(For Informational Purposes Only) Offeror Inquiries and Responses 01-25-2022.pdf

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Project: MATOC FY22 Environmental and Cultural Resources Review: Solicitation & Bidder Inquiry (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 114 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 9538894 Environmental Page 97 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please provide the Past Performance Questionnaire with Cover Letter.

On: Dec 28 2021.

Government Response. . The past performance questionnaire will be provided in a forthcoming amendment. On:

Jan 04 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9538898 Environmental Page 92 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Do contractors submitting proposals in Pool B need to submit key personnel resumes for both cultural and environmental specialist firm positions?

On: Dec 28 2021.

Government Response. . Yes, offerors submitting proposals in pool B need to submit key personnel resumes for both cultural and environmental specialist firm positions. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9538903 Environmental Page 88, 98 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Section G is not included in the RFP or the Proposal Format Table, but is included in contract documentation on page 98.

Please clarify if there is a Section G that needs to be completed and included in the proposal.

On: Dec 28 2021.

Government Response. . References to section G will be deleted from the instructions to offerors in a forthcoming amendment. On: Jan 05 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9538906 Environmental Page 111 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Do contractors submitting proposals in Pool B need to submit for both 4a and 4b Sample Task Orders? Page 111 states we will be evaluated on one or both. If both, can additional pages be allowed for Pool B proposals?

On: Dec 28 2021.

Government Response. . Yes, Pool B proposals should submit for both 4a and 4b Sample Task Orders. An amendment to this announcement will be submitted that establishes a 30-page limit for Pool A proposals and a 60-page limit for Pool B submitters. On: Jan 10 2022

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

9538914 Environmental Page 98 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Will a Section B Pricing Schedule be provided in order to establish the maximum, binding hourly labor rates, overhead rates, and G&A rates?

On: Dec 28 2021.

Government Response. . A pricing schedule with overhead rates and G&A rates was provided on SAM.gov. There https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont&RequestTimeout=1000&pagStrRowSort=CommentID https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont&RequestTimeout=1000&pagStrRowSort=Discipline https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont&RequestTimeout=1000&pagStrRowSort=Sheet https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont&RequestTimeout=1000&pagStrRowSort=Detail https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont&RequestTimeout=1000&pagStrRowSort=SpecText https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 2/25 are no binding hourly labor rates. On: Jan 13 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9538964 Environmental Solicitation Page 1 of

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

On Page 1 of 115, can the OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME be extended to January 31 at 10:00 AM or a later date and time?

This request is being made in part because the response period following issuance of the solicitation includes three federal holidays and the presolicitation notice indicated that 45 days would likely be provided between the solicitation and the proposal due date.

On: Dec 28 2021.

Government Response. . The Government has extended the due date to 1 Feb 2022 at 10:00 am Pacific Time. On:

Jan 13 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9538966 Environmental Solicitation Page 3 of

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Page 3 of 115 of the solicitation states that the contract is for 5 years plus an optional 6 months, while the Performance Work Statement (Section 1.1) states that the contract is for 3 years plus an optional 2 years; Section B of the solicitation also appears to indicate a base period of 3 years and an optional period of 2 years. Can the timeframe of the base contract and the optional extension be clarified?

On: Dec 28 2021.

Government Response. . The solicitation will be amended to indicate there is a base three year ordering period and an additional optional two year period. On: Jan 04 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9538969 Environmental Performance Work Statement

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The Solicitation webpage states that the target is 7 contract awards (with no indication of the split between the Cultural Resources Only and the Cultural and Environmental Resources pools), while the Performance Work Statement (Section 1.1) states that up to 6 contracts would be awarded (3 for the Cultural Resources Only pool and 3 for the Cultural and Environmental Resources pool). Can the total anticipated number of awards and the award split between the two pools be clarified?

On: Dec 28 2021.

Government Response. . The Government intends to to award up to 6 contracts (three in each pool). On: Jan 05

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9538971 Environmental Solicitation Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Both the Cultural Resources Only and the Cultural and Environmental Resources pools will include Contractors capable of providing services for compliance with federal cultural resources laws. Will individual task orders involving only cultural resources be competed amongst the Contractors in both pools?

On: Dec 28 2021.

Government Response. . This is dependent on the specific task order and fact pattern. Specialized Cultural Services will likely be competed amongst the Cultural-only pool. More generalized cultural services may be competed amongst both pools. On: Jan 05 2022

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

9538973 Environmental Solicitation Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 3/25

Can a single Contractor be assigned to both the Cultural Resources Only and the Cultural and Environmental Resources pools, and if so, can a Contractor submit a single proposal in response to the RFP to qualify for assignment to both pools?

On: Dec 28 2021.

Government Response. . No a single contractor cannot be assigned to both pools. Contractors that want to be considered for either pool should submit two separate proposals and the government will determine which pool if any is in its best interest to assign the contractor to. On: Jan 13 2022

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

9538975 Environmental Solicitation Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Can electronic and editable files be provided for the Past Performance Questionnaire with Cover Letter and the Government Sample Task Order Price Schedule (aka Blank Pricing Schedule of Sample Task Order)?

On: Dec 28 2021.

Government Response. . The Government has provided a PPQ in a prior amendment, and will provide a blank pricing schedule in a forthcoming amendment. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9539384 Environmental W9123820R0036 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The solicitation did not include the form titled "Past Performance Questionnaire with Cover Letter". Please provide this form so that we may have the questionnaire completed.

On: Dec 28 2021.

Government Response. . This questionnaire will be provided in a forthcoming amendment. On: Jan 04 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9539653 Environmental W9123820R0036 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

A Schedule 1 Sample Task Order Cost Proposal is not included in the RFP. If this needs to be provided in a specific format, please provide that format with the solicitation.

On: Dec 29 2021.

Government Response. . A blank pricing schedule will be provided in a forthcoming amendment. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9539656 Environmental W9123820R0036 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The solicitation states on page 98 "Each Offeror shall complete the solicitation sections indicated below using the file provided with the RFP. An authorized official of the firm shall sign the SF 33 and all certifications requiring original signature. An Acrobat PDF file shall be created to capture the signatures for submission.

Section A – Standard Form 33 (SF 33), Solicitation, Offer and Award

Section G – Contract Administration Data

Section K – Representations, Certification and Other Statements of Offerors"

None of these forms were provided in a file with the RFP. Please provide the required forms or specify where these forms should be obtained.

On: Dec 29 2021.

Government Response. . The solicitation will be amended to:

Change the SF 33 requirement to a SF 1449 requirement, which is provided as part of the solicitation.

The Section G requirement will be removed https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 4/25

Section K is provided as part of the solicitation document. On: Jan 05 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9539658 Environmental W9123820R0036 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The solicitation states on page 99, "Task Order shall be submitted using the provided Blank Pricing Schedule of Sample Task Order. Offerors must submit Government provided Price Schedules in the solicitation."

A Blank Pricing Schedule was not included with Sample Task Order or any part of the solicitation. Please provide a Blank Pricing Schedule with the solicitation if this is the form that is required for the solicitation.

On: Dec 29 2021.

Government Response. . A blank pricing schedule will be provided in a forthcoming amendment. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9539665 Environmental W9123820R0036 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Page 110 of the solicitation states: "Lack of clear and thorough discussion of how DAGCAP accreditation requirements will be fulfilled will be evaluated as a deficiency and would result in an unacceptable rating for Factor 1; and the remainder of the proposal would not be evaluated or considered for award."

DAGCAP accreditation is not discussed anywhere else in the RFP. It appears to be applicable to clean up of munitions sites, which is not discussed as a component of the scope in this solicitation. The solicitation is for environment and cultural resource services. Why is this accreditation appropriate to the scope or work and a basis for giving an unacceptable rating for Factor 1?

Is this a typo? If not, why is this a requirement when it does not relate to the scope of services. Please remove this as an evaluation factor since it is not applicable to the scope of work.

On: Dec 29 2021.

Government Response. . The solicitation will be amended to remove the reference to DAGCAP, as it is not applicable here. On: Jan 04 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9540216 Environmental Page 92 of the Solicitation

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Page 92 states that key personnel may be sub-contractor personnel with a letter of commitment. Is the letter of commitment specific to each person, or will a signed teaming agreement from the subcontractor be sufficient?

On: Dec 29 2021.

Government Response. . Either is sufficient, however, the Government will consider the risks (or lack thereof) on a case-by-case basis in its evaluations. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9540653 Environmental Page 89 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Under Section 2.7.2 on page 89 of the solicitation, the list of items exempt from the page count includes an "Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for Factor 4". However, an IMS is not referred to in the instructions for Factor 4a or Factor 4b. Is the IMS the same as the "activity-based work schedule" that is referred to under item "b" in Factors 4a and 4b (pages 94 and 95)?

On: Dec 30 2021.

Government Response. . Yes, the activity-based work schedule is the same as the IMS. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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9540655 Environmental Pages 7-11 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Is the Offeror meant to fill out and submit Section B with their offers, including the lines for Items 0001, 0001AA, 0001BB, 0002, 0003, and 0004?

On: Dec 30 2021.

Government Response. . No, offerors are not meant to fill out these CLINs. On: Jan 13 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9540675 Environmental Solicitation Page 88 of

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

On Page 88 of 115, the maximum page count for Volume I is stated as 55 pages. Elsewhere in the solicitation, the maximum/expected page counts are 20 pages for each sample task order response (up to two). For Offerors under the Cultural and Environmental Resources pool, these individual maximum page counts total up to 40 of the allowed 55 pages. Given this, can further direction be provided on the maximum total page count or on the individual page counts?

On: Dec 30 2021.

Government Response. . An amendment to this announcement will be submitted that establishes a 30-page limit for

Pool A proposals and a 60-page limit for Pool B submitters. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9540676 Environmental Attachment 2 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The Cultural sample task order references resumes. Are resumes to be included as part of the sample task order response or can the resumes provided under Factor 3 be referenced in that response?

On: Dec 30 2021.

Government Response. . Resumes can be provided under Factor 3. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9540677 Environmental Attachment 3 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Regarding the Environmental sample task order response, are resumes for the key personnel under that sample task order required to be provided under Factor 3?

On: Dec 30 2021.

Government Response. . Resumes can be provided under Factor 3. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9540678 Environmental Solicitation Page 98 of

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

On Page 98 of 115, reference is made to Standard Form 33, but the solicitation is on Standard Form 1449. Should that reference be changed to Standard Form 1449?

On: Dec 30 2021.

Government Response. . The solicitation will be amended to change the reference to SF 33 to SF 1449. On: Jan 04

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9541092 Cultural Resources 98 4.0, Section C https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 6/25

Please indicate where in the response the offeror shall include Section G - Contract Administration Data as requested in this section?

On: Jan 02 2022.

Government Response. . The solicitation will be amended to delete the reference to Section G. On: Jan 05 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9541094 Cultural Resources 98 1(b) Hourly Labor Rates

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

This section requests that the offeror shall propose hourly rates for the labor categories provided in the Sample Task Order Cost Proposal (Schedule 1) but a Schedule 1 document has not been provided as part of the solicitation. Please indicate how the offeror shall provide hourly rate information including what labor categories are requested, what overhead and General Administrative information is required, and other relevant information?

On: Jan 02 2022.

Government Response. . A pricing schedule with overhead rates and G&A rates was provided on SAM.gov. There are no binding hourly labor rates. On: Jan 13 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9541095 Cultural Resources 113 Contractor Team Arrangements, 4.7.3 Volume II, Tab 3

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

4.7.3 Volume II, Tab 3 – Contractor Team Arrangements references instructions for this section are located under Section L, Factor 1 – Management/Organizat ional Capabilities. After review of that section specific information related to Contractor Team Arrangements are not found. Is the USACE asking that the offeror simply list JV or major and critical subcontractor information?

Or is additional information beyond general firm information (name, DUNS, address, etc.) requested?

On: Jan 02 2022.

Government Response. . The Government is adding the following requirement, in section L, in a forthcoming amendment:

"3a) Contractor Team Arrangements: If the offeror is a joint venture or is an a teaming arrangement with another, provide the agreement between the entities that comprise the joint venture or teaming arrangement."

Moreover, "See Instructions under SECTION L, Factor 1 – Management/Organizational Capabilities." will be struck from the solicitation in the same amendment. On: Jan 05 2022

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

9541096 Cultural Resources 96 3.0, Factor 5

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

This section requests completion of Past Performance information using a form titled Past Performance Questionnaire with Cover Letter, attached separately. After review of the solicitation no form has been provided/attached separately. Will the USACE please provide the correct form so that we can send to our customers for completion?

On: Jan 02 2022.

Government Response. . The solicitation will be amended to include the referenced questionnaire. On: Jan 04 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9541097 Cultural Resources 8 and 10 Section B

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Multiple Section B pages are included for each available Pool. Can the USACE please indicate which Section B form to complete should the offeror only be proposing under Pool A?

On: Jan 02 2022.

Government Response. . For pool A, offerors must complete the Fixed Overhead and G&A Schedule and Cultural https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 7/25

Sample Project Pricing Sheets. On: Jan 13 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9541100 Cultural Resources 96 3.0, Factor 5

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Can the USACE please confirm that previously completed PPQ (PPQ-0) forms are allowed as long as no reference to prior solicitation information are included on those forms? Respondent has available to them completed PPQ forms from a prior USACE opportunity submitted in 2021 and plans to submit those after removal of prior solicitation reference information at top of form.

On: Jan 02 2022.

Government Response. . The use of previously completed PPQs, subject to the restrictions in this inquiry, are acceptable as part of the proposal. On: Jan 04 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9541440 Environmental 89 of 115 2.7.2 Number of Resumes Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Section 2.7.2, Pages Counted indicates that Resumes can be up to 2 pages each, and are not part of the overall page count. Is there a limit to the number of 2-page resumes that can be provided under Factor 3, Key Personnel?

On: Jan 03 2022.

Government Response. . The Government will specify a limit of three resumes in a forthcoming amendment. On:

Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9541448 Environmental 92 of 115 Factor 3 - Key Personnel Key Personnel

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Under Factor 3, offerors seeking award as an Environmental Specialist Firm, the required key personnel are listed as Environmental Project Managers, Lead Scientists, and Company Principals. Therefore, are resumes for Principal Investigators, Cultural Project Managers, and Tribal Liaisons not required for an offeror proposing on Pool B only (Cultural and Environmental Resources)?

On: Jan 03 2022.

Government Response. . Resumes for both cultural and environmental key personnel are required for Pool B proposals. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9542574 Environmental 84 1.2 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Page 84 of 115, Instructions to Offerors, Section 1.2 states "DEADLINE OF QUESTIONS SUBMISSION: 14 JANUARY 2021 at 5:00 PM PACIFIC PROPOSAL DUE DATE." Page 86 or 115, Instructions to Offerors, Section 1.7.2 states, "The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires up to ten (10) business days prior to bid/proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary."

Please confirm the deadline for questions submission. The current January 14th deadline for questions submission is less than ten days prior to bid/proposal submission, meaning the Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires after January 10th.

On: Jan 03 2022.

Government Response. . This action has been extended with a due date of 25 Jan 2022, conforming with the 14

Jan date for closing of questions. On: Jan 05 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

9542575 Environmental 84 1.2 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 8/25

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Page 84 of 115, Instructions to Offerors, Section 1.2 states, "Proposals must be submitted via ELECTRONICS MEANS ONLY.

Access will be provided at a later time." Page 89 of 115, Instructions to Offerors, Section 2.5 states, "Send all proposals via DoD Safe (https://safe.apps.m il/)...Offerors must request a drop-off link no later than 5 business days prior to the proposal due date."

Please confirm what is the preferred method for submitting proposals. Will access be provided at a later time as stated in Section 1.2 or should offerors request a drop-off link as stated in Section 2.5?

On: Jan 03 2022.

Government Response. . Per para 2.5 of Section L, submit all proposals using DOD safe. On: Jan 05 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9542578 Environmental 88 2.7.2 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Table 1 – Proposal Format on Page 88 of 115 shows Volume II as exempt from the 55 maximum page count. However, Page 89 of 115, Instructions to Offerors, Section 2.7.2 states, "Pages Counted: Each page shall be counted except the following:

- Cover pages

- Table of Contents

- List of tables and figures

- Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations

- Organizational Chart for Factor 4

- Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for Factor 4

- Resumes (up to 2 pages each) for Factor 3

- Past Performance Questionnaires or CPARs for Factor 5

- Milestone Payment Schedule (MPS) for Factor 4

- Risk Mitigation Table for Factor 4

- Pricing (RFP and MATOC/IDIQ in its entirety) for Volume II"

Please confirm if all items listed in Table 1, under Volume II are exempt from the 55-page maximum page count or only the Pricing (RFP and MATOC/IDIQ in its entirety) for Volume II listed under Section 2.7.2.

On: Jan 03 2022.

Government Response. . All of Volume II is exempt from the page requirement, and the listed items at para 2.7.2, referenced in the question are also exempt from the page limitations. On: Jan 05 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9542581 Environmental 98 3 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please provide Section A, G, and K documents listed on Page 98 of 115, Section 3 as stated, "Contract Documentation:

Certifications and Representations – Each Offeror shall complete the solicitation sections indicated below using the file provided with the RFP. An authorized official of the firm shall sign the SF 33 and all certifications requiring an original signature. An Acrobat PDF file shall be created to capture the signatures for submission.

Section A – Standard Form 33 (SF 33), Solicitation, Offer and Award Section G – Contract Administration Data Section K – Representations, Certification and Other Statements of Offerors"

On: Jan 03 2022.

Government Response. . The solicitation will be amended to:

Change the SF 33 requirement to a SF 1449 requirement, which is provided as part of the solicitation.

The Section G requirement will be removed

Section K is provided as part of the solicitation document. On: Jan 05 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9542582 Environmental 105 3.2.1 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 9/25

Please provide Form PPQ-0 as stated on Page 105 of 115, Section 3.2.1, "PAST PERFORMANCE: For each of the projects submitted in response to Section 1.1.1, provide a Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation, or a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), completed by a representative of the owner that provides the owner's opinion of the Offeror's past performance for the project. The Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ-0) included in the RFP (Attachment ) is provided for the Offeror or its team members to submit to the owner for each project. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the owner point of contact. Organize all Past Performance Information in the same order in which the Projects are submitted."

On: Jan 03 2022.

Government Response. . The PPQ will be provided in a forthcoming amendment. On: Jan 05 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9542583 Environmental 105 3.2.1 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please clarify, is the PPQ-0 form identified on Page 105 of 115, Section 3.2.1 the same form specified on page 96 of 115, Factor 5 - Past Performance - Past Performance Questionnaire with Cover Letter? If not, please provide the required form.

On: Jan 03 2022.

Government Response. . This is the same form. On: Jan 05 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9542584 Environmental B B Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Several key required items were not included in the formal solicitation. Items such as Section B (Blank Pricing Schedule), Section G, Past Performance Questionnaire with Cover Letter form, and others. Request receipt of these items and the DUE DATE be extended an additional 14 calendar days (February 3, 2022), to accommodate an adequate submittal.

On: Jan 03 2022.

Government Response. . The Government has extended the due date to 1 Feb 2022 at 10:00 am Pacific Time.

The blank pricing schedules was provided in a forthcoming amendment. The PPQ have already been provided as well.

On: Jan 13 2022

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

9543569 Environmental Page 91 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Does the organizational chart required as part of Factor 1 (described on page 91) count toward the page limit in Volume I?

On: Jan 04 2022.

Government Response. . The solicitation is being amended to exempt the referenced organizational chart from the page limit. On: Jan 05 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9543587 Environmental Page 88 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Can you please clarify the expectations for the cross-reference table described in Section 2.3.1, Item E? What exactly do "solicitation paragraphs" and "RFP requirements" refer to, and to what level of detail does the table need to include?

For example, under Factor 1, would the Offeror need to show where each of the bulleted items on pages 90-91 (i.e., organizational relationship narrative, risk management, health & safety program, etc.) are located in the Offeror's submittal (page number, section number, etc.)?

Can an example/template for the cross-reference table be provided?

On: Jan 04 2022.

Government Response. . Solicitation paragraphs refer to the instruction to offeror (section L) requirements for each factor, such as Section L, para 3.0. As noted in the inquiry, there are multiple bullets, and this table would identify where each are located in the offeror's submittal. On: Jan 10 2022 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 10/25

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

9545286 Environmental 89 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

2.7.2, item Past Performance Questionnaires or CPARs for Factor 5, and 3.2.1, Past Performance states, "Submit completed PPQs with your proposal. If the Offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from an owner for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s)." and "Previously completed PPQs may be submitted provided that the documents do not reference any other RFP. Submitted PPQs must only reference this RFP.

Submit copies of Federal/DoD/Navy/Arm y performance reviews even if they may be in the agency's databases or likely within the agency's arm's reach, i.e., Contractor's copy of CPARS evaluations for each of the projects submitted, to ensure the agency has all relevant past performance information."

Are we to submit either a CPARS, if available, or a PPQ if a CPARS is not available, or must we submit both?

On: Jan 05 2022.

Government Response. . Offerors must submit some record. This may be a PPQ, or a CPARS, if available. Offerors are not required to submit both. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9545290 Environmental 89 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

2.7.2 Pages Counted: Each page shall be counted except the following, item Past Performance Questionnaires or CPARs for Factor 5, and page 97 of 115, first paragraph states: "Each past performance questionnaire is limited to seven (7) 8 1/2" x 11" pages."

Are PPQs limited to 7 pages each or are they excluded from page count in entirety?

On: Jan 05 2022.

Government Response. . The page limitation for PPQs will be removed in a forthcoming amendment. On: Jan 13

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9545553 Contracting SF1449 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Would the Government consider extending the deadline for proposal submissions to February 4 2022?

On: Jan 05 2022.

Government Response. . The Government has extended the due date to 1 Feb 2022 at 10:00 am Pacific Time. On:

Jan 13 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9545567 Contracting Page 84/115 Instructions to Offerors, 1.2 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The RFP states Questions are due by 14 January 2021. RFP Page 86/115 states Questions are due 10 days props to proposal submission. Can the Government please provide the correct deadline for submission of RFP questions?

On: Jan 05 2022.

Government Response. . The solicitation due date has been extended to o/a 25 Jan 2022. Please check SAM.gov for the specific date On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9545586 Contracting RFP Page 85/115 Instructions to Offerors, 1.4.2 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 11/25

The RFP states Overhead and G&A Rates are proposed in Section B. Can the Government please provide Section B, that is to be submitted as part of the proposal?

On: Jan 05 2022.

Government Response. . A previous amendment provided the Fixed Overhead and G&A Schedule On: Jan 13 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9545630 Contracting RFP Page 85/115 Instructions to Offerors, 1.5 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The RFP states the Small Business size standard for NAICS 541620 is $15M; RFP Page 1/115 states the size standard is $16.5M. Can the Government please clarify the size standard for this RFP?

On: Jan 05 2022.

Government Response. . A forthcoming amendment will correct the size standard to $16.5 million. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9545654 Contracting RFP Page 96/115 and 105/115 Instructions to Offerors, 3.2.1

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The RFP states the Offeror must use the form "Past Performance Questionnaire with Cover Letter". RFP Page 105/115 states that previously completed PPQs and/or CPARS may be provided. Would the Government please clarify the past performance information considered acceptable for this proposal?

On: Jan 05 2022.

Government Response. . The PPQ or CPARS are acceptable. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

9545663 Contracting RFP Page 98/115 4.0, b) Hourly Labor Rates Price Schedule for each IDIQ

The RFP states the Offer will propose hourly rates for labor categories provided in Schedule 1. Can the Government please provide Schedule 1?

On: Jan 05 2022.

Government Response. . A pricing schedule with overhead rates and G&A rates was provided on SAM.gov. There are no binding hourly labor rates. On: Jan 13 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9545682 Contracting RFP Page 93/115 3.0, Factor 4a – Technical/Risk Approach to "Environmental Services Sample Task Order"

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The Environmental Services Sample Task identifies Key Personnel required for the TO. Does the Government expect resumes for these personnel to be provided in the Sample Project Technical Approach and/or the Key Personnel sections of the Proposal? If so, are these pages exempt from the page count?

On: Jan 05 2022.

Government Response. . Resumes may be submitted as part of Factor 3 - Key Personnel. Resumes (max 2 pages per resume) are exempt from the page count. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9546136 Environmental 88 2.3.1 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Does the cross reference table listed under 2.3.1(e) count towards the total page limit, or is it considered part of the Table of Contents?

https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 12/25

On: Jan 05 2022.

Government Response. . The cross reference table at 2.3.1(e) is a par of the table of contents and exempt from the page limit. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9546811 Environmental 93 Factor 4a Title sheets, indices, and TOC Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Under Factor 4a, the solicitation indicates that title sheets, indices, tables of contents, risk mitigation chart are EXCLUDED from the page limitation for this factor. Are separate title sheets, indices, and table of contents required for Factor 4a?

On: Jan 06 2022.

Government Response. . Yes. Assume Factor 4 submittals are like a sample stand-alone submittal of a task order proposal that can be evaluated on its own. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9546819 Environmental 99 Volume II Organizational Conflict of Interest Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

On page 99 the Solicitation requires that an organizational conflict of interest certification in Volume II. Which tab should contain this certification?

On: Jan 06 2022.

Government Response. . A forthcoming amendment will require Organizational Conflicts of Interest to be submitted under Tab 6, if applicable. On: Jan 06 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9546823 Environmental 90 2.7.4 Indexing Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The Solicitation requests tab indexing be used to identify all factors. Does this require actual pages to be used as tabs, or does this refer to the table of contents format? If actual pages are to be used as tabs, are the tabs counted in the overall page limitation count?

On: Jan 06 2022.

Government Response. . This is at the offerors discretion, so long that each tab is distinct. Should "actual tabs" be used, they will not count against the page limitations. On: Jan 06 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9547203 Environmental Page 92 Resumes Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Lead Scientists require a post-graduate degree and five years of experience. Could a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience be substituted for the post-graduate degree?

On: Jan 06 2022.

Government Response. . A post-graduate degree and five years of experience is preferred; however, a Bachelor's degree with relevant associated experience may be considered. On: Jan 13 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9547369 Environmental Page 105 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The primary POCs for this solicitation are listed as Daniel Czech and Joseph Warby, however, page 105 states that completed PPQ should be returned to Ms. Sierra Marshall via email. Should Daniel Czech and Joseph Warby also be copied on the PPQ if clients wish to return it directly to the Government?

On: Jan 06 2022.

Government Response. . The requirement to send it to Ms. Marshall will be deleted in a forthcoming amendment.

Please send PPQs to Mssrs. Czech and Warby should they be returned directly. On: Jan 06 2022 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 13/25

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

9547738 Environmental 98 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

3(a) requests an agreement for the parties in the teaming arrangement.

Is a formal teaming arrangement and agreement required in response to 3(a), or are prime and subcontract relationships in the absence of formal teaming arrangements allowed?

On: Jan 06 2022.

Government Response. . Either are allowed; however, the Government may weigh the inherent risk (or lack thereof) given the specific arrangement. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9547748 Environmental 92 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

A letter of commitment is requested for key personnel that are subcontract personnel. Is a letter required for each individual, or can a subcontract firm provide a letter indicating commitment for all of the key personnel within the subcontracted firm?

On: Jan 06 2022.

Government Response. . This is a business decision for the offerors to determine. The Government may consider any risks with either approach. On: Jan 13 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9548536 Environmental Sample Task Order Env.

Pg 20 and 21

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Page 20 and 21 of the Environmental Sample Task Order Attachment 3 indicates various technical resource-specific disciplines (e.g. Hydrologist/Fluvial Geomorphologist, Water Quality Specialist, etc.) ".....must have at least three (3) years' experience in preparing EISs". Would CEQA experience be considered to be related and applicable experience, so a resume with an individual having 3+ years performing CEQA work be acceptable experience for the technical disciplines?

On: Jan 07 2022.

Government Response. . Assessments performed would be for Federal undertakings; therefore, experience is expected to demonstrate working knowledge of impact analysis sufficient to comply with NEPA requirements. On: Jan 10 2022

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

9548538 Environmental Pg. 104 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Page 104 of the RFP states "The submitted material MUST be organized sequentially under tabs for each numbered section to facilitate evaluation" under Evaluation Procedures for Past Performance. Does this sequential organization pertain to just the Past Performance submittal, or should the offeror assume the format and numbering provided on Page 88, Table 1 – Proposal Format should be followed?

On: Jan 07 2022.

Government Response. . This requirement is under the past performance factor and applies only to the past performance factor. On: Jan 07 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9548540 Bioenvironmental Pg. 105 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Page 105, Section 3.2.1 of the RFP references a Section 1.1.1, but upon review there is no Section 1.1.1. of the RFP. Can the government clarify this reference?

On: Jan 07 2022.

https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 14/25

Government Response. . A forthcoming amendment will change the sentence to the following, "For each of the projects submitted in response to Factor 2,..." On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9548543 Environmental Pg. 106 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Page 106, Section 3.2.3 states "The level of relevancy for a project will be determined by the evaluated extent to which a single project demonstrates multiple requirements, or characteristics, identified in section 3.2.1." Upon review of Section 3.2.1, there are no "requirements or characteristics" identified in this section. Can the government clarify this instruction?

On: Jan 07 2022.

Government Response. . A forthcoming amendment will change the referenced content to:

"The level of relevancy for a project will be determined by the evaluated extent to which a single project demonstrates multiple requirements, or characteristics, identified in Section L, Para 3.0, Factor 2 - Relevant Experience." On: Jan 10

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

9548546 Environmental Pg. 106 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Page 106, Section 3.2.3 states "That is, projects that are non-relevant in terms of size, scope or complexity, dollar value, percentage completion within five (5) years, or not meeting the teaming requirements established in section 3.2.1. (submitted under Factor 1)." Upon review of Section 3.2.1, there are no "teaming requirements" identified in this section. Can the government clarify this instruction?

On: Jan 07 2022.

Government Response. . "Section 3.2.1" will be changed to "Section L, Para 3.0, Factor 2 - Relevant Experience."

in a forthcoming amendment. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9548550 Environmental Attachment 4, Project Exp. Form, Box 9

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

On Attachment 4, Project Experience Form, Box #9 indicates the contractor to 'Support rating in field 10'. Box #10 is the Contract Type; does the Government intend the Contractor to justify the rating in Box #11 or #12?

On: Jan 07 2022.

Government Response. . A forthcoming amendment will indicate to justify the rating in box 11. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9551383 Environmental Factor 4a Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The Government Response to ID 9546811 for Factor 4a Title sheets, indices, and TOC states "Assume Factor 4 submittals are like a sample stand-alone submittal of a task order proposal that can be evaluated on its own" in regards to placement of TOCs.

Based on the response, is a TOC upfront in Volume 1 for the Five Factors sufficient, or is a TOC to be placed at the beginning of each factor?

On: Jan 10 2022.

Government Response. . One Table of Contents is sufficient up front. On: Jan 10 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9551396 Environmental Factor 4a Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The Government Response to ID 9546811 for Factor 4a Title sheets, indices, and TOC states "Assume Factor 4 submittals are like a sample stand-alone submittal of a task order proposal that can be evaluated on its own". The government's suggestion in https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 15/25 current responses to have resumes placed in Factor 3 seems to contradict Factor 4 would be stand-alone as the resume to support the sample task staffing and staff qualifications is in Factor 3. Please clarify.

On: Jan 10 2022.

Government Response. . While Factor 4 is intended to be stand-alone, offerors may submit resumes under factor three, and reference them in their factor-4 proposal. On: Jan 13 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9552081 Contracting 105 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Page 105 refers to the Past Performance Questionnaire (form PPQ-0) and Amendment 1 includes the PPQ-0 form. We have a completed PPQ from a USACE customer using a GSA Public Building Service PPQ form that is nearly identical to and contains the same information as the PPQ-0 form. Please confirm that you will accept the completed PPQ on the GSA form.

On: Jan 10 2022.

Government Response. . Yes, the Government may accept the GSA document; however, any information that is missing that is requested on the originally-required PPQ form may result in a negative evaluation against the proposal.

On: Jan 13 2022

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

9552092 Environmental 92 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Page 92 of the RFP says "The resumes shall clearly display proposed job title, education, professional registrations including the states in which the individuals are registered, special qualifications and experience record showing title of position, specific duties, responsibilities, and assignments and the dates these were held within the last five (5) years." Please clarify whether the personnel experience must be within the last five years or only the personnel titles held should be within the last 5 years. Can personnel's project experience shown be older than 5 years?

On: Jan 10 2022.

Government Response. . The Government wants to see relevant experience held within the last 5 years. The offeror may present additional experience provided page limits are not exceeded. On: Jan 13 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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