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Question and Answers Hungry Horse Ranger Station Administrative Building Janitorial Services Solicitation No. AG-03R6-S-17-0045

1. The solicitation number is AG-03R6-S-17-0045 (not AG-03R6-S-17-0024 as stated on the top of the solicitation document).

2. Who is the incumbent?

The most recent contract was held by Brad Smith of Kalispell MT.

3. What is the annual value of the existing contract?

The annual value of the most recent contract was $ 18,825.00

4. Why is response time so limited?

The response time to this solicitation is limited for several reasons. The Hungry Horse Ranger Station is currently without a contractor for Janitorial services. Also, there has been a significant interest in this contract from Janitorial Contractors and the government believes it can secure adequate completion in the solicitation time available, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations state the solicitation need only be posted for a “reasonable” amount of time (FAR 52.203 (b))

5. Are the janitorial duties for the new solicitation the same, decreased or increased?

The janitorial duties for the new solicitation are essentially the same as the previous contract.

6. I did not see exterior windows in the requirements of work. Is that not included in this contract?

Exterior windows are not included in this solicitation. However, this service may be included as a separate contractual item in the future.