Z1DA--B170 Window Recaulking Services

uld be submitted via email to andrew.misfeldt@va.gov? A1. Yes. Submit one consolidated PDF ( 10MB), font Arial 11, in accordance with the solicitation instructions. Q2. Are there page limitations? A2. No page limits apply. The file-size limit of 10MB governs. Q3. Which form must be submitted SF 1449 or SF 1442? A3. Offerors shall submit a signed SF 1449. SF 1442 is not required. Evaluation Factors Q4. Please confirm the evaluation factors. A4. Evaluation consists of: Factor I Approach & Quality Management Factor II Professional Qualifications & Specialized Experience Factor III Past Performance Factor IV Price Factors I III are equal in importance and collectively approximately equal to Price. Q5. Does managing one subcontractor satisfy Past Performance requirements? A5. Yes, provided the offeror served as the prime contractor. Site Visit, Access, & Logistics Q6. Will there be a site visit? A6. A site visit was held on October 14, 2026. No additional site visits will be conducted. Q7. Please confirm logistical restrictions. A7. Approximate curtainwall height is 50 ft (verify independently). Elevator weight limit is 4,000 lbs. Courtyard door widths are 36 58 . Quiet hours are 2 3 PM and 10 PM 5 AM. Coordinate courtyard occupation with nursing staff. Q8. Are badges required? A8. Not for courtyard work during business hours. Badges are required for roof access. Delays caused by incomplete contractor submissions are not excusable delays. Scope Clarifications Q9. Does work occur along the entire curtainwall or only at leak locations? A9. Work shall occur along the entire curtainwall interface within Courtyards 1B and 1C to provide a continuous and complete seal. Q10. Should the entire length be repaired for a uniform seal? A10. Yes. Q11. Are cover caps replaced everywhere? A11. No. Replace only caps that are missing or cannot be reattached. Q12. Are other courtyard walls included? A12. No. Only the curtainwall/TPO/wall interface is included unless otherwise directed by the CO. Q13. Will the Government provide as builts or record drawings? A13. No. They are not available. Q14. Will the Government provide quantities? A14. No. Offerors must determine all quantities during the site visit. These measurements are binding for proposal purposes. Q15. Is full perimeter window caulking included? A15. No. Only the interfaces described in the SOW apply. Q16. Clarify termination bar installation. A16. Install the bar above the cant strip to secure the existing TPO using fasteners compatible with the substrate. Q17. Clarify face cap/flashing quantities. A17. Approximately 14 vertical caps have slid; one horizontal cap is missing; two require replacement. Remove flashing attached to the ground level base face cap. Offerors must verify all quantities. Q18. Will the awning require removal? A18. Not anticipated. Do not include awning removal unless CO directed. Q19. How many pavers must be moved and how should they be stored? A19. Approximately 70 pavers must be moved. Store in the courtyard, stacking no more than six high. Specifications, Submittals, & Warranty Q20. Which parts of VA 07 54 23 apply? A20. Membrane accessory materials and compatibility requirements apply. VA 07 92 00 applies to sealant products. Where requirements conflict, the more stringent governs. Q21. Confirm applicability of installer approvals, warranty, submittals, and pre installation meeting. A21. Manufacturer-approved roofing installer: Not required. Sealant warranty: 10-year manufacturer warranty required. Submittals: Required for sealants and termination materials showing compatibility. Pre installation meeting: Required prior to NTP; the 30 day PoP begins after NTP issuance. Q22. Provide TPO manufacturer or warranty info. A22. Unknown. Contractor is not responsible for maintaining prior warranties and shall ensure compatibility of materials. Schedule & Period of Performance Q23. Will NTP be flexible due to temperature/weather? A23. Yes. NTP may be adjusted as appropriate. Excusable delays are handled per FAR 52.212 4(f). Q24. Are background checks/PIV issuance included in the PoP? A24. Yes. Badges only required for roof access. Delays arising from incomplete contractor submissions are not excusable. Q25. Will water spray or infiltration testing be required? A25. No. Optional testing may be performed at the contractor s cost unless CO directed. Q26. Anticipated award/NTP date? A26. Award is anticipated on or around November 1, 2026 (subject to change). Schedule adjustments for weather may be considered if CO approved. Labor Standards, Set Aside, Subcontracting, & Bonds Q27. Which wage determination applies? A27. Davis Bacon Wage Determination AR20260032 applies. Q28. Will the contract be issued under DBRA only? A28. Yes. Any SCLS references are not applicable and will be conformed administratively. Q29. Which limitations on subcontracting apply? A29. Construction limitations apply. For special trade construction, no more than 75% (excluding materials) may be subcontracted to non similarly situated entities. LOS certification must be submitted. Q30. Are performance and payment bonds required? A30. No. Bonds are not required under this solicitation unless added by future amendment. Q31. Confirm SDVOSB status requirements. A31. This is a total SDVOSB set aside. Offerors must be certified in the SBA database at time of offer and award. Materials & Trades Q32. Will brake metal caps be accepted if originals are unavailable? A32. Yes, if they closely match existing caps and are approved before installation. Q33. Is a glazing contractor required? A33. No. Quantities & Pricing Basis Q34. Can VA provide LF quantities of termination bar or number of caps? A34. No. Offerors must determine quantities during the site visit. Q35. Should offerors price awning removal? A35. No. Do not include awning removal unless CO directed. Unforeseen/Differing Site Conditions Q36. How will additional TPO damage discovered during work be handled? A36. Repairs beyond the defined scope may only be performed if directed in writing by the Contracting Officer. Entitlement will be determined at that time. Q37. Are leaks associated with recent renovations? A37. No. Leaks have been occurring since the membrane was installed. Attachments Q38. Are photos/figures available? A38. Yes. Figures 1 6 included for reference only. Offerors must verify all conditions independently. Figure 1. Curtainwall Above GE101A and GE10B Figure 2. Curtainwall Above GF100 Figure 3. Missing Horizontal window base cap Figure 4. Flashing attached to horizontal window face cap Figure 5. TPO membrane beneath windows Figure 6. Metal Awning