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This document contains an amendment to a solicitation for operation and maintenance services at two government facilities in South Korea. The solicitation is seeking a contractor to provide operation and maintenance of the Communication Center at USAG Humphreys and CP TANGO. Services required include preventative maintenance, repair, and emergency response for buildings, grounds, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and other systems. The amendment provides responses to questions from offerors, modifies evaluation criteria and license requirements, and confirms the facilities were constructed in accordance with design and any issues will be addressed by the government. It does not include maintenance of fire suppression systems, underground utilities, or generator maintenance at Camp Humphreys. The solicitation number is W91QVN22R0006 and was issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command for these operation and maintenance services.

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W91QVN22R0006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

1. The purpose of this amendment is to provide response to questions received from the offeror and change the below paragraphs.

a. 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014), TECHNICAL PHASE II (TRADE-OFF), FACTOR 3 – PRIME CONTRACTOR’S PRIOR EXPERIENCE, Note, RFP Page# 37)

FROM: Note: The prior experience without a copy of performance certificate issued by Construction Association of Korea (대한건설협회) or a copy of contract include value and length of contract will not be considered. The evaluation Criteria of Annual Sales Amount will be as below:

TO: Note: The prior experience without a copy of performance certificate issued by Construction Association of Korea (대한건설협회) or a copy of contract include value and length of contract will not be considered. The evaluation Criteria of Total Sales Amount during Calendar Years of 2019 (Minimum KRW5,000,000,001), 2020 (Minimum KRW5,000,000,001) and 2021 (Minimum KRW5,000,000,001) as below:

b. 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) and ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2021), FACTOR 1 - PRIME CONTRACTOR’S BUSINESS REGISTRATION AND LICENSES (RFP Page# 35 and 82)

FROM: (1) Facilities Maintenance and Management under Professional Construction Business Registration (전문건설업등록증 – 업종: 시설물유지관리업)

(2) License of Electrical System Repair (전기 공사업)

(3) License of Mechanical System Repair (기계설비공사업)

TO: (1) Facilities Maintenance and Management under Professional Construction Business Registration (전문건설업등록증 – 업종: 시설물유지관리업) Or General Construction Industry (종합건설업) Or Professional Construction Industry (전문건설업).

(2) License of Electrical System Repair (전기 공사업)

(3) License of Mechanical System Repair (기계설비공사업)

c. Questions and Responses

Q1. Who currently operates and maintains the Humphreys (Bldg 2200) and CP Tango (Portal A,B,C and Passay Y)?

R1. Humphreys Communication Center is maintained by DPW in-house personnel and assisted by the DDC maintenance firm. For the CP TANGO, currently DPW in-house team to serves as minimum maintenance until O&M contract is placed.

Q2. Regarding the Humphreys, Is the current HVAC system 100% completed and operating without any major problems? If the system is not 100% complete or there are major problems in operation, is the US government planning to hand it over to the contractor after completion and clearing major problems? If there is anything the contractor needs to know when making a proposal, please provide detail information.

R2. Construction is completed in compliance with design. Any functional or operational issues related to design or construction deficiency shall be processed as either unscheduled maintenance or other repair execution tools.

Q3. Regarding the Humphreys, Is the current Electrical system 100% completed and operating without any major problems? If the system is not 100% complete or there are major problems in operation, is the US government planning to hand it over to the contractor after completion and clearing major problems? If there is anything the contractor needs to know when making a proposal, please provide detail information.

R3. Construction is completed in compliance with design. Any functional or operational issues related to design or construction deficiency shall be processed as either unscheduled maintenance or other repair execution tools.

Q4. Regarding the Humphreys, Is the current Mechanical system 100% completed and operating without any major problems? If the system is not 100% complete or there are major problems in operation, is the US government planning to hand it over to the contractor after completion and clearing major problems? If there is anything the contractor needs to know when making a proposal, please provide detail information.

R4. Construction is completed in compliance with design. Any functional or operational issues related to design or construction deficiency shall be processed as either unscheduled maintenance or other repair execution tools.

Q5. Regarding the Humphreys, Is the current Architectural system 100% completed and operating without any major problems? If the system is not 100% complete or there are major problems in operation, is the US government planning to hand it over to the contractor after completion and clearing major problems? If there is anything the contractor needs to know when making a proposal, please provide detail information.

R5. Construction is completed in compliance with design. Any functional or operational issues related to design or construction deficiency shall be processed as either unscheduled maintenance or other repair execution tools.

Q6. Regarding the Humphreys, Is the current Parking Structure and Exterior system 100% completed and operating without any major problems? If the system is not 100% complete or there is a problem in operation, is the US government planning to hand it over to the contractor after completion and clearing major problems? If there is anything the contractor needs to know when making a proposal, please provide detail information.

R6. Construction is completed in compliance with design. Any functional or operational issues related to design or construction deficiency shall be processed as either unscheduled maintenance or other repair execution tools.

Q7. Regarding the CP Tango, Is the current facility 100% completed and operating without any major problems? If the system is not 100% complete or there are major problems in operation, is the US government planning to hand it over to the contractor after clearing major problems? If there is anything the contractor needs to know when making a proposal, please provide detail information.

R7. Construction is completed in compliance with design. Any functional or operational issues related to design or construction deficiency shall be processed as either unscheduled maintenance or other repair execution tools.

Q8. We saw some workers at the site visit of Humphreys, are there any ongoing construction work or warranty work?

R8. An electrical rearrangement to the power distribution units in the server rooms is on-going, which is for the preparation of mounting equipment at the server room, and several furniture install. These works do not impact to the maintenance of the Power distribution units of the paragraph 5.4.7.4 of PWS.

Q9. Regarding the Humphreys, how long is the construction company's warranty period?

R9. The warranty period is 2 years. Once the Government accepted the facility in April 2022, the warranty ends in April 2024.

Q10. According to page 36 of solicitation, the contractor should provide a fire prevention/suppression system engineer. If the prime company does not have the qualified engineer, is it acceptable to make a business agreement with a qualified company and submit a proposal?

R10. Yes, sub-contract is acceptable. The prime contractor shall provide qualified engineer in accordance with the solicitation.

Q11. According to page 37 of solicitation, the contractor should provide a general maintenance technician who has specially craftsman architectural carpentering or master craftsman building general work or craftsman machinery maintenance. If the prime company does not have the designated technician, is it acceptable to provide qualified technician with a similar license issued by ROK government? (for example, Craftsman Machine Fitting-기계가공조립기능사)

R11. No, a similar license is not acceptable. Only exact license required by the solicitation is acceptable.

Q12. Regarding the Humphreys, are there other contractors signed for building maintenance? For example, exterior grass cutting, building custodial service, pest control, duct cleaning or any other.

R12. A contract for grass cutting is placed. But, custodial service and duct cleaning are not in place. The pest control service will be provided by the DPW in-house team.

Q13. Regarding PWS 5.3.1 responding service call, Do the contractor have to use DSN to receive service calls? If so, does the US government provide DSN lines?

R13. The DSN for contractor service call is unknown at this moment. A tenant facility manager should arrange the DSN availability.

Q14. Regarding PWS 5.3.1.1, If equipment such as cranes, forklifts, etc. is required for minor repair work, are those costs included in the minor repair cost?

R14. Yes, any cost including repair parts/material and labor cost less than KRW1,500,000 per one repair is considered as minor repair cost.

Q15. Regarding PWS 5.4, (PWS Page 19), Changing various filters is one of the most important activities of Preventive Maintenance. But it is difficult to figure out the types, specifications, quantities, and replacement frequency of various filters by site visit, the PWS & attached data provided so far. We have requested OEM from the several equipment manufacturer for estimation, but we are not sure if we can get it from the manufacturer during solicitation period. If it is possible, please provide detailed information (for example, types, specifications, quantities, and replacement frequency) with the manufacturer recommendation OEM.

R15. Yes. changing filter is important activities of the PM. Unfortunately, DPW did not started to inventory. Also, DPW is not able to provide filter information at this moment.

Q16. Regarding PWS 5.4.9.12. KITCHEN/BREAK ROOM EQUIPMENT, does the contractor should provide duct cleaning as a Preventive Maintenance work for spaces other than kitchen and break room? (for example, hallway, office and etc)

R16. The duct system cleaning is part of the PM work in the kitchen/breakroom. However, duct cleaning to hallway and office areas are not part of the PM work.

Q17. Regarding PWS 5.4.11. CP TANGO (page 34) does the contractor only provide PM for smoke alarm panels in the CCA not for whole fire prevention/suppression system of Camp Tango.

Please verify below items whether it is included in scope of work or not.

a) building transceiver system.

b) wet pipe systems

c) dry pipe systems

d) stand pipe systems

e) fire pumps

f) clean agent systems

g) wet chemical systems h)Pre-Action systems

R17. The scope of work does not include maintenance of the fire prevention/suppression system of the CP TANGO.

Q18. Regarding PWS 5.5.1, when the contractor make a quotation, are there any standards for material cost, labor cost & quantity, equipment cost, overhead cost, profit cost and etc? (for example commercial material price book-물가정보지, ROK government standard for labor-정부표준품셈)

R18. The Contractor shall provide detailed supporting documentation identifying manufacturer and the model of all parts or materials proposed in their price quotation (See also Para. 5.5.3). The Contractor shall provide otherwise make available a copy of published price in the information on commodity price (물가정보) and/or commercial market price lists and other verification documents.

Q19. Regarding the underground facilities, are various facilities underground included in the scope of this contract? (for example, water line, sewer line, electrical line, communication line and etc)

R19. The PM of the exterior site work do not include underground utilities.

Q20. What is the specific range of the emergency repairs in the PWS 1.6.4?

R20. The Para. 2.1.22 Emergency Repair indicates that to complete the work within 24 hours of notification.

Q21. What are the specific types of valid licenses for Air Conditioning Refrigeration Machine Engineer, Air Conditioning Refrigeration Machine Engineer or higher in the PWS 1.6.9.2?

R21. The SMs shall have the valid license in Engineer Air-Conditioning Refrigerating Machine (공조냉동기계기사) OR higher grade issued by the ROK Government.

Q22. Is there a designated period for the preventive maintenance for each equipment item in the PWS 2.1.44?

R22. The PM is year-round task to upkeep the real property in good operational condition. Also, the period of the PM differs equipment by equipment.

Q23. Are there any exceptions to the scope of all operation, maintenance, and repair of the Communication Center in 5.1. (eg. Are telecommunication equipment/facility also subject to maintenance?)

R23. Recommend follow the PWS statement.

Q24. It is said that the CBR filter was installed in September 2017 and replaced every 5 years in the PWS 5.4.8.10, but it should be replaced in September 2022. Should I include it in the proposal price schedule?

R24. Yes, You will include the price for CBR filter replacement.

Q24-a. Or is it possible to adjust the replacing period?

R24-a. Yes, The Government will adjust the replacement time.

Q25. Are fuel injection/discharge operations included during fuel storage tank and leak maintenance inspections and repairs in the PWS 5.4.8.12?

R25. Yes.

Q25-a. Is the fuel level management also included?

R25-a. Yes.

Q26. Are there any exceptions to the need to inspect for the maintenance and repair all components during parking area and off-site working in the PWS 5.4.10?

R26. Recommend follow the PWS statement.

Q27. Are there any exceptions for the inspection, maintenance and repairing work, and parking area in the PWS 5.4.10?

R27. Recommend follow the PWS statement.

Q28. Are there any specific regulations for the unscheduled maintenance and repair in the PWS 5.5?

R28. There are no other specific regulations. The Contractor shall perform the unscheduled maintenance and repair work IAW Para. 5.5 of the PWS (Attachment #1).

Q29. What is the standard for maintaining the blast door differential pressure for CP Tango?

R29. Recommend you follow industry standard or manufacturer’s maintenance guidance to the blast doors.

Q30. Is there a diesel generator maintenance contractor at Camp Humphreys?

R30. Yes. A separate contractor is performing the DRUPS maintenance.

Q30-a. What is the scope of detailed work related to diesel Generator?

R30-a. DRUPS system and supporting control panels.

Q31. For the Past Performance, one of our past performances has a contract without total contract amount, but the contract has unit prices, example, maintenance unit price per area. Can the performance certificate from our client be substitute?

R31. The Government's evaluation of a past performance is different from its evaluation of prior experience. Therefore, monetary measurement is not the evaluation criteria for the past performance.

Past performance is how your firm has performed; There are three aspects to the past performance evaluate: recency, relevancy, and quality. A Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment #2) must be completed and submitted along with past performance proposal no later than the proposal due date and time (See FACTOR 5, PAST PERFORMANCE, Page 84- 86 of the solicitation).

Q32. If so, do we have to submit a copy of the contract?

R32. See R31.

Q33. For the Past Performance, for example, if the total amount of the maintenance contract is over 50 million dollars for 3 years, do you evaluate it as outstanding?

R33. See R31.

Q33-a. Or do you just evaluate it by each year (do we have to divide the total amount by 3 years?)

R33-a. See R31.

Q34. For the whole contract period of year 2019 to 2021, or do you evaluate by each year?

R34. See R31.

Q35. During our contract, if the government’s property gets damaged by natural disaster or irresistible force, are we (the contractor) responsible for the compensation for damages?

R35. No, the Contractor is not responsible for damages of Government property by the natural disaster.

Q35-a. Who decides who indemnifies the damages?

R35-a. The general procedure will start investigating damages to property from responsible organization.

Q36. What are the standards and procedures for compensation for damage to property or persons, such as accidents or damage due to the contractor's negligence during service?

R36. The general procedure will start investigating accidents or damages to property or persons from responsible organization, and compensation would be either reasonable cost estimation by a responsible entity to reflect restoring original conditions prior to damage.

Q37. What are the criteria for penalties, penalties, damages, etc. according to the contractor's non-performance of the contract?

R37. CPARS rating will be unsatisfactory or termination of contract. The payment will not be made to the Contractor non-performance.

Q38. What are the procedures for the renewing the contract every year?

R38. The Government may extend the term of contract prior to the expiration date of the contract by exercise options.

Q39. Is a contract performance deposit or a bidding participation deposit required?

R39. No. Deposit is not required.

2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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