Vendor questions from RFQ updated for questions 9 to 12.docx

70SBUR23Q00000077, Moving Services for USCIS Houston Field Office Vendor Questions and Program Clarifications Updated to add Questions 9 - 12

1. Do you require a specific type of truck/vehicle for the transportation of the boxes?

A: No specific type required, although a cargo van is preferable

1. Is the driver required to do the loading and unloading of the boxes? If so, will the pickup and drop off the boxes be an inside pickup/delivery or will the boxes be staged?

A: Relocation of the boxes is the main task; if the contractor wants to use the driver for loading is at the contractor’s discretion. Pickup and drop of the boxes will be inside, and not necessarily staged. However, additional move of boxes inside the building might be required.

1. Are the pickup and deliveries on a 1st floor?

A: Yes

1. What size are the boxes?

A: 14 3/4" x 12" x 9 1/2" average

1. Under detail service “Up to 4 episodic moves of equipment will be required,” what type of equipment?

A: No large equipment, only light weight, e.g., office supplies, and small signs.

1. For Solicitation Number – 70SBUR23Q00000077, can you please explain what the Government evaluates as "technical acceptability criteria" as listed in Factor #1? What will you use to measure technical acceptability?

A: Technical acceptability shall be determined by the program office to the quote that meets the minimum requirements outlined in the SOW.

1. RFI #1: Item # "x" on sam.gov says: "A complete copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Reps and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be included with the quote. This document couldn't be located on sam.gov or within the RFQ attachment. Will the Government please provide?

A: Link to full provision FAR 52.212-3 found here: 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. | Acquisition.GOV

1. RFI #2: Please confirm a bid bond/bid guarantee is not required with the Offeror's quote.

A: Confirmed.

1. Is there an incumbent currently servicing this contract? If so please provide there information.

A: There is no current contract in place, as the services are currently being paid under the program’s purchase card.

1. Would the contractor also be responsible for taking the boxes back after the Naturalization Ceremony is complete?

A: No

1. What are the insurance requirements?

A: Yes, the contractor shall be liable for any damages occurring to any items.

1. SOW states that “Up to 4 episodic moves of equipment will be required at a future date. USCIS will provide notice three (3) business days prior to the requested move.” Shall we price these 4 additional moves separately?

A: The quantity per POP shall by 12 (one move per month), and that any episodic appointment outside of that quantity shall be put on the program’s purchase card. The subsequent award document SOW will be revised to clearly notate the 12 per-POP quantities.