Questions and Answers to Solicitation 6973GH-18-R-00047.pdf

Questions & Answers to Solicitation 6973GH-18-R-00047

Hangar 6 Aircraft cleaning/servicing and Hangar 6 cleaning/maintenance

1. Is this a new requirement? If not, who is the Incumbent Contractor?

No, this is not a new requirement. The Incumbent Contractor is Sharp Details, Inc.

2. Can you provide the current contract value? Total Value and Provide the Period of Performance.

The current Contract’s Total Estimated Potential Value is $1,150,019.15 (not including the 6-month extension).

Period of Performance: 08/27/2012 -02/28/2018 (including 6-month contract extension)

3. Can you provide the Current Contract number?

DTFAAC-12-D-00043

4. What will be the anticipated award date for this contract?

02/28/2018

5. What will be the anticipated start date for this contract?

03/01/2018

6. Have funds been appropriated for this opportunity?

Yes.

7. Will we supply all the chemicals for cleaning and pump out trucks for the toilets?

Yes, FAA has a lavatory cart (No truck) and supplies the chemicals

8. Will we supply the high-lifts for cleaning the outside of air planes?

Yes FAA has a z-lift and a scissor lift.

9. What type of outside/inside maintenances will be required?

Aircraft cleaning and servicing in accordance with SOW at Hangar 6 only

10. May we have your current line item price of your contract currently and the incumbent?

No. Line Item Pricing may not be released. Only the current Contract’s Total Estimated Potential Value of $1,150,019.15 may be released.

11. What has caused this opportunity to become available?

This is a past and continuing need of the FAA.

12. Was their base options +4 years?

Yes the previous contract was a Base one-year contract with Four one-year options.

13. Will there be a pre-bid meeting and a site visit on this solicitation? If not, is there an opportunity to arrange the bid site? See the attached floor plan

14. What are the configuration of the shops and rest rooms?

See the attached floor plan

Para C.1.1 / (1) 1.Will the FAA provide the ladders, brushes, rags, water hose, nozzles and vacuum?

Yes

2. Will the FAA provide the de-icing trucks?

No, Deicing is not a requirement of this contract

3. Will the FAA provide Type I or Type II Glycol solution?

Not applicable to this contract

4. Will the FAA provide a storage location for Contractor Provided Items?

Yes

Para C.1.1 / (6) – Page 2 of 13 Can the aircraft servicer serve as the superintendent?

No, Can the aircraft general maintenance worker serve as the superintendent?

No Para C.1.1 / (16) – Page 2 of 13 Will the FAA provide all pre-expended bin materials and supplies?

Don’t understand the question. Need more specifics

Para C.1.1 / (20) – Page 3 of 13 How far is the primary shop to job site (exact or estimated)?

No primary shop. All work is conducted on site Historically how many times has the current employee traveled from the primary shop to the job site? Not applicable to this contract What has been the furthest the employee has had to travel from primary shop to the job site?

Not applicable to this contract Will the Contractor have to provide a vehicle(s)?

No Does the FAA have a vehicle on-site for the contractor to use?

No Does the FAA have a golf cart on-site for the contractor to use?

No Does the FAA have tools on-site for the contractor to use?

Yes Does the contractor have to register vehicles with the airport?

If so, is there a fee? No Will the FAA provide fuel for contractor provided vehicles if required?

No Does the Contractor have to provide any signage for vehicles?

N/A

Para C.2.1B What is the manufacturers name of the carpet extractor machine that is currently being used?

Contractor needs to provide a suitable machine for the work being requested What is the model number of the carpet extractor machine that is currently being used?

Contractor needs to provide a suitable machine for the work being requested What is the manufacturers name of the orbital polisher that is currently being used?

Contractor needs to provide a suitable machine for the work being requested What is the model number of the orbital polisher that is currently being used?

Contractor needs to provide a suitable machine for the work being requested

Para C.1.1C

1. What are the fee associated with applying for an ID badge?

Yes. $50 to 75 for background checks

2. Are there fees for contractors performing services on the airport?

No

3. Is there a permit required for performing services on the airport?

No

4. What other fees are associated with performing services at the airport?

None

5. Will the FAA provide an office space for the Contractor employees?

No

6. What brand of polish is being used?

Contractor needs to provide a suitable material for the work being requested

7. What type of shampoo is being used for interior cleaning?

Contractor needs to provide a suitable machine for the work being requested

8. Will the FAA provide the paint protective coating? If not, what brand is being used now?

No, Contractor needs to provide a suitable machine for the work being requested

9. Will the FAA provide the blue water for lavatory servicing?

Yes

10. Does the contractor have to provide a lavatory truck?

No

11. Does the contractor have to dispose of lavatory waste?

No

12. Does the contractor need a permit to dispose of lavatory waste?

No

13. Is there a premise on the airport the contractor can dispose of the lavatory waste?

Yes

14. Are there any fees or taxes associated with disposing of the lavatory waste?

No

15. Will the FAA provide the potable water?

Yes

16. Who is the incumbent contractor?

Sharp Details

17. Will the FAA provide hoses and replacements?

Yes Para C.2.2A 1.Will the FAA provide the brand of soap being used and historical usage?

Contractor needs to provide a suitable material and equipment for the work being requested

2. What brand of brushes are being used?

Contractor needs to provide a suitable material for the work being requested

3. Will the FAA provide the brushes?

No 4.What is the brand of carpet cleaner being used?

Contractor needs to provide a suitable material for the work being requested

5. Will the FAA provide the ladder?

Yes

6. Will the Contractor ever work weekends?

Yes

7. Please confirm the FAA is requesting only one FT employee?

One FTE for aircraft cleaning and one full time for building maintenance

8. Will the FAA provide a uniform for the one employee?

No

9. Will the FAA provide PPE?

Yes

10. Will the FAA provide office space?

No

C.3

1. Please confirm the FAA is requesting only one FT for general maintenance services?

Yes

2. Are there fees associated with obtaining the badge for the airport?

Yes

3. Please confirm the FAA will provide all the items listed in C.3.1.2?

Yes

4. Does the FAA require the contractor to provide tools, materials, equipment etc. for section C.3? No

5. Is there an incumbent supporting this effort at this time?

Yes

6. Will the FAA provide the uniform for the one employee?

No

7. Will the FAA provide PPE?

Yes

8. Will the FAA provide an office space for employees?

No

9. Will the general maintenance worker ever work weekends?

No

Proposal preparation:

Will the FAA post the past performance questionnaire?

Yes. The Past Performance Questionnaire is posted with the amendment to provide the Questions and Answers.

What is the page limitation for the technical proposal?

Per page 43 of the Solicitation: The technical volume is page limited to 50 pages to include resumes, coversheets and any other attachments.

1. Ref. SIR, L.2, Page 43 – Regarding font size, will the government concerned allowing a text font size of 10 point and Arial family for tables and graphics.

font size of 10 point and Arial family for tables and graphics is allowable.

2. Ref. Part 1 – Section C, C.2.1.C, page 2 - Please check the liability limit coverage for General Liability as outlined in section C.2.1C. At airports, this is typically set at about $5-$10,000,000 along with the following coverage that would pertain to aircraft. All general liability insurance coverages exclude aircraft.

The limits below are general guidelines that are required by OEM’s, FBO’s and corporate aircraft operators for work on corporate and business aircraft.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY

• General Aggregate Limit (Other than Products-Completed Operations and Hangar keepers’) - $10,000,000

• Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit - $5,000,000

• Personal Injury & Advertising Injury Aggregate Limit - $5,000,000

• Each Occurrence Limit - $5,000,000

• Hangar keepers’ Each Loss Limit - $5,000,000

• Hangar keepers’ Each Aircraft Limit - $5,000,000

The SOW section C.2.1C and AMS Clause 3.4.1-12 Insurance covers insurance for this procurement.

(End of Q&A for Solicitation 6973GH-18-R-00047) https://conwrite.faa.gov/CWClauseList.cfm?Show=Num,Title,Text,Pers,UCF,IBR&clause_Num=3.4.1-12&change=1&clause_date=Jul-96