Amendment 0003_Section J_Attachment 7 - ProjNet RFIs for W9128A20R0008.pdf

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8469668 Contracting Section L, Instructions to Offerors N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Because of the health concerns regarding COVID-19, and the shelter-in-place orders for many states in the U.S., including the order for non-essential personnel to work from home, we request that you eliminate the requirement for hard copies of Volumes I and II. In order to produce a hard copy, our employees would need to travel via public transportation and work together in a confined space area while printing and performing a quality check of the hard copies. We request that you allow us to submit the document via DoD SAFE or via email (per any file size requirements). This will allow the Government to receive the document in the safest manner.

On: Mar 24 2020.

Government Response. . An Amendment will be forthcoming with guidance on submitting electronic proposals. On: Mar 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8469960 Other Section L

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The COVID-19 virus has caused significant hardship within our organization. We have furloughed several employees.

We do not have access to our offices and office equipment, including printers, during telecommuting with our remaining staff. In addition, package delivery has been significantly delayed throughout the US.

Based on the above, we respectfully request the following:

• A 30-day extension to proposal deadline;

• Electronic submission of the proposal via secure upload or email.

On: Mar 24 2020.

Government Response. . The Government does not intend to extend the proposal deadline at this time.

An Amendment will be forthcoming with guidance on submitting electronic proposals. On: Mar 25 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8473985 Environmental Proposal Instructions Delivery

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Because of the health concerns regarding COVID-19 and government/company requirements of having non-essential personnel work from home, we request that you eliminate the requirement of a hard copies and CD copies of the proposal. To produce copies, we would need our employees to work together in a confined space area while printing and performing a quality check of the printing. We request that you allow us to submit the document via DoD SAFE (instead of CDs). This will allow the Government to receive the document in the safest manner.

On: Mar 26 2020.

Government Response. . This is a repeat RFI. The Government will be issuing an amendment to the solicitation shortly with guidance on submitting electronic proposals. On: Mar 30 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8474595 General SUBMITTAL

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Electronic submittal – Due to pandemic everyone mandated to work from home with no access to business printers for production of binder covers/spines/tabs, CD Labels, CD production, and high capacity printing of content pages.

Will the government consider an electronic submittal?

On: Mar 26 2020.

Government Response. . This is a repeat RFI. The Government will be issuing an amendment to the solicitation shortly with guidance on submitting electronic proposals. On: Mar 30 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8474599 Contracting VIRTUAL VISIT

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Virtual Visit – Due to site visit cancellation, does the government plan to provide a virtual visit of the seed project?

On: Mar 26 2020.

Government Response. . The Government will be posting a site visit presentation document on beta.sam.gov for all potential offers to download/view shortly. On: Mar 30 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8474601 General PAGE NUMBERING

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Page Numbering – RFP section 2.5.1 (PDF page 168) states, "all pages of each FACTOR shall be sequentially numbered". RFP Section 2.6.4 (PDF page 170) states, "Pages shall be numbered sequentially by VOLUME". The Government needs to clarify these instructions to number by FACTOR or by VOLUME.

On: Mar 26 2020.

Government Response. . Section L, Para. 2.6.4, revised via Amendment 0001.

Section L, Para. 2.5.1 applies. On: Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8474603 Contracting

SHM

CERTIFICATIONS

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Safety and Health Manager Certifications – would the government consider eliminating the requirement for professional certifications in lieu of 5-10 years of experience that meets performance criteria?

On: Mar 26 2020.

Government Response. . No. Section C, PWS, Para. 10.2.4 & Para. 10.2.5 revised via Amendment 0003. On: Apr 15 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8474605 Contracting COVER LETTER

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Cover Letter – RFP 2.5.2 (PDF page 168) calls out a COVER LETTER in each volume. However, Table 2.6.1 Proposal Format (PDF page 169) does not provide 1) a location, 2) a page limit, or 3) if it goes against total page count. Please advise accordingly.

On: Mar 26 2020.

Government Response. . Per Section L, Para. 2.5.2, proposal should include a cover letter (typically up front) for each volume, and should contain the following (typically one page):

• Solicitation number, W9128A20R0008;

• Name, title, address, e-mail, and telephone number of the offeror;

• CAGE code, DUNS and Tax ID number of the Offeror;

• Names, titles, emails, and telephone numbers of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror's behalf

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• Name, title and signature of the person authorized to sign the proposal; and

• A statement specifying agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation.

Please refer to Section L, Para. 2.6.3, for Pages Counted and exceptions. On: Mar 30 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8474611 Contracting SEED PROJECT PART 5

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Seed Project PWS, Part 5: Payment on multiple tasks have a 10 percent retainer "paid to the Contractor...when the contract is complete." Please confirm contract complete refers to the Base Award (12 month POP).

On: Mar 26 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS, Para. 1.3 has been revised via Amendment 0002.

Period of Performance amended to 36 Months (3 years). The 10% will be withheld until contract is complete. If the contract work is completed sooner, and can be closed out, final payment on those tasks will be paid at time of contract closeout. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8474614 Contracting SEED PROJECT

5.0 Specific Tasks Scope, Paragraph 1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

? Seed Project PWS, 5.0 Specific Tasks Scope, Paragraph 1: Site restoration after the removal actions are complete is described as "restored to its original condition." Elsewhere in the PWS the standard for site restoration is "to conditions consistent prior to ground disturbing activities." For consistency, please revise Paragraph 1 to reflect the site restoration standard is "to conditions consistent prior to ground disturbing activities."

On: Mar 26 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5 - Seed Project PWS revised via Amendment 0002.

PWS revised in all relevant sections to indicate "original or better conditions consistent to conditions prior to ground disturbing activities." On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8477295 Environmental Volume I, Factor 3

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

With regards to Volume I, Factor 3, can we include resumes for more than one Project Manager?

On: Mar 27 2020.

Government Response. . Section L, Para. 3.4, Volume I – Factor 3 – Key Personnel (KP), revised via Amendment 0001. On: Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8480214 Environmental Seed Project PWS, Section 1.9

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The Seed Project PWS, Section 1.9 Special Qualifications states: "The field supervisor and/or Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) lead shall also be certified with 24-hour HAZWOPER manger/supervisor training." Can you please verify this training requirement? Standard HAZWOPER training includes 24-hour (limited exposure) or 40-hour initial training; 8-hour annual refresher training; and 8-hour HAZWOPER Supervisor training. Additional training includes 24 hours of continuing safety education every 4 years, but is not specified as supervisor training.

On: Mar 30 2020.

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Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5 - Seed Project PWS, Para. 1.9, revised via Amendment 0002. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8480222 Environmental Deadline

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the USACE provide a 45-day extension from the date backup documents are provided or the virtual site visit is conducted, whichever is later? It is our understanding a current NAICS 562910 contractor completed the Removal Design Investigation in 2019. For this reason, a technical advantage could exist if all contractors are not provided enough time to review information related to past investigations. In addition, since the site visit has been cancelled this could provide an additional advantage for any contractor with past site-specific experience further warranting an extension.

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . The Government will not be extending the proposal due date at this time.

Virtual site visit presentation document provided in Section J as Attachment 6 via Amendment 0001. On:

Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8480226 Environmental PWS Section 1.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the USACE provide reports related PWS Section 1.2 - Background:

a. 1991 Site Investigation

b. Multiple Investigations between 1991-1999

c. 2019 Removal Design Investigation

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5 - Seed Project PWS, Technical Exhibit 4 - Draft Final Aua Response Action Report, has been incorporated via Amendment 0001. On: Apr 02 2020

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

All available prior investigation reports provided via Amendment 0002. On: Apr 09 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8481607 General Page 1 SF33, Box 9 .6 Proposal Requirements

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

RFP states proposal is due" 23 April 2020"

2.6.1 Format: The Offeror shall submit its proposal in a tabbed, three-ring binder following the format below.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hawaii, Guam, and other locations within the USACE POH AOR have been required to shelter in place at home or are impacted by health concerns; and the site visit for this solicitation and site walks for similar Federal contract opportunities were cancelled.

1) To ensure adequate time and best value for USACE POH on this solicitation will the Government please extend the due date of the proposal by three weeks?

2) In the interest of protecting public health and because the State of Hawaii / City & County of Honolulu are under "shelter in place" orders, we also request that offerors be allowed to submit their proposal electronically via DoD

SAFE..

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . SF 33, Block 9, and Section L revised via Amendment 0001 to require electronic proposal submission. On: Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8481609 General Page 26 10. General Conditions 10.2 Key Personnel

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RFP states, "10.2.2. Project Manager

• (MMRP Task Orders) A minimum of three (3) years Project Management experience, with a minimum of eight (8) years total, relatable experience. For TO's involving underwater operations the PM will have a minimum of three (3) years' experience in underwater operations and management. Relatable experience may include execution of projects with associated and or incidental environmental service, projects with regulatory and/or stakeholder involvement/interface and projects on active DoD military installations.

• (Other Task Orders) Individuals proposed as Project Managers shall have a college degree in an environmental related engineering or science field. Project Managers shall have a Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years' experience or a Master's Degree with two (2) years' experience."

The RFP states that "individuals" shall be proposed as the Project Managers. How many Project Manager resumes are required?

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . Please refer to Section L, Para. 3.4. On: Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8481610 General Page 26 10. General Conditions 10.2 Key Personnel

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10.2.2. Project Manager

• (MMRP Task Orders) A minimum of three (3) years Project Management experience, with a minimum of eight (8) years total, relatable experience. For TO's involving underwater operations the PM will have a minimum of three (3) years' experience in underwater operations and management. Relatable experience may include execution of projects with associated and or incidental environmental service, projects with regulatory and/or stakeholder involvement/interface and projects on active DoD military installations.

• (Other Task Orders) Individuals proposed as Project Managers shall have a college degree in an environmental related engineering or science field. Project Managers shall have a Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years' experience or a Master's Degree with two (2) years' experience."

Question: The Key Personnel requirements indicate the need for a Project Manager specifically for MMRP Task Orders, including underwater operations. Page 10 of the RFP indicates a MEC scope that is solely incidental: 2.3.4 Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) material removal and/or remediation activities as required (incidental finds). and Page 11 of the RFP states: 3.4 Incidental Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) at HTRW and CON HTRW response sites. During HTRW and CON HTRW remediation, the contractor may encounter incidental MEC material.

Please clarify whether a Project Manager is required with qualifications specific to MMRP and/or underwater operations task orders.

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . Project Manager is NOT required with qualifications specific to MMRP and/or underwater operations task orders.

Section C, Para. 10.2.2, revised via Amendment 0001. On: Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8481612 General 119 of 183 1.12

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

RFP states: "The Contractor shall provide a local PM with extensive experience working on complex soil and groundwater remediation projects."

Question: Is "local" defined as a resident of Hawaii, a specific location (i.e., American Samoa), or as based in the Pacific region generally? Please clarify.

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . "Local" is meant to indicate Pacific Region. Local PM must be available to travel to project sites if needed. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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8481613 General 126 of 183 3.2

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RFP States that the Government will not provide any facilities for work required under this contract.

Question: Will the Government identify and provide laydown space for the storage of heavy equipment, shipping containers and ancillary materials as laydown space within the village of Aua is space limited?

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5 - Seed Project PWS, Para. 3.2, revised via Amendment 0002. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8481614 General 128 of 183 5.0

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

RFP states that important vegetation will be identified and removed prior to intrusive activities.

Question: Will the US Government or village leaders perform this activity, or will it become the responsibility of the prime contractor?

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5 - Seed Project PWS revised via Amendment 0002.

Contractor will perform this activity in coordination with village leaders and USACE representatives. See section 5.9.6 Task 9 part 6 Site Restoration also. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8481616 General 134 of 183 5.9.4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

RFP states that if necessary, residents in proximity to open excavations shall be temporarily relocated, at Contractor expense, in coordination with Aua Village leadership.

Question: For purposes of ensuring equity in the biding process, how many residents will require relocation?

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5 - Seed Project PWS, Para. 5.9.4, revised via Amendment 0002. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8481617 General 181 of 183 & 179 of

183 & 24 of 183 Section M 4.3.a & Section M,

3.2 & Section C, 10.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section 4.3.a states that the government will place higher value on proposals which demonstrates . . . a. KP that are directly employed by the prime Offeror;

Section M, para 3.2 states that Resumes of Key Personnel are rated on a Go/No-Go basis.

Section C, para 10.2 lists various criteria for Key Personnel and states some, but not all, positions which must be from the Prime

Question: Will a resume submitted from other than the Prime Offeror be rated as "No-Go" thereby resulting in a failure to have met the criteria for Key Personnel?

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . Section C, Para. 10.2, revised via Amendment 0001.

All resumes submitted for Factor 3 will be rated in accordance with Section M, Para. 3.2. On: Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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8481619 General 172 of 183 Section L, 3.4

Section 3.4 Volume I – Factor 3 – Key Personnel (KP). RFP states, "Each resume shall not exceed two (2) pages in length (not including certificates) and will be excluded from the forty (40) page limitation."

Question: Please clarify what "certificates" the Government is expecting to be provided in this section.

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . Section L, Para. 3.4, revised via Amendment 0001. On: Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8482693 Environmental Section L

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The seed project presents significant logistical challenges and risks, which are compounded by the lack of an in-person site visit.

On the basis of the risks associated with the proposed seed project, will the government consider either of the following:

Converting the seed project to a sample project, which will not be awarded; or

Substituting the current seed project for a seed project that would present less risk when bid without a site visit, e.g., planning study or Environmental Assessment.

On: Mar 31 2020.

Government Response. . The government does not intend to alter the Seed project in either manner.

Challenges and risks are shared by all offerors. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8483032 Environmental Section L 2.6.1 Format

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section 2.6.4 Page Size states:

The volumes are limited to single-spaced typewritten pages using no smaller than 12-point proportional font (Times New Roman) or equivalent as the "normal" size standards. No "condensed" fonts shall be utilized. All text shall be legible and easily read. Font size in tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be no smaller than 10-point, regardless of font used.

We request the following:

1) Font size be reduced to 10 points for all of Volume I – Technical Proposal and Past Performance Information to maintain consistency.

2) Font size waived for all of Volume II – Price Information and Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors, because "substantiating documentation should be included as spreadsheets or word documents" (Volume II, Tab 5).

On: Mar 31 2020.

Government Response. . Section L, Para. 2.6.4, and Para. 4.5.1, revised via Amendment 0001. On: Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8483068 Environmental Section L 4.5 Volume II, Tab 5

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) states:

4.5.1 The Offeror shall provide a detailed and complete price proposal for the Seed Project including the price for

Page 7 of 55ProjNet: Logged In User associated plans, reports, closure documents, labor costs, materials and services, indirect costs, other costs, profit, etc.) with submission of Section J Proposal Schedule for the Seed Project. The total price proposal shall be submitted on the proposal schedule in Section J and the substantiating documentation should be included as spreadsheets or word documents. The price proposal and the substantiating documentation for the sample project shall include the following information (other than certified cost or pricing data) as the basis for the proposed lump sum price listed in the sample proposal pricing schedule for the project.

Since the substantiating documentation, is frequently supplied by subcontractors or via electronic quotes, we cannot control the font size of these items.

We request the following:

1) substantiating documentation also may be provided as Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf); and

2)

a. the specific font size (12 point Times Roman) be waived for all of Volume II and fonts only must be legible; or

b. the specific font size (12 point Times Roman) be waived for all the substantiating documentation and fonts only must be legible.

On: Mar 31 2020.

Government Response. . Text: Section L, Para. 4.5.1, revised via Amendment 0001. On: Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8483497 General 172 of 183 Section L, 3.3

3.3 Volume I – Factor 2 –

Technical Approach for Seed Project

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

RFP reference: 3.3 Volume I – Factor 2 – Technical Approach for Seed Project. The Offeror shall provide a basis of estimate in an excel spreadsheet format for each task to include quantification of all its assumptions, for example team size and make up, number of teams, labor productivity/duration, labor hours, labor categories, equipment, materials, subcontractors, number of meetings, number of samples, etc. To assist with a crosswalk for the technical and price evaluators, Offerors shall provide corresponding basis of estimate page number in the Technical Approach to the Seed Project - Volume I, Factor 2 and corresponding basis of estimate page number in Volume II, Tab 5.

Question: Is a complete copy of the Basis of Estimate document required in Volume 1 – Factor 2 or are we simply stating the page number(s) in Volume 2 where the BoE is located for cross reference? If the BoE is to reside in Volume 1 – Factor 2, please confirm if this document is or is not included in the page count. Also please confirm whether dollars should be redacted from the BoE in Volume 1 -Factor 2.

On: Mar 31 2020.

Government Response. . A copy of the BoE is NOT required in Volume 1. Per Section L, Para. 3.3, Offerors shall provide corresponding basis of estimate page number only. On: Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485334 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 115 of 183 Paragraph 1.0

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Optional Task (Task 16): Does it include only excavation and not treatment or disposal of the 20 CY of contaminated sediments? Based on the estimated amounts of contaminated sediments in Exhibit 3 as the minimum volumes to assume, is 20 CY adequate for an option?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS, Para. 1.0 has been revised via Amendment 0002.

Sediment handled under the option task is to be dealt with consistent with all other material produced at the site. Additional clarifications inserted in Section 5.16. The option task can be exercised over multiple units, scalable to the needs of the project. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8485343 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 116 of 183 Paragraph 1.1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is this CON/HTRW site conducted under CERCLA where on-site permits are not required?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . The Seed Project is not conducted under CERCLA. CERCLA does not regulate Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) or storage tanks. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485349 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 117 of 183 Paragraph 1.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This section mentions that bioremediation and thermal treatments was used in the past. To what extent were the soils excavated for treatment at each site? And how well did these treatments work, and what was the reason for shutting down the bioremediation system in 1999?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . The Seed Project is not conducted under CERCLA. CERCLA does not regulate Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) or storage tanks. On: Apr 10 2020

Government Response. . This new text supercedes ALL previous replies.

Offerors should refer to the Response Action Report provided via Amendment 0001 for a review of previous treatments and their efficacy.

Technical reports from prior investigations provided via Amendment 0002. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485356 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 117 of 183 Paragraph 1.3

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This paragraph states that the period of performance (POP) for the base contract would be 1 year, and the POP for the optional task, if performed, would be 3 years. Would all remedial / removal work / sampling / reporting need to be completed before the end

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS, Para. 1.3 has been revised via Amendment 0002.

Period of performance is 36 Months (3 years). On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485359 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 119 of 183 Paragraph 1.10

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Post Award Conference/Periodic Meetings: Where and how often will these meetings occur?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS, Para. 1.10 has been revised via Amendment 0002.

These meetings may be held by video conference or in-person on the Island of Oahu. These are not part of the Technical Project Planning process. These meetings are intended to be performance related. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485365 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 122 of 183 Paragraph 1.19

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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The solicitation requests a hard copy delivery of the invoices including the monthly progress report (MSR). If at the time the invoices and MSRs are due and the COVID-19 situation poses a risk for hard copy distribution, will the Government accept invoices and MSRs electronically via email?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Yes. Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS, Para. 1.19 allows "email a PDF-formatted copy of the invoice" On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485367 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 129 of 183 Paragraph 5.1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

With the uncertainties of COVID19 situation, can the wording "The Contractor shall attend a project kick-off meeting and site visit within 21 days of contract award..." be revised to "The Contractor shall attend a project kick-off meeting on Oahu or via teleconferencing within 21 calendar days of contract award and a site visit in accordance with the schedule established in the PMP."

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS, Para. 5.1 has been revised via Amendment 0002. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485370 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 131 of 183 Paragraph 5.5

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This section discusses the Ecological Resources Plan (ERP). Should this be included in the list of deliverables?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS, Para. 5.5 has been revised via Amendment 0002.

The ERP is a deliverable. It is expected to be included in the Work Plan and would be reviewed at that time. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485374 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 134 of 183 Paragraph 5.9.4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section 5.9.4 states that contractor shall line the excavations to prevent re-contamination of the backfill material from surrounding petroleum contaminated soils or groundwater in all excavations.

Does this mean impermeable lining would need to be installed on both excavation walls and excavation floor? If so, how would it impact drainage in areas with lining on sides and bottom? And would peristaltic pressure from rising tide potentially become a factor in durability of the lining?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS, Para. 5.9.4 has been revised via Amendment 0002. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485376 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 134 of 183 Paragraph 5.9.4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This paragraph states that any tank remnants encountered during excavation shall be removed, cleaned, and properly disposed of. Would the removal of the tank remnants be limited to the horizontal and vertical limit of the excavation and footprint of the existing structures?

Would any encountered pipelines associated with the former tanks be handled same as the tank remnants?

On: Apr 01 2020.

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Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS, Para. 5.9.4 has been revised via Amendment 0002.

Yes and Yes. Pipelines were previously removed according to historical reports. They are not expected, but could be present within the excavation boundaries. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485380 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 134 of 183 Paragraph 5.9.4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will there be approximately 2.5 acres of remote land in American Samoa that is away from residential area available for potential above-ground bioremediation treatment (e.g. landfarming)?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . American Samoa contains abundant remote land outside the village boundaries. It is the Contractor's responsibility to determine the logistical feasibility of such a bioremediation approach. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8485383 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 134 of 183 Paragraph 5.9.4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This paragraph states that, if necessary, residents in proximity to open excavations shall be temporarily relocated at contract expense. What would constitute "necessary"? Will the residents be cooperative with the temporary relocation? Would the contractor need to provide any service (e.g. coordination, moving, utilities, etc.) other than temporary housing?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS, Para. 5.9.4 has been revised via Amendment 0002. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8485387 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 134 of 183 Paragraph 5.9.6

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This paragraph states that fill shall be properly compacted, and moisture content shall be controlled to ensure optimum compaction. Density of compaction shall be such that it matches surrounding soil conditions.

What are the specific technical criteria or metrics for this requirement, to ensure that what the contractor considers adequate also meets the Army's expectations.

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS, Para. 5.9.6 has been revised via Amendment 0002. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485390 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 134 of 183 Paragraph 5.9.4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This paragraph states to excavate until visual petroleum staining or free product is no longer observed. And the paragraph also states to collect confirmatory samples at the limits of all excavations to demonstrate and verify that all residual contaminants are below the levels specified in the WP/UFP-QAPP. Does this mean the excavation needs to be conducted beyond visual observation of staining and free product, but rather until field screening shows the levels are below the levels in the WP/UFP-QAPP? As the latter would likely require greater excavation extent.

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . The basic work task is to remove contaminated material to the extent of the provided polygons in Technical Exhibit 3.

Additional excavation may be required this depending on the results of visual observation and confirmatory

Page 11 of 55ProjNet: Logged In User sampling results. Such additional excavation is at the discretion of the government and would utilized unit rate Option Task 16 (Seed Project PWS, Para. 5.16). On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8485394 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 134 of 183 Paragraph 5.9.4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This paragraph states that the contractor shall restore surface features (e.g. concrete pads, CMU/rock walls, asphalt pavements, etc.). Since the site visit was canceled and the figures in Exhibit 3 are shaded, it's hard to tell what surface features are at each site. Can general ground info (e.g. asphaltic pavement, grass, gravel, etc.) be provided for each site?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . An updated Technical Exhibit 3 provided via Amendment 0002. This information can also be found in the 2020 Response Action Report, which was provided in Amendment 0001. Refer to Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS - Technical Exhibit 4. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485397 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 134 of 183 Paragraph 5.9.5

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is any of the infrastructure/facility (such as thermal desorption) from previous removal / remedial actions remaining and available for use?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . No. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8485401 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 134 of 183 Paragraph 5.9.5

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Are there existing waste-to-energy power plants on the island or in American Samoa? What about cement kiln or asphalt facility?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Offerors are expected to research the availability of basic supporting services in the course of preparing their technical approach and pricing. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485405 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 134 of 183 Paragraph 5.9.6

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can the species and quantity of the "important vegetation" be specified or defined, as the size and quantity of the vegetation may impact cost in proposal. Or can specify whether these are grass, brush, or trees.

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS, Para. 5.9.6 has been revised via Amendment 0002.

Refer to the photos and video in the Site Visit Documentation provided in Amendment 0001 for a visual of the existing species and quantities. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485410 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 136 of 183 Paragraph 5.16

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Would this optional task for additional 20 cubic feet be unit price for estimating additional excavation during the same mobilization?

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On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Yes, that is the intent.

Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS, Para. 5.16 has been revised via Amendment 0002 to include, "If needed, the Government may exercise this optional task multiple times for a total additional volume of up to 400 bank cubic yards." On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485416 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 153-154 of 183 Tech Exhibit 3

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

This exhibit shows slides for Sites 1-12 except for Site 11. Does it mean there is no removal action required for Site 11?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Tank Site 11 has been add to the updated Technical Exhibit 3; provided via Amendment 0002. Note that the volumes have changed based on revisions to the conceptual site model.

On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485425 Contracting Seed Project

PWS/Section L Page 138/176 of 183 CLIN Schedule

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

There is no separate CLIN for Materials, Services, and Other Direct Costs. Do we to capture these costs in CLINs 0001 and in 1001?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . CLINs 0001 and 1001 are identified by "Job" unit of measure in the CLIN Schedule. Therefore, pricing should be inclusive of all Direct Labor, Materials, Services, and ODCs. On: Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8485426 Contracting Seed Project PWS Page 117, 118, 119 of 183 Paragraph 1.3 and CLIN

Schedule

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The period of performance for Item 0001 is 12 months to remediate over 8,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediments whereas the period of performance for the option (Task 16) is three years to excavate 20 cubic yards of contaminated sediments. Are there reasons for the length of this performance period?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Section J, Attachment 5, Seed Project PWS, Para. 1.3 and 5.16 have been revised via Amendment 0002. On: Apr 10 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8486094 Contracting Section B Page 6 of 183 Paragraph 1.1.5

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

What would constitute as supporting documentation to ensure adherence to the binding hourly rates?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Section B, Para. 1.1.5, revised via Amendment 0001.

Offerors should be providing us with the breakdown of their rate, such as unburdened rate + fringe benefits + overhead + G&A (if applicable) to support their proposal. On: Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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8486097 Contracting Section B Page 6 of 183 Paragraph 1.1.8

In cases where the TO is issued shortly before the next year period commences or if most, if not all, of the work is performed during the next year, and/or a different SCLS is in effect, would the Government allow a request to conform to the next Year Burdened Rate Period? Or possibly use the TO period of performance rather than the issuance date for the applicable Year Burdened Rate Period?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Section B, Para. 1.1.8, revised via Amendment 0001. On: Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8486100 Contracting Section B Page 7 of 183 Paragraph 1.2.3

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

What would constitute as supporting documentation to ensure adherence to the binding cap rates?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . See response to RFI # 8486094 On: Apr 02 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8486101 Contracting Section C Page 10 of 183 Paragraph 2.3

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

If MEC scope is only "incidental finds" as defined in section 2.3.4, is MMRP appropriate in this paragraph?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Reference of "MMRP' is appropriate in this paragraph. Even though no MMRP task orders will be awarded under this IDIQ; the technical requirements and guidance of MMRP would need to be adhered to in the event of "incidental finds". On: Apr 15 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8486104 Contracting Section C Page 10 of 183 Paragraph 2.3.6

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section 2.3.6 states "Activities to support CERCLA actions. This includes and not limited to all phases of the CERCLA process which includes community outreach and five-year reviews." Although not explicitly written, will projects with Site Investigations and Remedial Investigations conducted in accordance with CERCLA be acceptable for past performance?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Yes. On: Apr 15 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8486105 Contracting Section C Page 10 of 183 Paragraph 1.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Does the Government have an estimated percent of work by location?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . No, not at this time. On: Apr 15 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8486106 Contracting Section C Page 12 of 183 Paragraph 3.6

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Permits. Will the Government allow for excusable delay in the event the necessary approving agents delay processing/approval of the permits?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Offerors should not be including contingency for this in their proposal. If such delays or costs are incurred after award, the contractor may submit a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) for Government consideration. On: Apr 15 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8486108 Contracting Section C Page 12 of 183 Paragraph 3.6

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Permits. Will the Government allow for excusable delays and associated costs in the event the necessary approving agents delay processing/approval of the permits?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Offerors should not be including contingency for this in their proposal. If such delays or costs are incurred after award, the contractor may submit a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) for Government consideration. On: Apr 15 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8486109 Contracting Section C Page 14 of 183 Paragraph 3.10.8

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the Government allow for excusable delays and associated costs in the event the government encounters delays in obtaining the ROEs?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Offerors should not be including contingency for this in their proposal. If such delays or costs are incurred after award, the contractor may submit a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA) for Government consideration. On: Apr 15 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8486110 Contracting Section C Page 15 of 183 Paragraph 4.2.1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The Seed Project PWS discusses the Ecological Resources Plan (ERP) in Section 5.5 but not AMP. Would Archaeological Monitoring Plan (AMP) need to be added to the list of deliverables?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . An Archaeological Monitoring Plan is required for this project. It is anticipated that the monitoring plan will be submitted as part of the An Archaeological Monitoring Plan is required for this project. It is anticipated that the monitoring plan will be submitted as part of the Work Plan and/or ERP, not as a stand-alone deliverable. Section J, Att 5 - Seed Project PWS, Para. 5.5 and 5.9 were revised via Amendment 0002 clarifying the scope of archaeological support for the project. On: Apr 15 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8486113 Contracting Section C Page 22 of 183 Paragraph 5.1.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is MMRP applicable to the scope of work?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . "MMRP" is applicable to this scope of work in a sense that even though, no MMRP task orders will be awarded under this IDIQ; the technical requirements and guidance of MMRP would need to be adhered to in the event of "incidental finds". On: Apr 15 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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8486115 Contracting Section C Page 23 of 183 Paragraph 8.1

Will any documents be submitted for regulatory review? If so, does it need a draft final version?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Yes. The requirement for draft final version is already included in 8.1. On: Apr 15 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8486116 Contracting Section C Page 24 of 183 Paragraph 10.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Are contingent hires acceptable for some positions required to be an "employee of the prime?"

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . Yes. Requirement for letter of commitment for key personnel incorporated via Amendment 0002. On: Apr 15 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8486118 Contracting Section H Page 42 of 183 Paragraph H.4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Ordering Procedures. How will fair opportunity be afforded? Will there be an ombudsman assigned to the resultant contracts? Any other required clauses unique to Multiple Award?

On: Apr 01 2020.

Government Response. . In accordance with Section H, Para. 4, the contracting officer will: (1) Provide a fair notice of the intent to make a purchase, including a clear description of the services to be performed and the basis upon which the selection will be made to all contractors offering the required services under the multiple-award contract; and (2) Afford all contractors responding to the…