2.4.1-A00001_Questions_Government Response.pdf

Attachment 3 U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Question Template Office of the Acquisition Management (OAQ)

Detention, Compliance & Removals (DCR) 500 12th St. SW, Washington, D.C. 20024

QUESTION TEMPLATE

Solicitation Reference (Sample. SOW Section 5.1) Questions Government Response

1 SOW 4.3 How many dispensers, dryer mounts, and stainless-steel locking enclosures must be supplied and installed?

Currently Laundry has 1 chemical dispenser and 5 block mounts for dryer freshener blocks, Kitchen currently has 2 dispensers for pots and pans area and 2 dispensers for dishwashing machine (total of 4).

2 SOW 5 What minimum quantity or minimum contract value, if any, is guaranteed?

There is no minimum contract value or guaranteed amount.

3 SOW 4.3 Who owns the newly installed dispensers and enclosures during and after contract performance?

They are owned by the current contractor.

4 SOW 4.3 What specific construction standard defines a “corrections grade” stainless-steel locking enclosure?

Corrections grade refers to tamper proof/resistant locks and hinges.

5 SOW 4.3 What parameters, test methods, sampling locations, and report format are required for the monthly water-condition reports?

PH & softness, PSI, etc..

Attachment 4 U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) Number 61054 Detention, Compliance & Removals (DCR)

6 SOW 4.3 What response time applies to dispenser failure, leakage, or chemical supply interruption?

Laundry next day and Kitchen ASAP.

7 SOW 4.3 Must the contractor manufacture the chemicals, as suggested by “products manufactured by the contractor,” or may an authorized distributor provide compliant products?

Contractor does not have to manufacture chemicals. Contractor may use authorized distributors.

8 SOW 4.1 What EPA, NSF, FDA Food Code, or other registrations/certifications are mandatory for the sanitizers and food-service products?

Food Service products must be NSF and FDA approved.

9 SOW 9 What are the anticipated start and end dates for the base and option periods?

The anticipated start date is September 30, 2026. However, this date is subject to change at the discretion of the government.

10 Pricing May installation/equipment be separately priced, or must all costs be amortized into the monthly chemical line items?

Installation/equipment shall be amortized into the monthly chemical line items.

Attachment 4 U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR) Number 61054 Detention, Compliance & Removals (DCR)

11 SOW Section 4.2 & 5.0 Section 5.0 and the Price Schedule list the Liquid Drain Treatment requirement as "Approximately 5 lb replacement per month". However, Section 4.2 specifies this product is a liquid and must be packaged in a "2.5-gal container". Could the Government please clarify the correct unit of measure (lbs or gallons) to be used for pricing this item in Volume II?

The correct unit of measure is gallons.