Amendment 1 W911SF-20-R-1001 Answers to Questions 20200317.docx

Amendment 1, W911SF-20-R-1001, Strategic Sustainability Support Answers to Questions Question (Q) 1: Can the Government provide the incumbent contractor name and contract number?

Answer (A) 1: The current contract number is W911SF-17-P-0153, the incumbent is Strategic Sustainability Support LLC.

Q 2: Does this response have a page count limit?

A 2: No page count limit.

Q3: Is there a specific pricing template offerors should use? If so, will this pricing sheet be exempt from page count, if applicable?

A3: Use the template in the solicitation. See section (v) which shows the Contract Line Items. Each CLIN will be a quantity of 12, Unit of Month, and you will add your Unit Price. Then you will multiply your unit price by the quantity of 12 for an Amount cost.

Example:

CLIN 0001 Strategic Sustainability Support Quantity: 12 Unit: Month Unit Price: $1.00 Amount: $12.00

Q4: The solicitation states "Provision FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition". Must all offers be submitted using SF1449? If so, will this be exempt from page count, if applicable?

A4: FAR 52.212-1(b) states that offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, or letterhead stationery. There is not a page limit on this.

Q5: The RFP states that "to demonstrate Mission Capability of tasks specified in the PWS paragraph 5, include the following in your proposal: Provide a copy of your LEED certification". Does this mean a copy of the LEED Accreditation for the person who will be filling the position, since buildings are "certified" and practitioners are "accredited" under the LEED programs.

A5: As of 17MAR20, we are removing the requirement for a LEED certified individual for this contract.

Q6: Is there a specific level or tier of LEED accreditation that is required to demonstrate capability?

A6: There is no specified LEED accreditation level and this certification can be substituted with other suitable certifications.

Q7: In the absence of the requested LEED accreditation, are there any other certifications/accreditations relevant to energy management, auditing or sustainability, such as the Association of Energy Engineers - Certified Energy Manager or Certified Carbon Reduction Manager that can be used to demonstrate mission capability?

A7: You can submit other certifications and the Technical Review Board can make their determination.

Q8: Are there any specific Proposal Submission instructions that you want us to follow; such as a) Technical Proposal elements, b) completion of SF 1449, c) Price Proposal with or separate from Technical Proposal etc.?

A8:

a) Section L describes the Factors each proposal will be evaluated for technical acceptability; Section M describes how the technical evaluation team will review the proposals in those areas. Please ensure your proposal addresses those areas.

b) FAR 52.212-1(b) states that offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, or letterhead stationery. Contractors can submit their proposals on either.

c) There is no requirement to provide a Cost or Price breakdown. See Question 3 for pricing template.

Q9: Under paragraph (vii) (RFP page 2), Dates and Places of Performance, the following three years are listed:

Base Year: 1MAY20 – 30APR21 Option Year 1: 1MAY21 – 30APR22 Option Year 2: 1MAY22 – 30APR23 However, under Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraph 1.5 (RFP pages 7 and 8) Period of Performance the following years are specified:

Base Year 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2021 Option Year I 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2022 Option Year II 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2023 What are the correct years for the performance of this contract?

A9: The correct years for the performance of this contract is:

BASE YEAR: 1MAY20 – 30APR21

OPTION YEAR 1: 1MAY21 – 30APR22

OPTION YEAR 2: 1MAY22 – 30APR23

Q10: Paragraph (ix) (RFP page 2), FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, asks that the Contractor “Provide a copy of your LEED certification”. Are you asking that we provide a copy of LEED certification for Contractor personnel?

A10: See Question 5.

Q11: Under paragraph (xv) (RFP page 5), the date, time and place offers are due, it states “Offers are due no later than February 1, 2020, 11:59 PM EST, by email to Crystal.L.Provencher.civ@mail.mil. Questions must be submitted no later than 1:00 PM EST, January 9, 2020.”

Please confirm that the following dates, times and place offers and questions are due are the correct ones:

Closing Response Date: March 25, 2020 at 11:59 PM EST by email to Crystal.L.Provencher.civ@mail.mil Questions due date: March 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM EST by email to Crystal.L.Provencher.civ@mail.mil A11: The correct dates are:

Closing Response Date: March 25, 2020 at 11:59 PM EST by email to Crystal.L.Provencher.civ@mail.mil Questions due date: March 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM EST by email to Crystal.L.Provencher.civ@mail.mil

Q12: Under FAR 52.217-9 (RFP page 5), Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, the following is included: “(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 2 years 6 months.” However, under paragraph (vii) (RFP page 2), Dates and Places of Performance, three years of performance are specified. Which is the correct duration of the contract?

A12: The correct duration of the contract is not to exceed 3 years 6 months. The base year is the first year; Option Years 1 and 2 are exercised according to FAR 52.217-9; the final 6 months are in accordance with FAR 52.217-8.

Q13: Paragraph 1.6.7 Security Requirements, RFP page 8, references an attached DD254. Please provide this to us.

A13: This DD254 is currently being revised and will be released when completed. All contractors must meet the minimum security requirements to work on a military installation.

Q14: What is the anticipated number of personnel for this work effort? Can you provide us with historical information on the number of personnel that performed this work on the previous contract and the labor hours per annum spent on the contract by each such personnel?

A14: The historical information is 1 CME with 2080 hours of work.

Q15: What are the anticipated job categories or labor category descriptions for this work effort?

A15: In accordance with Wage Determination 2015-4527 dated 25JUL19 for Muscogee and Chattahoochee Counties, the wage category for this requirement is 30090, Environmental Technician.

Q16: What is the number of energy efficiency audits that the Contractor will be responsible for in a given time period?

A16: This will vary depending on projects/technology that is being evaluated for feasibility.

Q17: What are the anticipated number of buildings, the square footage of each building or the total square footage for which energy efficiency audits need to be performed?

A17: This will vary depending on technology evaluation and applicable facilities.

Q18: Please provide us with a copy of the existing Installation Sustainability Strategic Plan (ISSP).

A18: We cannot release the current ISSP. Historically, this plan included:

- PAIO Strategic Sustainability Report

- PAIO Sustainability Vision

- IMCOM Mission, Vision, Scope

- Maneuver Center of Excellence Mission, Vision

- ISR Mission Capacity

- Garrison Commander's Cross Function Team (monthly sustainability meeting with Unit Representatives that contractor coordinates)

- Fort Benning Net Zero Tracking

- Carbon Analysis and Energy Use

- Carbon Production Analysis

- Water Consumption Report

- EPAS Findings

- 5 Year Energy Projection Investments

Q19: Under Paragraph 5.1.4 (RFP page 19), how many workshops and video conferences is the Contractor expected to participate in as part of the community sustainability efforts?

A19: Contractor is responsible for coordinating at least one large regional sustainability conference.

There are 3 quarterly meetings (ISSP, EQCC, IESC) and 1 monthly meeting (CFT) that the contractor is expected to coordinate. Other workshops and teleconferences are on an Ad Hoc basis.

Q20: Paragraph 5.1.9 (RFP page 19), “Maintain Fort Benning's energy and sustainability website” content, please confirm that we will be providing updated and new content to Fort Benning’s webmaster.

A20: Yes.