36C24719Q0050-004.pdf

Previous Contractor Questions / Answers:

From: Donald L. Battle, Contract Specialist

To: All Potential Offers/Bidders, The following questions were presented for answers regarding solicitation 36247-19-Q-0050:

Q1: Who is the incumbent contractor?

A1: Hancock Government Contractors

Q2: What is the annual estimated cost of previous contract?

A2: $47,984.64 (This is the average annual contract cost – Base and 4 options)

Q3: Is there a Performance Work Statement related to the bid?

A3: Yes and a QASP.

Q4: What is the total square footage of the facility in the solicitation?

A4: Common Space/Lobby Space = 2,441 sq. ft.

Tenant Space = 9,089 sq. ft.

Total Net/Gross area = 11,529

Q5: Are there any specs associated with the bid that can be provided?

A5: Yes; see attached building specs, but It is strongly encouraged attendance at the site visit scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, 2018 @ 11:00 am at the Athens CBOC, 9249 Hwy 29 North, Athens, GA 30601

Q6: Is there any other further documentation need from our firm?

A6: Refer to Section E of the solicitation

Q7: How many people work at the facility?

A7: Approximately 25

Q8: How may visitor visit this facility?

A8: Approximately 50 – 80 a day.

Q9: How many restrooms and windows are in the building?

A9: See attached building schematic

Q10: Will the VA provide a janitorial closet? And, if so, how many janitorial closets are in the building?

A10: There is one janitorial closet in the building for the contractor.

Q11: Will the government provide the secured storage area or will the contractor be responsible for storing equipment?

A11: The contractor will be responsible for storing equipment. There is only one janitorial closet that is provided by the VA for storage of supplies

Q12: If the contractor will be responsible storage of equipment, will the government allow for storage on-site?

A12: No

Q13: Are there automatic dispenser at this facility?

A14: Yes

Q14: Factor 1: Experience requires that an offeror submit at least three sources of where the offeror was the prime contractor. The next bullet says offeror may submit a capabilities statement with sufficient information that reflects the requirements in the PWS.

A15: Please refer to the evaluation criteria located in Section E for full details. The government will not penalize any company that does not have experience as the prime vendor. If the company provided services as a subcontractor, then the company can provide past performance for consideration. An offeror may submit a capabilities statement with sufficient information that reflects the requirements in the PWS. Note: An offeror without relevant past performance, or for whom information non-past performance is not available, will be given a neutral rating.

Q15: What is the requirement date for the past performance?

A16: All requirement documentation and offer/bid should be submitted by Thursday, November 29, 2018 @ 12:00 pm as stated on the Standard Form 1499

Q16: Will vendor be required to handle "red bag" and "sharps containers"?

A17: No.

Q17: Can supplies remain in shipped boxes?

A18: No. Corrugated boxes must be emptied and removed from the facility.

Q18: Will vendor be required to supply staff during regular clinic hours?

A19: No. See the Performance Work Statement. Vendor staff shall work after hours unless, there is an emergency need. Coordination of weekend cleaning shall be scheduled with the COR and the Clinic Director.