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Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 7156864 Other Section L Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section L, Proposal Format (pg 147 of 177) states that the proposal should be prepared using 12 point or larger font size.

Question: Can the font size be reduced to 11 point font or larger, which is common practice for this type of document and very readable?

On: Sep 19 2017.

Government Response. . The government will amend the solicitation to allow 10 point font (or larger) to be used in lieu of 12 point font as currently stated in the solicitation. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7156868 Other Section L Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Volume I, Factor I, Tab 1 – Technical Capability (page 150 of 177) – For an 80% completion project, does the project have to be 80% complete as of the solicitation issue date or due date? If it is by the issue date, would that mean that a modification to the contract issued after the RFP issue date would not count to the overall project completion percentage?

On: Sep 19 2017.

Government Response. . The project has to be 80% complete as of the solicitation issue date. A modification to the contract or task order issued after the RFP issue date would not count toward the overall project completion percentage (i.e. the modification was not known until after the RFP issuance).

On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7157176 Environmental Title of Solicitation

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

Does MEGA-restricted indicate that only certain companies can respond to this solicitation? If so, which companies?

On: Sep 20 2017.

Government Response. . This solicitation is for Small Business only; any category of Small Business may propose on this solicitation as a stand-alone proposal with key subcontractors, an approved Joint Venture, an approved Mentor-Protégé relationship, or variations thereof. The Small Business proposing is cautioned that the FAR Part 52.219-14: Limitation of Subcontracting Clause applies to this solicitation which requires the prime contractor to perform 50% or more of the labor costs at the task order level. On: Dec 12 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7157897 Environmental 151 RFP Section L Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The RFP, Section L, Page 151, next to last paragraph on the page states, "Offerors should demonstrate the breadth and depth of their experience (and that of proposed Partnership, JV members, or key subcontractors) in performing the full range/all of the tasks

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required in Section I – Overview, Subsection A. Description of the Program, second paragraph." Where in the RFP or attachments is Section I - Overview, Subsection A?

On: Sep 20 2017.

Government Response. . The reference to "Overview, Subsection A. Description of the Program, second paragraph" is an error within the solicitation. This error will be corrected in an amendment as follows:

"Offeror should demonstrate the breadth and depth of their experience (and that of proposed Partnership, JV members, and/or key subcontractors) in performing the full range/all of the tasks required as stated above." On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7161311 Environmental RFP Section C 11.1.6 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

RFP Section C, Page 44 of 177, Par. 11.1.6 states that CLIN 0005, 1005, 2005, and 3005 have been set up for Manpower Reporting however in Section B, the CLINs are 0003, 1003,2003. Please Clarify.

On: Sep 21 2017.

Government Response. . The RFP Section C, Page 44 of 177, Paragraph 11.1.6 is in error and will be amended to read, "CLINs 0003, 1003, 2003". On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7165368 Environmental N/A Historical Data Incumbent

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

Is there an incumbent for this effort? If so, what is the winning bid?

On: Sep 25 2017.

Government Response. . This base contract will replace a portion of the previous Worldwide Environmental Remediation Services (WERS) Restricted base contract. At the time of award, the winning Offerors were Zapata Inc.; Explosive Ordnance Technologies, Inc.; Pika-Piernie JV, LLC; USA Environmental, Inc.; Hydrogeologic Inc.; ITSI (subsequently purchased by Gilbane Federal); and Kemron Environmental Services, Inc. Cost/Price proposal information associated with that procurement will not be shared On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7165489 Environmental RFP Section L(b) Tab 6 (page 156) Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Tab 6--Basis of Estimate requires significant information to comply with RFP requirements and this tab alone could easily exceed 6-7 pages alone to address the 13 PWS tasks, assuming 0.5 page per...this would take nearly one third of the allocated (24) pages and make it virtually impossible to address the remaining five tabs to deliver a compelling proposal. Please consider excluding this tab (Tab 6) from the Factor 2 24-page limit.

On: Sep 25 2017.

Government Response. . The "NOTE" on RFP page 149 of 177 will be amended to add "Basis of Estimate" as an exclusion to the page count. The Basis of Estimate will be excluded from the page count for both Volume II, Factor 2: Technical Approach To The Sample Task Order, Tab 6; and Volume IV, Factor 4: Price/Cost And Other Cost Related Information Tab 3. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7165491 Environmental Section L Page Exclusions (page 149) Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can you please clarify which OSHA Forms are required with the proposal and where they need to be provided?

On: Sep 25 2017.

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Government Response. . "OSHA Forms" will be removed from the RFP "NOTE" on page 149 of 177 as part of an amendment. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7166187 Environmental RFP, Page 154, Element 3 – Key Personnel and Other Resources, (c ) Safety and Health Professionals.

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

The Safety and Health Manger (SHM) is dependent upon the contaminant hazard and it is noted in the RFP that the SHM may be required to be a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Certified Health Physicist (CHP). Are resumes required for a CIH, CSP, and a CHP to demonstrate that a contractor can fill all three requirements?

On: Sep 26 2017.

Government Response. . The offeror must determine whether it will propose a SHM with all three certifications or three separate personnel. The offeror must at least present a SHM with one certification relative to the project requirements and to meet all of the requirements in Section C of this RFP. The government will verify that program level key personnel meet the qualification requirements under this solicitation through evaluation of the résumés of the program level key personnel. Additionally, The Government will evaluate the Offeror's resource plan to determine if it demonstrates that the Offeror currently possesses, or has the ability to obtain and retain the necessary personnel required to perform the services specified. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7168605 General Volume 1, Tab

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Section L, Volume 1, Tab 1, page 150 states "Projects included shall have been completed no more than five years prior to the closing date of this solicitation." On Page 151 states" The project must have been completed within the last five (5) years of this solicitation issue date." Please confirm which is correct.

On: Sep 27 2017.

Government Response. . Refer to response to 7156868 above. Also, as added clarification, an amendment to the solicitation will be issued to correct the discrepancies between page 150 and 151. The projects cannot have been completed more than five years before the closing date of this solicitation.

Section L, Volume 1, Tab 1, page 151 will be amended to state the same. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7168609 General Section II, Tab

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Section L, Section II, Tab 4, page 164 has a requirement for "Field Pricing Support" that asks for DCAA point of contacts but indicate that it is included in Tab 2. Please confirm if the requested information is to be provided in Section L.II Tab 4, under Tab 2, or in both locations.

On: Sep 27 2017.

Government Response. . The offeror shall provide the information in both locations. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7168611 General Attachment H, Schedule B

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

If we have a key subcontractor do they need to complete the Attachment H, Schedule B worksheet and provide the backup supporting information as is required for the offeror (prime contractor)?

On: Sep 27 2017.

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Government Response. . The Attachment H, Schedule B worksheet and the backup supporting information shall be completed by the prime offeror to show the offeror maximum binding rate. When the Key subcontractor is to be used in the Sample Task Order then subcontractor detailed price data shall be provided (Lump Sum pricing is not acceptable). On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7168614 General Attachment H, Schedule B

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If key subcontractors are required to complete the Attachment H, Schedule B worksheet, please confirm that they only need to fill out the rates for the positions they are supplying.

On: Sep 27 2017.

Government Response. . Reference response to 7168611. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7168821 General Volume II, Tab

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

Will you consider excluding the Time Schedule from the overall page count for Volume II so that we can be sure we are giving sufficient detail to demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirements?

On: Sep 27 2017.

Government Response. . The Time Schedule will be excluded from the overall page count for Volume II.

The "NOTE" on RFP page 149 of 177 will be amended to reflect to this change. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7168822 General Volume II, Tab

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

Will you consider excluding the Basis of Estimate from the overall page count for Volume II?

On: Sep 27 2017.

Government Response. . Reference response to 7165489. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170262 General Attachement C Performance Work Statment Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section 1.1 refers to decision documents (plural). Please verify that only one decision document, for the Munitions Burial Trench MRS, is required. Further, please verify that tasks 5, 6, 7 and 8 are solely focused on addressing the investigation and remedial decision making associated with the Munitions Burial Trench MRS and surrounding area – and are not inclusive of the environmental building assessment at Building 500.

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . The offeror should assume only one decision document is required. The RI/FS is for the Munitions Burial Trench MRS and surrounding area only and does not include the environmental building assessment at Building 500. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170263 General Attachment C, Performance Work Statement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Please clarify if Tasks 11, 12 and 13 are inclusive of the activities and assessment results obtained as part of the environmental building assessment scope – or only the RI/FS and follow-on activities conducted in support of the munitions burial trench MRS.

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . The offeror should assume that Tasks 11, 12 and 13 are inclusive of the RI/FS activities only. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170267 General Attachment C, Performance Work Statement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The text in Section 1.2, and elsewhere in the PWS, refers to conducting an environmental contamination assessment of Building 500. There is no apparent discussion of assessing environmental media near or beneath the building. The PWS also notes that the munitions burial trench and the TNT wash facility (Building 500) are separate sites (presumably not co-located). Please verify that the focus of the assessment is the building and associated infrastructure/former plant operation structures and not environmental media (e.g., soil, sediment, groundwater) at/near the building. If environmental media is to be assessed, please indicate the general requirements for the scope of work and assumptions for impacted media.

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . The offeror should assume this sample task order only requires assessment of the building and associated infrastructure/former plant operation structures and not environmental media (e.g., soil, sediment, and groundwater). On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170269 General Attachment C, Performance Work Statement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The text in Section 3.0.3 states "If discrepancies exist or ambiguity exists between the documents, the order of precedence is 1) the Task, 2) Performance Requirement Summary; 3) Basic Contract." Please clarify what is mean by "the Task".

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . 'The Task' means the requirements stated in each Task listed in the PWS. On:

Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170272 General Attachment C, Performance Work Statement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The title of Task 1 (in Section 3.1) "RI/FS Technical Planning (TPP)" suggests the TPP process should be focused on the RI/FS (which is only required at the munitions burial trench and surrounding area), however the text later in section 3.1.6 discusses the need to identify the data quality objectives (DQO) and references Task 9 (the Environmental Building Assessment of Building 500).

a. Please indicate if the TPP process should include the scope of the assessment at Building 500 in addition to the RI/FS at the burial trench; and

b. If the RI/FS and the building assessment should be addressed during one TPP process – or – if the two sites should be addressed independently in separate TPPs.

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . Do not include Task 9 Environmental Building Assessment of Building 500 in the TPP Process. Attachment C will be amended. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170275 General Attachment C, Performance Work Statement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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The text in Section 3.1.6 indicates that the contractor should prepare and gain acceptance of a TPP memorandum or addendum for each meeting. The text further notes that there are four required TPP meetings. The text in Table 4-1 denotes three TPP Memorandums (each in draft, draft-final and final). Please clarify the number of TPP Memorandums required.

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . Four TPP memorandums are required. Attachment C will be amended to reflect this change. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170277 General Attachment C, Performance Work Statement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The text in the first sentence of Section 3.2.1 refers to the preparation of an "RI/FS Quality Assurance Plan" but then also states that the subplans should address Task 4 and 9 (task 9 is the building assessment). Similarly, the text in the first sentence in Section 3.2.2.1 states the PMP should address all aspects of the RI/FS – but there is no mention of the building assessment scope. Please verify that the PMP should include environmental building assessment of Building 500.

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . The Environmental Building Assessment should be included in Section 3.2.1 and Section 3.2.2.1.

Attachment C will be amended. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170279 General Attachment C, Performance Work Statement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The text in Section 3.2.2.6 suggests that the scope of the PMP includes project status reporting, project kick-off meeting and in-progress (IRP) meetings. Please verify that costing of these items should be included in the Project Planning (PMP) task.

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . The project status reporting, project kick-off meeting and in-progress (IRP) meetings should be included in the price of Task 2a, PMP. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170282 General Attachment C, Performance Work Statement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The text in Sections 3.2.3 (Task 2b) and 3.2.4 (Task 2c) suggests that separate QAPPs and QASPs are required for the RI/FS at the MRS burial trench and the building assessment at building 500, however, table 4-1 only lists the completion of one QAPP and one QASP. Please clarify.

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . Table 4-1 will be amended to include both the RI/FS and EBA QAPPs. On:

Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170285 General Attachment C, Performance Work Statement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The text in Section 3.2.3.3 does not make sense as written. The text states "One additional revision is acceptable to incorporate EM-CX. Draft As Needed, one additional revision will be allowed..." Please clarify the intent. Also please clarify if two or four revisions are anticipated/acceptable.

On: Sep 28 2017.

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Government Response. . The first subject sentence should read, "One additional revision is acceptable to incorporate EM-CX comments." The second subject sentence will be deleted. Attachment C will be amended. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170286 General Attachment C, Performance Work Statement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The text in Section 3.2.4.3 does not make sense as written. The text states "Acceptance of QAPP with two revisions.

One additional revision is acceptable to incorporate EM-CX". It is assumed the word "comments" was omitted. Please verify. Also, please clarify if two or three revisions are anticipated/acceptable.

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . Reference response to 7170285. The word "comments" will be added after "EM-CX." Attachment C will be amended to reflect this change. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170287 General Attachment C, Performance Work Statement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please define the acronym CSP in the first sentence of Section 3.4.3.

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . The CSP acronym was an error and will be changed to ESP, Explosive Siting Plan as part of the amendment to the solicitation. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170290 General Attachment C, Performance Work Statement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The Text in Section 3.7.6 does not refer to the completion of a final Proposed Plan. Table 4-1 and Attachment C identify the requirement to complete a Final PP. Please verify a final PP is required.

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . A final Proposed Plan is required. Proposed Plan remains Draft Final until after the Public comment period. 3 revisions are allowed. Clarification will be added to Attachment C in the amendment to the solicitation. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170291 General Attachment C, Performance Work Statement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The text in Section 3.10.6 notes the requirement to complete only a final report (there is no mention of a draft or draft-final). Table 4-1 and Attachment A identify the need for a draft, draft-final and final versions of the report.

Please clarify report version requirements.

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . Reference to final will be removed from Section 3.10.6. Section 3.10.3 indicates as many as two revisions are acceptable. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170295 General Attachment C, Performance Work Statement Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Attachment A – Please clarify the following

a. The objective for Task 2a only speaks to the RI/FS process (for the MEC burial trench and surrounding area).

Please verify that that the PMP will include the building assessment at building 500.

b. The objective for Task 7 states that a PP is required for each FUDs property. Based on the site description, it is

Page 7 of 41ProjNet: Logged In User assumed that there is only one FUDs property (with two sites) that the sample problem is addressing. The text in the body of the PWS suggests that only one PP, specifically addressing the munitions burial trench site, is required.

Please clarify the intent.

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . Attachment C, Attachment A Performance Requirements Summary will be amended to match the tasks as described in Attachment C Performance Work Statement. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170330 Environmental Section C Page 11 paragraphs 1.2 and 1.3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

RFP Section C, page 11, Section C, 1.3 mentions performing work at "sites in foreign jurisdictions." However the previous paragraph 1.2 states work will occur in the U.S/, incl Alaska, Hawaii, US territories, outlying areas defined by FAR 2.101(utlying areas" means-- (1) Commonwealths.-(i) Puerto Rico. (ii) The Northern Mariana Islands; (2) Territories. (i) American Samoa. (ii) Guam. (iii) U.S. Virgin Islands; and (3) Minor outlying islands. (i) Baker Island. (ii) Howland Island. (iii) Jarvis Island. (iv) Johnston Atoll. (v) Kingman Reef. (vi) Midway Islands. (vii) Navassa Island.

(viii) Palmyra Atoll. (ix) Wake Atoll." Please clarify what locations fall under the "Foreign Jurisdictions" phrase in Section C, 1.3?

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . The phrase 'as well as sites in foreign jurisdictions' will be deleted. On: Dec 12 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170331 Environmental 151 Section L Definition of a project Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section L, Page 151. Please clarify the difference between the statement regarding definition of a project "c. Work performed under multiple task orders issued against an IDIQ contract to accomplish the work effort on one or multiple sites." which is acceptable as a project; and "Do not list an IDIQ contract as an example of a single completed project." Are we correct in assuming that a group of task orders at one installation (for example) would be acceptable as a project?

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . A group of task orders at one installation is not acceptable as an example of a completed project On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170332 Environmental RFP RFP Sections C and L Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section C, Pages 23-26 provides a more extensive list of key personnel (more disciplines) than the list provided in Section L, Pages 153-155. Please clarify that the list of key personnel in Section L pages 153-154 are the resumes required in the proposal.

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . The following personnel are to be included in the list of Key Personnel in Section L: Senior Geologist/Hydrogeologist, Environmental/Chemical Engineer and Site Safety and Health Officer. Section C and L will be amended to ensure consistency. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170333 Environmental 158 Section L Past Performance Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Requesting exclusion of responses to Section L, Volume 3 Past Performance (page 158), Item E Information on ALL environmental repotable violations in the past five years and Item F information on any contracts or task orders that have been terminated, in whole or in part, for any reason during the past five years be excluded from the page limit requirements. Thorough description or listing of these items could be extensive, given the requirement for "all". Also, Page 8 of 41ProjNet: Logged In User the termination of projects for any reason is often beyond the control of the contractor (e.g. government funding, etc.).

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . The requested items will not be excluded from the page count. On: Dec 12 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170415 Environmental Attachment C Sample Task Order

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

The sample task order states that Building 500 is considered to have 'significant' explosives presence. Is the presence of explosives at levels such that it would not be safe for non-explosives trained personnel (asbestos, lead, PCBs inspectors) to enter the building to conduct their inspections?

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . The contractor shall state its assumptions. All necessary safety precautions shall be explained in its proposal. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170417 Environmental Attachment C Sample Task Order

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Please describe the construction of the TNT Wash Out Facility Building 500 (e.g. building type = wood, concrete, brick, metal, etc.).

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . Transient siding, painted Metal frame, slab on grade, corrugated metal roof.

Wood frame shower room with sheet rock, painted, door and frame are painted. No vinyl flooring or floor mastic, beyond this the Offeror needs to state their assumptions. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170419 Environmental Attachment C Sample Task Order

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

Please indicate the current status of the building (in use, occupied, abandoned and restricted) and if no longer in use, can destructive sampling techniques be used or will samples need to be collected discreetly and repaired upon completion?

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . Bldg 500 has not been used since the Former Camp Swampy was returned to its original owners. Distructive sampling is acceptable. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7170422 Environmental Attachment C Sample Task Order

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

Will the survey analytical data for lead & PCBs be used for waste characterization in preparation of building demolition, or is the intent to simply determine whether lead and/or PCBs are present in the paint?

On: Sep 28 2017.

Government Response. . Per the PWS, the contractor shall perform an assessment of Building 500 such that the boundaries of all identified Explosives, Asbestos and Other Regulated Materials (ORM) contamination areas shall be delineated; data inputs from the Assessment into the Remediation will enable

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7171400 General NA NA Attachments I and H Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The labor categories in Attachment I Sample Task Order Pricing Worksheets and Attachment H Schedule B worksheets do not match. Attachment I includes Finance Manager and Accounting Manager while Attachment H does not. Attachment H includes Program Property Manager while Attachment I does not. We assume labor categories in Attachment H Schedule B should be used for Sample Task Order Pricing. Is this assumption correct? If not, we request matching Attachments be provided.

On: Sep 29 2017.

Government Response. . Reference response to 7183571. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7171412 General NA NA Attachment C Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Attachment C, Section 3.9, Task 9 indicates Building 500 contains equipment and piping. Since this is a sample TO with no ability to view site conditions, we request additional information that describes the type, quantity, and condition (e.g. bare metal, insulation covered)of equipment and piping. This information will minimize the wide range of assumptions that Contractors would develop on the conditions at Building 500.

On: Sep 29 2017.

Government Response. . Reference response to 7184924. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7172979 General NA NA Attachment C Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The burial trench in the Sample TO is listed as approximately 70ft x 15ft x 12ft with no reference to which dimension is length, width, or depth. We assume the length is 70ft. Is the approximate depth 15ft or 12ft?

On: Oct 02 2017.

Government Response. . The burial trench IS 70 FT LONG X 15FT WIDE X 12 FT DEEP. On: Dec 12 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7173958 Environmental Section L Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference: Page 147 of the RFP, Section L, Proposal Format states that the proposal should be prepared using 12 point or larger font size.

Question: Can the font size be reduced to 11 point font or larger, which is common practice for this type of document, and very readable?

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . Reference response to 7156864. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7173960 General Vol III F3, Tab 2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Performance Tab 2 - Past Performance Questionnaires – RFP page 157 excerpt: "Completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) should be submitted with your proposal."

Question: Will USAESCH consider allowing existing PPQs to be submitted in the proposal in lieu of asking the

Page 10 of 41ProjNet: Logged In User project clients to fill out a new PPQ form again? Rationale: Most offerors are using the same projects for more than one proposal and already have existing questionnaires on file for the projects. In order to not have to ask their clients to fill out the same questionnaires over and over, it would be helpful and appreciated by the offerors and their clients, if the offerors could use existing PPQs for submittal in this proposal.

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . USACE will allow PPQs that have been completed in the past 3 years of the solicitation issue date with a relevant project(s). On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7173962 Environmental Section C Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference: CWM was not listed in Section C requirements, but it was included in the definitions section (Paragraphs

9.5 and 9.6), and in the reference documents section (12.3 Regulations and Guidance – Army Memos, Exhibit 3).

However, in the DIDs Index (Table 7.0) it cited the DID for Accident Prevention Plan for CWM (Not Used for this Contract).

Question: Should bidders address a CWM capability under this solicitation?

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . There will not be any CWM work performed under this contract. However, all contractors need to know what CWM is in the possible event a CWM item is accidentally discovered during investigations or remedial actions. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7173965 Environmental Work in "Territorial waters" Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference: There are numerous references to locations where work is to be performed that include the terms "Territorial waters" (Paragraph 1.2, 8.1, Exhibit 3, Section L Tab 1).

Question: Underwater MEC Investigation/Clearance was not mentioned as a requirement in Section C, but due to the references to locations including Territorial waters, should this be included as a service to be required?

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . There is the potential for underwater MEC work under this contract. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7173967 General Section L, Vol. I, F1, Tab 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference: Section L, Volume I – Factor 1, Tab 1 specified that relevant projects to be used shall have been completed no more than 5 years prior to the closing dated of this solicitation. Several paragraphs below this in the same section, it states that the projects must have been completed within the last 5 years of this solicitation's issue date.

Question: Request clarification on which date should be used for which relevant projects can be submitted.

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . Reference response to 7168605. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7173968 Environmental Attach. C, Par. 2.2.1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference: Attachment C, Sample Task Order PWS Paragraph 2.2.1 munitions Burial Trench, "MEC are suspected to be buried in a trench within the 3 acre MRS."

Question: Does the Government have the GIS for the location of the Munitions Trench MRS?

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On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . This a fictitious site therefore the Government does not have GIS data.

However, for pricing purposes assume the Government provides Site Inspection level GIS data. On: Dec 12 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7173969 Environmental Attach. C, Par. 2.2.1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference: Attachment C, Sample Task Order PWS Paragraph 2.2.1, "list of munitions suspected to be in the burial trench."

Question: Are the BLU-106 and BLU-107 (Durandal warhead" practice items?

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . List of munitions has been modified, see ATTACHMENT C - Sample Task Order. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7173971 General Section L, Page 151 of RFP Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference: Page 151, Section L, 3rd text paragraph references"...tasks required in Section I – Overview, Subsection A. Description of Program, second paragraph."

Question: Where is "Section I" located? What is the "Description of Program" referencing?

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . The solicitation will be amended to change Section L, Page 151, 3rd paragraph from "Offerors should demonstrate the breadth and depth of their experience (and that of proposed Partnership, JV members, or key subcontractors) in performing the full range/all of the tasks required in Section I - Overview, Subsection A, Description of the Program, second paragraph." to "Offerors should demonstrate the breadth and depth of their experience (and that of proposed Partnership, JV members, or key subcontractors) in performing the full range/all of the tasks required." On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7173972 General Key Personnel Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference: Page 24 of Section C; Paragraph 5.4 Key Personnel – and – page 153 of Section L, Element 3 – Key Personnel. There are 2 additional "key" positions mentioned in Section C, not requested in Section L.

Question: Will Scientist 3 and Engineer 3 be required Key Personnel?

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . Reference response to 7170332. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7174116 Contracting Section A, Paragraph 11.C.

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

Per Section A, Paragraph 11.C., "[Name of Offeror] subcontracting plan dated xx/xx/xxxx [date], and approved by the Contracting Officer on xx/xx/xxxx [date], is hereby incorporated into this contract." Please confirm that this not applicable since this procurement is set-aside for small businesses.

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . The small business subcontracting plan will not be required in accordance with FAR Part 19.702(b)(1). This requirement will be removed from the solicitation by an amendment to the solicitation. On: Dec 12 2017

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7174120 Contracting Section J, Attachment A, Past Performance

Questionnaire, and Section L, Volume III, Tab 2 Past Performance Questionnaires

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

The solicitation asks for Section J, Attachment A to be completed by the client for each project submitted in Volume I, Factor I. To reduce the burden on our clients for completing past performance questionnaires for the same project for multiple solicitations, we have the following questions/requests:

1. May CPARS be submitted in lieu of the PPQ? We have some customers, including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers districts, that are not allowed by their legal departments to provide a PPQ if a CPARS has been completed.

2. May a NAVFAC/USACE Form PPQ-0, PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE, completed for a previous solicitation be provided in lieu of the Section J, Attachment A form?

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . 1. No, however, USACE will allow PPQs that have been completed in the past 3 years of the solicitation issue date with a relevant project(s).

2. Yes, as long as it substantially contains the same requested information. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7174123 Contracting Section J, Attachment B, Experience – Past

Performance Reference and Section L, Proposal Format

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

The note at the top of this form states "This form is not included in the page count." Section L, Proposal Format does not exclude this form from the page count. Please clarify.

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . This form is considered a 'supporting past performance document' which is excluded from the page count. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7174125 Contracting Section J, Attachment I, Sample Task Price Proposal Worksheets

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

The Excel workbook for the Sample Task Price has a worksheet called "WORKSHEET FOR CPFF TASKS." There is no similar worksheet for FFP tasks. Please confirm that detailed pricing breakdowns are not required for the FFP tasks, and is only requested for Task 4 RI/FS Field Activities.

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . Detailed pricing breakdowns are not required for the FFP tasks however, the basis of estimate required in Volume II Tab 6 and Volume IV, Section II, Tab 3 must be provided in enough detail to include subcontractor level of effort as to determine the validity of the technical approach. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7174127 Contracting Section J, Attachment I, Sample Task Price Proposal Worksheets

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

The Excel workbook for the Sample Task Price includes a worksheet called "PROFIT-FEE For Reference." The fee factors in this worksheet are slightly different than Section J, Exhibit 4 Profit/Fee Calculation Worksheet. May we adjust the Excel worksheet to comply with Exhibit 4?

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On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . The worksheet called "PROFIT-FEE For Reference." is a suggested construct for a Profit-Fee worksheet and can be modified to comply with Exhibit 4. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7174128 Contracting Section L, Proposal Format Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The instructions state: "In addition to the CDs included in each binder, the Offeror shall submit two (2) CDs containing the entire contents of the complete proposal (all volumes)." Should the 2 CDs containing all volumes of the proposal be provided in a specific binder, or should they be provided separately? If they are to be included with one of the binders, please specify which one.

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . The CDs (or DVDs) containing the entire contents of the complete proposal (all volumes) shall be provided separately to the Contracting Specialist as part of the Offeror's proposal package. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7174131 Contracting Section L, Proposal Format Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The list of items excluded from the page count includes "Proposal Data Form." We do not see reference to this form in the solicitation. Please advise.

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . The Proposal Data Form in this "NOTE" is referring to the Standard Form 33.

An amendment will be issued to correct this error. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7174132 Contracting Section L, Proposal Format Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The list of items excluded from the page count includes Section J forms such as the Key Subcontractor Letters Of Commitment and Key Personnel Letters Of Commitment. May Exhibit 6, Key Subcontractors and Key Personnel, also be excluded?

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . Exhibit 6 data is not included in the page count. It would be considered a data form. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7174133 Contracting Section L, Volume III, Tab 2 Past Performance Questionnaires

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

This paragraph states "...using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the Offeror's proposal." Should CAGE/DUNS numbers be provided for all team members, or only those key subcontractors meeting the 20% definition in paragraph H.11?

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . As paragraph states CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) shall be identified in the Offeror's proposal. These team members include all key subcontractors. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7174134 Contracting

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Section L, Proposal Content, Section II, Tab 3 – Sample Task Order Costs

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

There are several references to providing backup documentation to support price competition for subcontracts, materials, supplies, and equipment. Since this is a sample task, and given the lack of resources due to the Hurricane Harvey response in Texas, please confirm that we do not need to provide actual quotations from non-key subcontractors, or for materials, equipment, and supplies; rather, catalog or historical pricing may also be used, as long as the source of the pricing is documented in our supporting information.

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . Confirming that the offeror does not need to provide vendor quotes from non-key subcontractors. Catalog or historical pricing may be used with supporting documentation. On: Dec 12 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7174135 Contracting Section L, Proposal Content, Section II, FIELD

PRICING SUPPORT (Included in Tab 2) and PROOF

OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITY AND STABILITY

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

The Field Pricing Support paragraph on the bottom of page 164 and the Proof of Financial Capability and Stability on the top of page 165 both refer to "team members." Does this apply to all team members, or only those key subcontractors meeting the 20% definition in paragraph H.11?

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . As stated in solicitation: "If needed and upon written request of the Contracting Officer, offerors, including team members, are required to submit copies of their most recent annual reports, balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement with auditor opinion. This information will be used to establish responsibility in accordance with FAR Part 9.1." This may need be required later and will apply to all team members (including key subcontractors). On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7174136 Contracting Section M, Basis for Award Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Are Factors 1 and 2 equally weighted?

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . Factor 2 is of greater importance than Factor 1 in this solicitation. Relative importance of Factors is being added in Amendment 3. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7174138 Contracting Section M, Basis for Award Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Under Basis for Award, it states "All offerors should draw attention to the limitations on subcontracting clause found in FAR 52.219-14 when addressing this factor in their proposals." Please clarify which factor this sentence is referencing.

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . Reference response to 7157176. This statement applies to the Volume IV, Factor 4, Price/Cost. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7174729 Environmental N/A N/A N/A Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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ATTACHMENT C, SAMPLE TASK ORDER: Will the contractor or Govt be responsible for preparing the Explosive Site Plan?

On: Oct 03 2017.

Government Response. . The contractor is responsible for preparing the Explosive Siting Plan as part of this solicitation. On: Dec 12 2017 Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7174736 Environmental N/A N/A N/A Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

ATTACHMENT C, SAMPLE TASK ORDER, 3.5.6 Specific Task Requirements: The sample problem…