Attachment C QA from PreProposal Conference September 6 2022 191S7022Q0014 00001.pdf

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• ATTACHMENT C

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ASKED AT THE PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

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Question #1: Should VAT be included in the prices in Section 1, subsection 1.3 of the solicitation?

Answer #1: In subsection1.3 Prices, Section 1 of the solicitation, the Monthly cost per worker is priced exclusive of VAT with the VAT amount entered in the 17% VAT column of each line item. The Grand total column of each line item is the cost inclusive of VAT.

Question #2: What is the wight requirement of the trach to be removed in subsection 1.2.1.8 of section 1 of the solicitation?

Answer #2: The weight of the trach to be removed as per the requirement of subsection 1.2.1.8 of the solicitation will not exceed 30 Kg. Amendment 0001 of the solicitation revises this subsection so that the wight of the trash to be removed is included.

Question #3: Is it a requirement of the company employees to be Israeli Citizens?

Answer #3: While it is not a requirement that contractor employees are Israeli Citizens, Subsection 8.2 of section 1 of the solicitation states, “The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs, and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters”.

All contractor employees must be legally allowed to work in the State of Israel.

Question #4: How long does it take to complete the security check process for contractor employees?

Answer #4: Subsection 4.4, of section 1 of the solicitation states, “It is anticipated that security checks will take between 20 - 30 days to perform.”.

Question #5: How is the temporary additional services defined?

Answer #5: Subsection 1.2.4 of section 1 of the solicitation states, “Temporary Additional

Services are services that are defined as Standard Services but are required at times other than the normal workday. These services shall support special events at the Post.”

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Question #6: Can contractor employees carry personnel Cellphones in the Government facilities?

Answer #6: subsection 4.4 of section 1 of the solicitation states, “The Government shall issue identity cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved.” Once issued an identity card, the contractor employee will be allowed to carry their personal cellphone, with Bluetooth option turned off, in certain locations of the US Government facilities. There will also be areas within these facilities that the carrying of personnel cellphones will not be allowed.

Question #7: Is there an official document or form needed for proof of insurance?

Answer #7: Section 3, subsection A.2(6)(d) regarding contractors’ proposal submittal requirements states, “a copy of the Certificate of Insurance(s), or (2) a statement that the

Contractor will get the required insurance, and the name of the insurance provider to be used”.

No mandatory form is required to adhere to this requirement.

Question #8: Can proposals be submitted in Hebrew?

Answer #8: No. Clause 52.214-34 is included in section 2 of the solicitation and requires that all offers are submitted in the English Language.

Question #9: Is the contractor required to supply replacement employees when approved employee is on leave?

Answer #9: Yes, the ensuing contract off this solicitation will be a service contract and not a personnel services contract and as such the service is mandatory for each working day as stated in the schedule.

Question #10: Does the Government enforce a minimum wage to be paid to the contractor’s employees?

Answer #10: No, the ensuing contract off this solicitation will be a service contract and not a personnel services contract and as such, the Government does not relegate contractor wages.

Subsection 8.2 of section 1 of the solicitation states, “The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws.”

Question #10: What is the start date of the contract which will be awarded?

Answer #10: Subsection 1 of section 1 of the solicitation states,” After contract award and submission of acceptable insurance certificates, the Contracting Officer shall issue a Notice to

Proceed. The Notice to Proceed will establish a date (a minimum of ten (10) days from start date listed in Notice to Proceed unless the Contractor agrees to an earlier date) on which performance shall start”