FPL ESPC PF Request for Quotations Questions and Answers

RFQ 12318727Q0010 – Questions and Answers for Forest Products Lab (FPL) Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) Project Facilitator (PF) 1. The Performance Work Statement requires the contractor to provide Department of Energy approved Project Facilitator services. May the offeror meet this requirement through a subcontractor whose named facilitator is on the Federal Energy Management Program approved Project Facilitator list, or must the approved facilitator be an employee of the offeror?
o Answer: The offeror can meet the requirements of this PWS through either an employee or a subcontractor, so long as the PF is on the FEMP approved PF list.
2. Is the Government seeking a specific number of approved facilitators, or will one named approved facilitator satisfy the requirement?
o Answer: One approved PF satisfies the requirement for the scope of the Phase 1 and Phase 2 services described in the PWS.
3. The solicitation lists three different start dates for the period of performance (November 15, 16 and 20, 2026). Which date should offerors use for pricing? o Answer: The estimated date is approximately November 20th. Please see page 3 of 46 in the solicitation or page 1 of 46 in the attached document the schedule with the highlighted reference:
*Actual dates will be based on award
4. The Schedule of Items lists hourly line items without estimated quantities. Will the Government provide estimated hours for each line item so all offerors price on the same basis?
o Answer: The offerors should provide their own estimate of the hours required to complete each task. Please see Answers to #6, #10, and #11 for additional details.
5. Please confirm the number of base and optional trips to be priced under Task Area C.
o Answer: There will be one base trip, and two optional trips (both optional trips are identified in the PWS with an asterisk in Task Area C). o Dates are subject to change; however the base trip is tentatively scheduled for late January 2027 and will support both Phase 1 and 2 project requirements.
6. The instructions call for a Sample Task Order Cost in Excel format. Is there a Government template for this, and could it be provided? o Answer: Yes, a Government template will be provided. Please note that optional tabs are provided for building a more detailed estimate of hours required for tasks and sub-tasks related to Area A and C. These tabs are optional and are provided as a resource.

RFQ 12318727Q0010 – Questions and Answers for Forest Products Lab (FPL) Energy