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Project: Saudi Arabia Personal Services Contract (KSA PSC) Review: Saudia Arabia (KSA) Personal Services (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 71 inquiries.

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9897809 Construction Management 1a 1b 3.3 Work

Schedule Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Paragraphs 3.3 and 3.6 state there can be no gaps in coverage for the staff augmentation positions for any reason. Since this is not a deliverables contract and task orders are going to enumerate the number of personnel required, will the USACE issue a task order that includes developing and retaining a pool of back up candidates to fill-in temporary vacancies due to personal leave, illness etc.?

On: Aug 26 2022.

Government Response. . No, a separate Task Order will not be issued to accommodate gaps in coverage. As this is a performance-based contract, it is up to the Offer to meet contract requirements. It is not expected that every project will require daily inspections. In fact, one QA personnel may be assigned to numerous projects depending on the location and frequency of QA required as long as contract requirements are fulfilled. In the cases of leave or vacancies, it is expected that the Offeror re-allocate existing personnel accordingly as to not impact services. Additional personnel or a float pool will not be funded for this purpose. On: Aug 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9897815 Construction Management 1a 1b 3.3 Work

Schedule Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Also, the requirements of paragraphs 3.3 and 3.6 does the USACE expect the contractor to bear the cost of developing and maintaining a vetted pool of back-up candidates sufficient to cover all the anticipated 25 personal services positions?

On: Aug 26 2022.

Government Response. . It is up to the contractor to have on-hand a sufficient number of vetted candidates to backfill positions in the event of unexpected vacancies. The intent of this is to minimize impact to required services which in turn affects contractor's performance rating. The Contractor's approach to this can be addressed in the Recruitment, Promotion and Retention Plan. In response to inquiry ID #9897809, this is different than re-allocating existing personnel to cover leave; however, this can be utilized as a short-term solution until a vacancy is filled.

Vacancies will also be captured on the weekly manning document. On: Aug 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9897819 Construction Management 2a 2b 2c 3.4.2 Overtime

(OT) Hours Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Since the task orders will be FFP, how will contractual modifications be made in a timely manner to permit unscheduled OT?

On: Aug 26 2022.

Government Response. . After further consideration, the USG concurs that a separate NTE CLIN would be best to address this. This will be included in a forthcoming amendment and added to Attachments 1 & 2. On: Aug 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9897822 Construction Management 2a 2b 2c 3.4.2 Overtime

(OT) Hours Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

If OT requirements are being filled by candidates from a back-up pool and not by the routine asset supporting the project, does the 1.50 rate still apply?

On: Aug 26 2022.

Government Response. . No overtime shall be worked unless approved by the Government in advance.

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IAW PWS 3.4.2, if a contract employee is required to work more than 48 hours in any calendar week, Saturday through Thursday, OT compensation shall be provided at a rate 1.50 times the normal rate. This refers to one employee who works more than 48 hours in any calendar week. It is not the intent to re-allocate assets to avoid overtime; however, if the Offeror is able to do so without impacting contract requirements, this would be acceptable. In this case, the OT rate does not apply, assuming the additional task(s) accomplished by other personnel would also not result in overtime.

Overtime is typically associated with specific tasks or special projects that may occasionally arise that would be outside the norm of the routine day-to-day assigned tasks. For example, the QA of completion of a routine construction activity can be accomplished under routine day-to-day tasks; however, when all other routine tasks are considered, the complete turn-over of a facility or site which involves punch lists, walk-throughs, etc. may exceed what could be accomplished in that 48-hour workweek. On: Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9897825 Construction Management 2a 2b 2c 3.4.2 Overtime

(OT) Hours

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Will an OT factor be included in each TO?

On: Aug 26 2022.

Government Response. . Reference response to inquiry ID 9897819, the USG will be adding an NTE CLIN to account for OT. This will be included in a forthcoming amendment and reflected in updated Attachments 1 & 2. On:

Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9898302 Construction Management

Factor 1, Quality

Control Appendix A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Solicitation references Appendix A in regards to supporting USACE's multiple projects simultaneously throughout the KSA. We cannot find Appendix A in the provided documents. Please provide Appendix A or a reference to provided Attachments.

On: Aug 26 2022.

Government Response. . Appendix A is intended to be Attachment 4. Attachment 4- Project List, is uploaded with this response. Any references to Appendix A will be removed in a forthcoming amendment. On: Aug 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9898310 Construction Management

Proposal Package Section 3

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Under section 3. Subcontractors, Letters of Commitments are to be included as part of Volume II. Under section 4. Proposal Package, Subcontractor Letters of Commitment are referenced in Volume I and Volume II for submittal. Please confirm which Volume to include Subcontractor Letters of Commitment.

On: Aug 26 2022.

Government Response. . The language in the solicitation will be revised with the forthcoming amendment. Please submit, if applicable, a copy of JV Agreement and/or Subcontractor Letters of Commitment in Volume II. On: Sep 15

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9898324 Construction Management Solicitation Proposal Format - Section 1.a

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Under Section 1.a, Proposal formatting calls for 12 pt font, double spaced. Please confirm proposal format for paragraph spacing. In the summary of this section, the sentence spacing is defined as single. Please confirm sentence spacing of single and not double spaced due to strict page limitations.

On: Aug 26 2022.

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Government Response. . The intent is for the proposal formatting to be single-spaced. This will be deconflicted in a forthcoming amendment. On: Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9898335 Construction Management Solicitation Representations and Certifications

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) (b) (8) requires "A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);"

Page 54 of 87 (4). Proposal Package Volume 2 (d) requires "A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3".

Please confirm the Government will allow completion of section (b) of provision 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMM ERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) to satisfy these requirements if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM).

On: Aug 26 2022.

Government Response. . Only paragraph b of 52.212-3 shall be completed if representations and certifications were completed in SAM (per 52.212-3). Fully completed copy of representations and certifications is only needed if they were not done in SAM. On: Sep 15 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899116 Construction Management

3a 3b 3c 3d 3e

5.0 Phase-

In/Phase-Out

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Paragraph 5.0 requires the establishment of offices (plural). Since the USACE is contracting for personal services we assume the personnel will be stationed in government facilities. What is the USACE intent of having the contractor establish multiple offices, building, and other general facilities?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . QA will occur on project sites throughout the KSA. IAW 7.4.1.5, the job shall generally be performed at a construction job site or field office. As this is a performance-based contract, the Government will not dictate a number of offices the Offeror shall have to provide Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR) to monitor construction projects throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). On: Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899117 Construction Management

3a 3b 3c 3d 3e

5.0 Phase-

In/Phase-Out

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Per paragraph 5.0 how many offices and what other buildings and facilities does the USACE expect the contractor to establish?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . See response to inquiry # 9899116. On: Aug 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899118 Construction Management

3a 3b 3c 3d 3e

5.0 Phase-

In/Phase-Out

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Attachment 1 Price breakdown Workbook requires information for "job office overhead." Please provide a specification for what constitutes a job office and all associated requirements.

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . This is an oversight. It is not expected that the Offeror would have job office overhead per job site or project. All overhead costs shall be captured under Overhead. Attachment 1 will be updated to reflect this correction in a forthcoming amendment. On: Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

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9899119 Construction Management

3a 3b 3c 3d 3e

5.0 Phase-

In/Phase-Out

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Does the USACE expect the contractor to establish offices/buildings/fa cilities that will host project teams that include personnel in addition to the 25 individuals identified in the solicitation?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . No, USACE does not expect the contractor to establish offices/ buildings /facilities that will host project teams that include personnel in addition to the 25 individuals identified in the solicitation.

On occasion, the QA may be required to attend meetings that involve the COR, PM, construction project personnel or end user but these would be coordinated by the COR and take place in a USACE project or field office. On: Aug 30

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899120 Construction Management

3a 3b 3c 3d 3e

5.0 Phase-

In/Phase-Out

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

What are the infrastructure requirements for the contractor provided offices/buildings/fa cilities including: security / force protection, internet connectivity and network availability, parking, amenities, and etc.?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . IAW PWS 3.0, The Contractor shall furnish its office site, labor, materials, equipment, and transportation as necessary to accomplish the requirements stated in this contract. Costs established with the establishment of the contractor's operations to provide Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR) to monitor construction projects throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), shall be captured in the Program Management CLIN. This includes, but is not limited to, leased office space, transportation, internet, utilities, computer and peripherals, other office equipment, licensing, etc. On: Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899121 Construction Management 5a 5b 5c 5d 15.0 Life Support

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please provide additional information for the contractor to provide an "enclosed mobile unit" when back and forth commuting is not feasible. Will utility hook-ups be available such as electricity, water, and waste?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . Life support is intended to cover occurrences where longer-term billeting and meals are required in a remote area that does not allow for a daily commute. As remote projects are unknown at the time of solicitation, requirements for life support will be identified by Task Order and negotiated on an as-needed basis. On:

Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899122 Construction Management 5a 5b 5c 5d 15.0 Life Support

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Where does the contractor provide pricing for life support associated with the PMO positions that are identified as expats?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . Life support required for expats proposed to support this contract shall be captured in the the Program Office Costs CLINs. On: Aug 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899123 Construction Management 5a 5b 5c 5d 15.0 Life Support

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Do the plug numbers provided in Attachment 2 CLIN Structure for billeting include the life support for the PMO expats?

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On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . No, see response to inquiry # 9899122 - Life support required for expats proposed to support this contract shall be captured in the Program Office Costs CLINs. For clarification, the NTE figures are for travel costs associated with the anticipated 25 personnel that are funded for QA support. On: Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899124 Construction Management 5a 5b 5c 5d 15.0 Life Support

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Do the plug numbers for Travel, Per Diem/Mileage in Attachment 1 include the costs of providing the "enclosed mobile unit" for housing when back and forth commuting is not feasible? If not, please provide a basis to estimate the number and duration of such mobile housing units.

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . Reference response to inquiry ID # 9899121. As remote projects are unknown at the time of solicitation, requirements for life support will be identified by Task Order and negotiated via a change order on an as-needed basis. On: Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899125 Construction Management

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Attachment 1 Price Breakdown Workbook

Please clarify that the data requirement for "home office overhead" includes all corporate labor overhead, G&A, and any associated indirect costs typically applied to both personnel costs and ODCs.

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . Yes, reference inquiry ID# 9899118. Attachment 1 will be revised to reflect "overhead."

The inquirer's costs in this inquiry (9899125) are allowable overhead costs. On: Aug 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899126 Construction Management

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Attachment 1 Price

The tabs requiring pricing for PMO services indicate multiple positions are (Expat). Are these PMO positions required to be expatriates?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . No, the PMO positions are not required to be expatriates. This was simply intended to provide an example of how to list the positions for evaluation purposes. Will remove these in a forthcoming amendment. On: Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899127 Construction Management

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Attachment 1 Price

Are the PMO positions all expected to be full time positions or is the contractor expected to estimate the level of effort required for each position?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . As this is a performance-based contract, it is up to the Offeror to determine level of PMO effort required to provide Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR) to monitor construction projects throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). On: Aug 30 2022 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 6/17

9899128 Construction Management

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Attachment 1 Price

Other than In-country Program Manager, position duty descriptions are not provided for the expat PMO staff. Please provide the position duty descriptions.

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . As this is a performance-based contract, it is up to the Offeror to determine the mix of

PMO personnel required to provide Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR) to monitor construction projects throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). On: Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899129 Construction Management

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Attachment 1 Price

Is the PMO Quality Safety Manager expected to be in the field daily providing oversight of the staff augmentation personnel or is the role to establish and maintain programs for Quality and H&S?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . he Quality Safety Manager listed on the PMO tab of Attachment 1 was intended to illustrate the types of positions that may make up the PMO. These positions will be removed in a forthcoming amendment. Per PWS 16.0, the contractor is responsible for safety and is to provide a Safety Plan post-award IAW PWS 12.1.2. The level of effort of a Safety Manager required to meet the Safety Requirements of the PWS shall be determined by the Offeror and included in the Program Office Costs. To further clarify, no, the PMO Quality Safety Manager is not expected to be in the field daily providing oversight of the staff augmentation personnel. Yes, the contractor's PMO Safety Manager's role is to establish and maintain programs for Quality and Health and safety On:

Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899130 Construction Management

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Attachment 1 Price

Does the USACE have a specific location for the PMO office?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . No, it is up to the Offeror to establish the location of its proposed PMO office. On: Aug 30

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899131 Construction Management

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Attachment 1 Price

Please explain the variance between Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 in terms of work hours/days? Specifically, Attachment 1 calls for 2,088 hours for base period (261 days), 2,496 hours (312 days) for Option 1, and 1,248 hours (156 days) for the Extension of Services; Attachment 2 calls for 242 days, 302 days, and 151 days respectively. It appears Offerors will be pricing a different number of days in Attachment 1 as compared to the CLIN structure at Attachment 2.

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . A forthcoming amendment will correct the variance between Attachment 1 and Attachment

2. On: Sep 17 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899132 Construction

Management 6a 6b 6c 6d 6e 6f 6g 6h

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6i 6j 6k 6l Workbook Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Attachment 1 does not contain positions for Engineering Technician Assistant, Logistics and Supply Specialist, or Public Affairs Specialist even though those positions are listed in the scope and position descriptions are provided for them. Are offeror's to price these positions? (Question: Is the Administrator Assistant position listed in Attachment 1 the same position as Administrative Officer listed in the scope at paragraph 3.2?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . Attachment 1 will be updated to reflect the missing positions, including listing the various levels of the technical positions. The Administrative Assistant and the Administrative Officer positions are 2 of 18 position types that may be funded to support QA. Position Duty Descriptions for each are included in Attachment 7.

On: Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899133 Construction Management

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Attachment 1 Price

Please confirm the Scheduler position listed in Attachment 1 is the same position as the Project Scheduler listed in the scope at paragraph 3.2?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . Yes, Attachment 1 will be updated to reflect "Project Scheduler" as it is listed in paragraph

3.2. On: Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899134 Construction Management

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Attachment 1 Price

Please explain why the positions being priced in Attachment 1 and 2 are different than positions included at paragraph 3.2 under the sentence "For planning purposes only, the table below provides an initial estimate by position"?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . Yes, these are the same positions. The types of positions that may be required over the course of the contract to provide QA are included in the bulleted list of 18 positions in paragraph 3.2. The table represents a sample of seats estimated, by position, as not all positions will be funded at award. This will be determined for award of the base year Task Order based on requirements at the time of contract award. On: Aug 30

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899135 Construction Management

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Attachment 1 Price

Is the listed IDIQ value of $7.5 million intended to cover the Base Period, Option Period and Extension of Services periods of performance, inclusively?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . Yes, the listed IDIQ value of $7.5 million is intended to cover the Base Period, Option

Period and Extension of Services periods of performance. On: Aug 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899136 Construction Management

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We note that the job office overhead, home office overhead, and profit (14%, 6% and 10% respectively) have been populated on Attachment 1 CLIN 003, 1003 and 2003 (specifically sub-CLINS 3AB, 3AC, 3AD, 3AE, 3AF, and 3AG)? Are Offerors to utilize these indirect rate factors?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . No, Offerors are not to utilize these rates. This was an oversight and these figures will be removed in a forthcoming amendment. On: Aug 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899137 Construction Management 7

Page 51 – Proposal Format and Submission

a. The proposal shall be typed, submitted in English and be in 12-point font, double spaced.

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Pages 51 and 53 appear to conflict in proposal format instructions.

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . The intent is for the proposal formatting to be single-spaced. This will be deconflicted in a forthcoming amendment. On: Sep 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899138 Construction Management 7

Page 51 – Proposal Format and Submission

Sentence Spacing: Single Paragraph Spacing – separated by at least one blank line

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Will the Government please clarify whether the proposal should be single spaced or double spaced?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . Reference Inquiry ID# 9898324. The intent is for the proposal formatting to be single-spaced. Any references to double-space will be deconflicted in a forthcoming amendment. On: Aug 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899139 Construction Management 7

Page 51 – Proposal Format and Submission

a. The proposal shall be typed, submitted in English and be in 12-point font, double spaced.

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

If the proposal is to be double spaced, will the Government consider allowing single spacing in graphics, charts, tables, and figures?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . Reference Inquiry ID# 9898324 & 9899138. The intent is for the proposal formatting to be single-spaced. Any references to double-space will be deconflicted in a forthcoming amendment. On: Aug 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899140 Construction Management 8 RFP pages 54-55 "...multiple projects simultaneously throughout the KSA, (Appendix A)."

The RFP mentions "Appendix A" numerous times; however, there does not seem to be an "Appendix A" included within the RFP documents. Will the Government please provide the "Appendix A" document?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . Appendix A is intended to be Attachment 4. Attachment 4- Project List, is uploaded with this response. Any references to Appendix A will be removed in a forthcoming amendment. On: Aug 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899141 Construction Management 9 SF1449 Block 8 "OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME 02:00 PM 19 Sep 2022" https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 9/17

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Due to items missing from the RFP released on 15 August, and due to a very short window between a deadline for questions to be submitted and the final proposal response to be submitted, will the Government please consider providing an extension of two weeks to the due date for proposals? This will allow adequate time for bidders to adjust their proposals to any changes/answers from the Government.

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . An amendment will be forthcoming extending the proposal due date to 30 September

2022. On: Sep 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899142 Construction Management 10a 10b Draft Contract

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The draft contract incorporates FAR 52.228-3 Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act). Attachment 1 does not include a column to capture these costs. May offerors add a column to capture this cost? Or should offerors modify their indirect rate calculations to capture the cost?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . DBA is not a separately-priced CLIN. Offerors shall account for this in its program office costs. On: Aug 30 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899143 Construction Management 10a 10b Draft Contract

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Paragraph 1.0 of the Performance Work Statement says "This contract is for Personal Services in exclusive support of TAM's missions throughout KSA." FAR 37.104 states the key question in determining personal services is "Will the Government exercise relatively continuous supervision and control over the contractor personnel performing the contract. The sporadic, unauthorized supervision of only one of a large number of contractor employees might reasonably be considered not relevant, while relatively continuous Government supervision of a substantial number of contractor employees would have to be taken strongly into account (see (d) of this section)." Does the Government intend to exercise relatively continuous supervision of staff provided under this contract? If so, what is the role of the PMO?

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . USACE has determined the services needed to assist the Saudi Area Office with its

Quality Assurance responsibilities are personal service and received appropriate approval for the award a personal service contract. USACE will provide the necessary supervision over personal service contactor personnel to achieve its mission.

What is the role of the PMO?

Offerors should understand the management requirements and their associated costs to support 20 to 30 personnel located in the KSA. Some personnel may be geographically dispersed throughout the KSA. Although this is a personal service contract the awardee will be responsible for the human resources, logistics, and contractual compliance. The awardee is responsible for tasks such as:

* hiring, paying, and replacing personnel

* compliance with Saudi labor law

* travel of personnel and life support as required

* compliance with contract deliverables, clauses, and the PRS On: Sep 17 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899144 Construction Management 11 RFP page 53 Subcontractor Letters of Commitment appear to be requested in both

Volumes 1 and 2.

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please clarify in which Volume a Subcontractor Letter of Commitment shall be submitted.

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . Only paragraph b of 52.212-3 shall be completed if representations and certifications were https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 10/17 completed in SAM (per 52.212-3). Fully completed copy of representations and certifications is only needed if they were not done in SAM. On: Sep 15 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899145 Construction Management 12a 12b

Factor 1, Quality Control Submission

Requirements

Factor 1 Quality Control; Management Approach; a. Submission Requirements; (1) A narrative describing your firm's technical capability to perform construction quality control at job sites throughout the KSA, specifically addressing the following: (10

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please clarify that the referenced requirement is requesting a discussion regarding quality control for the scope of work of the PSC only, which appears to be support for the USACE mission to provide technical / administrative support and quality assurance including oversight of the construction contractor required activity to perform quality control for construction.

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . In response to this factor submission, the Offeror is to demonstrate that it has the capability to provide qualified Local National (LN) and Other Country National (OCN) personnel to perform construction quality control at job sites throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). On: Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9899146 Construction Management 12a 12b

Factor 1, Quality Control Submission

Requirements

Factor 1 Quality Control; Management Approach; a. Submission Requirements; (1) A narrative describing your firm's technical capability to perform construction quality control at job sites throughout the KSA, specifically addressing the following: (10

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please clarify that the USACE is not requiring a discussion for how the contractor would implement a construction QCP.

On: Aug 27 2022.

Government Response. . In response to this factor submission, the Offeror is to demonstrate that it has the capability to provide qualified Local National (LN) and Other Country National (OCN) personnel to perform construction quality control at job sites throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). On: Aug 30 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9907815 Construction Management

13a 13b 13c

RFP 3.0 Concept of Operations

"This contract is performance-based; as such, successful performance of the contract is the complete staffing of USACE-required positions with qualified subject matter experts. The USACE concept of operations is for the Contractor to provide support

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Paragraph 3.0 states the PSC is a "performance based contract." FAR Subpart 37.6 – Performance Based Acquisitions, 37.601 General requires a performance work statement (PWS). Subpart 37.602 Performance work statement states, "Describe the work in terms of the required results rather than either "how" the work is to be accomplished or the number of hours to be provided."

On: Sep 02 2022.

Government Response. . A PWS is provided which describes the work in terms of required results in providing

Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR) to monitor construction projects throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). A performance Requirements Summary (attachment 6) with measurable performance metrics is also included.

On: Sep 15 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9907820 Construction Management

13a 13b 13c

RFP 3.0 Concept of Operations

"This contract is performance-based; as such, successful performance of the contract is the complete staffing of USACE-required positions with qualified subject matter experts. The USACE concept of operations is for the Contractor to provide support

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please clarify that task orders requiring services anticipated to be provided by the personnel listed in Paragraph 3.2 Contractor Field Personnel (and other places in the solicitation) will be acquired with a PWS that identifies the work to be performed.

On: Sep 02 2022.

Government Response. . Yes, each Task Order will specify the location(s), type(s) of project(s) to be supported and https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 11/17 fund an estimated personnel mix to support known project requirements. On: Sep 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9907829 Construction Management

13a 13b 13c

RFP 3.0 Concept of Operations

"This contract is performance-based; as such, successful performance of the contract is the complete staffing of USACE-required positions with qualified subject matter experts. The USACE concept of operations is for the Contractor to provide support

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Paragraph 3.0 states the PSC is a "performance based contract." FAR Subpart 37.6 – Performance Based Acquisitions, 37.601 General requires a performance work statement (PWS). Subpart 37.602 Performance work statement states, "Describe the work in terms of the required results rather than either "how" the work is to be accomplished or the number of hours to be provided."

Please clarify that task orders requiring services anticipated to be provided by the personnel listed in Paragraph 3.2 Contractor Field Personnel (and other places in the solicitation) will be acquired with a PWS that identifies the work to be performed.

On: Sep 02 2022.

Government Response. . Please see responses to Inquiries 9907815 & 9907820. A PWS is provided which describes the work in terms of required results in providing Quality Assurance Representatives (QAR) to monitor construction projects throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). A performance Requirements Summary (attachment 6) with measurable performance metrics is also included. On: Sep 15 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9907834 Construction Management

13a 13b 13c

RFP 3.0 Concept of Operations

"This contract is performance-based; as such, successful performance of the contract is the complete staffing of USACE-required positions with qualified subject matter experts. The USACE concept of operations is for the Contractor to provide support

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

For each task order, please clarify that the contractor will propose the level of effort required for each PWS utilizing the priced labor categories.

On: Sep 02 2022.

Government Response. . As this is a personal service contract, the Government will determine the amount and mix of labor. The contractor must hire and provide the qualified personnel, handle all travel and lodging issues. Refer to the PRS. On: Sep 15 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9907836 Construction Management

13a 13b 13c

RFP 3.0 Concept of Operations

"This contract is performance-based; as such, successful performance of the contract is the complete staffing of USACE-required positions with qualified subject matter experts. The USACE concept of operations is for the Contractor to provide support

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please clarify that to facilitate a performance based concept of operations, task orders will not consist of a specified number of personnel or hours/days by labor categories.

On: Sep 02 2022.

Government Response. . Each Task Order will provide estimated funding by labor category based on the contractor's estimate to support known project requirements. Since this is an IDIQ contract, the Task Order will be funded to allow flexibility to add personnel to more frequently used labor categories to reduce the need to add funding via contract modification. Staffing vacancies and increases will be managed via the weekly manning table. Following award, the USACE PM or COR will establish a battle rhythm to discuss adequate staffing needs, shortfalls, etc. to ensure the staffing level meets USACE project quality assurance requirements.

Initial Task Order funding will be in terms of number of personnel required by labor category. Actual funding amount will be determined by that number of estimated personnel multiplied by the agreed upon daily rate and number of workdays for each Task Order Period of Performance. The Support Services CLINs (0002 & 1002) will be lump-sum funded and managed through a separate funding tracker (worksheet) by Task Order. On: Sep 15 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9907837 Construction Management

14a 14b CLINS 0003, 1003, and 2003 Program https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 12/17

Office Costs, Attachments 1-2

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please verify the intent for funding the Program Management Office (PMO) for the base and all option/extension years is to award task orders separate from those for field personnel at the beginning of each period of performance for the full amount priced in Attachments 1 and 2.

On: Sep 02 2022.

Government Response. . The PMO CLIN will be funded for the initial base year Task Order and each subsequent year period of performance regardless of number of personnel required to monitor construction projects throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). On: Sep 15 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9907840 Construction Management 14a 14b

CLINS 0003, 1003,

and 2003 Program

Office Costs, Attachments 1-2

Please clarify that a task order for the PMO and associated funding is independent of the number and extent of field personnel required.

On: Sep 02 2022.

Government Response. . Yes, see also inquiry # 9907837. The PMO CLIN will be funded on the initial base year

Task Order and each subsequent year period of performance regardless of the number of personnel required to monitor construction projects throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). On: Sep 15 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9907918 Construction Management

Factor 1, Quality

Control Proposal Evaluation

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Proposal Evaluation (i) Factor 1 – Quality Control requests a "Sample Quality Control Surveillance Form (for a construction project) that meets the PWS requirements of Section 16.0, Quality Control (3-page limit)". Can you clarify if this is for QC of the personal services being provided under this contract and not referring to the provision of quality control for construction projects?

On: Sep 02 2022.

Government Response. . The intent is for your firms employees to assist USACE in monitoring or providing Quality

Assurance for construction projects. The submitted Quality Control Surveillance Form must demonstrate that your firm is familiar with monitoring construction projects. On: Sep 15 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9907923 Construction Management Section 4.0 4.1

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

4.1 states "shall provide qualified Saudi engineering and technical support personnel to perform duties", while section 1.0 states "Middle East District (TAM) requires qualified Saudi Local Nationals (LN), U.S Citizens, and Other Country National (OCN) personnel". Can you clarify what positions may be staffed by OCNs?

On: Sep 02 2022.

Government Response. . Offerors are to determine the nationality of personnel required to perform the requirements of the PWS. On: Sep 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9907926 Construction Management Attachments Attachments 1 and 2 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 13/17

Typically, travel CLINS are not-to-exceed (NTE), and billed on a cost reimbursable basis. The solicitation travel CLINS 004, 1004, & 2004 convey a NTE arrangement, based on flat rates to be negotiated upon award, yet contract type is designated as FFP. It is believed that travel requirements (frequency of trips and location) will be based on Government direction during the performance of the contract. How will the awarded travel CLIN NTE values be developed and what is the process for contractor billing of executed travel under these CLINS?

On: Sep 02 2022.

Government Response. . The NTE amount is simply an estimate to provide a plug number for evaluation purposes.

Actual travel costs can be billed on a monthly basis, with the support services, based on approved travel requests for travel that has occurred within that billing period. On: Sep 15 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9907927 Construction Management Attachments Attachment 1

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The Base Year PMO Labor CLIN 0003 sheet identifies four "EXPAT" positions. Can you clarify if these are required to be staffed by US citizens?

On: Sep 02 2022.

Government Response. . No, the four positions listed on the attachment are not required. Offerors are to determine the staffing needed for the PMO to perform the requirements of the PWS. An amendment will be issued to correct the attachment. On: Sep 15 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9909696 General Attachment

1 PBW

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

On the PBW where does the contractor capture costs for overtime at 1.5 times the RT rate?

On: Sep 06 2022.

Government Response. . Reference responses to inquiries 9897819 & 9897825. The USG will be adding an NTE

CLIN to address overtime. This will be included in a forthcoming amendment and added to Attachments 1 & 2. On:

Sep 15 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9909697 General Attachment

1 PBW

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

On the PBW where does the contractor capture costs for overtime at 1.5 times the RT rate?

On: Sep 06 2022.

Government Response. . Reference responses to inquiries 9897819 & 9897825. This is also a duplicate question to inquiry # 9909696. The USG will be added an NTE CLIN to address overtime. This will be included in a forthcoming amendment and added to Attachments 1 & 2. On: Sep 15 2022

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9909713 General Attachment

1 PBW

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The PBW lists various labor categories for the contractor's PMO. Are these positions required or optional and up to the contractor to staff the PMO as they seem fit?

On: Sep 06 2022.

Government Response. . Reference response to inquiry # 9899129 These positions listed on the PMO tab of

Attachment 1 were intended to illustrate the types of positions that may make up the PMO. These positions will be removed in a forthcoming amendment. On: Sep 15 2022 https://www.projnet.org/projnet/binKornHome/index.cfm?strKornCob=BicPublicReportAll&strReportType=AllCont 14/17

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9909717 General Attachment 2 CLIN Schedule

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

On the Attachment 2 CLIN Schedule, how did USACE determine the base year included 242 work days? 365 days – 60 day phase in – 9 Fridays – 9 holidays = 287.

On: Sep 06 2022.

Government Response. . This is going top be corrected by amendment. On: Sep 17 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9909720 General PWS 6.2 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

PWS section 6.2 states the contractor will complete staffing changes within 15 days of notice from the COR. In KSA employers and employees are required to provide a minimum of 30 days of notice before employment status can change. Section 6.2 is in conflict with KSA labor law. Can USACE adjust this section to align with KSA labor law?

On: Sep 06 2022.

Government Response. . The Government will change the PWS section to 30 days of notice. A future amendment will make the change. On: Sep 17 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9909723 General Page 51 and Page 53 Section 1a and Section 1h

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Solicitation page 51 says the proposal shall be double spaced then page 53 says the sentence spacing is single. Which is correct?

On: Sep 06 2022.

Government Response. . Single spacing in the solicitation is confirmed. This will be reflected in a forthcoming amendment. On: Sep 15 2022 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9909726 General Page 54 Section 1 Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The solicitation does not require contractors to present any past performance or past experience to demonstrate their performance on similar/relevant contracts. Was this a purposeful omission to not require any past performance or experience information?

On: Sep 06 2022.

Government Response. . Past performance is not an evaluation factor for this acquisition. A responsibility determination in accordance with FAR 9.104-1 will be made.