RFI_Notice_01_20JUL19.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

GUAM NATIONAL GUARD

430 ARMY DRIVE, BLDG 300

BARRIGADA, GU 96913-4421

IN REPLY REFER TO:

AJPT/19-024

20 JULY 2019

W911YU-19-R-0004

STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE VENUE SITE SERVICES

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

NOTICE 01

Q1) Please provide the government estimate for this solicitation.

RESPONSE: As this is a classified as a service requirement, there is no estimated price range to be provided.

Q2) Please provide a list of contractors who have complete this type of work on Guam or mainland.

RESPONSE: Please perform a search for “Vigilant Guard” in FBO (https://www.fbo.gov/) to identify other like requirements and award notices. The government is working to obtain additional information to supplement this response and will post an RFI notice accordingly if that information becomes available within a reasonable timeframe.

Q3) Are we allowed to use the existing 3 x 40’ stacked containers?

RESPONSE: 3 containers need to be replaced for this requirement. The existing containers have been deemed unsafe.

Q4) What are the design requirements for the construction (wind design for stacked containers)?

RESPONSE: Please reference the sample design included in the solicitation package.

Q5) Will the design need to be professionally stamped?

RESPONSE: Yes.

Q6) Please clarify the scope of work for stand-by staff and equipment during the National Guard exercise Nov 18 – 22.

RESPONSE: The stand-by staff and equipment are required for scenario reset purposes.

Scenarios change based on mission requirements.

Q7) Are there any hazardous materials identified?

RESPONSE: No hazardous materials have been identified.

https://www.fbo.gov/

Q8) Please provide photos and or videos of a similar exercise showing the specifics of the props.

RESPONSE: Please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1oSrmu6YMo for a sample of structural collapse operations.

Q9) Please confirm the existing vehicles that are to remain and vehicles / boat that are to be removed and/or relocated.

RESPONSE: The removal of the boat is required. Vehicles can be re-used if conditions are sufficient for mission requirements.

Q10) Are more junk vehicles required? If so how many and what type?

RESPONSE: Yes, additional junk vehicles are required to meet mission requirements. Four (4) vehicles are sufficient.

Q11) Please provide a description of the set up requirements prior to the start of each exercise?

RESPONSE: The set up and reset of scenarios will be based on Vigilant Guard scenarios that will be established by the contractor and subject matter experts.

Q12) What level and detail are required for the design drawings?

RESPONSE: The vendor shall determine the level of detail appropriate to meet the specifications of the Performance Work Statement.

Q13) Are there any MEC / UXO requirements for this work?

RESPONSE: None.

Q14) What are the Bid / P&P bonding requirements?

RESPONSE: None.

Q15) I see that this RFP only incudes the SCVS build and reset services and training for the exercise.

It does not include role players, moulage services, manikins, Incident Command SMEs, real world medical, and sanitation services. Will these be handled in a separate solicitation?

RESPONSE: Yes, a separate solicitation will be issued.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1oSrmu6YMo

Q16) Would you consider doing a HUBZone Direct Award?

RESPONSE: No, the government does not intend to award to a HUBZone on a sole source basis.

Q17) What company supported your last VG exercise? And CERFP exercise?

RESPONSE: Please reference response to Q2.

Q18) Would you consider adding a recent Past Performance requirement to help ensure you get a reputable company that understands this business?

RESPONSE: The RFP has been revised for the Basis of Award and Evaluation. Please review for information on Past Performance evaluation.

Q19) Since the RFP is listed as full and open, will you be utilizing the FAR guidance of a 10 percent pricing preference for HUBZone companies in comparison to large business pricing?

RESPONSE: Yes.

Q20) How was the current SCVS constructed? By whom? What contract and when?

RESPONSE: Please reference response to Q2.

Q21) Could you please tell me if this is a new requirement, or if there is a current or previous contractor who has performed similar services? If available, can you please send along the incumbent contract or task order number?

RESPONSE: Please reference response to Q2.

Q22) Please provide the GIS map showing the limits of work area specific to the clearing, relocation of existing stockpile, pre-stage area, prop locations and work done by others.

RESPONSE: Pending information from customer. A separate RFI notice will be issued to close out this item.