Industry Day DC Discussion Questions 2024 (Last Updated 8MAY2024).xlsx
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Department of the Army European Command
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This document appears to be a set of discussion questions and responses related to an upcoming federal contract opportunity for construction projects in Israel, hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Europe District.
The key details include:
- The contract opportunity is for the Israel Foreign Military Financing (FMF) Construction Program, with over $1 billion in projects anticipated over the next 3 years.
- Contract vehicles will likely include Best Value acquisitions ranging from $15M to $350M, as well as additional $1M to $15M task orders on future Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs).
- The solicitations will be restricted to U.S. firms or joint ventures of U.S. firms as the prime contractors. Subcontractors may include Israeli firms.
- Typical project features include airport facilities, housing, barracks, roads and bridges on IDF military installations throughout Israel.
- Firm Fixed Price task orders are expected, with potential for innovative construction methods and Value Engineering Change Proposals.
- An Industry Day is planned for February 2024 in Alexandria, VA to provide more details on the program and contracting opportunities.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Industry Day Sign-In 4.17.24.pdf | ||
| TAM Industry Day 4.17.24.pptx | PPTX presentation | |
| Industry Day DC Attendance.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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discussion topics
| QUESTIONS | RESPONSES: | |
| Construction site locations | Projects will typcially be on IDF military installations throughout Israel. | |
| Project security requirements for US expats, local workforce, and local construction subcontractors | Information will be provided with solicitations. | |
| Due to ongoing military activities, is there a shortage of construction materials available in country? If so, what should be imported? | Material availability is fluid, but ensure you understand the Balance of Payment Program for additional information. | |
| Do we need to use cleared local construction subcontractors? If so, who will clear these contractors? | See presentation | |
| Israel FY20 FMF North-South MATOC task order outlook | See presentation | |
| Israel FMF and MILCON standalone opportunity outlook | See presentation | |
| Israel FMF Runway Paving MATOC task order outlook | See presentation | |
| Israel FMF Prefabricated Concrete Structures MATOC projected RFP release/contract award, capacity, task order size, task order outlook | Solicitation - on or about 3rd Quarter FY24. $50M shared capacity. There will be a seed task order awarded with the base contract. | |
| Other Israel FMF MATOCs envisioned in the future? | DBB MATOC replacement in 2026 and USACE may on ramp contractors onto the current DBB MATOC. | |
| Israel MILCON funded opportunity outlook | See presentation | |
| What innovative construction methods is USACE-Europe considering for this solicitation? | ||
| Technical subfactor recommendation: The offeror shall describe their innovative construction methods for concrete structures that reduce solid waste disposal, reduce crew / labor requirements, improve structural durability, and provide improved explosion/blast protection. | USACE will not be including the recommended technical subfactor in its solicitations. In their proposals, offerors are encouraged to explain how their approaches can achieve efficient performance in compliance with solicitation requirements and specifications. After award, contractors are likewise encouraged to present Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) in accordance with ER 11-1-321. Savings from VECPs are cast shared between the contractor and government. | |
| Would the USACE-Europe acquisition officials consider a discrete technical criteria in the solicitation to embrace innovative construction methods, such as 3D ink concrete installed structures? | USACE is not considering a discrete technical criteria in solicitations for innovative construction methods. In their proposals, offerors are encouraged to explain how their approaches can achieve efficient performance in compliance with solicitation requirements and specifications. After award, contractors are likewise encouraged to present Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) in accordance with ER 11-1-321. Savings from VECPs are cast shared between the contractor and government. | |
| How will FMF funding and discrete task orders be released to the MATOC contract awardees? | Task orders will be provided directly to the POC of each base contract awardee. | |
| What will be the typical building features included in the MATOC's task order pipeline; i.e., how many of the building features are airport facilities, housing, barracks, road and bridges, etc.? | This will vary by project. The presentation gives additional information. | |
| Since time is a factor and mobilization challenges exist in the region with the disruption of the Red Sea,…what are the typical terms and conditions expected for each task order - firm fixed price, cost reimbursable, or some sort of variants? | Firm Fixed Price | |
| Please describe the typical cost aspects that the acquisition officials envision for the this MATOC solicitation - i.e., priced sample tasks? Or discrete rates for construction costs? | For the pre-fabricated concrete element MATOC - a price book will be provided upon solicitation and contrractors will provide a coefficient to be calculated against the price book. | |
| Working in Israel - Best Practices (Keys to Success) | See presentation | |
| Working in Israel - Lessons Learned (Pitfalls) | See presentation | |
| Solicitation requirements - past performance, etc… | Requirements will be posted through PIEE on SAM. Task order requirements will be provided to the individual MATOC awardees. | |
| Prime/Sub Relationships with Israeli Firm(s) - solicitations | For FMF-funded requirements, the prime contractor must be a U.S. firm. The prime contractor will likewise be required to comply with FAR 52.236-1, Performance of Work by the Contractor, with the self-performance requirement set forth in the solicitation. Compliance with this requirement serves to assure adequate interest in and supervision of all work involved in larger projects. | |
| Post conflict workload/projections - if applicable to this program | See presentation | |
| How is US forms bidding pool expanded in Israel? | USACE solicits on SAM for MATOC pools. Large projects will be advertised separately. | |
| Working in Israel/bidding constraints? | See presentation | |
| How is program managed by USACE in Israel? | See presentation | |
| FMF/FMS management? | See presentation | |
| USACE/Israeli MOD relationship? (as it applies to program/construction management) | USACE works closely with IMOD to devlop requirements, but USACE manages the construction projects. | |
| Explanation of the "israeli Content" restrictions | The solicitation will elaborate on this restriction of Israeli content other than exempted items. Generally, an item does not become Israeli content simply because it is purchased in Israel. If the item originates elsewhere such as the U.S. or qualifying country, it is the point of origination that governs. For example a generator manufactured in the U.S. but purchased from an Israeli agent is not Israeli content. Any items or materials other than bulk materials or items listed in the contract as exempt, must be specifically approved in advance by the Contracting Officer (not ACO or COR). The Government will not pay for any non exempt Israel content that is not approved by the Contracting Officer. | |
| How to fill our the OSP Worksheet | See presentation. Also, instructions on how to fill out the OSP worksheet will be provided with each solicitation. | |
| VAT Exemption Procedures | See presentation | |
| Please discuss the timing of solicitation of the MATOC. | For the prefabricated concrete elements, an early May 2024 solicitation is targeted. | |
| Is it anticipated that all projects will be procured under the MATOC or will there be one-off contracts as well? | We anticipate larger projects will be procured as stand alone projects. | |
| How many awardees are anticipated on the MATOC contract? | We will target an award of three contractors. | |
| Will there be a seed project as part of the MATOC procurement? | Yes, we anticipate a seed project for this requirement. | |
| Are projects planned around all of Israel or will certain geographic areas see the preponderence of projects? | Projects will typcially be on IDF military installations throughout Israel. | |
| Are secure projects anticipated in Israel? | Secure projects may be awarded. | |
| What new difficulties in execution have been introduced since the beginning of the current war starting 7 Oct 2023? | See presentation | |
| Have there been any delays in contract awards since 7 Oct 2023? | Yes | |
| Global Logistics and how this will be executed | Contractors will determine how to provide their logistic support. | |
| Will local labor be needed | Yes | |
| Will this be all cleared/classified work? Or unclear as well. | Secure projects may be awarded. | |
| Construction Logistics Management | Contractors will determine how to provide their logistic support. | |
| Warehousing Solutions for construction materials | Contractors will determine how to provide their warehouse and construction support. | |
| Total Oversight and Distribution | Contractors will determine how to provide their oversight and distribution support. | |
| International Shipping Expertise | Contractors will determine how to provide their shipping support. | |
| Collaborative Approach | Contractors will determine how they want to collaborate. | |
| Will the USG detail sought capabilities across the civil works spectrum | See presentation. | |
| Is the USG contemplating a MATOC or SATOC IDIQ | We usually expect to award MATOCs for better competition than SATOCs. | |
| Regardless of the contract Vehicle, is the USG contemplating a restricted suite | Prime contractors will be restricted to U.S. firms. | |
| Will the USG consider hosting a match making event between US Large and Small Businesses | One intent of our Industry Day is to encourage contractors to meet with each other and match skillsets. | |
| Regulatory Compliances in Israel | The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) applies. | |
| Dollar Obligated to US Small Business | None. | |
| Information on upcoming MACC Contracts | See presentation. | |
| Requesting exceptions on Performance and Payment bonds for US Small Business | This may be determined on a case by case basis, but small business requirements do not apply. | |
| Out of the projects for the next three years, how many of them are supposed to come out in 2024 and what is the likelihood of that according to the current situation in Israel? | See presentation. | |
| Are there any requirements for Prefabricated (both temporary and permanent) housing or medical facilities | See the future Prefabricated Concrete Element MATOC solicitation - it is not yet posted. | |
| JV Requirements US Israeli | See presentation. Prime contractors must be U.S. firms. | |
| Bonding Requirements | Bonding requirements will be provided in solicitations. | |
| Best Value importance Factors-Tech Proposal, Risk Mitigation, Schedule/Execution, Resource Mgmt, Staffing | Factors will be determined by the requirement. | |
| Third Country Nationals (allowed) | See presentation. It depends on the Government of Israel and IMOD which country workers are allowed to come from and may change over time. | |
| DB or DBB contracts | Primarily DBB | |
| Israel standalone opportunity outlook | See presentation | |
| Timelines for RFPs/Solicitation Lettings, Awards, etc. | See presentation | |
| Total approximate value of MATOC(s) | See presentation | |
| Typical number of preselected vendors | The number of pre-selected vendors will vary by project. |
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