Geotech_IDIQ_Pre-proposal_Teleconference_Q&A.pdf

Pre-proposal Teleconference Q&A

W912EP-18-R-0051

INDUSTRY QUESTION/RESPONSES

1. QUESTION:

Does the Contractor have to have a lab located within 30 miles of Jacksonville and a lab located in PR? How stringent is the location requirement?

RESPONSE:

The Contractor must have a lab located within 30 miles of Jacksonville and a lab located in PR.

2. QUESTION:

Is this a new contract or continuation of a previous contract?

This is a new contract.

3. QUESTION:

Are there any specialized experience and technical competence criteria listed that weighs more than the other specialized experience and technical competence criteria?

The Contractor shall demonstrate all of the specialized experience and technical competencies identified in the synopsis/solicitation. There are no weights assigned to this requirement.

4. QUESTION:

Can the PR Contractors send tests to validated labs in the mainland?

PR Contractors can use another lab on the mainland as long as the lab is located within 30 miles of Jacksonville.

5. QUESTION:

Does the lab have to be validated at the time of proposal submission or can the lab be validated after award of the contract?

The lab must be validated at the time that the proposal is submitted.

6. QUESTION:

Is this a set aside contract?

No, this is not a set aside contract.

7. QUESTION:

If USACE decides to award two (2) contracts, will the contracts split up the selection criteria or the project locations?

If USACE decides to award two (2) contracts, each contract will cover all of the selection criteria for locations within the Jacksonville District.

8. QUESTION:

Will the delivery date be changed due to the current weather storms?

The delivery date is not impacted as a result of the storms.

9. QUESTION:

What is the cutoff date for asking questions?

The cutoff date for questions is three (3) days prior to the submission deadline.

10. QUESTION:

When will the PowerPoint presentation, Q&As, and attendance roster be posted?

The documents will be posted by Friday, September 14, 2018 by 1700 EST.

11. QUESTION:

Does the Government plan to perform all of the mentioned test in the solicitation?

The Government plans to perform all of the mentioned test in the solicitation.