Bidder Inquiry Responses 21 May 2021.pdf

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Project: FY21 Secure Facilities MATOC Review: FY21 SCIF MATOC Inquiries (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 49 inquiries.

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9205808 General None

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

What is the cutoff date for submitting RFIs in ProjNet?

On: Apr 28 2021.

Government Response. . RFIs shall be submitted 7 days prior to the closing date of this RFP (closing day: 01 June 2021). On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9205810 General RFP Factor 1

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Page 21 of 236 states: "The Offeror as the Prime contractor must have performed at least two (2) of the five (5) projects submitted for Factor 1 AND two (2) of the five (5) projects submitted must be SCIF construction." However, page 31 of 236 states: "The prime contractor must have performed at least three (3) of the five (5) projects submitted for Factor 1 AND three (3) of the five (5) projects submitted must be SCIF construction." Please clarify the number of projects the prime contractor must have performed, as well as the number of projects that must be SCIF construction.

On: Apr 28 2021.

Government Response. . To be corrected via Amendment 002. The Offeror as the Prime contractor must have performed at least two (2) of the five (5) projects submitted for Factor 1 AND two (2) of the five (5) projects submitted must be SCIF construction. 2 of 5 is correct. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9212091 Contracting Section 00 10 00, page 32 of 236

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The paragraph immediately following the paragraph which begins with the letter a. in the middle of the page begins with "The offeror shall provide...." This paragraph talks about the offeror providing performance evaluations for submitted projects. The first sentence is the same sentence as the previous page which refers to the Prime Offeror's PPQs. One possible interpretation of this paragraph is the Government wants the Prime Offeror to conduct an evaluation of the AE firm, another interpretation may be the Government wants separate and distinct PPQs from the AE firm clients/customers in addition to the PPQs it will receive from the Prime Offerors. Question: Would the Government consider clarifying this paragraph so we can ensure a compliant response to Phase I?

On: May 03 2021.

Government Response. . The Government does want Offerors to provide separate and distinct PPQs/CPARS from the AE firm clients/customers in addition to the PPQs/CPARS it will receive from Prime Offeror clients/customers. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9212093 Contracting Section 00 10 00, Instructions

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Question. Are Teaming Agreements with our selected A-E firms required for proposal submission in Phase I Proposal for Factor 2?

On: May 03 2021.

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Government Response. . Yes, please refer to page 21 of the RFP final paragraph, final sentence on Teaming Agreements. Offerors shall submit AE firm teaming agreements with Phase I proposal. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9214580 General Past Performance

Evaluation

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Will the Government accept completed PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs?

On: May 04 2021.

Government Response. . Yes. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9215214 Contracting RFP Solicitation Item t., p. 28 Section 00 10 00 Gen Prop Sub Req'ts

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Please clarify whether Offerors are to include completed reps and certs in Phase 1 or Phase 2 submission?

On: May 04 2021.

Government Response. . Offerors are to submit reps and certs with Phase ONE proposal. On: May 21

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9225434 Contracting SOW pg.28/236

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The RFP indicates that both Performance and Payment Bonds and Bid Bonds are required. Within the Phase 1 submission, are offerors required to provide a letter proving ability to Bond?

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . No letter proving bonding capability will be required in Phase I. Bond will be required for the Seed Project in Phase II. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9225436 Contracting SOW clause 252-

204.7012

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The contract references DFARS 252.204-7012 "Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber" which states:

• B.2.i - the covered contractor information system shall be subject to the security requirements in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" (available via the internet at http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-171) in effect at the time the solicitation is issued or as authorized by the Contracting Officer.

• M.1 - Include this clause, including this paragraph (m), in subcontracts, or similar contractual instruments, for operationally critical support, or for which subcontract performance will involve covered defense information,...

In short, the contract requires that all firms and subcontractors who utilize electronic FOUO/CUI information will be required to be compliant with DFARS 252.204-7012, including the NIST 800-171 Special Publication. Work under this MATOC will take place in Europe and/or Africa likely require services of local national and/or non-US firms to perform the design and/or construction work. Such non-US firms will likely not conform to US-based NIST standards, rather, complying with local standards such as European DSGVO. Will Government authorize a subject clause DEVIATION for non-US firms from compliance with NIST and/or whom may comply with an alternate host nation standard.

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . Offerors and their subcontracts must comply with 252.204-7012 "Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber." Compliance may be achieved through adhering to local standards such as European DSGVO. There is no deviation required. On: May 21 2021

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Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9225438 Contracting RFP pg. 236/236 Div 00 and 01

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Division 00 and 01 Specifications are included by reference. Please provide copies of these specifications.

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . Per Amendment 02 Division 00 and 01 Specifications will be provided. On:

May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9225440 Contracting RFP pg. 3/236 01 45 00

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Specification 01 45 00 Resident Management System Contractor Mode is included by reference. Anticipating that task orders under this contract will include FOUO/CUI as well as classified information, please indicate the extent to which the RMS System will be used.

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . No classified information is to be transmitted or stored in RMS. RMS will be used for progress payments, schedule metrics, deficiency tracking, submittals (4025 placeholders for classified submittals) and RFIs (placeholder if the RFI contains classified information). On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9225441 Contracting Section II pg. 16 of

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Without Factor 3 – Management Approach included in Phase I, the Offeror does not have any pages to introduce the Offeror's Team and overall high level technical capabilities/experience in addition to what is presented in Factor 1 and 2, which limits experience to only 5 projects for Factor 1 and 3 projects per AE firm for Factor 2. Confirm the Offeror is allowed to submit a 3 page Executive Summary in addition to the Factors required for Phase I.

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . No, Management Approach will be evaluated in Phase Two. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9225444 Contracting Attachment B –

Pricing Schedule

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

The Pricing Schedule includes "*" and "**" following Home Office Overhead and General Contractor's Costs respectively but does not appear to include any footnotes. Please clarify what "*" and "**" refer to.

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . Asterisks have no specific meaning; updated price schedule is provided with all asterisk removed and included in Amendment 02. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9225447 Contracting Section II, page 20 of

Evaluation Criteria

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

In "Section I Overview" of the RFP, it states that task orders under this MATOC will " primarily address new design-build (DB) or design-bid-build (DBB) construction, building renovation, associated environmental work ...". FACTOR 1:

PAST PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, Evaluation Criteria, invites proposers to submit: "Projects demonstrating experience with the initial construction of a permanent Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities

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(SCIFs) that received an initial accreditation by DIA (or other accrediting agency) in compliance with ICD 705 and Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities VERSION IC Tech Spec - for ICD/ICS 705" to achieve more consideration. Please confirm that a firm may also submit projects that demonstrate experience in the renovation of permanent accredited SCIFs in compliance with ICD-705 to achieve more consideration.

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . No, only SCIF projects constructed and receiving initial accreditation will receive additional consideration under Factor 1, Past Performance/Experience Evaluation Criteria. Offerors may submit SCIF renovation projects under Factor 1, and the government will evaluate these projects, however they will not receive additional consideration. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9225450 Contracting

SECTION 00 10 00,

Submission

Requirements

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

This Proposal requires submission of CPARS that the Government has marked as "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY/SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION," which is designated as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) by the DoD. Is it permissible for the Offeror to upload this Proposal through DoD Safe and if so, are there any special instructions or notifications we should follow using DoD Safe to ensure we are compliant with DoD Regulations regarding the protection of CUI material?

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . DOD SAFE is the proper data transfer site for CUI info. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9225454 Contracting Factor 4 – Seed

Project

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Confirm that SOFA coverage will be extended to US personnel who are mobilized to the project site for this project.

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . Offerors should be advised that the Government cannot guarantee that personnel that are U.S. citizens will be granted SOFA status. The Government will work with USAREUR DOCPERS to coordinate with the German Government for review and approval of SOFA status for contractor personnel, however, there is no guarantee of approval. Accordingly, the contractor may be required to obtain sufficient visas and permits to allow their personnel to remain in Germany for the duration of the project. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9225456 Contracting Factor 4 – Seed

Project

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Please confirm that since this project will be constructed for the US Forces in Germany, this project will be VAT exempt.

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . Offerors should assume for bidding purposes that materials maybe imported into Germany duty free and that materials and services purchased in Germany will be VAT free.

Contractors will be responsible for the administrative requirements associated with obtaining VAT exemptions or reimbursements. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9225460 Contracting Factor 4 – Seed

Project

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

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Please confirm that since this project will be constructed for the US Forces in Germany, materials that may need to be imported into Germany will consigned to the US Government and be duty exempt.

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . Correct. Materials maybe imported duty free provided the material is consigned to the US Government and the proper forms and procedures are utilized. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9226565 Contracting Liquidated Damages

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

We understand that Liquidated Damages will be determined on a Task Order by Task Order Basis. Would the Government please provide information concerning the minimum and maximum value of LD's?

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . Liquidated Damages will be established on a Task Order by Task Order basis.

There is no minimum or maximum value for LD's. LD's are intended to compensate the Government for damages associated with Contractor caused delays. LD's are not a penalty and the daily rate established will be correlated with the estimated damages associated with delay. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9226573 Contracting FAR 52.236-1 Self Performance

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Concerning FAR 52.236-1 Self Performance - minimum self-performance is 25%; however, if the contractor wants to subcontract out more than 70% we need USACE Contracting Officer permission. If the minimum self-performance is 25% then by definition wouldn't this already be implied?

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . Yes. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9226574 Contracting DPAS Rating

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

No DPAS Rating was mentioned in the RFP. Will this RFP be assigned a DPAS Rating or will a DPAS Rating be applied to individual Task Orders?

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . This contract will not have a DPAS rating. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9226579 Security 252.204-7012

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

252.204-7012: (Cyber Security) is in the contract. Please clarify whether this at the Basic, Medium or High level.

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-010-06 Cybersecurity Of Facility-Related Control Systems governs the impact levels of low, medium and high. Impact levels will be determined on a project by project basis at the task order level. There is no impact level assigned to the base contract. On:

May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9226581 Contracting SOFA

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

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Is the USACE going to cover this IDIQ under SOFA or will this be a determination made on a Task Order by Task Order Basis?

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . Offerors should be advised that the Government cannot guarantee that personnel that are U.S. citizens will be granted SOFA status. The Government will work with USAREUR DOCPERS to coordinate with the German Government for review and approval of SOFA status for contractor personnel, however, there is no guarantee of approval. Accordingly, the contractor may be required to obtain sufficient visas and permits to allow their personnel to remain in Germany for the duration of the project. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9226587 Contracting FAR 52.222-34

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

FAR 52.222-34: Project Labor Agreement is listed in the contract. Is the USACE anticipating the inclusion of Labor Unions?

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . No, USACE is not anticipating the use of labor unions. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9226754 General Past Performance

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

On page 31 Factor I: Past Performance of Construction Projects, Submission Requirements, NOTE states "The prime contractor must have performed at least three (3) of the five (5) projects submitted for Factor 1 ..."

However, on page 21 Factor 1: Past Performance of Construction Projects, Evaluation Criteria, NOTE states "The Offeror as the Prime contractor must have performed at least two (2) of the five (5) projects submitted for Factor 1..."

Will the government please clarify if the Prime contractor has to have performed "at least two (2)" or "at least three (3)" of the (5) five (5) projects submitted for Factor 1?

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . Amendment 02 corrects information for Factor 1 Past Performance is: "The Offeror as the Prime contractor must have performed at least two (2) of the five (5) projects submitted for Factor 1." On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9226761 Contracting Key Personnel

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Throughout the solicitation, the government uses "Security Manager" and "Site Security Manager" but only provided qualifications for the "Security Manager" position (page 228). Please clarify if these are two separate positions (Security Manager and Site Security Manager). If so, please provide the minimum requirements for the "Site Security Manager" position and clarify if it is a Key Personnel position.

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . Yes, these are two different positions. However, the Site Security Manager is a government position or a third party contracted position. Offeror is not responsible for the Site Security Manager position. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9226763 Contracting Key Personnel

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Factor 3 : Management Approach (for the overall MATOC), Submission Requirements, 2 on page 33 identifies the Security Manager as "Key Personnel". However, Factor 4: Seed Project – Technical Approach Narrative, Submission

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Requirements, 2. KEY PERSONNEL (page 34) does not include the Security Manager as Key Personnel. Please confirm that the Security Manager position is to be considered Key Personnel.

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . Amendment 02 corrects the Security Manager position as Key Personnel for Factor 4, Technical Approach. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9226766 General Past Performance

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Page 21 Factor 1: Past Performance of Construction Projects, Evaluation Criteria NOTE states: "The Offeror as the Prime contractor must have performed at least two (2) of the five (5) projects submitted for Factor 1 AND two (2) of the five (5) projects submitted must be SCIF construction. In case of a Joint Venture, the work must have been performed by at least one of the JV partners. " Page 31 Factor I: Past Performance of Construction Projects, Submission Requirements, 4 states "If a Key Subcontractor's experience is submitted for evaluation purposes, clearly address the experience with those Key Subcontractors."

Is the offeror correct in assuming that the requirement for "two (2) of the five (5) projects submitted must be SCIF construction" can be satisfied by a Key Subcontractor?

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . No. The Prime Offeror must have performed at least two (2) of the five (5) construction projects as the Prime contractor, and the Prime Offeror must have performed at least two (2) of the five (5) submitted SCIF projects. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9226782 Contracting Due Date

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Due to the discrepancies, and the potential for the clarifications to significantly change our approach to this requirement, would the Government consider a 2-week extension to the Phase I due date?

On: May 11 2021.

Government Response. . Amendment 02 will stipulate revised proposal due date. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9228503 General N/A N/A N/A

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The government has stated, "For ongoing projects, 100% of the design and at least 50% of the major construction milestones must be completed at the time of proposal submission. For design only projects, 100% of design must be complete." Would the government permit as relevant projects for the AE design projects that have been submitted to client at 100% Design Completion and awaiting final acceptance from client?

On: May 12 2021.

Government Response. . Yes. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9231387 Contracting Section 00 10 00 -

Instructions Paragraph "t" on page 28 of 236.

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

In what Volume and/or what Phase would the Gov't like Offer's to place/submit the Representations and Certifications and the current "FAR and DFARS Report"?

On: May 13 2021.

Government Response. . Offerors shall submit Representations and Certifications with their Phase I proposals. On: May 21 2021

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Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9233670 General Past Performance

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

FACTOR 1: PAST PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, Submission Requirements, Page 31 states, "The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), Attachment 3, included in the solicitation is provided for the Offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the Offeror includes in its proposal. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed PPQs should be submitted with your proposal."

Q: In the event that an offeror doesn't have a CPARS to support a submitted project, would the government accept a previously completed PPQ for our submitted projects in lieu of a PPQ completed specifically for this solicitation?

On: May 14 2021.

Government Response. . Yes. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9234990 General Section 00 10 00 Proposal Format

Phase I Section 3.d File Organization, Formatting, Other Instructions

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

RFP stipulates font size of 12 point or larger. Will the Government allow 10 point for headers, footers, captions, tables, and graphics?

On: May 14 2021.

Government Response. . No. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9234995 General Section 00 10 00 Section 3.d File Organization, Formatting, and Other Instructions

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

RFP stipulates, "Proposals shall be in narrative format...". Are graphics, drawings, diagrams allowed in Offeror's proposal?

On: May 14 2021.

Government Response. . Yes. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9235032 General Section 00 10 00 Factor 1.4 Note (p. 31 of 236)

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

RFP Note stipulates, "The prime contractor must have performed at least three (3) of the five (5) projects submitted for Factor 1 AND three (3) of the five (5) projects submitted must be SCIF construction. This aspect is a pass/fail element." and "Offerors who do not meet this minimum requirement are not eligible for award." Please clarify if the required three (3) of five (5) projects submitted for SCIF construction performance can be projects from a key subcontractor or must the 3 of 5 SCIF construction projects be performed by the prime contractor as well? We respectfully request clarification to ensure offeror's Phase I proposal is eligible for evaluation and award.

On: May 14 2021.

Government Response. . No, the two (2) of the five (5) submitted SCIF projects can NOT have been performed by a Key Subcontractor. The Prime Offeror must have performed at least two (2) of the five (5) construction projects as the Prime contractor, and the Prime contractor must have performed at least two

(2) of the five (5) submitted SCIF projects. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9235035 General Section 00 10 00 Proposal Format for Phase II, Volume I (p.

33 of 26)

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Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

RFP stipulates, "Only Offerors selected to move from Phase I to Phase II will be requested to submit proposals for Phase II. Does the Government intend to provide a minimum 30 days for Offerors to prepare the Phase II proposal?

On: May 14 2021.

Government Response. . The government intends to provide sufficient time for Phase II proposals to be prepared, however we can not commit to 30 days at this time. The specified time for Phase II will be identified in Phase II RFP issuance. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9235061 General Section 00 10 00 Factor 3 Management Approach, Submission Requirements

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

RFP stipulates a minimum font size of 12 point. Will the Government allow 10 point for headers, footers, captions, tables, and graphics?

On: May 14 2021.

Government Response. . No. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9235161 General Section 00 01 10 Attachment 5 Letter of Commitment

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

RFP includes Attachment 5 Letter of Commitment Sample for subcontractors. Please confirm Offerors are required to submit subcontractor Letters of Commitment in Phase I, Factor 2 for each respective AE subcontractor.

On: May 15 2021.

Government Response. . Yes, Offerors shall submit letter(s) of commitment for the AE(s) they team with as part of the Phase I proposal. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9235162 Contracting Section 00 01 00 Attachment 5 Letter of Commitment

Sample

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

RFP includes Attachment 5 Letter of Commitment Sample for subcontractors. What is the evaluation criteria for Attachment 5 Letter of Commitment for subcontractors?

On: May 15 2021.

Government Response. . Offerors shall submit letter(s) of commitment for the key subcontractors if they are submitting projects performed by key subcontractor for experience under Factor 1, and Offerors shall submit letter(s) of commitment for the AE(s) they team with under Factor 2. The letters of commitment shall be submitted in order to receive credit for Phase I proposal submission requirements. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9237599 General

SECTION 00 10 00 PROPOSAL

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND

INSTRUCTIONS – PHASE I

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The Solicitation states: "Offerors shall submit a signed Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1442 for this solicitation for both Phases I and II. As applicable, Offerors shall also submit a completed SF30 for each solicitation amendment or complete page 2 of the SF 1442 acknowledging all the amendments."

Please confirm that the Government requires Offerors to submit the SF 1442 and SF 30's as part of their Phase I proposal.

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On: May 17 2021.

Government Response. . Yes, that is correct. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9239638 Construction Management

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Schedule B indicates that the offeror shall provide cost for, "Home Office Overhead," and that the unit of measurement is, "JOB." Please provide further breakdown of what parameters the client is expecting to be covered in this line and for what duration. Each "JOB" is expected to be different.

On: May 18 2021.

Government Response. . Schedule B is part of the Price Factor to be submitted and evaluated under Phase TWO, this will be amended prior to Phase II RFP issuance. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9239648 Construction Management

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please confirm that it is the clients requirement for each of the labor categories to be priced as, "On-Site," labor. This will directly impact the unit pricing for each category.

On: May 18 2021.

Government Response. . Price will be evaluated in Phase II, and the Phase II RFP will further clarify price schedule submission requirements. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9241603 General SECTION II, A. BASIS FOR AWARD

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Does the Government want Bidders to provide five (5) relevant projects from the Prime and five (5) from each DOR or Five (5) projects in total with a minimum of three (3) from the Prime contractor?

On: May 19 2021.

Government Response. . For Factor 1, Experience/Past Performance submission criteria, the Prime Offeror must have performed at least two (2) of the five (5) construction projects as the Prime contractor, and the Prime Offeror must have performed at least two (2) of the five (5) submitted SCIF projects. For Factor 2, Offerors are permitted a maximum of 3 DORs, and 3 projects per DOR. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9241684 General

FACTOR 1: PAST PERFORMANCE OF

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Is Attachment 4, AE Experience, to be included in Factor 1 or Factor 2?

On: May 19 2021.

Government Response. . Attachment 4 is to be included with Factor 2. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9241687 General

FACTOR 2: AE TECHNICAL

COMPETENCY

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

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If Attachment 4, AE Experience, is to be submitted in Factor 2 - how many Relevant AE projects does the Government want Bidders to provide?

On: May 19 2021.

Government Response. . Up to 3 relevant project from each AE the Offeror is proposing to team with may be submitted. Total of 3 AEs maximum may be proposed, with a total of 3 projects per AE. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9241711 Contracting Bid Bond

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Please confirm that a Bid Bond is not required with the Bidder's Phase I submittal.

On: May 19 2021.

Government Response. . Correct, a Bid Bond is not required with the Bidder's Phase I submittal. On:

May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9241728 General

FACTOR 2: AE TECHNICAL

COMPETENCY

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Are Bidders permitted to provide company information and relevant project information for multiple DORs provided Letters of Commitment are provided for each DOR?

On: May 19 2021.

Government Response. . Yes, Offerors are permitted a maximum of 3 DORs, and 3 projects per DOR.

On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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9241771 General Due Date Extension

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Given that no RFIs have been answered to date, would the Government please consider extending the proposal due date by 10 calendar days to allow bidders sufficient time to assimilate the RFI responses once provided.

On: May 19 2021.

Government Response. . The government will extend the proposal due day by five calendar days. On:

May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9242308 General . . .

Comment Classification: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The RFP released a handful of attachments. The Phase I proposal indicates that only Factors 1 and 2 will be required. The RFP included a pricing schedule, "Schedule B," with a categorical breakdown by position.

Is this schedule of pricing to be included in the Phase 1 submission? Please advise.

On: May 19 2021.

Government Response. . No, pricing will be submitted as part of Phase II proposals. On: May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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Please consider a two-week extension for the Phase-1 proposal due date.

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On: May 19 2021.

Government Response. . The government will grant a five day extension to the proposal due date. On:

May 21 2021

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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