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Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 8494248 General Section L Page 94 table Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The Government is requesting hard copies of the MAMMS III responses in addition to electronic copies sent via the SAFE site. Given the public health concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic, would the Government change the requirement to electronic submittal only?

On: Apr 06 2020.

Government Response. . In a forthcoming amendment, the submission requirement will be electronic submission only. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8497879 General General Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please clarify if a firm can submit and be selected on multiple teams.

On: Apr 08 2020.

Government Response. . Once the four small business Contractors have been selected, the remaining contractors will be considered for the unrestricted pool. On: May 08 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8497883 General Section L (page 94) Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section L (page 94) indicates that resumes shall be limited to key personnel only, however, on page 96 only 2 key personnel are listed, and the text here indicates that resumes for other positions not required may be provided.

Please clarify if only 2 key resumes can be submitted or if we can propose other positions, such as PM or others from section C.3.2?

On: Apr 08 2020.

Government Response. . The PWS requires resumes for 2 key personnel only. Additional resumes may be provided. The contractor may not propose additional key personnel not listed in the PWS. On: May 06 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8497886 General Section L page 97 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section L page 97 says a minimum of 3 projects can be submitted. Is there a maximum number of projects to be submitted?

On: Apr 08 2020.

Government Response. . There is no maximum number of projects. The limitation is the page count. On:

May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8497892 General Section L Page 94

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

Section L Page 94 states "Single sided 8.5" by 17" foldouts are permitted for tables, figures, and illustrations." Please confirm if this should be 11" by 17".

On: Apr 08 2020.

Government Response. . Confirmed: size should be 11" x 17" foldouts for tables, figures, and illustrations. An amendment is forthcoming. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8497894 General Past Performance Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is past performance submitted for a subcontractor on the team weighted lower in evaluation than prime experience?

On: Apr 08 2020.

Government Response. . Submit information in accordance with the solicitation. On: May 08 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8499431 Environmental Technical inquiries and questions Answers Deadline

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

Instructions to Offerors Section 4. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION states:

Technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org) No Later Than (NLT) 11:00 A.M. (EST), 20 April 2020.

Will the government commit to answering all Request for Information (RFIs) NLT May 5, 2020, two weeks before the proposal is due, to give offerors a reasonable time to address the RFI answers in our proposal?

On: Apr 08 2020.

Government Response. . RFIs will be addressed o/a 8 May 2020. An amendment will be forthcoming extending proposal due date. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8499462 Environmental Section B Price Schedule SUXOS, UXOSO, UXOQCS Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section SC.3.2 Qualifications for All Personnel of the Solicitation includes the following non-Service Contract Act regulated UXO personnel: Senior UXO Supervisor (SUXOS), UXO Quality Control Specialist (UXOQCS) and UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO). These three disciplines are not included in the Section B Price Schedule. These disciplines will likely be used in the Sample Project Pricing and they will also be eligible for hazard pay uplifts.

Question 1:

Will the government allow us to add rows to the Section B Price Schedule for these three disciplines and associated hazard pay uplifts?

Question 2 If no to Question 1, should we prepare our price proposal using the UXO Tech III wage rate provided in the solicitation and apply hazard pay uplifts as applicable?

On: Apr 08 2020.

Government Response. . A forthcoming amendment will include the UXO personnel: Senior UXO Supervisor (SUXOS), UXO Quality Control Specialist (UXOQCS) and UXO Safety Officer (UXOSO). On:

May 08 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8501897 Environmental Standard Form 33

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Standard Form 33: Due to the COVID-19 limitations on working in offices and collaborating directly with team members. The due date should be extended by 3 weeks to June 2nd to account for the inefficiencies of working remote on a 5 volume MATOC proposal.

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . An amendment will be forthcoming extending the Proposal due date. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8501899 Environmental Section B, Labor Rate Price Schedule

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

Section B, Labor Rate Price Schedule: The Fully Loaded Hourly Rate table will be "legally binding and will be the maximum rates" allowed under MAMMS III since all Task Orders will be FFP. As a result, the Base Hourly Rate should be removed as a required submittal.

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . The hourly base rate will not be removed therefore it is a required submittal.

On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8501938 Environmental Section B, Labor Rate Price Schedule

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

Section B, Labor Rate Price Schedule: Do Offerors need to show all indirect rates used to build up the Fully Loaded Hourly Rates at the bottom of the sheet or just the identified overhead rates?

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . All indirect rates as required in the solicitation. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8501940 Environmental Section B, Labor Rate Price Schedule

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

Section B, Labor Rate Price Schedule: Most of the labor categories on the schedule would only receive Field Overhead rates. Should Offerors indicate which overhead rate is not applicable to the labor category on the schedule?

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . Offeror should apply either field overhead or home overhead that applies for the disciplines. On: May 08 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8501943 Environmental Section B, Labor Rate Price Schedule

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

Section B, Labor Rate Price Schedule: The labor categories shown do not include Senior UXO positions of SUXOS, UXOSO and UXOQC. Should these three categories be added to the Labor Rate Schedule particularly since the SUXOS position is considered a Key Position in Section L?

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . A forthcoming amendment will correct the Labor Rate Price Schedule. On: May 06 2020

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8501945 Environmental Section B, Labor Rate Price Schedule

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

Section B, Labor Rate Price Schedule: How should Joint Ventures submit the labor rate schedules? Should an overall rate for the Joint Venture be provided or spate rate for each Joint Venter partner?

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . Submit one rates in accordance with the price schedule in the solicitation. On:

May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8501947 Environmental Attachment F, Sample Problem Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Attachment F, Sample Problem: Can Offerors use different pricing sheets for the Sample Problem as long as the required elements are provided? The Excel file provided for Attachment F does not handle Joint Ventures and will require a QC effort by Offerors to ensure cells are correctly linked.

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . Offerors should use pricing sheet format requested in the solicitation, If modified, the contractor should QC their work to make sure that calculations are correct in the proposal.

On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8501948 Environmental Section L, Proposal Submittal Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section L, Proposal Submittal. Requirements in Section L indicate hard copy submittal of the Five Volumes is required. However, Section 3 on page 106 states "ALL PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE SAFE SITE". Please confirm that hard copy submittal is not required and that submission shall be through DOD SAFE.

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . An amendment is forthcoming to require electronic submission only. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8501951 Environmental Section L, Proposal Submittal Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section L, Proposal Submittal. Page 94 indicates submittal of resumes is limited to "key personnel only" and states resumes are "excluded from the page count". However, page 96 indicates additional resumes can be submitted "within the specified page limits". Please confirm resumes are excluded from the page count and that additional resumes can be provided.

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . In a forthcoming amendment the Solicitation will be changed to state that resumes of key personnel are excluded from the page count. Additional resumes will count toward the page count. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8501952 Environmental Section L, Proposal Submittal Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Section L, Proposal Submittal. Please confirm the page count limitations for Factors 1 and 2 is 30 pages for both factors and Offerors can divide the 30 pages between the two factors as deemed necessary.

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . Confirmed. The page limit for Factors 1 and 2 is 30 pages and may be divided up as desired. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8501955 Environmental Section L, Factor 1, Key Personnel

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

Section L, Factor 1, Key Personnel: Page 96 identifies 2 Key Personnel consisting of Senior Geophysicist and Senior UXO Supervisor, and does not include management personnel such as Program Manager and Project Manager(s).

Please confirm these are the only positions considered key personnel for this solicitation.

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . Confirmed. The only two key personnel are the Senior Geophysicist and Senior UXO Supervisor. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8501958 Environmental Section L, Factor III, Past Performance

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

Section L, Factor III, Past Performance: Paragraph (iii) on page 97 switches between "contract" and "project" relative to the requirements to submit past performance information. Please clarify if the requirement is to submit a minimum of 3 individual projects or 3 IDIQ contracts for this factor and revise this paragraph accordingly.

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . The requirement is to submit a minimum of 3 individual projects. On: May 06 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8501962 Environmental Attachment C, Contract Description Form

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

Attachment C, Contract Description Form: Terminology on this form switches between "contract" and "project". Please clarify if this form needs to be prepared for individual projects or for an overall IDIQ contract and revise the form accordingly.

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . This Form will need to be prepared for individual projects (or contract task orders). No revisions will be made to the form. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8501967 Environmental Attachment A, Sample Problem Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Attachment A, Sample Problem. Are there any restrictions on the cutting of vegetation in Areas B and C?

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . No additional information is available. The contractor should include all assumptions made in the proposal. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8501971 Environmental Attachment A, Sample Problem

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Attachment A, Sample Problem. Is the contractor responsible for the investigation of anomalies under pavement?

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . Yes. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502163 Environmental Area C Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In Area C, please confirm that the Parking lot with Boat Ramp and Park Road are paved as opposed to gravel.

On: Apr 09 2020.

Government Response. . The boat ramp, parking lot, and Park Road are paved areas. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502887 General Section L P. 94 table Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

In the table on page 94, the Government indicates there is to be 1 hard copy and 1 digital copy of Volume V.

However, on page 103, the Cost/Price Data instructions ask Offerors to subit two hard copies and one electronic copy of Volume 5. Would the Government confirm the number of hard copies required?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . A forthcoming amendment will be issued requiring only electronic submissions.

On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502889 General Section L p. 99, table Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

On page 99, the procurement goals for Small Business are given as 23%. However, in Section M, page 118, it says the Total Small Business Participation goal is 20%. Would the Government confirm the correct Small Business participation goal?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . Total Small Business Participation Goal is 23%. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502893 General Section B pp. 2-3 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The Price Schedule listed in Section B does not include a specific labor category for the AGC-specific disciplines listed in Section C, Paragraph C.3.3 (begins page 27). Should bidders utilize the Senior Geophysicist labor category for the two senior AGC Geophysicists and the Junior Geophysicist labor category for the AGC Field Geophysicist? Or would the government consider adding the labor categories for the AGC-specific disciplines to the Price Schedule table provided at the beginning of Section B of the RFP?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . Bidders should utilize the Senior Geophysicist labor category for the senior AGC Geophysicists and the Junior Geophysicist labor category for the AGC Field Geophysicist. On: May 06 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502897 General Section B p. 3 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

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Would the Government clarify what is intended to be shown for the Overhead and Field Overhead for the fully burdened rates?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . Submit applicable rates to be applied to each discipline On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502900 General Section B p. 3 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The solicitation instructions for completing the Price Schedule states Offerors "may not modify the price schedule wording or format." Would the Government confirm that Offerors should show the Home Office rate for a labor discipline?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . Show all applicable rates applied to labor disciplines. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502902 General Section B pp. 2-3 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

For purposes of establishing the correct base labor rate and appropriate escalation, would the Government provide an estimated start date for the MATOC contracts?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . 1 JAN 2020. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502914 General Section L p. 104 L.c.v.4(ii) Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Would the Government please confirm that for SCA labor categories, the sample problem should use the SCA Wage Determination provided for Montgomery County and Frederick County, Maryland, and that for all other labor categories Offerors should use the labor rates in the Price Schedule?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . Apply rates as described in the solicitation. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502915 General Section L p. 94, table Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Would the Government confirm that, for the hard copies, each Volume should be in a separate binder?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . A forthcoming amendment will require electronic submissions only. On: May 06 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502916 General Section L p. 94, table Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

In the table on page 94, the Government indicates there are no page limits for Volume IV. The instructions for Volume IV, page 99, state that copies of agreements submitted as part of the Small Business Participation Plan "will not count against the page limitation for this binder." Would the Government confirm that Volume IV is not page limited?

On: Apr 10 2020.

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Government Response. . Confirm. On: May 06 2020

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8502918 General Section L p. 98 L.c.iv Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The solicitation states that material in support of Factor IV is to be organized sequentially under applicable tabs. In the sections that follow (items a. through f.), items b. and c. are to be addressed in Section (d) of the SBPP Proposal Format, but item d. is to be addressed earlier in Section (c), which would not be sequential. Should Offerors present SBPP documentation as attachments within each section of the SBPP Proposal Format, following the order in the SBPP? Alternately, should supporting documentation follow the SBPP and be presented in the order provided on pages 98-101?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . Follow SBPP order provided in the solicitation. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502920 General Section L p. 98 L.c.iv Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The solicitation states that material in support of Factor IV is to be organized sequentially under applicable tabs.

Does the Government have a specific list of tabs that Offerors should use?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . Question was answered in a previously. On: May 08 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502921 General Section L p. 95 L.c Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The instructions state that each files of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and a Narrative Discussion. Is the Summary Section included in the page counts for Volumes I, II, and III?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . The Summary Section will be excluded from the page count. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502922 General Section L p. 95 L.c Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The instructions state that each files of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and a Narrative Discussion. For Volume V, would the Government confirm that the Cover Sheet and accompanying evidence of agent's authority should be presented before the Table of Contents?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . Provide data as defined in the solicitation. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502925 General Section L p. 97 L.c.iii.1 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The Government is requesting fax numbers for various points of contact for our past performance project examples.

Many of our clients no longer have fax numbers and use e-mail to transfer documents electronically. Would the Government consider dropping the requirement to provide fax numbers?

On: Apr 10 2020.

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Government Response. . Provide fax numbers if they are available. They are requested, but not required. Provide contact information. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502926 General Section L p. 97 L.c.iii.1.e Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The Government is requesting contact information for the Government contract administration activity's Pre-Award Monitor. That Pre-Award Monitor contact is not included on the suggested template provided as Attachment C, Contract Description Form. Would the Government clarify if Pre-Award Monitor POC information is required?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . Present information if applicable. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502927 General Section M p. 116 M.C.3.e Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Would the Government confirm that the POC List is only required for Past Performance projects that require a PPQ?

That is, if CPARS ratings are provided for all projects, no POC List is required?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . Provide information as indicated in the solicitation. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502929 General Attachment C p. 1 Introduction Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The Attachment C, Contract Description Form, has a statement that says "Project experience submitted by the Offeror as a subcontractor will not be evaluated. However, in Section L, page 97, item a. it says "If the work was performed as a subcontractor, also provide the name of the prime contractor and...," which suggests work as a subcontractor will be evaluated. Would the Government confirm if work as a subcontractor will be evaluated?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . Work completed by a subcontractor will be evaluated. Evaluations will be completed in accordance with the evaluation criteria included in the solicitation. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502930 General Section L p. 96 L.c.ii Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The Offeror's technical understanding of the Sample Problem is evaluated in part on the proposed disciplines. May offerors provide resumes for personnel the offeror considers key to the Sample Problem performance? If so, would resumes in Volume II be excluded from the page count?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . Key personnel resumes are excluded from the page count in Volume II.

Additional resumes may be provided, but they will count towards the page limit. The Sample Problem will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria included in the solicitation. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502931 General Section L p. 103 L.c.v.3 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The solicitation instructs offerors to include Section G, Contract Administration Data. As shown in Section A, the solicitation does not include Section G; and Section F ends on page 32 with Section H beginning on page 33. Did the Government mean to refer to Section I, which includes Representations that are to be completed (see for

Page 9 of 50ProjNet: Logged In User example page 46, FAR Clause 52.209-7)? If the Government meant Section G, could the Government provide Offerors with the text of Section G?

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . In a forthcoming amendment Section G will be deleted. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8502935 Contracting Section I p. 70 Clause 52.244-2 Subcontracts Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

We would like to ask for clarification on the write-in of "any" in clause 52.244-2 (d). The objective of having a DCMA Approved Purchasing System, per FAR 44.301, is to ensure contractors have an efficient and effective system in place to spend the Government's funds and to comply with Government policy when subcontracting. As written, consent will be required prior to awarding "any" subcontract under a Task Order unless the subcontractor was evaluated during negotiations. This seem an overly restrictive and burdensome requirement for the Government and industry when a company has a DCMA-approved Purchasing System, especially with the contemplated Task Orders are to be awarded completely and on a Firm Fixed Price basis. We ask that you reconsider the inclusion of the write-in "any." As a recommendation, we have seen on other contracts the write-in "as indicated on individual Task Orders." This would enable the government to implement the consent process as necessary while not be overly restrictive on every action.

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . The requirements in the solicitation will not be changed. On: May 08 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8503814 Environmental Engineering

Solicitation, Volume III, Factor

III

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

Please confirm that the offeror is allowed to submit more than three projects under Volume III, Factor III - Past Performance as long as the 20 page limit is not exceeded.

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . Confirm. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8504684 Environmental SF 33 - Page 1 of RFP Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference: RFP Page 1 - Standard Form 33 - Proposal Due date – 19 May 2020 The COVID 19 pandemic is in its worse stage for the next 4-8 weeks, and small and large businesses having had to

a) put personnel in furlough or b) lay off personnel or c) reduce personnel work hours, as well as d) work remotely due to social distancing and e) may have potentially personnel being sick with the virus. At the same time small businesses are currently applying for SB loans and going through the process of applying for the paycheck protection program.

Question: Would the government please consider a due date extension of 4 weeks, to 16 June 2020? Please send out the answer to this question as soon as possible, so firms know sooner than later of an extension.

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . In a forthcoming amendment, the proposal due date will be updated. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8504777 General Section L Proposal Submission P. 94 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Because of the health concerns regarding COVID-19 and government/company policies of having non-essential personnel work from home, we respectfully request that you eliminate the requirement of hard copies and CDs for the proposal. With more businesses closing due to local mandates and reduced staff, it is becoming increasingly

Page 10 of 50ProjNet: Logged In User difficult to plan to produce and deliver a hard-copy submittal. For example, industry is experiencing limitations with vendors that provide us with binders, tabs, and associated hard-copy materials. In order to produce a hard copy, we would also need our employees to work together in a confined space area while printing and performing a quality check of the printing. This would not permit us to maintain social distancing. Additionally, hard copy submittals would require Government mailroom employees to receive and handle cardboard boxes that will have been handled by many people. We request that you change the solicitation to require us to submit the document via DoD SAFE. This will allow the Government to receive the document in the safest manner for all concerned.

On: Apr 10 2020.

Government Response. . In a forthcoming amendment submission will be electronic only. On: May 06 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8506175 General Section L – Page Count (Tabs/Dividers)

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

Please confirm that Tabs and Divider pages that help with proposal organization are not included in the proposal page limits.

On: Apr 11 2020.

Government Response. . Confirm. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8506176 General Section L – Page Count (Tables of Content)

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

Please confirm that the Tables of Contents within each Volume does not count against the proposal page limits.

On: Apr 11 2020.

Government Response. . Confirm On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8506178 General Section L – Page Count (Volume I Signed Safety

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

Please confirm that the signed Certification Sheet required in Volume I does not count against the Volume I page limit.

On: Apr 11 2020.

Government Response. . Confirmed. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8506180 General Form C – Contract Description Form

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

The Contract Description Form on Page 133 of the RFP states (within the form) that it belongs in Volume I – Factor 1; however, there is no mention of the Contract Description Form or Project Experience in the Volume I – Factor 1 instructions to offerors on pages 95-96 of the RFP.

Please advise where within the proposal the Contract Description Form information should be presented – and whether it counts against that volume's page limits.

On: Apr 11 2020.

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Government Response. . Contract Description form has been revised to state "Volume III Factor 3".

Contract Description Form does not count against the page limit. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8507819 Contracting Section I p. 46 FAR 52.204-26(c) Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

In the solicitation, this representation is completed with a red "X" that we believe should be removed.

On: Apr 13 2020.

Government Response. . Change the answer to represent your Company. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8507961 Environmental Section L Instructions RFP page 94 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference: RFP page 94 – Section L – Instructions

Question: Please consider removing the requirement for hard copy of proposal submittals, and allow upload to DoD SAFE as other USACE Districts have recently done.

On: Apr 13 2020.

Government Response. . In a forthcoming amendment the submission requirement will be electronic only. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8507970 Environmental Section L Instructions RFP pages 94 and 97 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

References: 1) RFP page 94 - Section L Instructions: "Manpower charts, JV and/or teaming agreements, subcontractor arrangements, letters of commitment, key personnel resumes, schedules, tables, figures, illustrations, and CPARs/PPQs are excluded from the page count. Single sided 8.5" by 17" foldouts are permitted for tables, figures, and illustrations."

2) RFP page 97 : (iii) VOLUME III – FACTOR 3: Past Performance: Experience, CPARS/PPQs: "......The Offeror shall also submit the written consent of its major subcontractors to allow the disclosure of its subcontractor's past performance information to the Offeror."

Question: Section L Instructions on page 94 mentions that Letters of commitment are excluded from page count;

however, the written consent letters of offeror's major subcontractors to allow the disclosure of past performance information is not excluded from the page count. Please consider having the written consent letters excluded from the page count in Volume III, Factor 3.

On: Apr 13 2020.

Government Response. . Written consent letters of offeror's major subcontractors to allow the disclosure of past performance information is excluded from the page count. On: May 08 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8507975 Environmental Sections J and L List of Documents and Instructions RFP pages 133 and 97

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

References: 1) RFP page 133–Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments: Contract Description form – top of the form it states "Volume 1, Factor 1, Contract No.: W912DR19R0051"

2) RFP page 97 – Section L – Instructions for Volume III, Factor 3 - Factor 3 - (iii) VOLUME III – FACTOR 3: Past Performance: Experience, CPARS/PPQs: "(1) Contract Descriptions. "Offeror shall include the following information in the following format."

Question: Please confirm that Contract Descriptions are to be submitted in Volume III under Factor 3, and not as stated in Section J, on the Contract Description form itself, to be a part of Volume I, Factor 1.

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On: Apr 13 2020.

Government Response. . Confirmed. The Contract Description Form will be revised in a forthcoming amendment to say "Volume III Factor 3" On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8507978 Environmental Section M Evaluation RFP page 115 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference: RFP page 115 – Section M – Evaluation - Factor 3 – Past Performance: Experience, CPARS/PPQs

(b) ..... "The following are to be used to determine the status of the Offeror's team for the evaluation of past performance and project experience: (1) Prime Contractor/subcontractor arrangement: The Prime Contractor is considered the "Primary Offeror". Subcontractors must submit the final cost of their portion of any project submitted along with the total project cost and all other required information."

Question: Please clarify the statement regarding "Subcontractors must submit the final cost of their portion of any project submitted along with the total project cost". Where is this cost to be noted?

On: Apr 13 2020.

Government Response. . In supporting documentation. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8507984 Environmental Section L Instructions RFP page 94 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference: RFP page 94 – Section L – Instructions: "The following volumes of material shall be submitted in accordance with the outline:". The table following, limits Volume I and Volume II to a maximum of 15 pages, however, at the same time, below the table it states " *: Total pages for Volume 1 and Volume II shall not exceed 30 pages. The 30 pages can be shared between the two volumes."

Question: Please confirm that if an Offeror e.g. uses 17 pages for Volume I and 13 page for Volume II, the Offeror is still within page limit even though one of the two Volumes is above the maximum of 15 pages.

On: Apr 13 2020.

Government Response. . Confirmed. The page limitation shared between the two volumes is 30 pages.

On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8509677 General 149 Map E. Map Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the Government please provide GIS files for the Sample Problem Map located on Page 149, E. Map of the solicitation?

On: Apr 14 2020.

Government Response. . GIS information is not available for the sample problem, only the illustration provided in the solicitation. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8509885 General Section L Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Resumes are excluded from the page count, but can only be two pages long. As resumes are often presented in table format, can 10 point font be used for resumes?

On: Apr 14 2020.

Government Response. . No. Please refer to the solicitation for font submission requirements. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8509895 General Past Performance Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Would the USACE consider allowing the use of 11x17 pages for Past Performance information, with the understanding that each 11x17 page would count as two pages for the 20 page allotment for this section?

On: Apr 14 2020.

Government Response. . No. Please refer to the solicitation for font submission requirements. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8510673 General Pages Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

30 pages for combined Factors 1 and 2 is very short, especially considering all the evaluation criteria asked for in Factor 1. Please consider increasing this to 50 pages.

On: Apr 14 2020.

Government Response. . No changes will be made to the solicitation. The 30 page limitation applies to the text portion of the proposal. Per the solicitation: "Manpower charts, JV and/or teaming agreements, subcontractor arrangements, letters of commitment, key personnel resumes, schedules, tables, figures, illustrations, and CPARs/PPQs are excluded from the page count." On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8510674 General Tech Approach Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please clarify the intent of Factor 1 "Technical approach" section. It seems very broad to discuss all aspects included in this contract scope from a technical approach perspective.

On: Apr 14 2020.

Government Response. . Please refer to the solicitation language concerning requirements for the Technical Approach Factor 1. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8510676 General Past Performance Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please clarify if a PPQ can be provided in lieu of a CPARS for a govt project. Can an existing PPQ be utilized or does Attachment B have to be used? If a new PPQ is completed, does it have to be returned directly to the USACE or can we provide in our proposal?

On: Apr 14 2020.

Government Response. . For projects that do not have a CPARS evaluation, submit a PPQ. The Government may consider a wide array of information from a variety of sources. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8510680 General Exhibits Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can we use 11x17 format for exhibits / figures, and if so does it count as 1 or 2 pages?

On: Apr 14 2020.

Government Response. . Yes. Per the solicitation: "Manpower charts, JV and/or teaming agreements, subcontractor arrangements, letters of commitment, key personnel resumes, schedules, tables, figures, illustrations, and CPARs/PPQs are excluded from the page count." On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8510683 General Organizational Chart Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is the organizational chart excluded from page count since this is a figure/illustration?

On: Apr 14 2020.

Government Response. . Yes. Per the solicitation: "Manpower charts, JV and/or teaming agreements, subcontractor arrangements, letters of commitment, key personnel resumes, schedules, tables, figures, illustrations, and CPARs/PPQs are excluded from the page count." On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8512477 General Section L, Proposal Submission, third paragraph pg 94 of 123

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

The solicitation states the font shall be Times New Roman. Would the government allow the use of an Arial font in addition to Times New Roman in compliance with stated font-size requirements?

On: Apr 15 2020.

Government Response. . No. Please refer to the solicitation for font submission requirements. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8512479 General Section L (c) Content requirements pg 95 of 123

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

Each file of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and the Narrative Discussion. The Summary Section shall contain a brief abstract of the file. Please confirm the Summary Section can be included as part of the Table of Contents.

On: Apr 15 2020.

Government Response. . Yes. The summary section will is excluded from the total page count. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8512492 General Section L, Proposal Submission pg 94 of 123

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

Please confirm each one of the five (5) hard copy volumes should be bound and submitted separately from one another in a similar fashion naming convention applied to the electronic files.

On: Apr 15 2020.

Government Response. . In a forthcoming amendment submission requirements will be electronic only.

On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8512517 General Section L, Proposal Submission pg 94 of 123

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

Single-sided 11x17 foldouts are permitted. Hardcopies can be printed on the back side and electronic files (PDF) can be configured to automatically print on the back-side of an 11x17. Is it therefore allowable to print on the back of an 11x17 table, figure, or illustration as long as it folds/fits into the volume? Note: the RFP uses the paper size 8.5x17 and the assumption is that is a typo and was intended to be 11x17.

On: Apr 15 2020.

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Government Response. . In a forthcoming amendment the correct size will be updated to 11/17 and the submission requirement will be electronic only. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8512521 General

Section L. (c) Content Requirement, (iii) Volume III, Factor 3, Past Performance, Experience, CPARS, (3) CPARS/Past Performance

Questionnaire

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

It is understood a CPARS evaluation shall be included in the proposal response. Please clarify the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is also to be included in the response and not sent directly to the government POC by the actual person serving as the reference. If the PPQ is to be sent to the government POC when is that due back to the government and who shall be the recipient?

On: Apr 15 2020.

Government Response. . Past Performance Question responses shall be provided to the individuals identified in the solicitation prior to or within the same time identified for the proposal to be submitted. On:

May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8512524 General

Section L. (c) Content Requirement, (iii) Volume III, Factor 3, Past Performance, Experience, CPARS, (3) CPARS/Past Performance

Questionnaire

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

Will the government allow an official NAVFAC/USACE PPQ form that was previously completed within the past year as an acceptable PPQ?

On: Apr 15 2020.

Government Response. . The Government will allow an official NAVFAC/USACE PPQ form that was previously completed in the last year as long as it does not reference a different solicitation number or project. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8512527 General

Section L (c) Content Requirements, (1) Volume I – Factor 1: Technical Approach, Management Capabilities, and

Safety, bullet #6 regarding safety information pg 96 of 123

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

Is a signed statement indicating a company has developed and implemented an approved Safety and Health Program sufficient to meet the intent of a the word "sheet"? This has been accepted by USACE contracting agencies on other solicitations with the same requirement.

On: Apr 15 2020.

Government Response. . Yes. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8512533 General Section L (c) Content

Requirements, (1) Volume I – Factor 1: Technical Approach, pg 96 of 123

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Management Capabilities, and Safety

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

Will the government expand the page limit for the resumes from two pages to three pages?

On: Apr 15 2020.

Government Response. . No. Please refer to the solicitation for proposal submission requirements. On:

May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8512539 General Section M, Factor III, (e) pg 116 of 123 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is the POC List required if CPARS are provided, and if so, is the POC list included in the page count given that it is required to be submitted as a Word document?

On: Apr 15 2020.

Government Response. . POCs are required with PPQs and will not be a part of the page count. On:

May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8512550 General

Section L, (c) Content Requirements, (iv) Volume IV -

Factor 4: Small Business Participation Plan pg 99 of 123

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

Item (b) requires documentation regarding commitments to small business. Is a signed letter of commitment from the small business firm, on their letterhead, that references a signed teaming agreement acceptable to meet this requirement?

On: Apr 15 2020.

Government Response. . Submit documentation that validates a commitment. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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8512552 General

Section L, (c) Content Requirements, (iiI) Volume III

– Factor 3: Past Performance:

Experience, CPARS/PPQs pg 97 of 123

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

What is the definition of the Administrative Contracting Officer letter (d)? Will the government consider removing this requirement?

On: Apr 15 2020.

Government Response. . Administrative Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer is interchangeable.

On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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