19GE5025R0079 Q A.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for a janitorial services contract (Solicitation Number 19GE5025R0079) at the U.S. Embassy in Brussels, Belgium. The Q&A covers critical operational details for potential bidders, including current contract incumbent (LAURENTY Schoonmaak), site-specific requirements, and contract specifications. Key details include mandatory environmental cleaning products, 230V electrical systems, security clearance requirements for custodians, limited internet services in the Embassy office, no parking for commercial vehicles, and no walkie-talkie permissions. The contract encompasses janitorial services for embassy premises, including the Chief of Mission Residence, Deputy Chief of Mission Residence, and office spaces, with potential overtime for additional services or presentational events.
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U.S. Embassy Brussels, Belgium
19GE5025R0079
Janitorial services at the U.S. Embassy Brussels, Belgium for its premises, including Chief of Mission Residence (CMR), Deputy Chief of Mission Residence (DCR), and office spaces.
Questions and Answers Q1: Who is the incumbent for the current contract?
A1: LAURENTY Schoonmaak.
Q2: Is this the original PWS from the current contract?
A2: Yes.
Q3: Can you give us access to the site visit attendees?
A3: The government didn’t ask the attendees for their consent to share their information, so we can’t publicize their names.
Q4: Will clearances be required for the custodians cleaning the residences?
A4: Yes.
Q5: Is there onsite storage for the contractor?
A5: Yes. There is available storage for supplies and locked storage boxes for contractor’s personal items.
Q6: Will there be internet services provided in the contractor's Embassy office?
A6: Yes. Limited.
Q7: Is there parking for our commercial vehicles?
A7: No.
Q8: Can our staff have walkie-talkies?
A8: No.
Q9: The Excel price proposal breakdown doesn’t seem to match the RFP document section B pricing part on page 7. The Pergola cleaning and wall cleaning aren’t included in the Excel file.
A9: With Amendment 0002 the attachment 7 Price Proposal breakdown has been removed. Please provide your pricing on Section B.
Q10: How long will the phase-in period be?
A10: See in Statement of work under C.9 Transition Plan
Q11: Are there any weekend work requirements?
A11: See SOW 1.4.1: “(…) Overtime may be necessary under temporary additional services or presentational events.”
Q12: What is the voltage/amps for equipment such as 110 or 120?
A12: 230V @ 50Hz
Q13: Will there be any special requirements for the contractor's subs?
A13: All terms and conditions apply to the Contractor and also to the subcontractors.
Q14: Should all of the cleaning products be environmentally friendly or hospital-grade disinfectants?
A14: Yes, products should be environmentally friendly.
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