Attachment_8_-_Questions_and_Answers_from_ProjNet.pdf

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Project: UMCS-V Review: Utilities Monitoring Control System - V (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 353 inquiries.

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8087067 Energy Mon & Controls 5.0 Qualifications

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

Do all the roles listed in 5.0 need to be direct hires of the Prime or can they be Subcontractors?

On: Jul 10 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Section 5.1 and following itemize specific positions that "shall be an employee of the prime contractor", other positions may be filled with labor from other sources not as an employee of the prime (for example: (not an all-inclusive list): contracted labor, sub-contractor, teaming partner). By:

Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8087068 Energy Mon & Controls 5.0 Qualifications

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

Can the same Manager hold dual roles (i.e. Program Manager and Contracts Manager; Project Manager and Site Superintendent)

On: Jul 10 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Yes, provided the specific manager meets all the education and experience requirements for each position. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On:

Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8087070 Energy Mon & Controls 5.0 Qualifications

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

Some of the roles require a bachelors degree. There are many people who have come up thru the skilled trades and have built and/or run successful companies both small and large. Can experience alone be evaluated OR have the verbiage "bachelor degree preferred". Remember Steve Jobs and Bill Gates didn't finish college.

On: Jul 10 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Each individual position was reviewed and where the Government believed college degrees were required, they were stated as such, where they were "preferred" individuals would be accepted with experience in lieu of a degree. As such the requirements are defined in section 5.0 of the PWS. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8087078 Energy Mon & Controls A.2 Contract Type

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

Can a Small Business submit as a Prime and also submit to be a Subcontractor to another Large Business that is soliciting as Prime?

On: Jul 10 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Yes. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On:

Aug 06 2019

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8087080 Energy Mon & Controls A.2 Contract Type

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

Can a Small Business submit as a Prime AND have a Large Business as a Sub?

On: Jul 10 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Yes By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On:

Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8087084 Energy Mon & Controls A.1 Objective

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

Will there be another Industry Day for this?

On: Jul 10 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. No By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug

06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8088135 Other Page 115 of 133 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Page 115 of 133 states that the proposal is due 8 August. The SF 33 states August 9. Confirm August 9 is the due date.

On: Jul 11 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Amendment 1 of the RFP extended the date to 16 August 2019. By: Stephanie

Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8088464 General RFP Instructions to offerors Pg 115 (bottom) Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The bottom of Page 115 states "Proposal is due 8 August 2019 at 02:00 PM CST" However the SF 33 States in block 9. 2:00PM 9 August. Please clarify

On: Jul 11 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Amendment 1 of the RFP extended the date to 16 August 2019. By: Stephanie

Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8088640 Other Page 121 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

For completion of the Letter of Commitment (Attachment 2), is the provided attachment to be used as provided, or is the intent for Key Subcontractors / Teammates to included the language on their own company letterhead?

On: Jul 11 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Either document can be used. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate -

CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8088647 Other Page 124 of 133 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Volume III Factor 3 states that CPARS are to be used where available. For ongoing projects, are Interim CPARS acceptable to provide with the proposal?

On: Jul 11 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. The Government will accept on-going projects for Volume I -Technical

Capabilities and Experience as long as the performance on the project started at least one year prior to closing of the RFP. For these projects, CPARS should be provided if available or interim CPARS. The order of preference is 1. CPARS 2. Interim CPARS 3. PPQ's. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8088684 Other RFP Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The RFP does not include any requirements for a Price Proposal, Rates, Cost Factor Worksheets. Confirm there are no requirements.

On: Jul 11 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. In accordance with FAR 52.215-1(f)(1)... Price will not be used as a part of the award determination. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8088941 Other Page 119 of 133 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The RFP states that the page limitation for Volume II Tab A is 20 pages. Tab A is the Technical Approach to the Sample Task. Do drawings prepared for the Sample Task count towards the 20 page limit? If so, the 20 page limitation does not adequately provide enough pages to respond to the sample task.

On: Jul 11 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Amendment 1 of the RFP increased Volume II, TAB A "Technical Response to the Sample Task Order" to a page limit of 50 pages. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT;

(2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8088960 Other Page 122 of 133 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The first paragraph of Volume II, Tab B states "the offeror's technical approach to the sample task order shall address the System Security Engineering Process...." Is this narrative for System Security supporting the Sample Task to be included in Tab A or Tab B?

On: Jul 11 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Volume II (Factor 2) Tab A is the technical approach to sample Task Order. Tab

B is a separate document explaining the System Security Engineering process. Under proposal content, the Government lists specific items to address related to Security Engineering in Volume II Tab B. Under Evaluation Approach of the RFP, Element B under Factor 2 will be evaluated through information in Tab B and how the system security process is implemented/addressed in the technical approach provided in Tab A. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8088987 Other Page 115 of 133 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Section L of the RFP states: "When applicable, the offeror shall cross reference to the solicitation by annotating solicitation reference in parenthesis, (i.e. Sec C, para 4.0)." Is the intent that the proposal cross reference every requirement detailed in the RFP? Clarify the intent of the statement.

On: Jul 11 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. General instruction for communication with the Government to reference the sections and paragraphs for any comments that may pertain to the RFP (i.e. clarification) By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8089779 Contracting UFC 3-470-01 UFC 3-470-01 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) are sites walk thru available for install considerations

On: Jul 12 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Site walks are generally available (not available 100% of the time; may be precluded by time constraints (fiscal year end) or security of specific buildings) at the task order level; no site walks will be scheduled for this solicitation. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT;

(2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8090747 Energy Mon & Controls Proposal Content

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

RFP, page 120 of 133, last paragraph states "Offeror shall submit at least one project sheet per each system type (e.g. UMCS, ESS, HVAC, FAS, and SCADA)... for a maximum number of twelve (12) projects..." Page 128 of 133, first paragraph states "offeror's will be required to submit a minimum of twelve (12) projects on the Experience Reporting Form." Please clarify.

On: Jul 12 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. A minimum of five (5) project experience sheets (one (1) each for UMCS, ESS, HVAC FAS and SCADA) are required, up to a maximum of twelve (12) allowed. A correction to the RFP was made in Amendment 1. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8090749 Energy Mon & Controls Proposal Content

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

RFP, page 121 of 133, top paragraph, states "...least one project shall be identified as in house experience in one of the four following control system types: UMCS, HVAC, ESS, FAS and SCADA." Should the Government edit the sentence to drop HVAC, because there's only four control system types, and HVAC is not a control system type?

On: Jul 12 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. The Government will limit the in-house experience to UMCS, ESS, FAS and

SCADA. A correction to the RFP was made in Amendment 1. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8090756 Energy Mon & Controls

SF330 Solicitation Offer and Award form & Section L

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

Page 1 of the SF330 Solicitation Offer and Award form, Block #9 states "Sealed offers in original and 2 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule." But page 118 states "The offeror shall submit four (4) hard copies of Volume's I, II, and III, with each Volume separately bound, and include (in the binder) a CD containing a

Page 4 of 83ProjNet: Logged In User complete copy of the contents of that respective binder. The offeror shall submit one (1) hard copy of Volume IV, separately bound, and include (in the binder) a CD containing a complete copy of the contents of that respective binder." Please advise on correct number of originals and correct number of copies required.

On: Jul 12 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. A correction to the RFP was made in Amendment 1. Offerors shall comply with

Section L: Proposal content on page 118. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT;

(2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8091450 Other Sheet 124 of 133 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Volume III states to provide the associated CPARS ratings rather than PPQs were available. Is it required / preferred to include a copy of each CPARS evaluations in Volume III? The printout of CPARS evaluations include "For Official Use Only" in the heading. Is it acceptable to include these documents in the proposal?

On: Jul 12 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Offerors shall provide CPARS (or PPQs) for projects submitted in Volume I ,Tab

b. Projects referred in Volume I, Tab b, key element a: are UMCS, ESS, HVAC, FAS and SCADA.

Proposals submitted to the Government is for Official Use. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8091886 Energy Mon & Controls Procurment

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

In the best interest of the Government to receive the most advantageous pool of interested bidders and given the size of the RFP. Will the Government consider extending the due date by 30 calendar days?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. A correction to the RFP was made in Amendment 1 to extend the due date to 16

August 2019. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8091995 Other W912DY-17-R-0014 L.I – VI, Tab B (Key Element a); and M, Factor 1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Proposal Content instructions state that Offeror shall submit at least one project sheet per system type, for a maximum number of twelve (12) projects performed in the last five years; while the evaluation criteria for Factor 1 states that offerors are required to submit a minimum of twelve (12) projects on the Experience Reporting Form.

Please confirm the minimum number of project sheets (Experience Reporting Forms) to be submitted under Factor 1, Key Element (a) is five (5) (1 per system type) with a maximum of twelve (12).

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. A minimum of five (5) project experience sheets (one (1) each for UMCS, ESS, HVAC FAS and SCADA) are required, up to a maximum of twelve (12) allowed. A correction to the RFP was made in Amendment 1. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8091996 Other W912DY-17-R-0014 FBO, SF33, RFP Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

According to FBO and the SF33, the proposal due date is August 9, 2019, at 2:00 PM. Section A.13 of the Solicitation states the proposals are due no later than Thursday, August 9, 2019. Thursday is August 8, 2019.

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Section L states that proposals are due August 8, 2019. Please confirm that proposals are due August 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM, as stated on the SF33.

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Amendment 1 to the RFP has been changed the due date to 16 August 2019.

By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8091997 Other W912DY-17-R-0014 Section J Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section J refers to Exhibit A – CDRL List as an attachment, but this was not provided. Will the Government please provide Exhibit A – CDRL List?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Amendment 1 of the RFP added Section J with all the CDRLS. By: Stephanie

Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8091998 Other W912DY-17-R-0014 Section C; 4.8 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm that CAC and DD254s may be required for System Security Engineering Maintenance and Support.

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Yes. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On:

Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8091999 Other W912DY-17-R-0014 Appendix B, Section C.1.1

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

The second sentence reads, "The implementation of cybersecurity measures in relation to design and construction / installation of the system shall impede the system's functional requirements." Please confirm that this should read "shall NOT impede the system's functional requirements."

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Correction to Amendment 1 of the RFP to revise sentence and is now states ". .

. shall NOT impede. . ." By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092000 Other W912DY-17-R-0014 L.I – VI, Tab B (Key Element a)

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

The last sentence of the fourth paragraph reads, "At least one project shall be identified as in house experience in one of the four following control system types: UMCS, HVAC, ESS, FAS and SCADA."

There is a discrepancy in counts – states "one of the four," but five systems are listed. Please clarify.

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Amendment 1 to the RFP corrected this error. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting

Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092001 Other Attachment 3 Section 2.2.2

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Please confirm that the designer should base the pipe sizing on the flat-plate heat exchanger rating.

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Yes. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On:

Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092002 Other Attachment 3 Section 2.1.6 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The scope of work requires the designer to monitor/interface with the ATS through an existing Modbus communications port. Please confirm that a similar monitor / interface is required for the UPS in the same facility and that an existing Modbus communications port exists.

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Yes. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On:

Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092004 Other Attachment 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is there a "line of sight" from Building 200 to Building 500 to implement a wireless network connection to facilitation the head-end systems integration? Should no line of sight be available, please confirm if there is adequate cellular signal at this building to support data transmission to a wireless carrier. If neither of these connectivity options are available, please provide and estimated distance between building 200 and the nearest of buildings 100, 300, 400, 500.

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Yes, there is a line of sight. Assume adequate cellular signals are available.

By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092005 Other Attachment 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Are the Building 200 "Three (3) Boilers" to be used for domestic water heating and only listed in "Major Equipment" for reference? If yes, please confirm per section 1.1.1 that no upgrade and no integration to the proposed BMS is necessary.

If no, please specify how the hot water from the three (3) boilers is to be piped, including the two (2) heating water circulating pumps, for domestic hot water and the AHU's/VAV's hot water coils.

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. No. For the purposes of offeror's development of a technical solution to the sample problem, assume building 200 is not connected to any central plant water or steam source. Assume building 200 boilers are used for building heating, not domestic water service. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092006 Other Attachment 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The sample task order describes the two (2) AHU's for building 200 (section 3.1.1) as "with VFD on fan motor";

please confirm that in order to program the required "economizer cycle" (section 1.5) that a Supply Fan and Return Fan both with VFD will be required.

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

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1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Offeror's should assume VFD's are available for fan motors. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092007 Other Attachment 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Are there any pre-existing protection/monitoring/metering devices on breakers and transformers to interface with the planned SCADA system? If yes, what type of devices and what communications protocol is available?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Offeror to develop a technical solution for the sample problem, based on the stated requirements, make assumptions, noting all assumptions in the technical narrative. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092008 Other Attachment 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is there a requirement for automated Main-Tie-Main (MTM) controls scheme on 12470 VAC breakers for power transfer in case of a fault, or is all control on breakers to be manually performed from the planned SCADA system?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Offeror to develop a technical solution for the sample problem, based on the stated requirements, make assumptions, noting all assumptions in the technical narrative By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092009 Other Attachment 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is there a requirement for a local Operator Interface Terminal system at the substation for graphic display of SCADA points and breaker control screens?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Offeror to develop a technical solution for the sample problem, based on the stated requirements, make assumptions, noting all assumptions in the technical narrative By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8092011 Other Attachment 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is RS-485 instead of Ethernet TCP/IP acceptable when necessary?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Yes. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On:

Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092012 Other Attachment 3 Section 2.2.2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm that the designer should base the pipe sizing on the flat-plate heat exchanger rating.

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Yes. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On:

Aug 06 2019

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8092013 Other Attachment 3 Section 2.1.6 and 2.1.7 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The scope of work requires the designer to monitor/interface with the ATS through an existing Modbus communications port. Please confirm that a similar monitor / interface is required for the UPS in the same facility and that an existing Modbus communications port exists.

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Yes. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On:

Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092014 Other Attachment 3 Section 2.2.2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is there pipe sizing relative to the chillers and cooling towers and PHX or are we to select a pipe size based upon tonnage of the equipment?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Offeror to develop a technical solution for the sample problem, based on the stated requirements, make assumptions, noting all assumptions in the technical narrative. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8092015 Other Attachment 3 Section 2.2.2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Are the flow rates known or are we to make estimates based upon tonnage noted?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Offeror to develop a technical solution for the sample problem, based on the stated requirements, make assumptions, noting all assumptions in the technical narrative. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8092016 Other Attachment 3 Section 2.2.4 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is the heating season defined by a calendar schedule or based upon a manual input from the operators as to seasonal switchover?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Offeror to develop a technical solution for the sample problem, based on the stated requirements, make assumptions, noting all assumptions in the technical narrative. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8092017 Other Attachment 3 Section 2.2.6 and 3.2.5 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Do smart meters already exist with output capabilities (4-20mA, 0-10Vdc, serial communications) or are we to specify and install new meters with these capabilities?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

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Evaluation Concurred. Offeror to develop a technical solution for the sample problem, based on the stated requirements, make assumptions, noting all assumptions in the technical narrative. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8092018 Other Attachment 3 Section 6.2.2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is the building electrical meter capable of output capabilities (4-20mA, 0-10Vdc, serial communications) or are we to specify and install new meters with these capabilities?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Offeror to develop a technical solution for the sample problem, based on the stated requirements, make assumptions, noting all assumptions in the technical narrative. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8092019 Other Attachment 3 Section 6.2.2 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Does the existing electrical support equipment noted in Section 2.1.7 have serial data points specific to the data center electrical load (kW, kVA, etc) or is it status indication only of primary vs. backup power source availability?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Offeror to develop a technical solution for the sample problem, based on the stated requirements, make assumptions, noting all assumptions in the technical narrative. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8092020 Other Attachment 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can UFC 4-740-14 be used as a reference for this Army installation? While this document was provided to us, and is linked on the WBDG website, the text says that the Army has its own criteria. The text provides hyperlinks to the Army guidelines, but they do not work.

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. For the purposes of offeror development of a technical solution to the sample problem, you may assume UFC 4-740-14 applies to Army installations (disregard any statements within the UFC that reference ". . . Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps only . . ."). By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092021 Other Attachment 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Technical Solution 4.2.2 says temperature is to be maintained at 75 deg. Does this temperature apply to all zones throughout the CDC, or should temperature be maintained according to the CDC guidelines in UFC 4-740-14, where different temperatures are required for different children areas?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. For the purposes of offeror development of a technical solution to the sample problem, you may assume 75 degrees F set point throughout the CDC. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092022 Other Attachment 3 Section 4.1.8 and 4.3.1 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Per Attachment #3 4.1.8 and 4.3.1, there exists a one way narrowband radio system for the transmission of fire alarm signals. Is this intended to be the only means of system monitoring and/or offsite communication?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Yes. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On:

Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092023 Other Attachment 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Should integration with a base-wide mass notification system be considered as part of the proposed combination system in Building 300?

Is the proposed combination fire alarm / mass notification system for building 300 required to integrate with other existing fire alarm and/or mass notification systems installed on the garrison?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Offeror to develop a technical solution for the sample problem, based on the stated requirements, make assumptions, noting all assumptions in the technical narrative. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092024 Other Attachment 3 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Are life safety plans available that contain information regarding fire and smoke barrier partitions in Building 300?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. No. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On:

Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092025 Other Attachment 6 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Attachment #6 repeatedly references a spec section titled 28.31.XX. Is this an applicable spec section to this draft task order? If so, can this be provided?

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. UFGS 28.31.XX is a group of DIVISION 28 specifications related to fire alarm and are available via www.wbdg.org By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8092026 Other Attachment 3 Section 4.1.4 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

What is the intent of Section 4.1.4 in Attachment #3? - "No requirement for Fire Protection (except detection of water flow and tamper switches in the single building fire protection water riser located in mechanical space)." This could be interpreted as limiting the amount of required monitoring by the fire alarm system to this one room, limiting the scope of the sprinkler system, or limiting the scope of the fire alarm system.

On: Jul 14 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. The requirement stands as stated in section 4.1.4. By: Stephanie

Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8093308 Section L

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Energy Mon & Controls

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

Since CPARS are "For Official Use Only" (FOUO) and classified as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), the prime contractor cannot see a subcontractor's partner's CPARs information. Would it be acceptable to include them in sealed envelopes in our proposal response or does the government wish us to provide the contract number in order to look it up themselves?

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. In lieu of sending CPARS for subcontractors, the Government will accept a list of contract numbers for validating CPAR ratings. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT;

(2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8093315 Energy Mon & Controls Section L

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

Page 119 of Section L states that "Only white paper with black texts allowed. Charts and diagrams can be printed using colored ink." In regard to this restriction, please clarify if the use of color is permitted in the following parts of the proposal to enhance readability: rule lines; borders; icons; symbols; logo; titles and subtitles of sections; borders of tables; and heading boxes located at the top of tables. If color is not permitted at all, can we use varying tints of gray throughout the proposal?

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Rule lines, borders, icons, symbols, logo, titles and subtitles of sections, borders of tables and heading boxes located at the top of tables may be printed in colors, including black; provided the paper background is ONLY white, and adjacent narrative text is printed in black text on the white background. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8093319 Energy Mon & Controls

Section L and M, and Attachment 5

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

There is an inconsistency in the RFP regarding the title of the document to include in Volume IV Tab A. Section L and M refer to Vol IV Tab A as a Small Business "Commitment Document" but the proposal format included as Attachment 5 is titled Small Business "Participation Plan." How should the submission under IV-A be titled?

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Amendment 1 to the RFP revised Attachment 5. By: Stephanie

Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8093324 Energy Mon & Controls Attachment 5

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

Attachment 5 section (d) states "List principle supplies/services to be performed by Small Businesses." The table provided includes a Category for Large. However, including supplies/services being performed by large businesses does not address the requirement. Must the offeror include large businesses in the table?

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. If the vendor does not intend on using a other than small business, then they would only fill in what they intend to use as long as it equates to 100%. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8093704 Energy Mon & Controls

Attachment 3, Para 2.0 Building 100

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

Please provide a drawing for sketch for Building 100.

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. No sketch is available. Offeror to develop a technical solution for the sample problem, based on the stated requirements, make assumptions, noting all assumptions in the technical narrative. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8093709 Energy Mon & Controls

Attachment 3, Para 5.0 B400

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

Please provide a drawing or sketch for B400 Electrical Substation.

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. No sketch is available. Offeror to develop a technical solution for the sample problem, based on the stated requirements, make assumptions, noting all assumptions in the technical narrative. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8093711 Energy Mon & Controls

Attachment 3, Para 6.0 Building 500

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

Please provide a drawing or sketch for B500 Information Systems Facility.

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. No sketch is available. Offeror to develop a technical solution for the sample problem, based on the stated requirements, make assumptions, noting all assumptions in the technical narrative. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8093927 Energy Mon & Controls

ATTACHMENT 1

EXPERIENCE REPORTING

FORM

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

Could the government please provide a Word version of Attachment 1.

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Amendment 1 to the RFP revised Attachment 1. By: Stephanie

Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8094028 Utilities Engineering 120 Volume 1, Factor 1, Tab

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

On Page 120 of 133: Offeror shall submit at least one project sheet per each system type (e.g. UMCS, ESS, HVAC, FAS, and SCADA) in the format presented in Attachment 1: Experience Reporting Form, for a maximum number of twelve (12) projects performed in the last five years from the closing date of this solicitation which demonstrates the offeror's experience.

On Page 128 of 133: EVALUATION APPROACH, FACTOR 1 - TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE, "In accordance with section L, offeror's will be required to submit a minimum of twelve (12) projects on the Experience

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Reporting Form (Attachment 1). All projects included for consideration must have started or completed within five years from the issued date of this solicitation and be similar in size, scope and complexity to be considered relevant"

Please clarify if a maximum number of 12 projects or a minimum of 12 projects is required.

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. A minimum of five (5) each (one (1) each for UMCS, ESS, HVAC FAS and

SCADA), up to a maximum of twelve (12) allowed By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT;

(2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8094054 Utilities Engineering 120 Volume 1, Factor 1, Tab

B, key element a Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

On Page 120 of 133: "Offeror shall submit at least one project sheet per each system type (e.g. UMCS, ESS, HVAC, FAS, and SCADA) in the format presented in Attachment 1: Experience Reporting Form" and on Page 124 of 133:

"The PPQ included in the solicitation (Attachment 4) is provided for the Offeror to submit to the client for each project (that does not have a CPARS) the offeror submitted in Volume I."

If the offeror has a project that covers more than one system type (For example, the scope includes both UMCS and HVAC or the scope includes multiple system types), is it compliant to submit one Attachment 1, Experience Reporting form per project? In this case, the Offeror would identify multiple system types under Attachment 1, EXPERIENCE REPORTING FORM, item f. Type of System Installed (e.g. UMCS, HVAC, ESS, FAS, and SCADA))?

If it is compliant to submit one Attachment 1 for projects that include more than one system type, is it also compliant to submit one corresponding Attachment 4?

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. No. However the Government will accept the same project submitted twice (or more) for each system types as evidence for experience. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8094087 Utilities Engineering Attachment 3, page 2 Attachment 3, Sample

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

In regard to Attachment 3 Sample Project under 1.0 General Assumptions, 1.10 can you please clarify what is meant by ". . . responsibility to provide communication infrastructure includes the facility point of connection but terminates at the network switch port . . ." Does this mean providing Fiber infrastructure between buildings from the nearest point of connection to the building needing fiber?

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. No. Intra-building networks. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT;

(2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8094112 Utilities Engineering 122 Volume II, Tab A (Key

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

Given the extensive information requested in items 1 - 4 of this section, and the need to provide legible line drawings, points lists and related controls sequences of operation (11x17 sheet size needed to present effectively) we are respectfully requesting that these specific items be exempted from page count?

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. The Government increased the page count from 20 to 50 (single sided)/10 to 26

(double sided) for Tab A under Volume II Management Approach in Section L- Proposal Submission. By:

Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019

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8094192 Energy Mon & Controls Section L, Volume IV, Tab B

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

Section L, Volume IV, Tab B states "Subcontracting Plans shall reflect and be consistent with the commitments offered in the Small Business Commitment Document. How is "consistent" defined?

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Percentages of dollar values. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate -

CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8094197 Energy Mon & Controls Section L, Volume IV, Tab B

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

Does the small business subcontracting plan need to be based on the entire ceiling value of $2.1 billion, or should it reflect the value that the offeror estimates it may receive?

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. For evaluation purposes - use the ceiling value of $2.1B for Attachment 5. By:

Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8094749 Other Sample Task 2.0 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Sample Task : 2.0 Building 100. Confirm the capacities noted for the two (2) water boilers (2,500 MBTUH each) and the two (2)steam boilers (26,800 MBTUH each); and the load (from 1,000 MBTUH to 10,000 MBTUH). The capacity does not track the demand well. Also confirm that there is BOTH direct buried hot water distribution AND direct buried steam distribution system. Is the steam converted to hot water at the source?

On: Jul 15 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Sample Task Order language stands as written. Offeror to develop a technical solution for the sample problem, based on the stated requirements, make assumptions, noting all assumptions in the technical narrative. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8095413 Energy Mon & Controls

Section Attachment 5 and Section M

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

There is a discrepancy in the RFP. Attachment 5 states 'the minimum SB commitment is 15% and Section M states 'SB participation goal is 20%'. Please clarify what is the correct percentage.

On: Jul 16 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Amendment 1 of the RFP updates Attachment 5. The percentage in Attachment

5 is an example. For evaluation purposes - use ceiling value of $2.1B in Attachment 5. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

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8095417 Energy Mon & Controls

Section Attachment 5 and Section M

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

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Attachment 5 states 'total contract value is $2B'; Section M states 'value of the total acquisition is $2.1B'. Clarify what is the correct amount for purposes of the SB Participation Plan.

On: Jul 16 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation Concurred. Amendment 1 of the RFP updates Attachment 5. The percentage in Attachment

5 is an example. By: Stephanie Davis; Contracting Directorate - CT; (2568951596) On: Aug 06 2019 Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8096902 Other Page 119 of 133 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

The page limitation for Volume II Tab A (Sample Task) is 20 pages. Could this page count be increased as it does not seem adequate to properly address all of the requirements? An increase to 30 pages would be appreciated.

On: Jul 17 2019.