Request for Information Responses_Guam CSM Support_05.Sep.2025.pdf

Item # Questions Received Document

Referenced Government Response

“The project example(s) shall describe in detail how Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) ICD 705 or Diplomatic Security Standards were implemented.” This project is not under the Department of State (DoS) and has nothing to do with Diplomatic Security Standards. Working on DoS and/or Diplomatic Security Standards projects is not past performance relative to this Department of Defense (DoD) under Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) project.

Will the government please remove Diplomatic Security Standards and replace with Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) standards?

Evaluation Criteria No - We are willing to accept a DoS project for experience.

Factor 2 states "At least one (1) project for CSM Services were for a U.S. Federal Government Construction Project and worked as the prime security monitoring contractor.” As this project is for the US federal government all three past performance projects should have been for a U.S.

Federal Government Construction Project to indicate successful past performance to U.S.

federal government, DoD, and DIA standards.

Will the government please require all three past performance projects to have been for the U.S. Federal government and DOD?

Evaluation Criteria

No, only one (1) project for CSM Services were for a U.S. Federal Government Construction Project and worked as the prime security monitoring contractor

Factor 4 states "Timeframe for establishment of Invited Contractor Status under the Status of Forces Agreement.” This project is in Guam, a U.S. territory and there is no invited Contractor Status under the Status of Forces Agreement.

Will the government please remove references to 'Invited Contractor Status under the Status of Forces Agreement'?

Evaluation Criteria References to 'Invited Contractor Status under the Status of Forces Agreement' removed

Factor 5 states "Offerors will be required to submit price proposals for the seed task order to demonstrate the offeror’s understanding of the requirements.”

This is a single contract and not an IDIQ.

Can the government please confirm there is no seed task order?

Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Criteria updated

5 When is the deadline to submit questions? N/A Due to the short suspense for proposal we will not be accepting any additional questions.

6 Can you please confirm that this is a Small Business (SB) set-aside? N/A This project is 100% Small Business (SB) set-aside

7 Can you confirm that the proposal deadline is September 8th at 11 a.m. ET? N/A The proposal deadline date is extended to 11:00 AM EDT on 12 September 2025

Where can we find the Section L/”Instructions to Offerors” information in the solicitation document (the proposal instructions)?

N/A

There is no "Section L" because this is for commerical services. However, a Instructions to Offerors has been uploaded as an attachment.

Is it required that both business entities in a joint venture bidding on this requirement hold a Top Secret Facility Clearance Level (FCL)?

N/A All contractors MUST currently holds a TS clearance

Will the Government consider extending the offer due date by two weeks to allow timely receipt of controlled solicitation files for all offerors?

N/A The proposal deadline date is extended to 11:00 AM EDT on 12 September 2025

Evaluation Criteria, Factor 1 states “POF”, which is the USACE Far East District.

Will the government please confirm if this proposal is being evaluated by USACE POF?

Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Criteria, Factor 1 has been updated

12 Evaluation Criteria, what is the page limit for Factor 2? Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Criteria Factor 2 page limit is 10- 25 Pages

13 Evaluation Criteria, what is the page limit for Factor 3? Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Criteria Factor 3 page limit is 10- 25 Pages

14 Evaluation Criteria, what is the page limit for Factor 4? Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Criteria Factor 4 page limit is 10- 25 Pages

The SOW states 21 FTEs for Option Years 2 and 3. The CSM Support Equipment List Items requires 60 radios.

Is the security contractor expected to provide radios to non-security personnel? What are the extra radios for?

SOW, page 5 of 13

Attachment D - CSM Equip List Page 1

Provide as requested

Will the government confirm the SSM, security Project Manager (PM), SSC, and CST Lead personnel are Key personnel (KP)?

SOW, Page 11 Yes, SSM, Security Project Manager (PM), SSC, and CST Lead personnel are all Key

Personnel (KP)

17 Will the government confirm resumes are required to be submitted for KP? SOW, Page 11 Yes, resumes are required for all Key Personnel (KP)

Price Schedule states "TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT AMOUNT” .

Will the government confirm that this is not an estimated project amount but rather a final an exact cost?

Price Schedule Price Schedule updated

Evaluation Criteria is silent regarding PPQ's.

Is there a requirement for a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) to be submitted for all past performance listed projects? OR will the Government use CPARS?

Evaluation Criteria The Government will use CPARS along with the requirement outline in the evaluation criteria for Past Performance.

The SSM responsibilities, highlight the US TS is required.

Describes the SSM role and lists TS/SCI clearance requirements.

Will the government confirm which security clearance level is required for the SSM?

SOW

SOW Attachment A TS but eligible for SCI if needed

Is the Security Contractor responsible for site preparation (clearing & minor demo & grading) of the site prior to the construction of the temporary Facilities?

Yes, the security contractor is responsible for site preparation (clearing & minor demo & grading) prior to the construction of the temporary facilities

The locations of the ACF, SSA & Sally Port; are they subject to be moved or adjusted throughout the lifecycle of the construction project? If so, who will be responsible to relocate these facilities?

No movement and no reaponsibility to include in the bid

Will the government consider adding a backup generator to ensure continuity of operations and support project needs in the event of a power failure or interruption?

No, the Government will not add a backup generator

Could you please clarify when the notice to demobilize the Temporary Security Facilities will be issued, and how much time will be allocated for demobilization and restoration to original conditions?

SOW

This is based on the General Contractor's schedule. Bidders should assume that will occur at the end of this security contract.

During demobilization and project closeout, will the government assume ownership of all Temporary Security Equipment?

Bidder should assume they will dispose of the equipment. The government may take possession of equipment at their discresion

Who is responsible for connecting all video surveillance equipment t a central monitering point at the ACF? See the below for a conflict.

Page 11/14 Para XII: The "construction contractor" is responsible for connecting Page 11/14 Para XIII: Contractor is responsible for connecting

SOW Attachment D For temporary CCTV it will be the security contractor.

How many battery powered portable intrusion detection system are required? See below for conflicting information:

Page 1/14 Para I: (2) Pallet X-Rays are listed Page 2/14 Para III: The SSA warehouse (as described in 2.2H above) shall be able to accommodate a pallet size x-ray system with adequate space for maneuvering materials into and off the equipment.

SOW Attachment D Two (2), battery powered portable intrusion detection system are required.

How many Pallet X-Ray Inspection Systems are required? See the below references for conflicting comments Page 1/14 Para I: (2) Pallet X-Rays are listed Page 2/14 Para III: The SSA warehouse (as described in 2.2H above) shall be able to accommodate a pallet size x-ray system with adequate space for maneuvering materials into and off the equipment.

SOW Attachment D Two (2), Pallet X-Ray Inspection Systems are required

How many Walk Through Metal Detectors are required? See the below references for conflicting comments Page 1/14 Para I: (2) Walk Through Metal Detectors are listed Page 3/14 Para III: This area is large enough for five (5) walk-through metal detectors and five

(5) package x-ray machine used for items carried onto the construction site.

SOW Attachment D Two (2), Walk Through Metal Detectors are required.

How many Package X-Ray Inspection Systems are required? See the below references for conflicting comments Page 1/14 Para I: (2) X-Ray Inspection Systems are listed Page 3/14 Para III: This area is large enough for five (5) walk-through metal detectors and five

(5) package x-ray machine used for items carried onto the construction site.

SOW Attachment D Two (2), Package X-Ray Inspection Systems are required.

Date Extension: A compliant RFQ response on this requirement requires LN/HCN subcontractor negotiations, construction and infrastructure material pricing, design-build CAD/Revit creation for construction AND infrastructure (security/AV/Electric etc.) for all buidlings within the minimal descriptions given in SOW, Level of effort Gantt analysis for labor to adhere to your schedule, and internal pricing, on top of CSM labor and creating a complaint written proposal. Fusion and teammates have multiple recent experiences of like-kind USACE requirements with solicitation timeframes lasting 2 months (USACE KOREA CSM, which was extremely tight for all bidders) and 5 months (USACE P992 CSM). This is pivotal for developing a complete bid that does not hurt USACE i the future, because the completion and accreditation of these Temporary Facilities affects the entire constriction schedule for P- 693schedule directly.

Fusion requests an extension to October 13, 2025 for provide all bidders a timeframe possible to build the required temporary CSM construction quotation that USACE has requested.

General Amendment 0001, will extends the proposal deadline date to 12 September 2025 as the final date for submissions.

STATEMENT OF WORK 2.2H/SOW - Attachment C: Please confirm that the design (alongside SOW descriptions), materials, and installation of the Access Control Facility (ACF) is the sole responsibility of the CSM Contractor.

SOW

Confirmed, the design (alongside SOW descriptions), materials, and installation of the Access Control Facility (ACF) is the sole responsibility of the CSM contractor.

STATEMENT OF WORK 2.2H/SOW - Attachment C: Please confirm that the design (alongside SOW descriptions), materials, and installation of the Sally Port is the sole responsibility of the CSM Contractor.

SOW

Confirmed, the design (alongside SOW descriptions), materials, and installation of the Sally Port is the sole responsibility of the CSM contractor.

STATEMENT OF WORK 2.2H/SOW - Attachment C: Please confirm that the Construction Security Contractor is NOT responsible for any excavation or backfill inside the Temporary security space noted in "SOW - Attachment C", as this would be impossible to determine with currently details provided in drawings, Specs, and CSP.

SOW

Confirmed, the Construction Security contractor is NOT responsible for any excavation or backfill inside the Temporary security space

STATEMENT OF WORK 2.2H/SOW - Attachment C: Please confirm that the design (alongside SOW descriptions), materials, and installation of the SSA Warehouse is the sole responsibility of the CSM Contractor.

SOW

Confirmed, the design (alongside SOW descriptions), materials, and installation of the SSA Warehouse is the sole responsibility of the CSM contractor.

STATEMENT OF WORK 2.2H/SOW - Attachment C: Please confirm that the Construction Security Contractor is NOT responsible for acquiring and installing any fencing and/or assosiated gates/barriers on this project.

SOW

Confirmed, the Construction Security contractor is NOT responsible for acquiring and installing any fencing and/or associated gates/barriers on this project.

STATEMENT OF WORK 2.2H.d states: "Install AV (Audio Visual) System: The AV system will consist of cameras, camera mounts, wiring, and camera control system. This system should include approximately 20 cameras including mounting applications. Mounting applications to structures within the secure project area. Location of security cameras must be approved by the SSM. The camera control system will be located in the ACF, security management area.

The camera cabling will be fence mounted. applications should include types for fastening to GC provided perimeter site security fences and mounting applications to structures within the secure project area. Location of security cameras must be approved by the SSM. The camera control system will be located in the ACF, security management area. The camera cabling will be fence mounted." This work is considered "Electronic Security Systems", not "Audio- Visual". Please clarify if there is a missing Audio Visual scope, or please amend the document to "Install "Electronic Secuirty System".

SOW

The Security contractor is responsible for installing a suitable system. Use the guidance provided to price/deliver a working system.

SOW - Attachment D, Section II "TEMPORARY ENCLOSURES" states: "The contractor shall provide temporary security fences with entrance gates, as specified, for these areas: 1.

Perimeter Security and Privacy Fence around the SSA… Line Posts… Fence Fabric… Access Gate." This seems to contractict Attachment C and Attachment A, III. "PROJECT DETAILS".

Please clarify which contractor is responsible for the FE-6 fence, Line Posts, and Access Gate.

SOW

The GC (general Contractor-Consturction) will put up all fencing. The Secuirty contractor will install security systems as specified will be installed on this fence.

STATEMENT OF WORK 3.3 SITE REQUIREMENTS, SECTIONS A & B states that "The contractor shall be responsible for maintenance and repair of property utilized for temporary security...The contractor is responsible for maintenance and repair of temporary security areas (ACF, SSA, and Sally Port) through the performance period of this contract." Please confirm that this is referring to the CSM Contractor, and that the CSM Contractor is responsible financially responsible for and should provide pricing for ALL OPTION YEARS through 2029 to cover ALL potential maintenance and repair needs for all property within the temporary security zone, to include the ACF, SSA Warehouse, and Sally Port.

SOW

Confirmed to include xray machines and electronic systems.

STATEMENT OF WORK 3.3 SITE REQUIREMENTS, SECTION C states that "The contractor is responsible for providing connection to provided temporary power, utilities, and connectivity required to support temporary secure facilities (Access Control Facility, Secure Storage Area, Vehicle Access Control Point, Decertification Facility, and Contractor’s Offices) and equipment." Please confirm that this is referring to the CSM Contractor, and that the CSM Contractor is responsible for ALL monthly utility bills to include power, water, sewer, telecom, etc, for ALL buidlings within the temporary security zone for ALL OPTION YEARS through 2029.

SOW

Confirmed, this is referring to the CSM Contractor, and that the CSM Contractor is responsible for ALL monthly utility bills to include power, water, sewer, telecom, etc, for ALL buidlings within the temporary security zone for ALL OPTION YEARS through 2029.

STATEMENT OF WORK 3.3 SITE REQUIREMENTS, SECTION D states that "The contractor is responsible for all site preparation required to successfully provide temporary construction security infrastructure, equipment, and services." Is this refering to the CSM Contractor or the Construction Constractor? Will the government provide a terrain map and/or details regarding excavation needs to aid CSM contractor in bidding towards currently temporary security zone excavation requirements?

SOW

The GC will provide all site prep-not the CSM contractor

Will the CSM Contractor be required to demolish the tempporary facilities (ACF, Sally Port, SSA Warehouse, Fences?) once Construction of P-693 is complete, or once the Temporary Security Structures are no longer needed?

General Yes, equipment and facilites installed by the CSM contractor will be removed by the CSM contractor

Attachment A, APPENDIX B.1b states that the Decertification Facility is "A temporary area in the SSA with visual obscuration that allows the decertification team to open and inspect the shipment unobserved." Is it the USG's intent to use the SSA Warehouse as the decertification Facility? If so, is this already accounted for in the 2400 sq/ft of the SSA Warehouse?

Attachment A

The area in the SSA will be used for any decertification. The CSM contractor will decide what and where based on the situation.There is no intent to have a dedicated decertification facility.

Attachment C: Would the government accept a less expensive, one-story, approx 1,280 SF ACF layout with 4 CONEX, so long as it meets the program requirements and space allotements specificed in the SOW are met?

Attachment C No, this is based on the space needed in the site. Please meet the requirements as specified

Attachment A, SECTION 4.c states that "The CSM Contractor will begin installation of temporary security facilities 6 months prior to the Construction Contractor’s scheduled placement of the main project base isolation slab. The CSM Contractor will complete installation of all temporary facilities and security systems 30 days prior to the Construction Contractor’s scheduled placement of the base isolation slab. At this time, all security protocols outlined in the CSP will be enforced."

Attachment A

The intent is that all facilities and personel be in place 30 days prior to the start of security services starting. The Base Isolantion slab is estimated to be the first event requiring observation.

Is it the governments intention that only cleared amerian workers (CAW) can install the ESS system and infrastructure, or can unleared labor be used for non-technical and/or non-electronic parts of the implemenation (i.e. underground conduit, ACF conduit, cable rough-in, etc.)?

General No, temporary security systems do not have this requirement.

Is the CSM Contractor to provide FFE for the ACF or will this be provided by others? If FFE is to be provided by CSM Contractor, then please provide a requirement or specification document.

General CSM will execute all FF&E for its facilites.

Attachment A, SECTION 4.f: "Construction Security Monitoring Contractor (CSM) will be responsible for site security during work hours as defined in the Construction Contractors contract." Please provide these work hours for LOE and bidding purposes.

Attachment A Look in the CSP for hours. This will mirror the GC's work hours. Expect a small time prior to opening and after closeing to clear the site.

Attachmet D: If the long lead-time equipment specified in this section cannot be procured new inside of the proposed and/or desired project schedule as a result of manufacture lead times, would the USACE accept manufacture certified refurbished equipment?

Attachment D Price as new-decisions like this would be made on a case by case basis

Statement of Work, SECTION H.d "Install Vibration Perimeter Alarm system:" - There is little specification given to this important deliverable in CSP and SOW. Will this sysem include a perimeter fence protection system like the Southwest Microwave Intrepid MicroPoint AND a microwave intrustion detection system? Due to the height of the FE-6 security fence, will the USG require a two wire system for the perimeter fence protection system?

SOW

No microwave system. Only vibration detection on the SSA perimeter fence.

Attachment A, SECTION 7.f states that: "A security lighting system, provided by the security contractor, will be in place and operational before the start of construction work and will provide lighting coverage for the SSA and ACF. Lighting fixtures will be placed to support and not conflict with CCTV coverage. The lighting system will have an automatic restart function, allowing the lights to return to full brilliance within 90 seconds of restart. An automatic switchover to an emergency generator source will be in place in case of power interruption."

Please confirm that the CSM contractor is to provide site security lighing to cover the entire SSA area and all Security Zone Fencing (for CCTV coverage and operation of ACF). If yes, please provide a technical and/or perfomance specification for lighting and lighting poles (e.g. height, construction type, etc).

Attachment A

CCTV should be capable of operation with minimal lighting. Lighitng provided by the CSM contractor is only for the ACF/SSA/Sally port areas allowing operations 24x7. Provide lighting that is adequate for the area. We don't provide a specific spec.

Attachment A, SECTION 7.f states " An automatic switchover to an emergency generator source will be in place in case of power interruption." Is the CSM contractor or the Construction Contractor responsible for providing emergency power to Temporayr Security Zone facilities (ACF, Sally Port, SSA Warehouse)? If CSM Contracror, please confirm that the CSM Contractor is responsble for providing an adequate Generator, as well as all fuel costs associated.

Attachment A No emergency power requirements.

Attachment C: Please advise where utilities (power, telecom, water, sewer) hook-ups are located on-site, so bidder can plan for length to connect.

Attachment C Price as available in the northernmost center point of the site.

Attachment A, SECTION 5.b: "Interior work: All interior work to include finishes and infrastructure in the SUS will be accomplished by U.S. citizens. If the U.S. laborer holds a Top Secret security clearance, they will not require CST surveillance. If the U.S. laborer holds a Secret security clearance they will require CST surveillance at the ratios defined in the Labor Matrix in Appendix F." Is the Temporary Security Zone (where ACF/SSA are) considered "Special Use Space", and therefore considered "Interior Work"?

Attachment C This only refers to the actual construction-not temporary facilities.

Please provide a deadline in the next Amendment for the next round of Q&A, as well has POC's to submit them to. This information is not found in any document given under this solicitation.

General Please see Instructions to Offerors for more details in Amendment 0001

Please provide any parameters for proposal: Page llimt, fonts, etc. This information is not found in any document given under this solicitation.

General Page limit is 10-25 Pages

58 Is any part of the equipment (listed in Attachment D) required to ship secure? General No part of the equipment (listed in Attachment D) is required to be ship secure.

Evaluation Criteria: This proposal is called a "Seed Project" multiple times in this document.

Please clarify if the awardee of this contract will receive Task Orders following the seed project.

Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Criteria updated

Statement of Work, Section G: Have your CST/CAG projections accounted for CST/CAGs on the ground for Construction of Temporary Facilities? IF NOT will all CSM Contractor personnel be required to hold a USG TOP SECRET clearance who work on site?

SOW

No there is no requirement other than as requested. The CCM may opt to bring in therir own personnel during temporary facility contruction as site superintendent of use the SSM. There is no requirement for clearances for Temporary facility work.