Ft Lee Fire Protection RFI Questions for Clarification 01.pdf

Ft Lee RFI Questions for Clarification:

1. CLIN structure on document “IGCE CLIN BaseYear plus option years with No Pricing 2021(1Nov21)” and “RFP-W91QF523R0001 –“ do not match. Can the government correct the documents to match?

Answer: Yes

2. In a Teaming Agreement arrangement , will past performance for each company be acceptable for submission?

Answer: Yes

3. The RFP document states under Technical Capability, Subfactor 2: Staffing Approach, bullet point (c) that Offerors shall provide specifications and pictures of proposed compactors and roll offs to ensure compliance with PWS requirements concerning each item. Does this solicitation include supplying trash receptacles and trash pickup services?

Answer: No. This is an error and should be omitted.

4. The PWS under Section 2.4.4.8 Manufacturer Certifications Personnel states that personnel shall be specifically trained and qualified to work on fire protection systems and equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions. Fire Alarm systems shall include Gamewell/FCI, Simplex, Notifier, Monaco and Edwards/EST. Will copies of manufacture certificates be required to be provided with bid submission to satisfy proof of specification requirement?

Answer: Yes. Contractor needs to provide current factory/manufacture certifications with bid to see if the technically qualify.

5. The PWS under Section 2.17.1 Certification states that contractor technicians shall provide evidence of valid licensing of NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level I, II, or III certification for all technicians as applicable. It further specifies certification requirements for technicians. Will copies of NICET certificates be required to be provided with bid submission to satisfy proof of specification requirement?

Answer: Yes. Contractor needs to provide NICET certifications with bid to see if they technically qualify.

6. Will NICET and Manufacturer certificates be required to be provided under Technical Volume?

Answer: Yes

7. Will NICET and Manufacturer certificates be counted toward Technical Proposal 40-page limit?

Answer: No

8. The RFP document states under Volume III – Price Proposal states that the offeror shall submit a complete breakdown of costs by major subcontractor. A major subcontractor is defined as a member of the offeror’s overall team who is expected to perform 50% or more of the proposed effort. In order to meet compliance with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting the total of work performed by the Prime Contractor must be a minimum of 50% (51% per SBA). Will the subcontracting limitations be exempt from this project?

Answer: No

9. The RFP document states under Volume IV – Past Performance states that the past performance information described herein is required on the offeror and all subcontractors, teaming partners, and/or joint venture partners performing work that constitutes more than 50% of the total proposed price of the contract. In order to meet compliance with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting the total of work performed by the Prime Contractor must be a minimum of 50% (51% per SBA). Will the subcontracting limitations be exempt from this project?

Answer: No

10. UFC_3_601_02, TABLE 2-1 Fire Detection and Alarm System ITM Tasks states that at 10 years all Carbon Monoxide Detectors will replaced and Radiant Energy Sensing Detectors which have exceeded manufacturer’s recommended service life for detection elements shall be replaced. It is impossible to determine how many devices will need to be replaced, if the devices are obsolete, if any compatible devices are available, and the total subsequent costs without having this information provided prior to submitting a bid. Will this be considered an upgrade and be rectified under a separate contract? If not, can the government provide device count to be replaced and nomenclature?

Answer: No. Government has a parts account built into the contract to cover the cost of the equipment. Contractor will provide the labor. Device count will be variable year to year.

11. UFC_3_601_02, TABLE 2-1 Fire Detection and Alarm System ITM Tasks states that at 20 years all Smoke Detectors and Air Sampling Smoke Detector’s detection elements will be replaced, and replace control equipment that have exceeded manufacturer’s recommended service life limits or if the manufacturer has ceased to provided technical and parts support. It is impossible to determine how many devices will need to be replaced, if the devices are obsolete, if any compatible devices are available, and the total subsequent costs without having this information provided prior to submitting a bid. Will this be considered an upgrade and be rectified under a separate contract? If not, can the government provide device count to be replaced and nomenclature?

Answer: No. Government has a parts account built into the contract to cover the cost of the equipment. Contractor will provide the labor. Device count will be variable year to year.

12. UFC_3_601_02, TABLE 2-10 Wet Pipe Sprinkler System ITM Tasks states that at 10 years all Dry Barrel Sprinklers shall be replaced. It is impossible to determine how many devices will need to be replaced, if the devices are obsolete, if any compatible devices are available, and the total subsequent costs without having this information provided prior to submitting a bid. Will this be considered an upgrade and be rectified under a separate contract? If not, can the government provide device count to be replaced and nomenclature?

Answer: No. Government has a parts account built into the contract to cover the cost of the equipment. Contractor will provide the labor. Device count will be variable year to year.

13. UFC_3_601_02, TABLE 2-10 Wet Pipe Sprinkler System ITM Tasks states that at 20 years all Fast Response and Extra High Temperature Sprinklers shall be replaced. It is impossible to determine how many devices will need to be replaced, if the devices are obsolete, if any compatible devices are available, and the total subsequent costs without having this information provided prior to submitting a bid. Will this be considered an upgrade and be rectified under a separate contract? If not, can the government provide device count to be replaced and nomenclature?

Answer: No. Government has a parts account built into the contract to cover the cost of the equipment. Contractor will provide the labor. Device count will be variable year to year.

14. UFC_3_601_02, TABLE 2-10 Wet Pipe Sprinkler System ITM Tasks states that at 50 years replace all sprinklers or test a sample of sprinklers to verify response characteristics. It is impossible to determine how many devices will need to be replaced, if the devices are obsolete, if any compatible devices are available, and the total subsequent costs without having this information provided prior to submitting a bid. Will this be considered an upgrade and be rectified under a separate contract? If not, can the government provide device count to be replaced and nomenclature?

Answer: No. Government has a parts account built into the contract to cover the cost of the equipment. Contractor will provide the labor. Device count will be variable year to year.

15. UFC_3_601_02, TABLE 2-11 Dry Pipe Sprinkler System ITM Tasks states that at 10 years all Dry Barrel Sprinklers shall be replaced. It is impossible to determine how many devices will need to be replaced, if the devices are obsolete, if any compatible devices are available, and the total subsequent costs without having this information provided prior to submitting a bid. Will this be considered an upgrade and be rectified under a separate contract? If not, can the government provide device count to be replaced and nomenclature?

Answer: No. Government has a parts account built into the contract to cover the cost of the equipment. Contractor will provide the labor. Device count will be variable year to year.

16. UFC_3_601_02, TABLE 2-11 Dry Pipe Sprinkler System ITM Tasks states that at 20 years all Fast Response and Extra High Temperature Sprinklers shall be replaced. It is impossible to determine how many devices will need to be replaced, if the devices are obsolete, if any compatible devices are available, and the total subsequent costs without having this information provided prior to submitting a bid. Will this be considered an upgrade and be rectified under a separate contract? If not, can the government provide device count to be replaced and nomenclature?

Answer: No. Government has a parts account built into the contract to cover the cost of the equipment. Contractor will provide the labor. Device count will be variable year to year.

17. UFC_3_601_02, TABLE 2-11 Dry Pipe Sprinkler System ITM Tasks states that at 50 years replace all sprinklers or test a sample of sprinklers to verify response characteristics. It is impossible to determine how many devices will need to be replaced, if the devices are obsolete, if any compatible devices are available, and the total subsequent costs without having this information provided prior to submitting a bid. Will this be considered an upgrade and be rectified under a separate contract? If not, can the government provide device count to be replaced and nomenclature?

Answer: No. Government has a parts account built into the contract to cover the cost of the equipment. Contractor will provide the labor. Device count will be variable year to year.

18. Are subcontractors allowed on this solicitation and if they are can their past performance submitted in the packet?

Answer: Yes, FAR 19.809-2 Limitations on subcontracting and nonmanufacturer rule.

a) Limitations on subcontracting. To be awarded a contract or order under the 8(a) program, the 8(a) participant is required to perform—

(1) For services (except construction), at least 50 percent of the cost incurred for personnel with its own employees;