B.01.01_Amendment 02_Q&As.pdf

411TH CSB, KOREA - HUMP CONTRACTING DIV

POC: MS. PAK, MYONG SUK

TEL: 0503-355-3397

EMAIL: MYONGSUK.PAK.LN@ARMY.MIL

APO AP 96271-5228

UNITED STATES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

A. The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to correct in page 8 out of 8, #19 thru #20 as stated next page for Q&A’s table.

B. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-May-2023

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W91QVN23R0064

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

27-Apr-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

18-May-2023

CODE

411TH CONTRACTING SUPPORT BRIGADE, KOREA

HUMPHREYS CONTRACTING DIVISION

UNIT 15289

APO AP 96271-5584

UNITED STATES

W91QVN 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE W91QVN

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91QVN23R0064

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

AMENDMENT P00001

The questions received from the potential offerors are stated verbatim as they were received by the Government.

Question1. CLIN 0001.(Reference for 0001,0006,0007) The scope of the work criteria is too different. For example, the cost of 25pr and 1200pr is very different. And the amount of money depends on the amount of access. Therefore, cable layering and connections must be disconnected. What criteria should be set?

Answer1: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Question2. CLIN 0002 The estimate depends on the cable distance. What is the reference distance?

Answer2: 6 AWG, MAX: 5 meters.

Question3. CLIN 0010.(Reference for 0010,0011) The scope of the work criteria is too different. For example, the cost of 4” (1) duct and 4” (4) duct is very different.

What criteria should be set?

Answer3: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Question4. CLIN 0023 Is it outdoor conduit or indoor conduit?

Answer4: Outdoor conduit and please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Question1. How many contractors do you plan to award this year nationwide?

Answer1: The Government reserves the right to award one or more contracts against this solicitation, in accordance with the basis for award in the addendum to FAR 52.212-2.

Question2. In the case of copper cable (25 pr to 1200 pr) and fiber cable (12 core to 96 core), there are maximum 100,000/800,000 feet and 300,000/160,000 feet. Can I provide the cables even though it meets the minimum quantity?

Answer2: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Question3. Could you provide Backbone Network configuration drawing?

Answer3: The Government is unable to provide this.

Question4. Should emergency repair and maintenance services be included in the installation fee and submitted within the price information?

Answer4: No.

Question5. Should engineering and design plan (EDP) costs be included in the installation fee and submitted as a separate item?

Answer5: No, 1ST Signal Brigade, OSP project manager (PM) will provide the engineering design plan (EDP) for each project.

Question6. For LAN Installation, is it already included in the CLIN 0001 contents of copper cable?

Answer6: No.

x001

1) Copper cables differ significantly in weight depending on the pair, so it is unreasonable to apply a unit price collectively. Suggest to differentiate by pair.

Answer: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

2) Separate connection(splicing) and termination costs from pulling copper cable.

Answer: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

3 x002 The unit price can be calculated only when the length of the grounding cable is known.

Answer: 6 AWG, MAX: 5 meters.

4 x003

It would be better to present the unit price by classifying PET capacity. The reason is that the terminal processing cost is different for each pair.

Answer: This is GFM item we provide and see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

5 x005 Please indicate the specific size (Width x Length) if possible.

Answer: Standard 72 inch x 42 inch.

6 x006

This unit price of pulling cable cost includes splicing, termination cost, the offeror cannot propose price, so the unit price of Pulling Cable Length, Splice Quantity, and Termination Quantity must be distinguished.

Answer: This is GFM item we provide and see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

7 x007

This unit price of pulling cable cost includes splicing, termination cost, the offeror cannot propose price, so the unit price of Pulling Cable Length, Splice Quantity, and Termination Quantity must be distinguished.

Answer: This is GFM item we provide and see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

8 x010 In Trenching, the unit price is different for each Conduit 1-way, 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way, so it is necessary to differentiate in detail. (specification would be required for accurate estimate).

Answer: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

9 x011 In Trenching, the unit price is different for each Conduit 1-way, 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way, so it is necessary to differentiate in detail. (specification would be required for accurate estimate).

Answer: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

10 x014

In construction of building entrance steel conduit, the unit price is different by types, such as Conduit 1-way, 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way, so it is necessary to differentiate in detail.

Answer: 4 inch steel conduit itself and please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

11 x018

This unit price of pulling cable cost includes splicing, termination cost, the offeror cannot propose price, so the unit price of Pulling Cable Length, Splice Quantity, and Termination Quantity must be distinguished.

Answer: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

12 x020

Since the cost of materials and labor costs are different for each size and diameter, it is necessary to differentiate them in detail by size.

Answer: This is GFM item (40cm x 40cm x 20cm) please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

ITEM NO In SOW Suggestion 0001 ○ Install, splice, terminate and test (25 Pr to

1200 Pr) copper cable,

○ Issue

- Unclear quantity for the quote

- cable : 25? 100? 1200?

- Install : Direct bury? Through duct?

aerial?

- splice : one spot?, Every 600 feet according to I3A?

Every 1,000 feet for short cable?

According to contractor’s decision?

○ need exact quantity for the quote -install : 100 cable 10,000 feet, through duct -splcie : 100 cable, 1spot -test : 100 cable -termination : 100 cable, 110 block

Answer: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

0004 ○ Install Splice Case for Copper Cable

○ Issue

- unclear cable quantity

- big difference for the work process and cost between 25 and 1200 cables

- one spice spot per 100 cables

Answer: Only splicing case and this is GFM item we provide.

0005 ○ Provide Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) and Install 3/4 Inch, Fire-Retardant Plywood Backboard.

○ Issue

- not enough information of the dimension

- just thickness without other dimension of the plywood

○ need exact information for the dimension

- Install 40 plywood : 3/4 inch, 1,000 x 800 mm

Answer: Standard 72 inch x 42 inch.

0006 ○ Install, Terminate, Splice, and Test Fiber Optic Cable in Duct (2 to 144 Fiber Cores)

○ Issue

- unclear quantity for the quote

- cable : 2 core? 144 core?

-install : duct? aerial?

-splice : 1 spot?

Every 1,000 feet according to I3A?

Contractor’s decision?

○ need exact quantity for the quote -install : 10 core 160,000 feet -splicing : 10 core 1 spot Test : 10 core -termination : 10 core FOPP 1 spot

Answer: This is GFM item we provide and see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

0007 Same as above Same as above

Answer: This is GFM item we provide and see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of

Services (CLINs).

0009 ○ Install Fiber Optic Cable - Splice

Enclosure Kit (12 to 144 Cores)

○ Issue

- difference of the cost and procedure for the Splice Enclosure Kit between 12 and 144 core

○ need exact quantity for the quote

- install Splice Enclosure Kit for every10 core

Answer: Only splice enclosure and this is GFM item we provide and see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

0010 ○ Duct installation to include excavation, backfill, markers and warning tape. CFM Install 4" (1 to 4 ducts) Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit Schedule 40 PVC conduit

○ Issue

- unclear information for the quote

- excavation : manpower? machine?

-dust quantity : 1? 2? 4?

- difference in the cost according to duct quantity

○ need exact quantity for the quote

- install four 5,000 feet duct and excavation by digging machine

Answer: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

0011 Same as above

- install four 2,000 feet duct and excavation by digging machine

Answer: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

0018 ○ Install cable on guy wires for aerial to include splicing, termination and testing of cable.

○ Issue

- splicing : unknown quantity, Every pole? According to contractor’s decision?

-install : 24 core 65000 feet -splicing : 24 core 1 spot -termination : 24 core FOPP 1 spot

Answer: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

0019 ○ Install splice case on strand ○ need exact cable quantity Answer: No, this is GFM item please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs) and this has been changed number 0018AD.

Question

TYPE

CLIN

Question

Price

Proposal

*Do you need the unit price for each install, splice, terminate and test or the unit price for the entire service?

→ If the unit price is divided for each service, how many meters of splice and terminate are standard? (Each quantity is required) → What size of cable is being asked, and how many pairs?

Answer: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Price

Proposal

*What are the quantity and specifications of cables and grounding rods

Answer: 6 AWG, MAX: 5 meters

Price

Proposal

*What PET case size is being asked? (for how many pairs of PET?)

Answer: Max 100 pair and this is GFM item we provide and see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Price

Proposal

*Should a fire-retardant plywood backboard be installed behind every junction box?

Answer: We do not use a junction box.

Price

Proposal

Is the unit price of each install, terminate, splice and test fiber optic cable necessary? Does the unit price include the whole services?

→ If the unit price is divided for each service, how many m intervals are splice and terminate based on? (requires each quantity) → What duct and cable size is being asked? (How many pairs?)

Answer: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Price

Proposal

*If the unit price is divided for each service, how many m intervals are splice and terminate based on? (requires each quantity) → If each, how many m intervals are splice and terminate based on?

(requires each quantity) → What duct and cable size is being asked? (How many pairs?)

Answer: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Price

Proposal

*Is it panel installation only? Is the terminal included?

→ If the terminal is included, what is the cable size? (How many pairs?)

Answer: Only panel and this is GFM item we provide and see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Price

Proposal

*What cable size is being asked? (How many pairs?)

Answer: This is GFM item we provide and see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Price

Proposal

*How many meters of excavatation is being asked?

→ Are all excavation & back fill concrete sections? If general land and concrete are mixed, is there any problem with each volume / equipment usage at the site?

Answer: please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Price

Proposal

*What is the Specification of COD pipe?

Answer: This is GFM item we provide and see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Price

Proposal

*The unit of conduit is being stated as “ea”. How many meters does "ea" covers?

Answer: 4 inch steel conduit itself and see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Price

Proposal

*Is there any overlapped area in CLIN 0010 with excavation & back fill and piping quantity included in handhole installation? Is it an individual quantity?

→ If it is individual, in every how many m should a handhole be installed?

Answer: This is including all and handhole count will be provided on EDP our PM created.

Price

Proposal

*Is there any overlapped area in CLIN 0010 with excavation & back fill and piping quantity included in manhole installation? Is it an individual quantity?

→ If it is individual, in every how many m should a manhole be installed?

Answer: This is including all and Maintenance hole count will be provided on EDP from OSP PM/1ST Signal Brigade.

Price

Proposal

*What is the standard of wire

Answer: Reference to TIA regulation.

Price

Proposal

*Is the unit price of each installing cable, splicing, termination and testing necessary?

or Does the unit price include the whole services?

→If individually calculated, how many m intervals are splice and terminate based on? (requires each quantity)

Answer: Please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

PriceProposal 24

*Is it a duplicate with CLIN 0012?

Answer: CLIN 0012 is GFM and this is CFM item, please see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Price

Proposal

*What’s the standard of pull-box

Answer: This is GFM item (40cm x 40cm x 20cm) we provide and see the revised ATTACHMENT 2 – Schedule of Services (CLINs).

Price

Proposal

*Can this be done by simply laying wires in the existing duct?

→ What is the standard of the wire?

Answer: Yes, please see TIA regulation or Basic cable & duct installing books.

19 Solicitation x

*In key personnel qualifications instruction part, it says PM and CM shall possess bachelors degree in Information Technology related field. To what extent are the related fields you are allowing?

Answer: Related field as Major BS degree of followings:

Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Information & Communications Engineering or 10 years’ experience with followings of related BS degrees I mentioned above.

20 Solicitation x

*How do you verify CM's and PM's experience of more than 3 years within the last 5 years?

*And which documents should I submit to prove that?

Answer: In accordance with Subfactor 1.5: Key Personnel Qualifications:

“Contract Manager (CM) and Project Manager (PM)’s resume must clearly identify the qualifications above in the following format: a. Position title held. b. A clear description of qualifying work experience. c. Length of work experience (year/month/date – year/month/date). d. Complete point of contract of employer (business name, point of contact information [name, phone number, email address]).”

21 Solicitation x And which documents should I submit to prove that?

Answer: This is a duplicated question above 20.

22 Solicitation x

How do I prove or suggest PM, CM'S ability to communicate in English?

Answer: You are required to communication with end-user (American) in English without interpreter and any problems.

23 Solicitation x

In staffing plan, are there any essential category that you are asking to have in labor category?

Answer: No.

24 Solicitation x

In staffing plan, what periods of heightened level of work exactly referring to?

Answer: No.

(End of Summary of Changes)