Questions 12-R-0005 SB.doc

SUBJECT: Questions Received in Response to W912DR-11-R-0024, Architect Engineer Services are required for Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) and Military Munitions (MM) Projects

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

BALTIMORE DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P.O. BOX 1715

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21203-1715

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Questions Received in Response to W912DR-11-R-0024 (Now posted as W912DR-12-R-0005), Architect Engineer Services are required for Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) and Military Munitions (MM) Projects

1. Question: “This presolicitation came up on my search results and it appears that the majority of work has to do with HTRW and MM, with a little bit of geotechnical/civil work. “Architect Engineer Services” are mentioned in the title – would you anticipate that there is any MEP work with these IDCs?”

Response: The information contained within the FBO posting is all that will be released in regards to the type of work to be expected.

2A. Question: “Please provide additional details concerning what is included in the

100 page count. E.g., is the cover, transmittal letter, table of contents, acronyms list, tabs, or similar items included? May we use 11x17 paper?”

Response: Details concerning what is included in the 100page count is located within the seven pages of instructions for filling out the SF 330, which are part of the form SF 330. You may not use 11x17in paper. Use 8.5 by 11 paper.

2B. Question: “Project Descriptions: can a project description exceed 1 page?”

Response: Yes. Contractors may utilize the 100 page limit however they wish, in accordance with the SF 330.

2C. Question: “Due Date: given that Thanksgiving is so close to the submittal date, we respectfully request that the submittal be delayed to Dec 14.”

Response: On 8 November 2011, the due date was extended to 7 December 2011 via an FBO amendment. At this time, it is not anticipated that this date will be further extended.

3. Question: “Is there a way to get the current incumbents for these contracts? Or if these are NEW contracts?”

Response: There are no incumbents for the SB Set Aside for these services.

4A. Question: “Can you tell me if these services are currently being performed by a contractor? If so, could you please provide the Incumbent name as well as the contract number?”

Response:

Current HTRW/MM A-E contract holders include:

Large Businesses:

Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., Weston Solutions, Inc., EA Engineering, Science & Technology, URS Corporation, AECOM Technical Services, Inc., and CDM Federal Programs Corporation.

8(a)’s : H2H and Watermark.

This is the first time the District is including a Small Business Set-Aside.

4B. Question: “Also, I was wondering if these projects were related to the sources sought notice #W912DR‐10‐S‐0034 posted to FBO September 13, 2010?”

Response: Yes.

5. Question: “In the description of solicitation W912DR-11‐R‐0024 under the Submission Requirements section the information states that font needs to be size 12 or larger. I wanted to know if this also applied to tables and/or table headers.”

Response: Yes.

6. Question: “Will we need to send 3 separate hard copies for each of the solicitations (6 total hard copies), or can we submit 3 hard copies with the cover reflecting both solicitation numbers?”

Response: Please submit five (5) hard copies for each of the solicitations.

7. Question: “Since this is a pre-solicitation is there any opportunity to change the NAICS code? The scope of services seem to fit NAICS 541620, Environmental Consulting. This would give an opportunity for (contractor’s identity omitted) and other small firms the opportunity to bid on this solicitation. Until the SBA increases these revenue standards there few firms that can meet $4.5.”

Response: The NAICS code 541330 is appropriate for the services required, and will not be changed.

8. Question: “Could you confirm if this 0024 solicitation is follow on to the sources sought that came out in Sept 2010 as bid number W912DR-10-S-0034? If so, I am wondering if the technical proficiency requirements with NEPA, archaeological investigations and mitigation, and wetland determinations and mitigation studies still apply?”

Response: Yes, W912DR-11-R-0024 is related to W912DR-10-S-0034. The most important technical elements are outlined in this most recent FBO notice.

9A. Question: “Are these two contracts, renewal contracts? If so who are the incumbent contract holders? What were the value of contracts during the contract holders contract period?”

Response: See response to question 4A. The large business contracts each had a capacity of $12,000,000 and the small business and 8(a) contracts each had a capacity of $6,000,000.

9B. Question: “Can you share what small businesses responded to the sources sought last year?” No.

9C. Question: “Will small businesses have further diversity goals to meet, and if so what are those anticipated goals.”

Response: Small businesses do not have further diversity goals to meet.

9D. Question: “Is it important that the small business show the USACE that they can support the total geographic footprint of the USACE Baltimore District through subcontracts with other small or large businesses?”

Response: The selection criteria states the important elements, in order of importance, being evaluated.

9E. Question: “When a small business has little federal experience are projects with private sector clients not looked upon as favorably as government DOD projects? If we are in that situation what do you recommend we do to show the USACE that our personnel experience or work for the private sector is relevant and should receive equal points?”

Response: The selection criteria states “specialized experience in HTRW and MM projects”. The selection criteria does not include a preference for experience with federal, government, DOD or private projects.

10. Question: “On page 3 of 3 of the announcement you describe the requirements and indicate that Form 330 Part 2 is required for each primary subcontractor. Should the form 330 be a combined document of the prime and subs or just the Part 2?”

Response: Part 1 represents the prime contractor, Part 2 represents a subcontractor. Instructions for filling out the Form 330 are located within the Form 330.

11. Question: “Can you please verify for me who is the Contracting Officer?”

Response: At this time, Jeffrey B. May is the Contracting Officer. This may change at any time.