic or subarctic region would likely be considered more relevant than a similar project in a non-arctic/subarctic region. On: Mar 19 2014

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

5567755 General RFP page 72 of 85 4.0 proposal content

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Table 1 - Proposal Content indicates Volume 1 is named "Technical Capability and Performance Confidence (Factors 1 and 2). However, page 73 of RPF, Section 6 indicates the title as "Volume 1 - Technical Capability".

Which is correct?

On: Mar 19 2014.

Government Response.. Volume 1 encompasses both Technical Capability and Performance Confidence (Factors 1 and 2) per Table 1. On: Mar 19 2014

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

5568097 General N/A N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

The RFP requires that at least one Project Manager be PMP certified. This is the first time we have seen the government require a PMP in order to qualify for a contract award. Making PMP certification a requirement instead of a qualification that would score higher will limit competition on this contract since true small businesses aren't accustomed to paying for certifications that haven't previously been required by the government in order to conduct business. Specifically under section C, paragraph 8.1, page 14 of the RFP states the "Project Manager shall be prime contractor employee." Do both Project Managers need to be from the prime?

On: Mar 19 2014.

Government Response.. 1) Upon further consideration, the requirement for PMP certification will be deleted in Amendment #1. 2) Both project managers need to be employed by the prime contractor. On:

Mar 20 2014

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

5570091 General N/A N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

The RFP specifies that the Project Engineer "shall have as a minimum a Bachelor's of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering." Will a candidate with a Bachelor's of Science degree in "Biological Systems Engineering

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with an environmental emphasis" and Alaska PE licenses in civil and environmental engineering meet the minimum educational requirements for this position?

On: Mar 20 2014.

Government Response.. The qualifications for Project Engineer have been revised. See Amendment #1 On: Mar 28 2014

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

5572106 Contracting Attachments M-1 and M-3

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

May Offerors reformat Attachments M-1 and M-3 to provide the most efficient use of space as long as all the information in the forms is provided?

On: Mar 23 2014.

Government Response.. For consistency, please use the format for attachments M-1 and M-3 included in the solicitation. On: Mar 24 2014

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

5572522 General Section 2.4

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 2.4 Environmental Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants Management states that "POL management services may include operating and maintaining POL systems... and on-call emergency repair services."

o Please clarify what exactly is required by operating the POL systems.

o Please also elaborate on what is required for on-call emergency repair services.

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response.. O&M work may entail repair and/or maintenance of existing POL systems.

Contractors will not be required to operate the systems and paragraph 2.4 will be revised in Amendment #1. On-call emergency repair services may entail rapid response to prevent, contain, control, clean up, remove, and dispose of POL spills. On: Mar 24 2014

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

5572523 General N/A N/A N/A Comment Classification: Public (Public)

2. Please clarify the definition of a project. Is an IDIQ considered a project, or is a single task order under an IDIQ a project?

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response.. An IDIQ is not considered a project. For experience/past performance use the effort performed under individual task orders. On: Mar 24 2014

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

5572525 General 6.1.1 Comment Classification: Public (Public)

6.1.1 states, "the offeror and team members shall each demonstrate recent, relevant experience on projects providing services similar to those identified in Section C." Does this mean that at least one project from each team member is required?

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response. . Projects to demonstrate recent, relevant experience are required for all proposed team members (defined as key subcontractors performing at least 20% of the work or each member of a JV or other partnership proposing as prime contractor) On: Mar 24 2014

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

5572530 General 7.1.1

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

7.1.1 states, "Offerors shall propose burdened rates for all labor categories provided in the 'FFP Ceiling Burdened Hourly Rates" tables in Section B. Please clarify if one set of blended rates is required for each partner of a JV and how subcontractors are to handled. Can we provide separate rates/burdening rates for each JV partner and subs or only one single set of rates for the entire team?

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response. . Provide one single set of rates for the entire team. The rates will be the maximum allowable after contract award and lower rates may be utilized on a per task order basis depending on which JV partner or subcontractor fulfills the key position. On: Mar 24 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5573014 Environmental Cost

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

2. Contractor requests expansion of labor categories/key personnel. This request is based on the fact that work performed in Alaska, Hawaii, Wake Island, Guam, Japan, Korea, Marinas Island chain includes a staff of professionals in excess of the 6 labor categories presented in the solicitation. The breadth and depth of staff needed to perform all of the elements in the SOW requires a contractor to have employees with varying educational levels, certifications, years of experience and geographic locations. In addition, SOW section 1.3 indicates "...Contractor is required to furnish all ...labor, materials and equipment to perform environmental quality services for the Air Force Civil Engineering Center..." To provide all required labor, the contractor will have use labor categories outside of those presented in Section B of the solicitation (such as mid and junior techs, administrative staff, CADD/GIS, contract administration, chemists, QA/QC managers, health/safety managers, etc.).

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response.. The labor categories in Section B represent those categories which will have contractually binding labor rates. It is expected that additional personnel will be required based on task order scope and will be included in task order price proposals but their labor rates will not be included in the base contract. On: Mar 24 2014

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

5573018 Environmental Technical

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

4. Request the minimum qualifications for Project Engineer be expanded to include BS in mechanical or chemical engineering.

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response.. The qualifications for Project Engineer have been revised. See Amendment #1.

On: Mar 28 2014

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

5573020 Environmental Technical

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

5. Request the minimum qualifications for Cultural Resources Specialist be expanded to include BS in Anthropology.

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response.. The qualifications for Cultural Resource Specialist have been revised. See Amendment #1. On: Mar 28 2014

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

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5573023 Environmental Technical

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

6. Section M, Item 6.0 - Is there a page limitation for Technical Capability?

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response.. There is not an overall page limitation for Technical Capability. Comply with the page limits listed for each Factor/Subfactor. On: Mar 24 2014

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

5573026 Environmental Technical

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section M, Item 6.2.1.1 – please clarify if the one-page narrative page limit is per team member or is the one-page narrative to address all team members?

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response.. The one page limit applies to the offeror's description of any previous teaming between all the proposed team members. It is not one page per team member. On: Mar 24 2014

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

5573027 Environmental Technical

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

10. Section M, Item 6.3 – Please clarify if a "project" is limited to task orders, call orders, etc. or can contracts (IDIQs, SATOC, MATOC, etc.) be used as a "project" for this solicitation?

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response.. See response to Inquiry 5572523, IDIQs, MATOCs etc. are not considered projects as they do not entail a specific effort. Use individual task orders for experience examples. On: Mar 24 2014

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

5573181 Other NA NA NA

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

"Offerors shall propose burdened rates for all labor categories provided in the 'FFP Ceiling Burdened Hourly Rates" tables in Section B. Please clarify if one set of blended rates is required to cover the entire proposed team which would includes out team members. Or do you require rates for the prime, but also an addition set of rates for the team member.

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response.. See response to Inquiry 5572530. On: Mar 24 2014

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

5573551 General Pg 81 FFP Ceiling Burden Hourly Rates

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

We intend to have teaming partners responsible for a couple of the key personnel and the associated labor rates.

For their associated labor rates, the teaming partners will comply with the RFP requirements and provide their rate development as well as a basis for their direct labor rates. This data is considered proprietary and we intend to instruct our teaming partners to submit subject data in a sealed envelope. Is this approach acceptable?

On: Mar 24 2014.

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Government Response. . Proprietary backup information may be submitted in a sealed envelope however ensure the tables in Section B include the proposed labor rates for each category regardless of whether filled by the prime contractor or a team member. On: Mar 24 2014

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

5573555 General Pg 15 8.1.6 Cultural Resources Specialist

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

In the United States academic system, there are no college degrees in archaeology, only anthropology. Professional archaeologists have degrees in anthropology. Registered Professional Archaeologist is the recognized credential.

Could you please clarify?

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response.. The qualifications for Cultural Resource Specialist have been revised. See Amendment #1. On: Mar 28 2014

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

5573559 General Executive Summary Executive Summary Comment Classification: Public (Public)

May offerors provide a 2-page Executive Summary in the beginning of Volume 1 – Technical Capability to introduce the team and summarize the proposal content? May this Executive Summary be excluded from the page count?

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response.. Please do not provide information not requested in the RFP. Extraneous information will not be considered in the proposal evaluation. On: Mar 24 2014

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

5573560 General Pg 85 7.2.1, Tab B-1 Pre-Award Survey, (b)

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

RFP states, "A list of present commitments, including the dollar value thereof, and name or the organization the work is being performed. Include names and telephone numbers of personnel within each organization who are familiar with the prospective contractor's performance." Is the Government asking for a list of current contracts because item

(c) is requesting for the similar information? Please clarify.

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response.. The primary difference between 7.2.1 (b) and (c) is dollar amount and a certified statement. In (b), list all present commitments regardless of dollar value. In (c), certify as to those that are over $1M in the past 3 months and which are over $5M in the past 3 years. On: Mar 24 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5573562 General Pg 85 7.2.1, Tab B-1 Pre-Award Survey, (d)(3

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

RFP requires "Name, address and telephone number of two credit/trade references." Is the Government asking for bank references or subcontractor/vendor references?

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response. . Either type of reference may be provided. On: Mar 24 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5573696 General Pg 68 Oral Presentations

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Comment Classification: Public (Public)

"Oral presentations will not be utilized in conjunction with this solicitation. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct oral discussions as necessary with offerors determined to be in the competitive range." How will the oral discussions be incorporated into the selection criteria?

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response. . Discussions are not incorporated into the selection criteria. Discussions are used to address specific elements of the offeror's proposal in order to maximize the Government's ability to obtain best value. If discussions occur they will be after the Government reviews initial proposals and would address any deficiencies, significant weaknesses or adverse past performance of offerors considered to be in the competitive range. Typically discussions are in writing but we reserve the right to have oral discussions if appropriate. On: Mar 24 2014

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

5573698 General Pg 79 6.3.2 Evaluation Criteria

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Pg 79 states "If any firm has multiple divisions, offices, or previous business relationships, the Government will only evaluate past performance of the division, office, firm or team member submitting the offer unless the offer demonstrates that the separate division, office, etc. will participate meaningfully in the performance of the contract." If a large business is teamed with a small business firm that has an office in Alaska, will the small business be able to claim experience for all of the large business offices or will the experience they will be able to claim be just what they have performed in Alaska?

On: Mar 24 2014.

Government Response.. The last part of the question is unclear regarding a small business with large business offices. Please resubmit if this answer does not provide adequate clarification: The experience/past performance record of any firm, office or separate division that will be meaningfully involved in contract performance may be utilized. If the offices outside Alaska will be meaningfully involved in the performance of this contract, their experience/past performance may used provided that involvement is described in the narrative/statement of commitment described under paragraph 6.0. On: Mar 24 2014

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

5575366 Biology-Ecology 8.4 PHYSICAL SCIENTIST Comment Classification: Public (Public)

The RFP Section 8.14 PHYSICAL SCIENTIST(s): This individual shall have as a minimum a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Geology or Environmental Science and at least five (5) years of experience their area of professional expertise.

Would a BS degree in biological sciences; Biological Sciences Education; or biology qualify for a Physical Scientist?

This is more in-line with OPM Category Definition for General Physical Science Series, 1301. Specifically, 1301 states Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

On: Mar 25 2014.

Government Response.. No. A degree in Biological Sciences or Biology is not acceptable for the Physical Scientist position. On: Mar 28 2014

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

5575550 Contracting Attachment M-1

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Will the government consider increasing the page limit on Attachment M-1 to 3 pages? The format provided and 2-page limit does not allow for a detailed response to address such a diverse scope of work as well as the other relevance factors.

On: Mar 26 2014.

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Government Response.. The page limit will remain 2 pages. Offerors are encouraged to be concise in describing the experience project and the relevancy of the project to this acquisition. As a reminder MATOC/SATOC base contracts are not considered projects. On: Mar 26 2014

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

5575824 General Pg 15 8.1.5 Natural Resources Specialist

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

RFP states that the Natural Resources Specialist have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Biology, Wildlife Conservation or Forestry. Will the Government accept a BS in Agriculture for this position?

On: Mar 26 2014.

Government Response.. No. A degree in Agriculture is not acceptable for the position of Natural Resourses Specialist. On: Mar 28 2014

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

5575850 General Pg 85 7.2.1, Tab B-1 Pre-Award Survey, (b)

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

The RFP requirement is "A list of present commitments, including the dollar value thereof, and name or the organization the work is being performed." Do "present commitments" mean current active SATOC/MATOC contracts or task orders? Are offerors to list commitments as a prime or subcontractor? Please clarify.

On: Mar 26 2014.

Government Response.. Commitments may be MATOC/SATOC contracts rather than individual task orders however state dollar amount currently under contract and remaining capacity. Provide current commitments as a prime contractor and a subcontractor. On: Mar 26 2014

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

5579527 General 2.1.1

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Section 2.1.1 states that "each bound volume will contain a Title Sheet on the cover for ready identification of the proposal..." The following paragraph (i) states "the offeror's name, address, a signature of the official that can bind the firm and a telephone number and email address shall appear in the lower left corner of the title page of any document/volume to be evaluated."

Are the Title Sheet and the title page the same document? If they are not the same document, please clarify where each is to be located and the information required on each. If they are the same document, please confirm that this page is to be located outside the proposal on the cover.

On: Mar 28 2014.

Government Response.. The title sheet and title page are the same document and is to be located outside the proposal as a cover sheet for the binder(s). Please see 52.215-1(c)(2) for information required on the first page of the proposal inside the binder(s). On: Mar 28 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

5579956 General 6.2.1.2, Tab B, Key Personnel

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Alaskan Small Businesses may require a teaming member to provide services in the PACAF AOR outside of Alaska.

Can the solicitation be amended to allow 3 positions for Project Manager, with 2 positions required to be filled by employees of the Prime Contractor and 1 position allowed for the teaming member providing services in the PACAF AOR outside of Alaska? This would bring the total number of key personnel to 11 and the total page allowance to 22.

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On: Mar 28 2014.

Government Response.. The number of resumes required by Section M are for proposal evaluation purposes and will remains at two project managers from the prime contractor. On: Mar 28 2014

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

5580928 Other N/A N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

In reviewing the RFP requirements in Section L and Section M, the government does not want to see any technical approach or management plans to discuss the understanding of the scope or how a firm plans to manage the contract. In previous COE RFP submittals at a minimum a management plan was required. Please confirm a technical approach and management plan is not required in response to this solicitation.

On: Mar 29 2014.

Government Response. . Confirmed that a technical approach and management plan are not required.

On: Mar 31 2014

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

5580929 Other N/A N/A N/A

Comment Classification: For Official Use Only (FOUO)

Under 6.2.1.1 Tab B-1 Organization--May proposers provide additional staffing for this contract beyond the required Key Personnel identified under 6.2.1.2. It would seem in order to demonstrate how well staffed the organization is to execute the contract scope of work a proposer should present this additional staffing on the organizational chart.

Please confirm the organizational chart is only to include the key personnel identified under section 6.2.1.2 Tab B-2.

It would seem the use of additional staff identified on the organizational chart would demonstrate to the government the offeror is well organized, structured and able to staff and execute the contract scope of work.

On: Mar 29 2014.

Government Response.. As a minimum, the organizational chart is to include the key personnel identified under section 6.2.1.2 Tab B-2. Offerors may include additional staff on the organizational chart in order to demonstrate how well the offeror is organized, structured and staffed to execute the contract scope of work provided the organizational chart remains one page and is legible. On: Mar 31 2014

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

5580937 Other NA NA NA

Comment Classification: For Official Use Only (FOUO)

The government has defined a Key Subcontractor as a "Subcontractor member of a teaming agreement with the offeror or subcontractor for a proposed subcontract that will be equal to 20% of more of the prime contract". How does the government intend to use this contract in terms of the identified SOW elements. With 4 main SOW elements and 16 sub-elements, it is difficult to determine which areas of the SOW would require more than 20% of the scope of work.

On: Mar 29 2014.

Government Response.. Work performed under this contract may entail any or all of the SOW elements identified. For proposal purposes, consider those significant elements of work related to environmental quality services that your firm does not typically perform organically and provide your best estimate of the services you would therefore need to subcontract. On: Mar 31 2014

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

5580965 Regulatory Section I

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Will this award be governed by the recent National Defense Authorization Act amendment of FAR Clause 52-219-14 providing that subcontracting costs incurred by a small business prime contractor on its similarly situated small business subcontractors shall not be considered subcontracted costs so that any subcontracted services to a similarly situated small subcontractor shall be considered as self-performed by the small business prime?

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On: Mar 29 2014.

Government Response.. The law will prevail therefore self-performance of the work will be evaluated in accordance with 15 U.S.C 657s, Limitations on Subcontracting, which contains the change referred to in this inquiry. On: Mar 31 2014

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

5580966 Other Section M Paragraph 6 Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Are Teaming Agreements required to be submitted for all Team Members, Key Subcontractors or JV Partners? If so, where in the proposal should they be included?

On: Mar 29 2014.

Government Response.. Teaming agreements are not required to be submitted. On: Mar 31 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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5580967 Other Section M Paragraph 6

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Offerors that submit experience or past performance information of affiliated concerns shall provide a narrative (not to exceed 1 page) that describes what involvement such company will have on the instant acquisition and demonstrate a firm commitment that the affiliated firm will participate meaningfully in the performance of the contract." (RFP page 74-75, para. 6.0).

We assume that the 1 page narrative (including commitment statement and signatures) will be the first page behind Tab 1, Factor 1, Subfactor 1 – Experience. Is that correct?

On: Mar 29 2014.

Government Response.. Yes. Submit narrative as part of Tab A, Factor 1, Subfactor 1, Experience. On:

Mar 31 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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5581539 Other na NA NA

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

For Tab B-1 Organization, for the requirement of the organizational chart may proposers include not only the staffing, but also provide a roles and responsibility chart for the team members to demonstrate the role and responsibility of each team member.

On: Mar 31 2014.

Government Response.. Provide an organizational chart as described in Section M, 6.2.1.1. A roles and responsibilities chart is not required. On: Mar 31 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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5582608 Other NA NA NA

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Under 6.0, bottom of page 74 and top of page 75-Can you please define "multi-segmented business concern" and the intent of this question. If the offeror has several office locations through the U.S. that would support this contract in addition to a local Alaska office, we assume we need to submit the one page narrative to address the resources from other office locations that would support this contract. Pleae confirm.

On: Apr 01 2014.

Government Response.. A narrative addressing the resources of other office locations, divisions or affiliated companies that will participate in the contract is only required if the offeror is relying upon the experience and past performance of the other offices, divisions or affiliates in their proposal. On: Apr 03

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5582609 Other NA NA NA

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Volume 1, 6.1.1 submission requirements: Can offerors include more than one task order performed under an IDIQ contract for the same SOW elements and project locations on one project experience form? For instance, due to government funding availability, one scope of work was split and awarded as 3 separate task orders. The 3 SOWs were for the same work and contracting office. Can we provide one project experience form for the 3 task orders, or we only able to provide one of the task orders.

On: Apr 01 2014.

Government Response. . Include one project per project experience form. If the project was divided into several task orders due to segmented funding but the SOW of each task order was for the same project, the multiple task orders can be referenced on one form. Do not include multiple task orders that are for different SOWs on the same form. On: Apr 03 2014

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5586297 Other N/A N/A N/A Comment Classification: Public (Public)

Request #5581539 indicates a Roles & Responsibility chart is not required under 6.2.1.1 Tab B-1. However, the RFP indicates "Offerors shall depict any teaming arrangements proposed for performance of the contract on the organizational chart." It would seem the best way to "graphically illustrate the offeror's proposed team" would be to provide not only the staffing on the organizational chart, but the Team's and their role as it relates to the contract scope of work.

On: Apr 03 2014.

Government Response.. The team member's role can be identified on the organizational chart. On: Apr 03 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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5588036 Other NA NA NA

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

On RFP page 77 of 85, the 11x17 matrix that is required under 6.2.1.2, may proposers also include other than key personnel (additional staffing) that are available for this contract and have direct experience working on our experience projects that are presented under Tab A?

On: Apr 04 2014.

Government Response. . Additional staffing may be provided as long as the one page limitation is not exceeded and the matrix remains legible. On: Apr 07 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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5588439 Other NA NA NA

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

On the project experience matrix (Attachment M-1 Part E, subpart (d.)Key Personnel Proposed and Utilized in the Same Capacity on this Project: Do you only want to see the Key personnel that we are proposing that worked on the project in the exact same capacity? The logic behind this question is that a contractor may have several key people they are proposing that worked on the project they are providing as a reference, but at the time of the project they may have been in another capacity. An example would be John Doe worked on the project as a physical scientist, but he is being proposed for this contract as a Project Manager since he meets the Project Manager requirements. Would we be prevented from showing his experience on the past performance project since his role on that project was a physical scientist, but on this contract, he is proposed as a Project Manager.

On: Apr 04 2014.

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Government Response.. Indicate any key personnel that worked on the previous project regardless of position held at the time. The words "in the same capacity" will be removed from attachment M-1 in Amendment #2. On: Apr 07 2014

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5588659 General Pg 15, 8.15 Natural Resources Specialist

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

RFP states the minimum education for a Natural Resources Specialist is a "Bachelors Degree in Biology, Wildlife Conservation, or Forestry." Would the Government consider accepting a BS in Geological Science or any other physical science?

On: Apr 04 2014.

Government Response.. Physical science degrees are not acceptable for the position of Natural Resources Specialist. Comply with the qualification requirements in Section C. On: Apr 07 2014

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

5589685 General Re Question 5582608

Multi-Segmented Business Concern

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

In the response to question #5582608, the Government confirmed a 1-page narrative if offerors are using resoures from other office locations, divisions, or affiliated companies. In the RFP, Pg 74, 6.0, the requirement is to also provide a (i) statement of commitment, and (ii) signatures of both offeror and Meaningful Relationship Entity. If the offeror has multiple offices under the same entity/company name, are the statement of commitment and signatures necessary from each office? Please clarify.

On: Apr 04 2014.

Government Response.. The statement of commitment is required for any office, division, or affiliated company whose experience the offeror has relied upon in their proposal. On: Apr 07 2014 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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5591103 General Ref: proposal due date

Comment Classification: Public (Public)

The government's responses to the Q&As have resulted in additional information to be provided that are not required in the RFP. Would the government consider extending the proposal due date?

On: Apr 07 2014.

Government Response.. The Q&As have provided an allowance for additional information to be submitted at the offeror's discretion but have not increased the requirements of RFP. The proposal due date cannot be extended and remains April 16, 2014. On: Apr 08 2014

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

5592566 Contracting Section M 6.0 Comment Classification: Public (Public)

In the RFP, Pg 74, 6.0, the requirement is to provide a (i) statement of commitment, and (ii) signatures of both offeror and Meaningful Relationship Entity. If the Meaningful Relationship Entity is a Key Subcontractor, will cross referencing the signed Commitment Letters submitted in Tab B-1 suffice, or are signatures from the Key Subcontractors also required in Tab A?

On: Apr 08 2014.

Government Response.. Meaningful commitment letters are only required from affiliated concerns whose experience or past performance the offeror is relying upon as their own. The letters are not required for team members utilizing their project experience. On: Apr 08 2014

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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5592585 Contracting Question 5589685 Comment Classification: Public (Public)

As a follow-on question to the response to Question 5589685, if a company's experience was performed by multiple offices of the same entity and those offices will support this contract, will a signed commitment from the President of the company suffice to address the commitment from all offices, or will a representative from each office need to sign?

On: Apr 08 2014.

Government Response.. A signed commitment from the President of the company will suffice provided it identifies the specific resources of each office that will participate meaningfully in contract performance. On:

Apr 08 2014

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

5593288 Other na NA NA

Comment Classification: For Official Use Only (FOUO)

Will a meteorologist with 30+ years of professional experience would qualify as a physical scientist?

On: Apr 09 2014.

Government Response.. Personnel submitted for the position of Physical Scientist shall meet the qualifications listed in Section C of the RFP. On: Apr 09 2014

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

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