FINAL Responses to Questions v.4.docx

1240BD25Q0004 V.4 – Zig Zag Janitorial Questions & Answers CO, arlene.steffey@usda.gov

American Cleaning Solutions, I was not the prior CO but you can find the information you need at fpdsng.gov

NO

I am the only one that quotes are to be submitted to.

NO

Are there any pictures of the inside of the building and also the square footage of the building needing services?

Square footage is listed in the solicitation. There are no pictures provided from the program staff.

NO

• The quoter shall include documentation regarding their relevant past performance as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation.

o Provide references (minimum of three) for Past performance on contracts for janitorial services o References shall include:

• Name of client, contact information of client, and

• Contract number, if applicable.

• Location (County/State) of project and size of facilities.

The quoter SHALL NOT go back any farther than five (5) years for the submitted data. The past performance data shall document a successful history of past contract performance.

NO

Additionally, I’d appreciate it if you could share any insights from previous vendors who have bid on this contract. What were they looking for, and are there specific areas we should focus on to make our proposal more competitive?

It is incumbent on the contractor to understand the requirement and submit in accordance with the instructions as noted in FAR 52.212-1.

Yes, there is an incumbent:

American Cleaning Solutions, I was not the prior CO but you can find the information you need at fpdsng.gov

NO

Thanks so much for the info. I clearly didn’t see the information regarding the site visit that I missed so this was the only one

Who is the incumbent for this contract?

What is the contract number, name and value of contract?

Yes, there is an incumbent:

American Cleaning Solutions, I was not the prior CO but you can find the information you need at fpdsng.gov

NO

1) IBR FAR 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

(MAY 2024)

Section 3.5 Task 1 Duties to be performed twice weekly as defined by the Task Order.

1. Task 1 & Task 2: Basic Janitorial Services

FAR 52.216-21 Requirements

(a) This is a requirements contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies or services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government’s requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as "estimated" or "maximum" in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all supplies or services specified in the Schedule and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(c) Except as this contract otherwise provides, the Government shall order from the Contractor all the supplies or services specified in the Schedule that are required to be purchased by the Government activity or activities specified in the Schedule.

allow. Duties to be performed twice weekly as defined by the Task Order.

FAR 52.216-21 Requirements. See Schedule of Items for estimated quantities and ordering periods of performance. The dates listed are estimated service periods.

Four (4) month estimate represents a high season of tourist activity that may be ordered through a task order. There may be more or less time ordered as needed by the program.