PVD ATCT Gate and Component Relocation - "IIJA" (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act)

Posted Questions and Anwers in the Attachment Section on 12 March 2025

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Amendment 0001 posted on 07 March 2025

See formal SF30 Amendment titled "6973GH-25-R-00097 Amendment 0001" in the attachments/links section. This amendment makes changes to the solicitation as detailed on page 1 of the amendment which states:

The purpose of Amendment 0001 is as follows:

1) Extend the close date of the solicitation from 13 March 2025 at 1700 hrs CT to 28 March 2025 at 1700 hrs CT.

2) All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

All offerors are required to acknowledge Amendment 0001 on page 2 of the SIR or provide a signed copy of the amendment (SF30) with their bid submission. If this amendment is not acknowledged or signed, the bid will be considered non-responsive.

Note: The FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).

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Original Posting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement for relocation of the existing 20-foot vehicle security gate further down the access road to operate as the egress and add additional fencing. Relocate all components associated with the "Tilt-A-Way" gate inclusive, but not limited to, the access controls, and telephone. Additionally, install one new 18" vehicle gate to act as the ingress gate.

It is anticipated that a stand-alone contract with Firm Fixed-Price pricing arrangement will be awarded as a result of this solicitation. The NAICS code applicable to this requirement is 236220. The business size standard for this NAICS is $45.0M.

Contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM,) www.sam.gov on the date established for receipt of offers. Reference AMS Clause 3.3.1-33, paragraph (d), "if the offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror." The FAA reserves the right to review and verify each offerors program eligibility. Potential offerors should note that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with one or more offerors at any time during the SIR process. This SIR/RFO is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of proposals.

All questions regarding the project/specifications/plans must be received in writing (Samantha.A.Pearce@faa.gov) no later than 3:00 p.m. CT, 1 week prior to the closing date to allow for responses to be provided prior to due date for receipt of proposals.

Per 3.2.2.3-63 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (JUL 2004), a site visit is scheduled for 19 February 2025 at 1000 EST at 464 Warwick Industrial Drive, Warwick, RI 02886. It is strongly encouraged to attend the site visit. Provide the name of attendees to the Contracting Officer four (4) days prior to Site Visit. Attendees are required to perform a self-wellness check prior to arriving and social distance while on-site when possible.

Any responses received after the time specified may not be considered in accordance with AMS Provision 3.2.2.3-14, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals, incorporated by reference in the solicitation. If all requested information is not furnished, the vendor's response may be determined ineligible.

Note: The FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS). You can learn more about the FAA’s acquisition process at the following link:

https://fast.faa.gov/PPG_Procurement.cfm.