Questions_and_Answers_-_Solicitation_DOL-OPS-15-R-00057.pdf

Questions and Answers Submitted For

Dry Cleaning Services Contract for Fiscal Year 2015

Solicitation Number DOL-OPS-15-R-00057

Department Of Labor (DOL) Office of Administrative Services (OAS)

Division of Facilities Management

1. QUESTION:

Is there an incumbent Vendor for the Dry Cleaning Services procurement?

If so, please provide the following information:

ANSWER:

Yes, there is an incumbent Vendor for the Dry Cleaning Services procurement. The incumbent’s information is listed below.

A. Vendor Name: The Superior Cleaners, Inc.

B. Contract Number: DOLJ139634159

C. Contract Amount: The total amount of the award is $6,300.00.

SPECIAL NOTE: Please note that this is a “Concessionaire Contract.” Therefore the contract amount listed above represents the total amount (Base Year and all Option Years) paid to the Government in lieu of rent and other operational costs associated with the Dry Cleaning facility located in the Department of Labor (DOL) Frances Perkins Building.

D. Is the incumbent Vendor currently providing these services?: Yes.

2. QUESTION:

Who will be patrons of the Dry Cleaning Facility? How often is the Dry Cleaning Facility used by patrons? What is the volume of work?

Generally, the pool of patrons for the Dry Cleaning Facility will consist primarily of the

Department of Labor (DOL) staff because the facility is located inside the DOL Frances Perkins

Building (FPB).

However, the DOL Frances Perkins Building is also open to the public, visitors, guests, etc.

Therefore, anyone entering the DOL Frances Perkins can use the Dry Cleaning Facility.

Based on historical data, the average monthly revenue generated by the Dry Cleaning operation is approximately $7,800.00 per month.

No additional information shall be provided regarding the number of patrons visiting the Dry

Cleaning Facility, or the volume of work.

3. QUESTION:

Will there be a Transition Period before the start of a new contract?

Yes. In accordance with Section 3.6.6 and Section 3.6.7 of the Statement of Work (SOW), the

Transition Period shall be five (5) days.

The Transition Period shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Specific contact information related to the COR shall be provided after contract award.

Please note that the Contractor shall provide a Transition-Out Plan to the Government within three (3) months after Government notification of the award of a new contract.

4. QUESTION:

What items does the Government require for the Price List required by the solicitation?

The Price List shall contain at least ten (10) items that are commonly Dry Cleaned, such as ties, shirts, slacks / pants / jeans, suits, dress, etc.

Vendors are free to choose the actual content of the Price List.

5. QUESTION:

Will the Dry Cleaning Facility be used by the public?

Yes. Generally, the pool of patrons for the Dry Cleaning Facility will consist primarily of the

Department of Labor (DOL) staff because the facility is located inside the DOL Frances Perkins

Building (FPB).

However, the DOL Frances Perkins Building is also open to the public, visitors, guests, etc.

Therefore, anyone entering the DOL Frances Perkins can use the Dry Cleaning Facility.

6. QUESTION:

What equipment is available for Contractor use?

In accordance with Section 3.5 of the SOW, the primary equipment furnished to the Contractor includes the Conveyor Belt and Service Counter.

Since Section 5.1 of the SOW requires Contractors to setup, operate, maintain, and manage a full service satellite Dry Cleaning facility, all Dry Cleaning Operations shall be performed “Off-

Site” at the Vendor’s facility.

This means that the Government is essentially providing basic / essential items such as: desk space, conveyor belt, service counter, space for sewing / alterations, etc. to allow the Vendor to deliver the finished Dry Cleaning product.

7. QUESTION:

Will the Government consider conducting a “Site-Visit” for the Dry Cleaning Services procurement?

No. Dry Cleaning Operations shall be performed “Off-Site” at the Vendor’s facility.

8. QUESTION:

Will the Government consider competing the requirement for Dry Cleaning Services among all

Small Business Contractors?

Yes. The requirement for Dry Cleaning Services shall be competed as a 100% Small Business

Set-Aside.