Global Forensic eXploitation Center (GFXC) Maintenance

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation for GFXC Maintenance.

• PWS Version: Bidders should use the PWS version located in the attachments section of the Solicitation, not the 1/23/26 or Aug/25 versions.
• Preventative Maintenance Frequency: Preventative maintenance for water utilities is required twice per calendar year (semi-annual).
• Solicitation Instructions (52.212-1): Bidders should refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 for instructions, as the addendum in the solicitation was blank.
• Evaluation Criteria (52.212-2): Bidders should refer to FAR provision 52.212-2 for evaluation criteria, as the page in the solicitation was blank.
• Evaluation Method: The solicitation will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method.

These clarifications address ambiguities in the PWS and solicitation instructions, confirming the correct PWS version, the frequency of preventative maintenance, and the evaluation methodology. Bidders should ensure their proposals align with these clarified requirements.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation W9124926RA008 provides consolidated Vendor Q&A's. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

• The "FROM" section lists the following attachments:
  • FXD Gillem Maintenance Performance Work Statement (PWS) as of 23 January 2026
  • SCA Wage Determination 2015-4471
  • PRICE WORKSHEET
• The "TO" section includes the above attachments and adds:
  • CONSOLIDATED QAS GFXC Maintenance (Vendor Consolidated Q&A's), dated 20 Feb 2026.

This amendment does not appear to modify proposal deadlines or evaluation factors, but it does add consolidated Q&A's which bidders should review.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation W9124926RA008, originally dated 05 Feb 2026.

Key changes include:

• Proposal Deadline Extension: The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 10 AM, Monday, 23 February 2026.

• Addition of Contract Clauses: FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services) have been added.

• Modification of Contract Clauses: FAR 52.212-1 has been modified to clarify submission requirements and the period for acceptance of offers.

• Item 9B (Dated) of the solicitation has been updated.

• FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2 clauses have been added or modified.

• The proposal due date has been extended to 23 Feb 2026.

• Offerors must ensure their submissions adhere to the updated FAR 52.212-1 requirements regarding content and format.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the requirements for providing non-personnel services for the maintenance of modular administration buildings, forensic lab shelters, powered industrial equipment, generators, and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) for the United States Army Criminal Investigations Division (USACID) Forensic eXploitation Department (FXD).

• Preventive, Routine, and Emergency Maintenance: Services include maintenance for:

  • Five (5) 4,800 sqft modular administration buildings (RLBs), including HVAC, fire extinguishers, and emergency lighting.
  • Electrical utilities (power cables, distribution units) and water utilities (pipes, hoses).
  • Thirty-four (34) mobile lab shelters and their associated HVAC units.
  • FXD Compound grounds, including fencing, gates, lawn mowing, and weed trimming.
  • Five (5) Material Handling Equipment (MHE) items (forklifts).

• Demand Maintenance: Includes repairs and replacements for all utility systems, mobile lab shelter components, and grounds infrastructure.

• Project Orders (POs): Non-recurring work for alterations, additions, or improvements to RLBs, mobile lab shelters, and grounds, funded on a reimbursable basis.

• Preventive Maintenance: Performed at intervals recommended by equipment manufacturers.

• Demand Maintenance Response Times: One (1) workday for standard requests, two (2) hours for emergency requests (Monday-Friday, 0800-1630, excluding federal holidays).

• Quality Control: Contractor must implement an effective quality control program adhering to ISO 9001/2000 standards.

• Reporting: Monthly reports of PMs performed and itemized inspection reports with critical readings.

• Period of Performance: One Base Year (March 16, 2026 – March 15, 2027) and one Option Year (March 16, 2027 – March 15, 2028).

• Place of Performance: On-site at building 926, Gillem Enclave, or contractor's worksite.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price with cost reimbursable CLINs for materials and special projects.

• Warranty: Contractor must provide a warranty on all work performed.

• Identification: Contractor employees must wear ID badges at all times.

• Security: Contractor is responsible for safeguarding government equipment and information.

• Safety: Adherence to OSHA, post fire safety, and general laboratory safety protocols.

• Data Rights: Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing pricing worksheets for the opportunity. It includes sections for a Base Period and Option Period 1, detailing costs associated with CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) and other direct costs (ODC).

• Summary Sheet: Provides a high-level overview of costs for the Base Period and Option Period 1, including CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 (ODC). It also shows totals for each period and a Grand Total.
• Pricing - Fully Burdened Sheet: Details labor categories, wage rates, fringe benefits, overhead, general and administrative (G&A) costs, and profit for both the Base Period and Option Period 1. However, all fields within this sheet are populated with 0.0, indicating no specific pricing details are provided in this section.
• Note: A note specifies that bidders should show $0 for SCR CLINS when they will not be separately priced.

This document is intended to guide bidders in preparing their pricing proposals. While the 'Summary' sheet provides some cost categories and totals, the detailed 'Pricing - Fully Burdened' sheet is currently empty. Bidders should use this template to structure their pricing and adhere to the note regarding SCR CLINS. The absence of detailed labor costs in the 'Pricing - Fully Burdened' sheet suggests that specific pricing information may be provided elsewhere or requires bidder input based on the solicitation's requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W9124926RA008) is for "GFXC Maintenance (FXD DPW)" and involves providing preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance for modular administration buildings, forensic lab shelters, powered industrial equipment, and generators. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance services.

• Services include maintenance for modular administration buildings, forensic lab shelters, powered industrial equipment, and generators.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for Labor and ODC.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: March 16, 2026 to March 15, 2027
  • Option Year 1: March 16, 2027 to March 15, 2028

• Estimated Value: NAICS code 561210 with a size standard of USD 47,000,000.00.

• Solicitation Issue Date: February 5, 2026

• Offer Due Date: February 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided pages.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 561210

• Size Standard: USD 47,000,000.00

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to:

  • Small business subcontracting limitations (FAR 52.219-14).
  • Postaward small business program rerepresentation (FAR 52.219-28).
  • Prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services/equipment (FAR 52.204-25, FAR 52.204-27).
  • Payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) (DFARS 252.232-7006).
  • Option to extend services and contract term (FAR 52.217-8, 52.217-9).

• Attachments include: FXD Gillem Maintenance PWS, SCA Wage Determination, and Pricing Worksheet.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act." It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing work on a Service Contract Act (SCA) covered contract. This is relevant for bidders to understand labor costs associated with the contract.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-4471
• Revision Number: 34
• Date of Last Revision: 12/03/2025
• Geographic Area: Georgia Counties of Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Haralson, Henry, Morgan, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Spalding, Walton.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and the minimum hourly wage rate for each.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and are listed separately. Specific benefits like Health & Welfare ($5.55 per hour) and paid sick leave (EO 13706) are detailed.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Conformance Process: Outlines the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed.

Bidders must use this document to determine the minimum labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these wage determinations can lead to contract violations. The listed wage rates and benefits are the baseline for employee compensation on the contract. Bidders should ensure their proposed labor rates meet or exceed these minimums.