SF30 Amendment 01_70LGLY25RGLB00005.pdf

GREGORY

HODGSON

Digitally signed by GREGORY

HODGSON

Date: 2025.08.28 14:01:11 -04'00'

Amendment 01 RFI Questions and Responses to Solicitation 70LGLY25RGLB00005 – Uniform, Equipment Issue, Laundry Service at FLETC Glynco, GA

Question #1: Will the Government confirm whether a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is currently in place for this requirement?

Response: No. Reference Service Contract Act Technical Exhibit TE 11.

Questions #2: As this is a Firm-Fixed-Price requirement based primarily on historical student volumes, will the Government clarify what mechanism exists to adjust pricing in the event of significant changes in student volume?

Response: Yes, contractor will be notified by the Contracting Officer.

Question #3: Based on TE-13 (Service Employee Numbers), the Warehouse Specialist (OC 21410) is listed as an expected class of service employee to be employed under contract with a quantity of 0. Does the Government expect this class of employee on this contract?

Response: That information was provided in TE-13 based on the current contract; this new requirement does not require a warehouse specialist.

Question #4: Based TE-13, does the "How many employees" column denote the current Contractor's staffing or how many of each Occupation Code the Government estimates are needed to perform the required services?

Response: This denotes current contract staffing.

Question #5: Based on the PWS 4.9 Inventory Management Identification, will the Government allow a Contractor maintained electronic system for the purpose of inventory management and inventory transaction records?

Response: The inventory must be tracked using the Government Furnished Inventory Systems. Reference PWS 5.3.1; yes, for a backup system; reference PWS 4.9.

Question #6: Based on PWS 6.7 Property Control Plan, will the Government allow Contractor's designated Property Custodian duties to be assigned to an existing Key Personnel listing from the PWS?

Response: Yes

Question #7: Based on TE-1A (Historical Data) and TE-1B (Historical Data Laundry), will the Government clarify Laundry Pound historical data? TE-1A appears to show much higher numbers of pounds of laundry being processed on a yearly basis.

Response: Correct information is provided under TE-1A and 1B.

Question #8: Based on the PWS Part 10 – Special Contract Requirements, section 51 – Contractor

Procurement Program, will the Government clarify what aspects of this section are applicable to this solicitation?

Response: This section is applicable to this solicitation. As indicated in section 51, “the Contractor must utilize products and material made from bio based materials (e.g., hydraulic fluids, penetrating lubricants, and diesel fuel additives) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials must be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).”

The Contractor must comply with the provision at FAR 52.223-1, Bio based Product Certification. The Contractor must comply with the clause at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Bio based Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. This provision and clause have been edited under FAR Class Deviation 25-03. The full text deviation has been added as an attachment to the solicitation.

Question #9: Based on the PWS 4.9 Inventory Management Identification, will the Government provide historical data for the quantity of cardboard boxes required for storage of items?

Response: No, the quantity of cardboard boxes is not tracked.

Question #10: Based on the PWS 5.7.4 Student Uniforms and Student Gym Uniforms, will the Government provide historical data for the quantity of sewing modifications made by Contractors in the past?

Response: No, the quantity of sewing modifications is not tracked.

Question #11: Based on the PWS 5.12 Operation of Building 49 – Laundry Services, the PWS hours of operation for building 49 do not indicate any hours on Saturday. Will the Government clarify if listed hours are correct?

Response: The hours are correct.

Question #12: Will the Contractor have access to office space in FLETC to conduct and complete the various Training Requirements, or will the Contractor need to obtain its own Training Venue outside of the FLETC campus?

Response: Office space and government computers are provided to complete the required training.

Reference PWS 3.0.2 Services at Building 680.

Question #13: Will the Government provide an updated map with Contractor service locations, and parking areas identified?

Response: That information will be provided at time of award.

Question #14: Will the Government confirm that there will be an opportunity for asking questions again once the Phase 2 down select has been announced?

Response: Yes, vendors will be able to submit inquiries during a limited time period after the Phase 2 is issued.

Question #15: Will the Government confirm that a separate Cover Page that is outside of the 6 pages will be allowed?

Response: Yes, a separate cover page is allowed outside the 6-page limit.

Question #16: Will the Government confirm that a table of contents that is outside of the 6 pages will be allowed?

Response: In accordance with the RFP SF1449 instructions on top of page 147 for Phase 1 Factor 1, "This submission is to only include a cover sheet and a narrative concerning the offeror's experience". The only content allowed outside the 6-page limit is the cover page.

Question #17: Will the Government confirm that a List of Figures that is outside of the 6 pages will be

Response: Same response as above. The same paragraph also mentions "All tables, exhibits, etc., are to be included in the six-count page limit".

Question #18: Will the Government confirm that a List of Tables that is outside of the 6 pages will be

Response: Same response as above. Only the cover page will be accepted outside the page count.

Question #19: Will the Government confirm that a List of Acronyms that is outside of the 6 pages will be

Response: Same response as above. Only the cover page will be accepted outside the page count.

Question #20: In accordance with the PWS 1.10.2 Quality Control Manager, “the QCM must possess a minimum of three (3) years of consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities in quality control management within the past five (5) years. This individual must have demonstrated knowledge of some type of commercial quality control plans and possess knowledge of, or experience with, uniform, equipment, and laundry support services. The QCM may not share other key management duties.”

Please confirm that the three (3) years of consecutive employment experience for the QCM must meet or exceed the size and scope of this contract.

Question #21: In accordance with the PWS 3.0.2 Services at Building 680, it indicates to “conduct student measures, issues, exchanges, and returns of uniforms, physical training uniforms, and training gear (TG) for authorized student programs; issue, exchange, and return authorized staff uniforms and physical training uniforms; storage of inventory, inventory accountability; tailoring/sewing alterations and repairs of clothing and equipment, and overall administrative and management services.”

a) How many students are supported in these student programs?

b) What is the volume of uniform issues and returns? What is the total piece count of items issued per student?

c) Is there a service time expectation i.e. Expected to complete an issue within a certain timeframe such as “Less than XX minutes?”

d) The PWS states the student is issued uniforms and physical training uniforms and training gear. Can the government provide a complete listing per student of items received?

e) Please clarify how many sewing machines are available in bldg. 680 and is this equipment GFE?

Response: a) See TE-1A

b) See TE-1A, 1B, 3A, 3C, and 3D.

c) See TE-6.

d) See response to question b.

e) Sewing machines are listed under PWS 4.12 and are contractor provided equipment

Question #22: Based on the PWS 3.0.3 Building 252/Physical Training Uniforms Daily Issue, Return and Exchange and Training Gear (TG) Exchange and Training Support Equipment:

a) How many students are supported in these student programs?

b) What is the volume of uniform issues and returns? What is the total piece count of items issued per student?

c) Is there a service time expectation i.e. Expected to complete an issue within a certain timeframe such as “Less than XX minutes?”

d) The PWS states the student is issued uniforms and physical training uniforms and training gear. Can the government provide a complete listing per student of items received?

e) Please clarify how many sewing machines are available in bldg. 252 and is this equipment GFE?

Response: a) See TE-1A

b) See TE-1A, 1B, 3A, 3C, and 3D.

c) See TE-6.

d) See response to question b.

e) Sewing machines are listed under 4.12 and are contractor provided equipment.

Question #23: Based on PWS 3.0.4 Building 49/Laundry Facility:

a) Is there an itemized list of items that are considered launderable?

b) What is the size/capacity of the washers and dryers?

Response: a) Items are in TE-3A and 3B.

b) 6-Washing Machines are 130 pnd capacity and 1-Washing Machine is a residential. 1-Dryer is 170 pnd capacity, 5-Dryers are 120 pnd capacity, and 1-Dryer is a residential.

Question #24: In accordance with the PWS 4.10.1 Preventive Maintenance, Repairs and Diagnostic Laundry Software, it indicates “the Contractor must be responsible for the furnish of all labor, equipment, tools, repair parts, and materials to perform preventive maintenance, repairs and diagnostic laundry software on Government furnished washing machines and dryers located in Building 49. See paragraph

5.6. of the PWS”.

Please confirm that the government will provide a price plug for requirement 4.10.1. If not considering the contractor is responsible for repair and maintenance of the laundry machinery; what is the age and current condition of the equipment so that the contractor may appropriately address costing (cost repairs) this requirement?

Response: No, current age is 2 years on all washing machines and dryers.

Question #25: In accordance with the PWS 4.10.1 Preventive Maintenance, Repairs and Diagnostic Laundry Software, it indicates “the Contractor must be responsible for the furnish of all labor, equipment, tools, repair parts, and materials to perform preventive maintenance, repairs and diagnostic laundry software on Government furnished washing machines and dryers located in Building 49. See paragraph

5.6. of the PWS”.

If equipment is beyond reasonable repair, please confirm the government will provide replacement equipment.

Question #26: CLIN 0001A indicates a Phase In Period of 30 Days, can the Gov't please confirm that the Phase In Period is 30 Calendar Days.

Response: Even though the quantity for unit of measure indicates "1" "MO", its technically 16 days or 2 weeks, which is from 11/15/2025 through 11/30/2025. The current period of performance (11/15/2027 to 10/31/2028) for CLIN 0001A is incorrect. This amendment revises the period of performance.