Multiple Award Task Order Construction Contracts (MATOC) at Tobyhanna Army Depot

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains responses to vendor questions regarding the Tobyhanna FY26 MATOC Solicitation (W51AA126RA002).

• Proposal Submission: All DoD SAFE requirements have been removed via Amendment 0001. Proposals should now be emailed directly to Mr. Justin Marino and Mr. Brian Souter (Questions 3, 12).
• Site Visit: An agenda for the February 19th site visit is available on SAM.gov. The visit will not include a "seed project" overview (Questions 8, 9, 16).
• Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ): PPQs can be for federal, state, local government, or commercial contracts. Revised Attachment 3 now includes instructions to email completed PPQs to both Mr. Justin Marino and Mr. Brian Souter (Questions 5, 7, 13, 14, 15).
• Bonding Capacity: The requirement for a single project bonding threshold of at least $5,000,000 and an aggregate threshold of $30,000,000 is confirmed and will not be lowered (Questions 6, 17).
• Base Access: Information regarding base access and contractor badges can be found in Section 3 of the RFP. A 648C background check is required for awarded contracts/task orders needing base access (Question 11).
• Proposal Due Date: The proposal due date will not be extended despite vendor requests related to the site visit and RFI response timeline (Question 4).

Key changes include the method for proposal submission (email instead of DoD SAFE) and clarifications on past performance, bonding, and site visit content. No changes were made to the proposal due date or bonding requirements.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation W51AA126RA002 for the Tobyhanna FY26 MATOC.

• Proposal Submission: All DoD SAFE requirements have been removed via Amendment 0001. Proposals are to be emailed directly to Mr. Justin Marino and Mr. Brian Souter.
• Site Visit: Information regarding the site visit registration process is on pages 3-4 of the RFP. An agenda for the February 19th site visit is attached to the SAM.gov posting.
• Past Performance: Past performance questionnaires (PPQs) can be completed for federal, state, local government, or commercial contracts for similar services. Completed CPARS are not acceptable in lieu of the required PPQ, but may be used by the government as a supplementary source. Revised Attachment 3 now includes instructions to email completed PPQs to both Mr. Justin Marino and Mr. Brian Souter.
• Bonding Requirements: The requirement for a single project bonding threshold of at least $5,000,000 and an aggregate bonding threshold of at least $30,000,000 is confirmed.
• Base Access: Information regarding base access and obtaining temporary passes is referenced on page 3, section 3 of the RFP. A 648C background check is required for awarded contracts requiring base access.
• Seed Project: There will not be a "seed project" for this requirement.

Amendment 0001 has been issued to remove DoD SAFE submission instructions and replace them with email submission details. Offerors are encouraged to submit questions early, and the proposal due date will not be extended at this time.

Other / Unclassified

This document is an agenda for a site visit related to the TYAD Construction Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). The site visit is scheduled for February 19, 2026, from 0900 to 1100 at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), Building 2, Bay 1.

The purpose of the site visit is to review the upcoming MATOC Construction Requirement at Tobyhanna Army Depot, including a tour of recently completed and potential upcoming projects. The agenda includes an overview of the MATOC, covering contract type and magnitude, and key aspects of the base solicitation. A site tour will cover specific projects such as Electrical Switchgear Replacement, Sidewalk Replacement, Building 1C Bay 1 Renovation, Building 1D TIERF Renovation, U-Parking Area Asphalt Replacement, Ramps & Canopies, and Electrical Substation Replacement. The site visit will conclude with a discussion of solicitation and question deadlines. Any questions arising from the site visit must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist by the specified deadline. Information provided during the site visit will not alter the terms and conditions of the RFP unless formally amended in writing. Photographs are not permitted during the site visit.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation W51AA126RA002 makes the following changes:

• Proposal Submission: All DoD Safe requirements have been removed. Offerors must now email all proposal files directly to Mr. Justin Marino and Mr. Brian Souter.

• Past Performance: Section L3.2.3 has been updated to reflect the new submission instructions for the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), requiring it to be emailed directly to Mr. Marino and Mr. Souter.

• Contractor Experience: Sections L3.2.3 and M 4.0 have been updated to specify that Federal, State, Local Government, or commercial contracts for the same or similar services as compared to NAICS 236220 are relevant for past performance.

• Attachments:

  • Attachment 3 - Past Performance Questionnaire Rev.1 has been added.
  • The previous version of Attachment 3 - Past Performance Questionnaire has been deleted.

• Section L.1.2 (Submission Method and Deadline)

• Section L.3.2.3 (Past Performance Questionnaire)

• Section M 4.0 (Past Performance Evaluation)

• Section J (List of Attachments)

• Proposal submission method has changed from DoD Safe to email.

• The deadline for proposal submission remains the same, but offerors must now adhere to the new email submission instructions.

• The criteria for relevant past performance contracts have been clarified.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Performance Assessment Questionnaire" (PAQ) and its accompanying cover letter. It is used by the US Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground to gather past performance information from offerors in support of a competitive source selection for Request for Proposal (RFP) W51AA126RA0002. The questionnaire is intended to collect candid, factual, and accurate responses regarding an offeror's past performance on relevant government or commercial contracts.

• Cover Letter: Identifies the RFP (W51AA126RA0002), the NAICS code (236220), and the points of contact for submitting the questionnaire and directing questions. It emphasizes the value of the assessment for the evaluation process.
• Rating Definitions: Provides clear definitions for "Substantial Confidence," "Satisfactory Confidence," "Limited Confidence," and "No Confidence" to ensure consistent evaluation.
• Part I: Contract Identification: To be completed by the offeror, this section requires details about the contract being assessed (Contractor Name, Address, Program Title, Contract Number, Contract Type, Prime Contractor, Award Date, Completion Date, Total Contract Value).
• Part II: Evaluation: To be completed by the point of contact (respondent), this section assesses performance across several categories:
  • Compliance of Products, Services, Documents, and Deliverables
  • Effectiveness of Project Management
  • Timeliness of Performance
  • Effectiveness in Forecasting and Controlling Estimated Costs (for Cost Reimbursement Contracts only)
  • Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
  • General Comments
  • Other Information Sources (identifying other relevant past efforts)
• Part III: Return Information: Instructions for returning the completed questionnaire to the Contracting Officer.

This document is crucial for any entity responding to RFP W51AA126RA0002. It outlines the specific criteria and format for providing past performance information, which is a key component of the evaluation. Bidders must ensure they provide this questionnaire to their relevant points of contact and that it is completed accurately and submitted by the deadline specified in the RFP to support their proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Performance Assessment Questionnaire (PAQ) and its cover letter, used to gather information on offeror past performance in support of Request for Proposal (RFP) W51AA126RA0002. The questionnaire is designed to collect candid, factual, and accurate responses from points of contact who have experience with the company being evaluated.

• Cover Letter: Identifies the issuing agency (Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground), the RFP number, and the purpose of the questionnaire. It directs offerors to complete the enclosure and return it to the Contract Specialist, Justin Marino, by the RFP submission deadline. It also provides contact information for questions.
• Questionnaire Structure: Divided into three parts:
  • Part I (To be completed by the Offeror): Collects contractor and contract identification details.
  • Part II (To be completed by Point of Contact – Respondent): Evaluates past performance across several categories including compliance, project management, timeliness, cost control (for cost reimbursement contracts), and customer satisfaction. It requires a rationale for each rating.
  • Part III (Return Information): Specifies how to return the completed questionnaire.
• Rating Definitions: Provides clear definitions for "Substantial Confidence," "Satisfactory Confidence," "Limited Confidence," and "No Confidence."

This document is crucial for bidders as it outlines the specific criteria and format for providing past performance information. Offerors must ensure they accurately complete this questionnaire and submit it by the deadline, as past performance is a significant factor in the source selection process for RFP W51AA126RA0002. The information provided by respondents will directly influence the government's evaluation of the offeror's past performance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction services at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). The government intends to award Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs) on an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) basis. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220, with a small business size standard of $45 million. The government intends to award contracts to all qualified offerors. Task orders may be set aside for specific socio-economic programs. The MATOC contracts will cover maintenance, repair, minor construction, and design-build construction services.

• The scope of work includes maintenance, repair, and construction services.

• Task orders will be firm-fixed-price and may range from $25,000 to $10,000,000, with potential for up to $100,000,000 for a single task order.

• Project durations are typically 365 calendar days or less, but may exceed this.

• Offerors must demonstrate bonding capacity: a minimum single project bonding threshold of $5,000,000 and an aggregate bonding threshold of $30,000,000.

• A comprehensive safety narrative, TCR and DART rate data for the past five years, and a quality control plan are required.

• Contract Type: Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) / Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Five-calendar year ordering period.

• Estimated Total Maximum Ceiling: $200,000,000 for all task orders.

• Minimum Guarantee per Contract: $200.

• Proposals are due by 09 March 2026, 01:00 PM local time.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DoD SAFE Service site (https://safe.apps.mil).

• Proposal validity period: Minimum of 120 days.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical (Bonding Capacity, Safety Program, Quality Control) and Past Performance. These factors are weighted equally.

• Cost/Price will be evaluated at the task order level, not for the MATOC award.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) under NAICS 236220.

• Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 236220.

• Task orders may be set aside for SBA Certified 8(a) participants, Certified HUBZone Small Business Concerns, Small Business Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and Women Owned Small Businesses.

• A bid guarantee is not required for this solicitation but may be required on future task orders.

• A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, 19 February 2026, at 9:00 AM EST at Tobyhanna Army Depot. Reservations are required.

• Questions must be submitted in writing via email to justin.m.marino2.civ@army.mil no later than ten (10) days before the solicitation closing date.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the scope of work for a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for depot-wide minor construction, repairs, maintenance alterations, emergency services, and renovations at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD).

• Provides non-personal services including labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and transportation.

• Work is performed under individual Task Orders (TOs) awarded against the MATOC.

• Contractors must complete all work in accordance with schedules established in each TO.

• Awardees must comply with the TYAD Master Specifications and Installation Planning Design Guide.

• Contractors must have a 24-hour response capability for ongoing task orders, even if not explicitly stated in the TO.

• Specifications for design-build projects will be submitted as part of the design submission. Specs Intact and UFGS will be utilized for applicable specification sections.

• For design-bid-build projects, the TO will reference applicable specifications in the TYAD Master Specifications. Tailored specification sections will be included in individual TOs.

• Ordering Period: Five (5) years, beginning September 2026 through September 2031.

• Duration of Project: Each firm-fixed price task order will have its own individual performance period. The Period of Performance (POP) may be adjusted for performance of Options.

• Location: Tobyhanna Army Depot, 11 HAP Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna, PA 18466.

• Contract Type: Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC).

• Notice to Proceed (NTP): Issued post MATOC award and upon award of a TO, after acceptance and approval of bonds and insurance.

• None explicitly detailed in this section beyond compliance with TYAD specifications and 24-hour response capability.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 2- TYAD MASTER SPECIFICATIONS-IDG.pdf", serves as a comprehensive set of specifications and design criteria for facilities at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). It outlines general design concepts, regulatory criteria, planning guidelines, and specific requirements for various building systems, materials, and spaces. It also includes detailed specifications for furniture.

• General Design Considerations: Encompasses site and building planning, environmental factors, anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) measures, landscape design, building aesthetics, flexibility, economy, and interior design standards.
• Systems and Materials: Details preferred systems and materials for architectural elements, mechanical (HVAC), plumbing, electrical, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Specifications: References Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and other relevant standards.
• Furniture: Provides detailed specifications for various furniture types, including workstations, seating, tables, and casegoods, with specific models and finishes listed.
• Appendices: Includes acronyms, military rank designations, CADD standards, and project data.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it establishes the technical requirements, standards, and preferred materials for any construction or renovation project at TYAD. Bidders must thoroughly review these specifications to ensure their proposals and proposed materials/systems comply with TYAD's established criteria. Understanding these master specifications is essential for accurate bidding, material selection, and successful project execution. It highlights TYAD's preferences for sustainability, energy efficiency, durability, and specific manufacturers or product types.

This document also references numerous standards and codes related to plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and electrical systems from organizations such as ASME, ASTM, AWWA, IEEE, NEMA, NFPA, and UL. Bidders must ensure compliance with all applicable referenced standards for materials, equipment, and installation methods.