W912DR21R0011- Closed RFI Responses_18.MAR.2021.pdf

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Project: MULTI-DISCIPLINE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES FOR THE MASTER PLANNING PROGRAM IN THE U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, BALTIMORE DISTRICT, NORTH ATLANTIC DIVISION (NAD) Review:

MULTI-DISCIPLINE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES FOR THE MASTER PLANNING PROGRAM IN THE USACE

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9083382 General General General

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

Are there any attachments of this solicitation available?

On: Feb 24 2021.

Government Response. . Attachments are not necessary as specific submission requirements are included in the description section of the beta.SAM.gov listing. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9083820 Master Planning Factor 2 - Professional Qualifications

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

What is the difference between a master planner and an urban/community planner? What specific skillsets are you looking for for each?

On: Feb 24 2021.

Government Response. . Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation will be amended removing the Urban/Community Planner as a key discipline. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9083825 Other Factor 1 and Factor 3

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

We are permitted 10 sample projects in Factor 1, but you are only asking for 5 CPARS evaluations in Factor 3. Can you confirm we only need to provide CPARS for 5 of the sample projects?

On: Feb 24 2021.

Government Response. . The combined synopsis/solicitation indicates: " Offerors shall submit a maximum of five (5) past performance evaluations....Past performance information for projects listed under Factor 1 will be given greater consideration. For non-DoD and commercial project examples cited, the PPQ format shall be used to obtain past performance information for consideration by the selection board. On:

Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9083830 Master Planning Factor 2 - Professional Qualifications

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

Us and many of our peers/competitors have argued for a number of years that many of our Master Planners are licensed Landscape Architects (RLA/PLA) and Architects (RA/AIA). In our view an AICP tends to be more of a policy expertise. Would you consider changing the requirement for the Master Planner to be only AICP to be either AICP or RLA/PLA or RA/AIA?

On: Feb 24 2021.

Government Response. . The combined synopsis/solicitation will be amended to include language that incorporates the licensing requirements for the required key disciplines. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9083843 Project Management Factor 2 - Professional Qualifications

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

You do not list a program manager in key personnel. Are you referring to the project manager alternatively as the program manager? Do you envision that person filling that same role? OR is the project manager role intended to be the Task Order project manager? We see different interpretations.

On: Feb 24 2021.

Government Response. . The combined synopsis/solicitation includes a project manager as a key discipline. It is up to the firm to include any additional information they choose to be beneficial for the Government to review qualifications of that firm. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9083848 Other Factor 1

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

UFC 2-100-01 para 3-11 refers to site approvals, para 3-12 refers to project requirements and regulating plan

On: Feb 24 2021.

Government Response. . The combined synopsis/solicitation will be amended to correct the UFC reference. It should state: Project Requirements and the Regulation Plan, UFC 2-100-01 paragraph 3-12.

On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9083849 Master Planning Factor 1

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

Will this contract support any of the other services beyond just the Army and Air Force (and potentially IIS)? Will an Army or Air force project grade higher than a Navy or USMC project?

On: Feb 24 2021.

Government Response. . This IDIQ will be utilized to support USACE requirement holders which may include stakeholders beyond the Army and Air Force. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9083856 Other Factor 1

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

We have seen DB RFP development (w 15% design) in prior planning contracts. Would this type of conceptual planning/design project be acceptable for factor 1 to show a breadth of experience in SRM planning /concept design?

On: Feb 24 2021.

Government Response. . The combined synopsis/solicitation provided that the Offeror shall provide a maximum of 10 projects demonstrating their experience in the types of projects and products, as well as show specialized experience of the proposed team in provision of the services noted. It is the Offeror's responsibility to determine and provide appropriate projects to meet this requirement. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9083863 Other Factor 1

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

Our firm has also been providing full and SRM design services to Federal and DOD clients, would that be acceptable to show in Factor 1, to illustrate our full facilities life cycle experience and integration?

On: Feb 24 2021.

Government Response. . It is the offerors responsibility to determine and provide the appropriate projects to meet the requirement. On: Mar 11 2021

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Current Request Status: Request Closed

9083879 Other Factor 1 and Factor 2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) confirming there are no page limits for section F sample project descriptions and section E Key personnel resumes?

On: Feb 24 2021.

Government Response. . As indicated in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, "there are no page limitations for any particular section of the SF 330." On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9083880 Project Management Factor 1

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

For Factor 2, will the project manager be graded lower if they are not licensed or credentialed but still a skilled and experienced PM?

On: Feb 24 2021.

Government Response. . A Project Manager will not be graded lower if they are not licensed or credentialed. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9094438 Master Planning Page 5 of 11 Factor 3 - Past Performance

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

Please confirm you would only like our firm to "submit a maximum of five (5) past performance evaluations" even if we plan to submit ten (10) Section F projects.

On: Mar 02 2021.

Government Response. . The combined synopsis/solicitation indicates: "Offerors shall submit a maximum of five (5) past performance evaluations....Past performance information for projects listed under Factor 1 will be given greater consideration. For non-DoD and commercial project examples cited, the PPQ format shall be used to obtain past performance information for consideration by the selection board. On: Mar 11

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9098744 Geographic Information System Spec Spec

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Will there be any additional documentation made available regarding this solicitation that provides any rubrics for the submission?

On: Mar 04 2021.

Government Response. . Additional documentation is not necessary and will not be provided as specific submission requirements are included in the description section of the beta.SAM.gov listing. On: Mar 11

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9099006 Master Planning Page 4 Factor 1 Completion requirement

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

Will you measure a project's completion within the last five years from the date of solicitation release or the due date of the submittal?

On: Mar 04 2021.

Government Response. . The contract will be measured from the date the contract was completed. On:

Mar 11 2021

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Current Request Status: Request Closed

9099014 Other

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

Per the solicitation, offerors will be evaluated on professional qualifications and competence of the proposed key personnel to provide services to accomplish the work required under this contract.

Would you evaluate other disciplines pertinent to the services and projects demonstrated such as engineering?

On: Mar 04 2021.

Government Response. . The key disciplines listed in the combined Synopsis/ Solicitation will carry greater consideration compared to disciplines not listed. However, it is the firms responsibility to include information to demonstrate their ability to perform the requirements. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9099015 Other

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

Per the solicitation, offerors will be evaluated on professional qualifications and competence of the proposed key personnel to provide services to accomplish the work required under this contract.

Would you evaluate other disciplines pertinent to the services and projects demonstrated such as engineering?

On: Mar 04 2021.

Government Response. . The key disciplines listed in the combined Synopsis/ Solicitation will carry greater consideration compared to disciplines not listed. However, it is the firms responsibility to include information to demonstrate their ability to perform the requirements. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9099100 Master Planning Page 4 Factor 1 Completion requirement

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

If we continue to receive modifications to a project for which we have completed the original period of performance, will you consider a writeup of our original period of performance complete?

On: Mar 04 2021.

Government Response. . In accordance with the combined synopsis/ solicitation, "All projects provided in the SF330 must be completed within the last five years by the office/branch/regional office/individual team member actually proposed to manage and perform work under this contract."

Projects that are not complete will not be considered acceptable. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9099102 Master Planning Page 4 Factor 1 Completion requirement

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

If a submitted project is active but substantially complete, what is the percentage complete allowed for the project to be considered eligible?

On: Mar 04 2021.

Government Response. . In accordance with the combined synopsis/ solicitation, "All projects provided in the SF330 must be completed within the last five years by the office/branch/regional office/individual team member actually proposed to manage and perform work under this contract."

Projects that are not complete will not be considered acceptable. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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9102181 General General Factor 2 - Professional Qualifications

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

Can proposed personnel provide dual roles (i.e. Project Manager & Master Planner)? If dual roles are acceptable would 2 resumes be required - 1 for each role?

On: Mar 05 2021.

Government Response. . Proposed personnel can provide dual roles and each role will require the submission of one(1) resume per individual. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9102186 General General Factor 2 - Professional Qualifications

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

Are 2 page resumes acceptable, as long as we stay within the overall page count?

On: Mar 05 2021.

Government Response. . Two (2) Page resumes are acceptable as long as the offeror stays within the overall page count. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9102189 General General Factor 2 - Professional Qualifications

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

Is a Registered Architect (RA) acceptable in place of an AIA?

On: Mar 05 2021.

Government Response. . The combined synopsis/solicitation will be amended to incorporate acceptable licenses/certification for key disciplines. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9102192 General General General

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

Can smaller fonts be used in tables, graphics, and captions?

On: Mar 05 2021.

Government Response. . As indicated in the combined synopsis/solicitation, "All pages to be included in the submission shall include font size 10 or larger." This includes tables, charts, captions, etc. On: Mar 11

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9102196 General General Factor 1 - Specialized Experience

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

Are 2 page project sheets acceptable, as long as we stay within the overall page count?

On: Mar 05 2021.

Government Response. . Two (2) page project sheets are acceptable as long as the offeror stays within the overall page count. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9103697 Master Planning N/A N/A

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Can we assume that an IDIQ contract with multiple task orders can be used as a Section F project experience example?

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On: Mar 08 2021.

Government Response. . An IDIQ base contract is not an acceptable submission as one (1) of the 10 projects required. A task order on an IDIQ contract is considered a project as it's own project. Do not list an IDIQ contract as an example of a completed project. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9103699 Master Planning N/A N/A

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

For specific project experience sheets in Section F, can we assume that if the project work effort is 80% or more complete that this can qualify as an example?

On: Mar 08 2021.

Government Response. . In accordance with the combined synopsis/ solicitation, "All projects provided in the SF330 must be completed within the last five years by the office/branch/regional office/individual team member actually proposed to manage and perform work under this contract."

Projects that are not complete will not be considered acceptable. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9103703 Master Planning N/A N/A

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Should we assume that since this is a master planning IDIQ contract that the PM position should be someone with AICP (Certified Planner) as the preferred certification?

On: Mar 08 2021.

Government Response. . It is not required that the Project Manager position be someone with a certification. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9103829 Architectural page 3 (2) Project Information, paragraph 2

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

What is the definition of IIS projects?

The IDIQ(s) will be used to support predominantly SRM projects but may also be used for IIS projects, Civil Works projects, and MILCON projects.

On: Mar 08 2021.

Government Response. . Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation will be amended to define IIS as International and Interagency Support.

Requirements under these IDIQ contracts can fluctuate with the District. Selected firms should be capable of responding to all project and or program requirements. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9103871 Planning - Plan Formulation Factor 1 Factor 1 Factor 1

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

Can a project be listed that was primed by a subcontractor?

On: Mar 08 2021.

Government Response. . It is the firms responsibility to provided projects demonstrating its experience in the types of projects and products, as well as show specialized experience of the proposed team in provision of the services seen in the combined synopsis/ solicitation. However, contracts where the firm is not the prime are not considered acceptable. On: Mar 11 2021

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

It has been determined that the previous reply and amendment restricted Small Business Firms in their ability to respond. As such, the combined synopsis/ solicitation will be amended to require that firms shall submit a minimum of three (3) projects with the maximum quantity of 10 project submissions. Three (3) of the projects provided in the SF330 must have been completed by the firm as a prime contractor. The remaining projects provided in the SF330 must be completed by the individual team member actually proposed to manage and perform work under this contract. On: Mar 18 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9103873 Planning - Plan Formulation Factor 2 Factor 2 Factor 2

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

Can resumes be included for positions beyond those listed in Factor 2 - Professional Qualifications section of the solicitation?

On: Mar 08 2021.

Government Response. . Resumes of positions beyond those listed in Factor 2 can be included.

However, greater consideration will be given to those key disciplines listed in Factor 2. On: Mar 11 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9103880 Master Planning Factor 3 Factor 3 Factor 3

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

Does the solicitation limit the number of PPQs/CPARS submitted to 5 total? (i.e., 5 of the 10 projects submitted in Section F are not to have PPQs or CPARS)

On: Mar 08 2021.

Government Response. . The combined synopsis/solicitation indicates: "Offerors shall submit a maximum of five (5) past performance evaluations...." Past performance information for projects listed under Factor 1 will be given greater consideration. For non-DoD and commercial project examples cited, the PPQ format shall be used to obtain past performance information for consideration by the selection board. On: Mar 11

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9103884 Master Planning Factor 1 Factor 1 Factor 1

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

If the JV has work history as a Type C contract holder, can individual CLINs/tasks be counted as separate projects?

(In this situation, each project/CLIN took place at different locations, with different fees, scopes, and schedules.)

On: Mar 08 2021.

Government Response. . The entire Type C contract would be consider one (1) project. On: Mar 11

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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