12970223Q0027 QA1.pdf

12970223Q0027 Q&A #1

1. What is the equipment (cooking equipment) used when the crew inhabits a fire restricted area?

A: If there is a fire restriction the crew still utilizes propane camp stoves/burners. The camp and crew will be permitted to use propane.

2. Does the crew utilize all cold food in fire restricted areas or will there be induction burners?

A: There will be 2 (two) hot meal per day. Refer to question 1.

3. Will the contractor's employee(s) be in the wilderness for the entire stint from April to September? Will there be any trips back to cities?

A: Monday through Friday will be 12 miles into the wilderness. The Cook has Saturday and Sunday off, to include scheduled holidays. The is no restriction of travel for personal time off.

4. Will the contractor provide cots, tents or sleeping bags for their employees? Please provide sleeping arrangements that the contractor should expect.

A: Camp Cook is required to bring all there own camping equipment, as well as they are subject to a total gear weight restriction as outline in the contract. The cook will pitch their own tent, and find their own dispersed camp site.

5. Will the contractor's employees need to be CPR certified? Or is there any other training needed to be on site?

A: CPR is not a requirement. ServSafe Food Handler certificate is advised.

6. How long are the hikes into camp?

A: 12 miles.

7. Are there any cooking supplies or smallwares that the contractor needs to supply?

A: No.

8. Will the contractor's employees be armed with bear spray when the crew is gone during the day for protection?

A: No.

9. Would the government prefer that the RFQ be filled out and returned in it's entirety (27 pages) in addition to the technical response? Please specify everything that is required to be submitted with our quote.

A: Fill out the pricing info listed in the schedule of items, and any highlighted fields (Page 20-22)

10. Will the contractor's employee(s) depart the premises with government employees on Friday's?

Or will the contractor be responsible for departing the premises, if they choose on Friday's by themselves? Will the contractor's employee(s) be able to stay for the duration of the weekend?

A: The Camp Cook can either depart camp with government employees or by themselves. The Camp Cook can choose to stay the weekend at the camp if desired.

11. Will the government provide a schedule of departure for the contractor so that the contractor can ensure employees are at the meeting location before departure?

A: Yes.

12. Can you provide the locations of which the government employees will depart from to the camp locations?

A: Weaverville, CA. Additional location details will be announced upon award of contract.

13. The beginning of solicitation number :12970223Q0027 has a graph for "camp cook services " for 0001 – 4001, are these for different years.

A: You are correct in that the line items 0001-4001 are for different years

14. Do I need a cover letter with my quote?

A: A cover letter makes it convenient to find all of your company information in one spot which makes me the evaluation portion easier down the road. They are not required though.

15. Do I need to include the solicitation graph on page one or is it more of just a written statement?

A: A written statement is fine if it reflects the table with the 5 different items (0001-4001).