Solicitation Questions - Success Lake Weed and Pest Control.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – Success Lake Weed and Pest Control

1. Can you advise if this is a recompete, if so, who is the incumbent and what is the previous award amount?

Answer 1: This information is publicly available and can be found on the SAM.gov website by searching for past contract awards related to this requirement. The Government will not provide info on prior contracts. Offerors are encouraged to conduct their own research using SAM.gov or some public search engine like Google.

2. Is there any incumbent/recompete or is this a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past.

Answer 2: This information is publicly available and can be found on the SAM.gov website by searching for past contract awards related to this requirement. The Government will not provide info on prior contracts. Offerors are encouraged to

3. What was the previous awarded Solicitation Number, Date awarded, and awarded value?

Answer 3: This information is publicly available and can be found on the SAM.gov website by searching for past contract awards related to this requirement. The Government will not provide info on prior contracts. Offerors are encouraged to

4. Has any part of the Statement of Work (SOW) changed in this solicitation compared to the last awarded contract? If so, what changed or was added?

Answer 4: The Government will not provide information on prior contracts. However, o erors are encouraged to conduct their own research using publicly available resources such as SAM.gov or search engines like Google to review past contract awards related to this requirement.

5. Has the government issued any CURE or Notice of Correction for pest control services over the past 24 months at this location?

Answer 5: The Government will not provide information regarding past corrective actions. O erors are encouraged to conduct their own research using publicly available resources

6. Will the government provide any preference for SDVOSB Certified contractors as outlined within the SBA SDVOSB Veterans Priority Set-aside Program?

Answer 6: As stated in the solicitation, this requirement is a 100% small business set-aside. There is no specific preference for SDVOSB-certified contractors beyond the small business set-aside designation. O erors should refer to the solicitation for all applicable eligibility and evaluation criteria

7. Will the government require SB Prime Contractors themself to have relevant pest control past experience including pesticide applications, core pest control performance, as well as pest knowledge for the best interest of public health & safety and in alliance of Schafer Dam, Success Lake Weed & Pest Control Services?

Answer 7: While not explicitly stated, the PWS requirements suggest the government expects the prime contractor to actively manage and oversee e ective pest control, demonstrating prior knowledge and capability in this field for the best interest of public health & safety. The contract will be awarded on a price only competition basis.

8. Has a site visit been o icially scheduled yet? If so, could you kindly provide the date, time, and any registration instructions?

Answer 8: Yes, a site visit has been scheduled for April 10, 2025, at 1000 PDT.

Information regarding registration and further details can be found as posted in the solicitation on sam.gov

9. I’d like to confirm how proposals should be submitted. Is electronic submission (via email or a portal) acceptable for this solicitation, or must the bid be submitted physically via mail only?

Answer 9: O erors should submit proposals in PDF/Word/Excel format. The proposal should include a completed SF 1449, and a pricing table. Additional supporting documents may be included as necessary. All files should be clearly labeled. Proposals shall be submitted via email to luis.a.valencia@usace.army.mil no later than April 29th 20025 as posted on SAM.gov.

10. It states in the package under the application area to “see maps for reference”. Is there a map or maps available? Who is the current contractor performing the services and how long have they been doing so? Are the list recommended chemicals everything that is being used currently? We have some maps that we can provide.

Answer 10: There is no comprehensive list of approved chemicals; however, Section 2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) includes several of the recommended approved pesticides and herbicides. Please note that the list provided is not exhaustive—other chemicals may be used as long as they comply with all applicable federal and state application regulations. Additionally, we are providing aerial screenshots of the specified areas referenced in the PWS as an attachment titled "Maps – Recreation Areas." These maps are intended to serve as a visual reference; all specific treatment areas and requirements are detailed within the

PWS.

11. Who is the current contractor performing the services and how long have they been doing so?

Answer 11: The Government will not provide information regarding past corrective actions. O erors are encouraged to conduct their own research using publicly available resources

12. Are the list recommended chemicals everything that is being used currently?

All chemicals applied must conform to federal and state application regulations.

Answer 12: There is no full list of approved chemicals; however, the PWS does include some of the recommended approved pesticides and herbicides in section 2.