MFAES_3_Bidder_Inquiry_Report_1_April_2019.pdf

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7859455 Architectural

f. Small Business and Small Disadvantaged

Business Participation

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

Section f.i. States "All firms must complete and submit the Small Business Plan attached to the announcement".

As of 22 February, there is no such announcement attached or posted on FBO. Please advise.

By: Robyn Green; HFS Company; (210-881-9714). On: Feb 22 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The Small Business Participation Plan template has been uploaded to the FED BIZ OPS website on 27 February 2019. By:

Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On:

Feb 28 2019

Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7859484 Architectural

4. Submission Requirements

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

Section 4.a. states the parameters for submittal but does not specifically state the number of binder(s) and the number of CD ROM(s) or DVD ROM(s) required. Please advise as to the number of copies for each.

By: Robyn Green; HFS Company; (210-881-9714). On: Feb 22 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The Solicitation has been changed on 27 February 2019 to state four (4) hard copies of the proposal is to be submitted.

Offerors shall submit 1 CD copy of each volume and 1 CD copy of the compiled proposal in addition to their hard copy submissions. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 01 2019

Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7859528 Building Design & Engineering

4. Submission Requirements

4.e. states "SF330's shall not exceed fifty (50) pages (8.5"x11")...." subsequently, further down in the same paragraph, it states "...and Part II of the SF330 will not be counted in the seventy

(70) page limit".

Please advise as to the page limit for Part I and Part II of the SF330 (each).

By: Robyn Green; HFS Company; (210-881-9714). On: Feb 22 2019. Forward request

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The sentence in the paragraph has been revised on Fed Biz Ops on 27 February 2019 to state part II of the SF330 will not be included in the fifty (50) page limit. Part II and any supporting documentation we've requested will not be counted in that limit. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Feb 28 2019

7861207 Other A1 A1 A1

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

Could you please clarify how you are viewing projects with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Are they considered DoD projects?

By: Carolyn Evans; Global Engineering Solutions; (301-216-2871). On: Feb 25 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. VA project experience is allowable and will be considered. However, per paragraph 3.a.xi, healthcare projects for the Department of Defense will be considered more relevant than projects for any other federal or non-federal healthcare customer. The VA is not a part of the DoD. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Feb 28

7861230 Other A1 A1 A1

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

Under evaluation criteria "a. Specialized Experience," item v. you request that we include in Section A a statement that subcontractors proposed as team members will support at least 20% of the overall effort across all task orders. Could you please clarify where you would like to see this information? Section A, boxes 1 - 3 are reserved for contract information.

By: Carolyn Evans; Global Engineering Solutions; (301-216-2871). On: Feb 25 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. It would be preferred that this statement be made as a footnote to Part I Section C or D. Otherwise, it should be clearly pointed out in Section H. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS- E; (256-895-1424) On: Feb 28 2019

7861244 Other A1 A1 A1

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

One of the positions we have been asked to provide is a "Lead Program Manager." Could you please define the duties anticipated for this role? Is this the same as a Contract Manager?

By: Carolyn Evans; Global Engineering Solutions; (301-216-2871). On: Feb 25

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The role of the Program Manager is defined in para. 5.1 of the scope of work. It states, " The contractor must designate a company officer or responsible representative as A-E Program Manager. The A-E Program Manager is responsible for the complete coordination and execution of all work under this contract to include work provided by sub-contractors and consultants." By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS- E; (256-895-1424) On: Feb 28 2019

7863522 Architectural N/A N/A N/A

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

Regarding 3.a. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE, iii. Can you please define "healthcare facility planning"? e.g., does this refer to the space planning for a hospital or clinic we would do in conjunction with the design of the project; and/or volume case load projections?

By: Mariah Joyce; ZGF (Zimmer Gunsul Frasca) Architects LLP - Portland, OR; (5038632234). On: Feb 26 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. "Healthcare facility planning" could involve the full gamut of facility planning, from space planning, case load projections, future site planning, evaluation of future project courses of action (new vs.

addition/alteration vs. renovation), parametric cost estimating, or any other activity that would be used to develop documentation used to validate the need for a future design/construction project. Planning differs from design in that it involves activities performed prior to formal design. Planning may also include regional healthcare or facility master planning, thought planning for individual facilities will be considered more relevant (per para. 3.A.xii). By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 01 2019

Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7863530 Architectural N/A N/A N/A

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

Regarding 3a. SPECILAIZED EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL COMPETENCE, iv.

Regarding "Special Projects" – are there other areas of "specialized expertise and technical competence" that would be considered relevant? e.g., seismic evaluations, development of inpatient design standards, or other?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. All of these examples you have given would be considered relevant so long as they apply to healthcare facilities. The idea was to evaluate architect-engineering work that is neither design development nor planning studies. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256- 895-1424) On: Mar 01 2019

7863536 Architectural N/A N/A N/A

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

Regarding 3b. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, iv. Does 'sufficient authorization documents or justification' refer to the qualifications of individual personnel, and will registration numbers suffice as justification that key personnel have the appropriate registrations?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Type of Registration and State registered would be sufficient. Resume forms for each key person is an absolute necessity.

License number would be appreciated but not required (where applicable). We're not expecting to see copies of PE or RA licenses. However, a key person's resume without having annotated the required credential will be disqualified. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 01

7863539 Architectural N/A N/A N/A

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

Regarding 3b. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, vi.6 Reference is made to PPQs being sent directly to the Contracting Officer (ii); and also to be included in the proposal (iv). Can you please clarify whether PPQs should be sent directly, OR included in our proposal OR both?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Could be both. The offeror can have the forms sent directly to the KO from the person completing the form. Or the offeror can provide the completed forms in the proposal. The government will pull any CPARS, PPIRS information on the prime offeror and key subcontractors. By: Mike

7863547 Architectural N/A N/A N/A

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

Regarding 3b. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, vi.6 Should other disciplines we believe will be required to deliver healthcare task orders be noted on the organization chart?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The organization chart should reflect the entire team as proposed. The fact that we are only evaluating certain key disciplines does not mean that other team elements will not be necessary to respond to a variety of tasks. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895- 1424) On: Mar 01 2019

7863548 Architectural N/A N/A N/A

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

Regarding 3c. PAST PERFORMANCE, ii and vi. Reference is made to PPQs being sent directly to the Contracting Officer (ii); and also to be included in the proposal (iv). Can you please clarify whether PPQs should be sent directly, OR included in our proposal OR both?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Could be both. The offeror can have the forms sent directly to the KO from the person completing the form. Or the offeror can provide the completed forms in the proposal. The government will pull any CPARS, PPIRS information on the prime offeror and key subcontractors By: Mike

7863550 Architectural N/A N/A N/A

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

Regarding 3f. SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION, for firms proposed as subcontractors to fulfill the targets for this acquisition, is any other information required beyond a Part II?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Offerors are to submit what is required for the Small Business Participation requirements. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 01 2019

7863558 Architectural N/A N/A N/A

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

Regarding 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, c. Contract Specific Qualifications – Reference is made including a written JV agreement in "Volume III." We see no other reference to Volumes; is this correct?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Proposal is broken down into volumes.

Generally the volumes follow the evaluation factors (volume 1 is technical qualifications, Volume 2 is past performance, ect.). Offerors are required to submit a written JV agreement in Volume III of their proposal. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE

7863971 Other 9

Re: Solicitation, paragraph f. SMALL AND SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS PARTICIPATION, are the small business percentages meant to be 22% of the total contract value of the Task Order(s), or 22% of the subcontract dollars, only? The Solicitation appears unclear.

By: Kevin Sparks; HKS - Dallas, TX; (214-969-5599). On: Feb 26 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Solicitation states total acquisition value which will encompass the value of all task orders awarded under the base contract. By:

Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On:

Mar 01 2019

7865640 Architectural W912DY18R0008 Questions

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

The RFQ for solicitation W912DY18R0008 states the following:

"SF330s shall not exceed 50 pages (8.5 x 11), each side of the paper is considered 1 page. No text shall be less than 10 point font (SF330 form text excluded). Cover letters, table of contents, letters of commitments, section tabs, abbreviation/acronym pages, the Small Business Participation Plan, back cover pages, the Certificate/Explanation of Authorization, PPQs, and Part II will not be counted in the 70 page limit."

Is the page limit 50 or 70?

By: Aubrey Rawlings; Guidon Design; (3178006388). On: Feb 27 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Solicitation has been changed. The page limit for Part I is 50 pages. Part II responses will not be counted in the Part I 50 page limit. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895- 1424) On: Mar 01 2019

7865646 Architectural W912DY18R0008 Questions

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

The RFQ for solicitation W912DY18R0008 states the following:

"SF330s and supporting information shall be submitted in 3-ring binder(s) and within each binder a copy on a compact disc (CD or DVD)."

How many 3-ring binders with CD or DVD should be submitted?

By: Aubrey Rawlings; Guidon Design; (3178006388). On: Feb 27 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. One (1) binder of the complete proposal, Four

(4) binders of each volume. Each binder should have One (1) CD with the contents of that binder. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS- E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 01 2019

7867000 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

C. Past Performance (ii.): Please confirm that a PPQ will be acceptable for key projects in Criteria 1 performed for the U.S. Federal Government where a CPARS evaluation is not available.

By: Jeff Duguid; RLF; (4077303613). On: Feb 28 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. All submitted PPQ information will be evaluated. If CPARS information is not available, the government may contact the Point of Contact who completed the PPQ form to verify the responses. By: Mike

7867062 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

C. Past Performance (viii.): Please confirm that the requested list of all the POC's who were sent a questionnaire applies only to new PPQs sent for this solicitation and does not apply to previously obtained PPQs that are fully complete and included in the offeror's proposal.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The offeror may submit relevant PPQs for key projects that had been previously submitted under other requirements. However, the offeror must ensure that the PPQ is supplemented with contact information of a customer contact who is aware of the project and can attest to the PPQ responses.

This is to avoid providing PPQs written by personnel who no longer work for the organization to allow validation of responses. If in doubt, submit a new PPQ to the customer. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256- 895-1424) On: Mar 01 2019

Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7867074 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

B. Professional Qualifications Regarding the résumé for the Lead Urban Planner. (vi.)(3) States key personnel will be evaluated in terms of "the relevancy of the overall portfolio of projects that they have worked (in terms of facility type, complexity, customer, and project type defined above)." For the Lead Urban Planner, we respectfully request that facility type not be evaluated, as it is not relevant, and under project type, installation master planning or regional planning be considered more relevant than healthcare facility planning, as this is more relevant to the Lead Urban Planner's role.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The solicitation will be changed as follows: "3.

The relevancy of the overall portfolio of projects that they have worked (in terms of facility type, complexity, customer, and project type defined above) will be evaluated, as appropriate, to each key discipline." By: Mike Mollineaux; AE

7870117 Environmental Professional

Qualifications Resumes Personnel

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

Would a Professional Geologist be acceptable in place of a Professional Engineer for the lead environmental engineer key person?

By: Robyn Green; HFS Company; (210-881-9714). On: Mar 01 2019. Forward request

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The intent was to acquire personnel with a Professional Engineering registration in the position of Lead Environmental Engineer. Unfortunately, a person with only a Professional Geologist registration would not qualify for this position. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 04 2019

7871944 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

A. Specialized Experience & Technical Competence (iv.) We respectfully request the Government add "renewal or development of design guides" as a related type of specialized experience for "Special Projects" in this section.

By: Jeff Duguid; RLF; (4077303613). On: Mar 04 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. We will change the wording of paragraph iv.

from "These may include:" to "Examples of this type of work could include:". The example you give would be considered relevant Special Project experience. By:

Mar 06 2019

7871949 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

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

A. Specialized Experience & Technical Competence (vi.) We respectfully request that the Government modify the relevant completion date for key "Design Projects" to eight (8) years.

Construction of healthcare facilities, especially large and complex healthcare facilities, move slowly throughout the construction process. Additionally, sequestration slowed down several large projects and put others on hold between design and construction.

By: Jeff Duguid; RLF; (4077303613). On: Mar 04 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Paragraph vi. of the synopsis currently states:

"A key Design Project will only be considered recent if the completed design product has been accepted by the ultimate project owner within the last five (5) years and led to a construction project which is no less than 50% complete at the time of the release of this synopsis." The allowance that the construction project be at least 50% complete after the design product should provide sufficient time for the vast majority of even the largest projects to be considered (except in cases where there may be problems in overall project execution). We've limited the design products to being less than five (5) years old since older projects will not reflect a firm's current capabilities. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS- E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 06 2019

7872964 Contracting N/A N/A N/A

4. Submission Requirements (e.) Please confirm that an 11x17 page is acceptable for the required organizational chart and that it will be counted as a single page.

By: Jeff Duguid; RLF; (4077303613). On: Mar 05 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The synopsis will be changed to allow a single 11x17 page to be counted as a single page to be used for the inclusion of the required organization chart. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS- E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 06 2019

7873443 Design Team

Leader N/A N/A N/A

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Since the proposed IDIQ contract time frame with option years extends to 2025, is it USACE HNC's intent that incumbent IDIQ contract holders with option years extending to 2022 also submit a proposal for this solicitation to cover the three year gap?

By: Stefanie Johnson; SC Engineers, Inc.; (858-946-0333). On: Mar 05 2019. Forward

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. This solicitation is for MFAES 3.0 only. The government SHALL NOT accept or review proposals for the gap in service when the MFAES 2.0 MATOC expires. Current contractors on the existing MFAES 2.0 MATOC are allowed to submit a proposal for the MFAES 3.0 solicitation. By:

Mar 06 2019

7873689 Structural N/A N/A

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

Can you please tell me who the incumbent firms are for Solicitation W912DY18R0008?

Thanks.

By: Ben Llanes; Reid Middleton, Inc.; (425-741-5016). On: Mar 05 2019. Forward

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The awarding firms for the MFAES 2.0 MATOC are:

– Altus Architectural Studios, Omaha, Nebraska (Small Business)

– Global Engineering Solutions, Bethesda, Maryland (Small Business)

– NIKA Engineers + Architects, Rockville, Maryland (Small Business)

– Leo A Daly, Atlanta, Georgia

– NBBJ + SSOE Joint Venture, Columbus, Ohio

– Rogers Lovelock & Fritz (RLF), Orlando, Florida

– RTKL + SSRCx Joint Venture, Dallas, Texas

– Sherlock Smith & Adams + Page Southerland Page JV, Montgomery, AL

– ZGF/KPFF/AEI Joint Venture, Portland, Oregon By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 06 2019

Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7874182 General SF 330 Key Personnel

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

The government's industry day presentation highlighted the overall scope and intent of the services to be provided by the A&E firms including: medical equipment planning, initial outfitting, and transition planning. These services may greatly extend the team's capability for an integrated design. Please confirm if these services will be performed under this IDIQ and if so what information is required to be included in the response.

By: Milton Rivera; Cazador; (305-877-3363). On: Mar 05 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The industry day was for market research purposes. As stated in the industry day, all information presented is/was subject to change. The current version of the scope requires a highly qualified A-E firm to provide expert medical facilities architecture, engineering, and planning services.

Critiera 1 of the synopsis indicates areas where we believe the focus of future required services will be. Any medical equipment planning required will be ancillary to medical facilities planning requirements. Initial outfitting and transition planning is not anticipated to be a key competency required of a selected firm, though the A-E firm may be expected to interface with other firms and contractors who provide those services. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256- 895-1424) On: Mar 06 2019

7875610 Architectural N/A N/A N/A

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Section A.4 - relevancy of key projects - DoD Helathcare projects will be considered significantly more relevant. Would the CO consider VA projects equally? Showcasing innovation of design and utilizing newer technologies such as virtual reality for design/planning purposes that have not typically been used in DoD projects.

By: John Adams; HFG Architecture; (3166488638). On: Mar 06 2019. Forward request

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The most current version of the synopsis states: "...DOD healthcare projects will be considered more relevant than other federal healthcare or non-federal healthcare projects." (The word "significantly" had been removed.) Keep in mind that relevancy of a particular project will be evaluated using five different criteria, all of which are of equal weight to one another. Special features among those projects that are considered highly relevant will be taken into consideration by the Government during evaluation. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 08 2019

7878149 Other B ii Professional qualifications

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

Please confirm the requirement for a "Lead Urban Planner." We have worked the MFAES IDC for several years and have yet to see a task order requiring this service/discipline.

By: Edward Piekarczyk; Leo A Daly; (404-885-7952). On: Mar 07 2019. Forward

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. This requirement has been evaluated and will remain a required element of the evaluation. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 08 2019

7878159 Other F.i. SB and SDB Participation

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

Please clarify the SB participation Goals that are expressed in terms of "Total Acquisition Value." It appears that it is the government's intent for all Large Business firms to subcontract out nearly 25% of their business to SB consultants. Historically, these goals were ranging from 60% to 75% of the "Total Subcontracted" amount.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The goals stated in the synopsis are the goals the Huntsville Center Small Business Office developed. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 27 2019

7878218 Other A v Specialized Experience & Technical Competence

Please clarify the intent of this statement: "In Section A, the offeror must expressly state that key subcontractors being proposed as team members will perform at least 20% of the overall effort across all task orders awarded on this contract." We have a requirement to provide resumes for 12 key personnel and we plan to subcontract two of those key positions (Lead Urban Planner and Lead Environmental Engineer). Is it the government's expectation that we subcontract 20% of the contract to these two potential subcontractors collectively or individually? In either case, we believe that it would be nearly impossible on an MFAES type contract.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. If your firm intends on subcontracting a portion of the anticipated future workload, but the subcontractors being used would not (in your estimation) perform at least 20% of the overall effort, then they would not fit the definition of a "key subcontractor". This is perfectly fine, however, the Government cannot evaluate projects or past performance information related to those contractors since they are not (by definition) "key" (see previous sentence in the synopsis under para. 3.a.v and para. 3.c.i). The need for the express statement gives the Government evaluators know that they can evaluate key projects performed by (and past performance related to) those subcontractors. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 08

7878279 Other B iii Professional qualifications

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

Paragraph B iii states that: The "Lead Program Manager" and the "Lead Project Manager" does not require professional registration or certification. We understand this reduced requirement for the "Lead Program Manager," but please confirm that the "Project Manager" does not require professional registration or certification.

By: Edward Piekarczyk; Leo A Daly; (404-885-7952). On: Mar 07 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Credential requirements stated in the synopsis only apply to the key personnel whose resumes are being requested to be submitted under the synopsis. The resumes of other project managers (other than the Lead Project Manager) is not required to be submitted and will not be evaluated (unless submitted). The scope of work does not specify certification of project managers. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256- 895-1424) On: Mar 08 2019

Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7881249 General Small Business N/A N/A

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Consolidated Networks understands there was a Government Industry Day. Would you please post the attendance list and any material that was presented or distributed at the meeting?

(Attachment: Consolidated_Networks_Line_Card_and_Background_v2019-03.pdf) By:

John Kowalsky; Consolidated Networks; (707-422-0791). On: Mar 08 2019. Forward

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. USACE Huntsville will provide the industry day information. However, offerors should be aware that the industry day information was for USACE Huntsville market research purposes only and all industry day information was subject to change. The information in the synopsis takes precedence over the industry day information. USACE Huntsville shall not answer any questions on the industry day information. Contact information for the attendees shall not be provided by USACE Huntsville. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 19 2019

7881259 Interior Design N/A N/A Small Business Design Firm looking for AE Partner

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Would you please provide a response to the following questions;

1. A list of incumbent firms and their point of contact information?

2. Contract numbers associated with the incumbent and contract value

3. Total contracts awarded to the incumbent firm and contract value

4. How can Small Business advertise their creditability, capability, and reputation to other AE firms?

Thank you.

John Kowalsky Consolidated Networks 707-422-0791 Office 707-290-9976 Mobile

(Attachment: Consolidated_Networks_Line_Card_and_Background_v2019-031.pdf) By:

John Kowalsky; Consolidated Networks; (707-422-0791). On: Mar 08 2019. Forward

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. 1. A list of the incumbent firms has been posted. USACE Huntsville Center will not provide the contact information of the informant contractors.

2. & 3. The MFAES 2.0 Multiple Award IDC has a shared capacity of $240M (shared between all the incumbent Contractors). Information on issued task orders shall not be released.

4. This is up to individual small businesses on how to market themselves to other A- E firms. Recommend small businesses contact the Small Business Administration for assistance. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS- E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 19 2019

7881505 Other F.i. SB and SDB Participation

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

Paragraph F.i states that the government will obtain SB participation levels from the "Small Business Subcontracting Plan," but later down in the paragraph, it states that all firms must submit the: Small Business Participation Plan." What is the difference between the two plans:

"Subcontracting Plan" vs "Participation Plan," and which one do we submit with the SF330?

By: Edward Piekarczyk; Leo A Daly; (404-885-7952). On: Mar 10 2019. Forward

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Large businesses are required to submit both a subcontracting pan and a small business participation plan. Small business offerors are required to submit a small business participation plan.

The primary differences between the two plans are:

Requirements for Small Business Subcontracting Plans are in FAR Subpart 19.7 and FAR 52.219-9 (note DFARS deviation which requires use of the DFARS 252.219-9 Deviation 2016 O0009 in lieu of FAR 52.219-9) and must be fully addressed for plan acceptability. They do not apply to small business concerns. Government subcontracting quantitative objectives (subcontracting goals) are established through market research; offerors propose goals that are based on total planned subcontracting dollars per FAR Subpart 19.7. The government's quantitative objectives can be used to determine/negotiate the acceptability of offerors proposed subcontracting goals.

Requirements for evaluating small business participation are in FAR 15.304 and DFARS 215.304. The acquisition team has flexibility in determining how to implement solicitation requirements and evaluation factors or sub-factors as appropriate for the circumstances of the acquisition. These must be stated in the solicitation and model contract when binding. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 19 2019

Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7881508 Other 4.e Submission Requirements

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) paragraph 4.e states that "Letters of Commitment" will not be counted in the page limitation.

Are Letters of Commitment required and if so for what individuals?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Letters of commitment are required for proposed key subcontractors that will make up the A-E team. No letters of commitment will be required for prime contractors employees since the contractor's proposal is sufficient to commit the individuals. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE

7881515 Other 3.a

Is there a page limitation for each project shown in Section F? One page or more per project?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The only page limit referenced applies to the entirety of Part I of the SF330 (excluding the items specified.) Given this limit, there is no page limit on individual projects. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 19 2019

7881516 Other 3.a.xii

Paragraph 3.a.xii states that full designs are more important than development of D-B RFP documents, yet historically the MFAES contract has generated more task orders for D-B RFP package development than new facility designs. Please confirm the order of importance.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The order of relevance under Project Type is correctly stated in the synopsis as is. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 19 2019

7882288 Other Past Performance Paragraph 3

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

Paragraph 3.c.ii states that for US Federal Government projects, a copy of the "Final" signed performance evaluation from CPARS must be submitted. We have government DOD medical projects that were designed and the construction is more than 50% complete, however since the design contract was modified for PCAS services, the CPARS rating still indicates "Interim" and the % complete on the CPARS now shows it in relation to PCAS services rather than Design. Because the new CPARS system now is over a period of time such as 1 year, and because during a one year period the project went from Design to PCAS services, there is not a CPARS rating that exists for the project that shows design as 100%, or has the words "Final" rather than "Interim." Therefore, we request the words "Final" be omitted from the CPARS requirement, so that a project such as this is not thrown out on a technicality.

By: Erin Sloan; Sherlock, Smith & Adams; (334-263-6481). On: Mar 11

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The word "final" referenced in the question will be replaced by the words "most recent". By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 19 2019

7882293 Other Past Performance Paragraph 3

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

The % complete on the most recent CPARS rating may not indicate the current % complete of the construction project since the most recent CPARS rating may be almost a year old depending on the timing of the rating. Please confirm that the CPARS rating does not have to indicate the solicitation's required % complete of the project.

By: Erin Sloan; Sherlock, Smith & Adams; (334-263-6481). On: Mar 11

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The offerors must submit only key DESIGN projects where 50% of construction has been completed at the time of the release of the synopsis. Evidence of 50% construction project completion provided in ways other than the most recent CPARS report (construction reports, etc.) and explained via narrative. However the CPARS report for the designer must be the most recent CPARS that is available. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 22 2019

Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7883316 General 3.b.vi.2 3.b.vi.2

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

Re: Solicitation, 3. SELECTION CRITERIA; b. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS; vi.

The qualifications of the proposed key personnel will be evaluated in terms of; 2. The longevity of their work experience of their having performed relevant work on relevant projects.

Question: Section E – Resumes, to show key personnel longevity of work experience can relevant project experience be shown beyond the 5-year limitation?

By: Kevin Sparks; HKS - Dallas, TX; (214-969-5599). On: Mar 11 2019. Forward

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Yes it can. This will include not just the experience in the current firm, but also relevant experience with positions previously held with other firms. Relevancy of work experience will mirror work on relevant projects as described in para. 3.a.vii-xii. There is no time limit on work experience. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256- 895-1424) On: Mar 19 2019

7883319 General 3.b.vi.6 3.b.vi.6

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

Re: Solicitation, 3. SELECTION CRITERIA; b. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS; vi.

The qualifications of the proposed key personnel will be evaluated in terms of: 6. Evaluation of the Organization Chart:

Question: Section D – Organizational Chart, is it acceptable to use a 11x17 (Fold-out) size sheet for the Organizational Chart? If so, would this affect the page count?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. An 11x17 (fold-out) size sheet is acceptable for the organization chart it would only count as a single page (if only a single page is used) or two pages (if both sides are used). By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 22 2019

7883322 General 3.c.ii 3.c.ii

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

Re: Solicitation, 3. SELECTION CRITERIA; c. PAST PERFORMANCE; ii. CPARS and/or PPQ: For Key Projects, Federal/Non-Federal, where a CPARS is not available.

Question: Is it acceptable to provide a previously obtained PPQ that conforms to the standard NAVFAC/USACE format (Form PPQ-0) in lieu of the PPQ attached to the solicitation?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. If a CPARS evaluation is available, please provide that in lieu of a PPQ. However, an existing PPQ for a project that had been provided in the past for the same project is acceptable. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE

7883329 General 3.c.vi 3.c.vi

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

Re: Solicitation, 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: c. PAST PERFORMANCE; vi. Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ).

Question: Is it necessary for the client to forward their completed PPQ to CEHNC, or is it simply that the client may request doing so? The Solicitation appears unclear.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The PPQ can be sent to USACE Huntsville Center by the client or the PPQ may be submitted in the proposal. Either option is acceptable so long as submissions from the offeror's client(s) is/are received by USACE Huntsville before the closing date and time. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE

7883333 General 4.a 4.a

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

Re: Solicitation, 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS; a. Deliverables, SF330's and supporting information shall be submitted in 3-ring binder(s) and within each binder a copy on a compact disk (CD) ROM or Digital Video Disc (DVD)."

Question: Please clarify deliverable requirements? The Solicitation appears unclear.

By: Kevin Sparks; HKS - Dallas, TX; (214-969-5599). On: Mar 11 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Response changed on 19Mar19: SF 330 and all supporting documentation shall be included in a 3-ring binder. Offerors are required to send 4 copies of the SF 330 response, 1 original and 3 copies. Each Binder shall include 1 CD of the SF 330 response (for a total of 4 CDs). By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 19

7883335 General 4.c 4.c

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

Re: Solicitation, 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS; c. In addition, a copy of the joint venture agreement shall be submitted with the proposal in Volume III.

Question: Please clarify deliverable requirements? The Solicitation appears unclear.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Any Joint Venture, Mentor-Protégé, Partnering, or Teaming agreements shall be included in Volume III of the proposal. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256- 895-1424) On: Mar 19 2019

7885684 Architectural N/A N/A N/A

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

In 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, subpoint 'e', you request that firms "indicate the estimated percentage of involvement of each firm (prime, key subcontractors, and other subcontractors) on the proposed team." How does this differ from the Small Business Participation Plan? Should this information appear in conjunction with the Small Business Participation Plan?

OR; (5038632234). On: Mar 12 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. This requirement is not specifically related to small business requirements. The purpose is to provide the firm's estimated level of involvement in order to determine if a firm meets the requirement of being a "key subcontractor" (per paragraph 3.a.v) to determine whether key projects and past performance performed by that subcontractor is acceptable for evaluation. By:

Mar 19 2019

7896442 Contracting Page 5 of 12 Key Personnel

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

What is the purpose of the Urban Planner for this contract?

By: Samantha Poletti; Atlantic Design Group Inc; (4105331176). On: Mar 18

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The MFAES contract will be intended to satisfy not only facility planning requirements but also regional healthcare studies involving multiple installations across military market service areas. This will require the identification of demographic and geographic factors to provide regional healthcare solutions, often across large urban areas. An Urban Planner was requested to be included in these contracts for this reason. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 22 2019

7897653 Contracting 3

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

We have task orders under MFAES 2.0 that are two separate projects in one task order. Do we include those as one project or two since they are in completely separate locations/bases?

By: Stephen Bell; Page Southerland Page - Austin, TX; (512-382-3514). On: Mar 18

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The synopsis states, "A project is defined as efforts leading to the completion of a specific requirement." For the purposes of this synopsis, a "specific requirement" will be defined as meeting the requirement of a single task order. Therefore, you may submit a task order requirement as a single key project.

The next sentence in the synopsis states, "Multiple projects performed under a multiple-award contract that are submitted as a key project will be disqualified from further evaluation." This sentence warns against submitting multiple task orders from a single indefinite delivery contract as a single "project". However, this does not appear to be your intent. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 22 2019

Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7898705 Other N/A N/A

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

vi. A key, Design Project will only be considered recent if the completed design product has been accepted by the ultimate project owner within the last five (5) years and led to a construction project which is no less than 50% complete at the time of the release of this synopsis.

Question: Please define the time parameters for a Design-Build project where the design may run concurrent with construction and/or when the A/E is providing services through the end of construction (i.e. design bid packages, design change orders, start-up and commissioning services, etc.).

By: Davia Williams; Toland-Mizell Architects Inc - Atlanta, GA; (404-343-3500). On:

Mar 19 2019. Forward request by email.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. In such cases, the requirements of the synopsis will still apply. It will be important for the board to evaluate the performance of a completed design deliverable. If the design is not complete, it should not be submitted as a key project. The government may evaluate post-design services (PCAS, construction-phase services, Cx, etc.), but such services do not necessarily need to be complete to submit the project since we only require the primary design package to be complete and accepted. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 22 2019

7898707 Other N/A N/A

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

viii. Facility Type: Healthcare facilities must include medical clinics, dental clinics, hospitals, veterinary clinics, or medical laboratories.

Question: Are Veterinary Teaching Hospitals projects acceptable as veterinary clinics?

Veterinary Teaching Hospitals, both large and small animal will contain laboratories, surgery suites, animal housing, in addition to support facilities, etc. and certainly on a much larger scale than most vet clinics located on DoD installations.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. Yes, since a veterinary teaching hospital is a medical hospital, it would be acceptable. If the submitted project requires substantial incorporation of healthcare features and systems, it will likely be acceptable. By:

Mar 22 2019

7898735 Other

b. Professional Qualifications:

b. Professional Qualifications:

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

Question: Please define the role of Lead Program Manager.

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The role of the Lead Program Manager is defined in paragraph 5.1 of the scope of work as follows:

"The contractor must designate a company officer or responsible representative as A-E Program Manager. The A-E Program Manager is responsible for the complete coordination and execution of all work under this contract to include work provided by sub-contractors and consultants." By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 22 2019

7898739 Other

b. Professional Qualifications:

b. Professional Qualifications:

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

Provide a Certificate of Authorization, an equivalent certification, or (otherwise) a letter explaining why the firm may, by law, practice architecture and/or engineering in at least one state, Question: In our state architectural firms, by law, are not required to be licensed by the state, only to be on file with the Secretary of State, which provides the firm with a Certificate of Existence. In the past we have provided a copy of our COE, along with a statement within our SF 330 Item H explaining the state law. Is this acceptable? If not, do you want a letter on our firm's letterhead stating the law, along with the specific statue?

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The CoE along with the statement explaining the variance is acceptable. We're aware that not all states issue a CoA, however, it still needs to be explained in the proposal so that the proposal doesn't appear non-responsive. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256- 895-1424) On: Mar 22 2019

Current Request Status: Request Working

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7900530 General A1 A1

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

Could you please provide information on the types of tasks you anticipate for the Lead Urban Designer?

By: Carolyn Evans; Global Engineering Solutions; (301-216-2871). On: Mar 20

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The MFAES contract will be intended to satisfy not only facility planning requirements but also regional healthcare studies involving multiple installations across military market service areas. This will require the identification of demographic and geographic factors to provide regional healthcare solutions, often across large urban areas. An Urban Planner was requested to be included in these contracts for this reason. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE

7901616 Other Front of Solicitation

Response Date Response

Time Submission Requirements

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

The Response date is Monday, April 8 at 3:00 PM Central. Respectfully request the due date be moved to Tuesday, 9 April. Historically, we have observed that getting an overnight package delivered to your Huntsville address before 3:00 PM is very risky, forcing the delivery a day earlier. However, since the due date falls on a Monday, we would need to overnight a package on Thursday, 4 April for an afternoon delivery on Friday to be sure its delivered and accepted by 3:00 PM on Monday 8 April--thus loosing 3 critical days.

By: Edward Piekarczyk; Leo A Daly; (404-885-7952). On: Mar 20 2019. Forward

1-0 Evaluation For Information Only. The closing date and time of the synopsis will be extended to Thursday 11 April 2019 at 3:00 PM CST. By: Mike Mollineaux; AE Contracts & Criteria Branch - EDS-E; (256-895-1424) On: Mar 28 2019

7901650 Other page 4/12, paragraph Xi Customer

Xi. Customer: DoD healthcare projects will be considered more relevant than other federal healthcare or non-federal healthcare project projects. If a Project is not associated with one of "these" three customer types, the project will not be considered relevant and will be disqualified from further evaluation.

QUESTION: What are the three Customer types?

By: Edward Piekarczyk; Leo A Daly;…