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FAQs

1. SF 1449 - What is the intent on the pricing for the form? Complete pricing for each year with totals only? This solicitation is only for one year. Please send bid for one year only.

1. b. Pricie breakdown for each building identified? Please clarify question.

2. Is this a new contract for services? If not, What is the current executed cost for services detail?

Previous contractor was Reliance Contractors, Inc. This information is publicly available on

USASpending.gov. 70Z03324PSEAT0113

3. The current tenant population is 150 employees. Are there any future projections for increases in staffing over the next 5 years? This information is not releasable. Contractor handles all staffing required to fulfill solicitation.

4. As written, services are not to start until 2 p.m. each day except the 8 a.m. start for AIRFAC

Bldg. Are these firms as written? Yes, these times are designed to have the least impact on operations.

5. How many secure areas require escorts and what building(s) are they located? This is covered in

TE6 and the PWS, section 2.5. None of the secure areas require an escort at this time.

6. Are floor stripping and waxing limited to Monday-Friday only? No, the contractor can request alternative work schedule from the COR, which will usually be granted unless there is a conflict with operations.

7. Could you please confirm the name of the current (incumbent) janitorial services contractor?

Reliance Contractors, INC

8. What is the total obligated value of the incumbent contract (base + all exercised option periods)?

This information is publicly available on USASpending.gov. 70Z03324PSEAT0113

9. What were the contract’s base-period length and the number and duration of any option periods exercised to date? 1 YEAR, 2024-2025

10. What cleanable square footage and scope of services does the incumbent contract cover? Same as current solicitation. Listed in PWS.

11. Have there been any scope, square-footage, or frequency changes since the incumbent award that we should factor into our pricing assumptions? All required scope, square-footage, and frequency of service relevant to the current solicitation can be found in the supporting documentation of the solicitation.

12. Are incumbent staffing levels and labor categories (e.g., full-time vs. part-time, supervisor presence) meeting the Government’s performance standards? It is up to the bidder to determine the appropriate staffing levels required to meet all requirements listed in the PWS and associated documents.

13. Are there any documented performance issues or cure notices associated with the incumbent that bidders should be aware of? No

14. Is dedicated on-site storage space available for contractor cleaning supplies and equipment? If so, please provide its location, square footage, and any security restrictions. Janitorial closets/locations can be found in the Enclosures and Technical Exabits. The only correction is:

Rm 147 in the Hangar Bldg. is no longer a Janitor Supply Closet. These closets all lock and can only be opened with the master key that is provided to the Janitorial staff when they arrive on site, as stated in the PWS, section 2.9. Regular access to these spaces is limited to security watch standers and maintenance personnel with issued keys.

15. Does the Government supply utilities (power, water) for equipment charging and chemical storage, or should those costs be built into our proposal? The government does provide utilities.

16. Will the Government furnish keys or access cards to storage areas, and what is the procedure for replacing lost credentials? This is covered in the PWS, section 2.9.

17. If no on-site storage is available, is there a designated staging area for daily use, and are there restrictions on delivery or removal times for supplies and equipment? The janitorial closets can be utilized for storage of equipment and supplies. Supplies can be shipped directly to the facility and will be received and set aside for the contractor by the Base Shipping and Receiving staff.

18. Could you please confirm the name of the current (incumbent) janitorial services contractor?

Reliance Contractors, INC

19. What is the total obligated value of the incumbent contract (base + all exercised option periods)?

This information is publicly available on USASpending.gov. 70Z03324PSEAT0113

20. What were the contract’s base-period length and the number and duration of any option periods exercised to date? 1 YEAR, 2024-2025

21. What cleanable square footage and scope of services does the incumbent contract cover? Same as current solicitation. Listed in PWS.

22. Have there been any scope, square-footage, or frequency changes since the incumbent award that we should factor into our pricing assumptions? All required scope, square-footage, and frequency of service relevant to the current solicitation can be found in the supporting documentation of the solicitation.

23. Are incumbent staffing levels and labor categories (e.g., full-time vs. part-time, supervisor presence) meeting the Government’s performance standards? It is up to the bidder to determine the appropriate staffing levels required to meet all requirements listed in the PWS and associated documents.

24. Are there any documented performance issues or cure notices associated with the incumbent that bidders should be aware of? No

25. Is dedicated on-site storage space available for contractor cleaning supplies and equipment? If so, please provide its location, square footage, and any security restrictions. Janitorial closets/locations can be found in the Enclosures and Technical Exabits. The only correction is:

Rm 147 in the Hangar Bldg. is no longer a Janitor Supply Closet. These closets all lock and can only be opened with the master key that is provided to the Janitorial staff when they arrive on site, as stated in the PWS, section 2.9. Regular access to these spaces is limited to security watch standers and maintenance personnel with issued keys.

26. Does the Government supply utilities (power, water) for equipment charging and chemical storage, or should those costs be built into our proposal? The government does provide utilities.

27. Will the Government furnish keys or access cards to storage areas, and what is the procedure for replacing lost credentials? This is covered in the PWS, section 2.9.

28. If no on-site storage is available, is there a designated staging area for daily use, and are there restrictions on delivery or removal times for supplies and equipment? The janitorial closets can be utilized for storage of equipment and supplies. Supplies can be shipped directly to the facility and will be received and set aside for the contractor by the Base Shipping and Receiving staff.

29. Who is the current contractor or service provider? Reliance Contractors, INC.

30. What is the current contract value and/or pricing structure? This information is publicly available on USASpending.gov. 70Z03324PSEAT0113

31. Do you anticipate any changes in quantity, volume, or scope over the duration of the contract?

There has been no major scope change over the lift of the contract

32. Has the scope of services changed over time under the current contract? No significant adjustments have been made to date

33. What criteria will you use to evaluate future vendors or bids? Please refer to section M of the solicitation on SAM.gov.

34. Are there any current employees? There is a current contract in place.

35. Will the contract be amendable to account for any wage determination increase with Base pay and fringe pay issued by the government throughout the duration of the current? The contract includes clauses requiring compliance with updated wage determinations.

36. Can the government provide a list of current employees, as well as subcontractors for the current contract? This information is not releasable.

37. Can the government provide hire dates, the accrued PTO, Sick, and vacation time upon contract end date for the current employees? And what will be paid by current contactor on contract end date? We do not track this data. This remains the responsibility of the contractor.