2.2.2 Q&A 70B03C25Q00000164 v.1.1.pdf

Questions and Answers CBP U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector Portable Restrooms

70B03C25Q00000164 V.1.1

Q1. The Statement of Work on page 2 under Section 4.1.6. states:

"Subcontracting of any portion of this contract is strictly prohibited unless authorized in advance and writing by the CO or unless emergency measures are necessary to perform the afore-mentioned duties."

QUESTION: Is this to mean, that as a small business who intends to team with another small business, that this subcontracting teaming is strictly prohibited?

A1. You should provide the Information regarding any subcontract that you are providing in your quote, and the CO and technical evaluation team will evaluate this information, and the entirety of the quote. Assuming you provide this information, the quote, and subcontract information, would be evaluated IAW the clauses at this time. The intent of this subcontract language above is that you don’t add a subcontractor post-award, without the Government consent. The Government will review CPARS, SAM Entity/Exclusions information for every subcontract.

Q2. Please provide the Incumbent contract, amount of Award and Contract Number.

A2. Stamback services; PO#70B03C24P00000140; 1 year Period of Performance;

$514,000.

Q3. Page 2 of the Statement of Work, under Section 4.3.1, states:

4.3.1. Septic Service on a Government-owned bathroom trailers. Trailers contains 375-gallon tank that needs pumping service twice a month. Price shall include full evacuation of the septic tank into a contractor furnished vehicle for disposal at an approved disposal site. A visual inspection, site-clean up and any spill response necessary are included in the price. The price for septic service shall be included within the firm-fixed price for rental and service for the toilets. Routine cleaning/pumping service are to be performed per schedule in section 7, Place of Performance table, for the septic tank located in the GOV owned trailer.

QUESTION: As far as servicing the 7 government owned shower trailers, please list complete servicing requirements for the shower trailers. Are there any other servicing requirements other than pumping out the 375-gallon holding tank?

A3. The Government believes the Statement of Work provides all information that is necessary.

Q4. Can the Government provide locations, maps, or distances of the locations.

A4. the coordinates for some of the difficult locations are below.

Firearms Range Route 85 (MM13.5) This is on state route 85 at mile marker 13.5 near Ajo

85C MM18 This is on state route 85 at mile marker 18 near Ajo

Puerto Blanco Dr 31.891669 -112.819562

Paul Spur North 31.36265/-109.73925

South End of Big Slag at Paul Spur East 31.34047/-109.58501

D Hill 31.34615/-109.47619

Motts Ranch Tower 31.37013 -110.07151

Windmill and Cross 31.37191-110.22630

Q5. Request for Amendment - SOW Section 4.4.2:

United Site Services, our potential subcontractor, has indicated they do not provide “odorless” disinfectants. We kindly request to strike or modify the following language in Section 4.4.2 of the SOW:

"Provide an odorless disinfectant and maintain a pumping fluid…"

A5. The Government requires an odorless disinfectant, meaning no added scent (i.e.

orange, lemon, etc.). Of course the disinfectant may have a natural odor, which is allowable.

Q6. We noticed the POP was 04/18/2025 - 10/17/2025, but the solicitation mentions a yearly contract, with 4 option years.

A6. This solicitation is for 6 months, and the solicitation will be revised.

Q7. How exactly are the government trailers at the specified location? Is the trailer a multi stall restroom unit or does it have an office space?

A7. These trailers have two bathrooms: 1 men and 1 women’s. Each bathroom has a toilet, sink and shower. These trailers are parked the respective checkpoints listed in the statement of work.