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- W9128F26QA022
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This is a Question and Answer document for solicitation W9128F26QA022, a weed control contract issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The document addresses nine substantive questions from potential offerors regarding contract performance requirements, herbicide selection, geographic boundaries, access restrictions, and subcontractor requirements.
Key operational details include: the contractor is responsible for determining the application schedule based on weed growth conditions rather than following a preset schedule; no preferred herbicide products are specified, and all products must comply with manufacturer labels and instructions; treatment area maps are approximate with digital boundary files unavailable, requiring onsite clarification with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for exact boundaries; no additional access restrictions or seasonal limitations apply beyond those in the Performance Work Statement; multiple spraying passes per season may be necessary to meet performance thresholds outlined in Technical Exhibit 3, with the contractor responsible for monitoring and determining timing and frequency; identified subcontractors should be included in proposals to facilitate Best Value evaluation, though approval is not required prior to submission; and the previous contract holder was Horizon Vegetation Management Inc. The government does not provide a maximum price or specific price range and encourages offerors to develop bids based on the detailed Scope of Work and their own cost structures. Additional guidance addresses FAR clauses 52.213-3 and 52.212-3, clarifying that clause 52.213-3(b) applies only if specific conditions are met and that System for Award Management (SAM) registration status will be cross-referenced for validity confirmation.
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Question and Answer for Solicitation W9128F26QA022 – Weed Control
Q. Is there an estimated schedule for spraying cycles during the base year, or is the contractor expected to determine the application schedule based on weed growth conditions?
A. Contractor is expected to determine application schedule based on weed growth conditions.
Q. Are there any preferred herbicide products currently used by the Corps for these areas that the contractor should consider when proposing chemical treatments?
A. No preferred products. Products must be used in accordance with the manufacturers label/instructions for the area treated, desired outcome, and vegetation to be treated.
Q. Will the government provide GIS or digital boundary files for the treatment areas in addition to the maps in Technical Exhibit 6?
A. Maps are approximate. Digital boundary files are not readily available. Any questions regarding exact boundary should be clarified onsite with the COR.
Q. Are there any access restrictions or seasonal limitations for the dam embankments or spillways beyond those listed in the PWS?
A. No
Q. Can the government confirm whether multiple spraying passes per season should be anticipated in order to meet the performance thresholds listed in Technical Exhibit 3?
A. Historically some areas have required multiple applications depending on growing conditions and other factors. It is up to the contractor to monitor and determine timing and frequency to meet performance thresholds.
Q. Are subcontractors required to be approved prior to proposal submission, or only after award?
A. Contract award will be based on Best Value Selection. It will be helpful for the government to more accurately determine “Best Value” if the proposal included identified subcontractors to best review past performance/experience.
Q. We would like to inquire who was last awarded this contract, as well as the maximum price or price range for this bid, including the scope of work.
A. Horizon Vegetation Management Inc.
While we do not provide a maximum price or a specific price range for this solicitation, we encourage you to develop your bid based on the detailed Scope of Work outlined in the Request for Quote (RFQ) and your firm's own cost structure and expertise. This approach ensures a fair and competitive process for all potential oƯerors.
Q. I have a question regarding FAR clause 52.213-3 and FAR clause 52.212-3. Line item 7 on "Instructions to oƯerors".
#1 I don't see these clauses in the Solicitation. FAR clause 52.212-3 Its on page 48 of the solicitation.
Quoters should complete FAR clause 52.213-3 (b) only if its conditions are met. Our current assessment is that this clause will likely not apply to the majority of submissions for this requirement., #2 If we are current in SAM is this something I need to address?
Yes, the submission will also be cross-referenced with the records in the System for Award Management (SAM) to confirm its validity.
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