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This document contains questions and answers regarding a future janitorial services solicitation by the United States Tri-Mission in Vienna, Austria. The solicitation will require janitorial services for approximately 18,000 square meters of office space, hallways, staircases, wet rooms, and kitchenettes across several Vienna locations. Services will also include cleaning of roughly 7,000 square meters of carpets and 5,000 square meters of windows. The statement of work will include various quality levels depending on office needs. The anticipated period of performance is one base year with an option to renew for one additional year. The award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror deemed responsible with a satisfactory record. The contract type will be firm fixed price. All offerors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting. Offers may be submitted via email or mail by the response date. The Department of State is the issuing agency.

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Q: B2. Can a price adjustment be agreed for the period of a contract renewal?

A: As addressed in the solicitation document and the Minutes of the pre-proposal conference, prices are fixed and will not get re-negotiated and/or adjusted after contract award; all contractors need to properly estimate an increase for the renewal option to include any possible labor, equipment, and material mark-ups.

Q: Concerning B4C and the answer to Question 40 we would appreciate to define the payment terms more precisely:

A: In accordance with FAR52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT, payment is made within 30 days after receipt of a proper invoice.

Q: H.4, c: Can a limitation of liability be agreed for slight negligence? Can a liability exclusion for consequential damages be agreed?

A: All such issues will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis based on the language in H.4.

Q: Part II Contract Clauses- Could you please make the full text of a clauses for us available.

A: All clauses are accessible in full text electronically at:Acquisition.gov. Please let us know if you need navigating assistance.

Q: Applicable Law / Place of Jurisdiction - Can we agree on the applicability of Austrian law in this contract?

A: Please note that the place of jurisdiction is NOT negotiable.

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