Questions_and_Answers.docx

DTMA94Q1600037: Government Responses to Vendor Questions

Q1. The bid evaluation criteria state "price" last and that the qualifications and experience of the contractor are important. Can you confirm whether this contract will automatically go to the lowest bidder or whether the other factors will be given greater weight?

A1. The Evaluation Factors are listed in order or importance. Price will not be the determining factors.

Q2. Can you please provide the prior contract for services for the last contractor who provided service (not the government employee, but before that); and also explain whether or not the scope of work for the prior company was the same or different? If you cannot provide the contract, can you provide any information regarding the service provided, frequency, amount paid etc.?

A2. This is contract for new services.

Q3. The solicitation states: "Submit the items in the instruction below per FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items". I was unable to see FAR 52.212-1 in the solicitation. Can you provide this or point this out to me?

A3. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items can be found be following the link at the beginning of the Clauses and Solicitations.

Q4. Can we also submit quotes for regular special services we think are appropriate? Such as deep cleaning, carpet cleaning, window washing etc.? Or should we do that later?

A4. Quotations should adhere to the Statement of Work

Q5. After reviewing this Solicitation I do not see what documents you would like forwarded back to you by August 26th. Can you let me know what should be included?

A5. Vendors should return either a completed SF-1449 or its own bid sheet along with Past Performance References.

Q6. What are the times (i.e., 8:00am to 4:00pm) that the contractor will supply the daily services on Monday, Wednesday and Friday?

A6. Preferred times on Monday, Wednesday, Friday are 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Q7. Will consumables (paper towels, soap, etc.) be provided by the Government? If not, what is the occupancy (FTEs)

A7. Consumables (cleaning products, paper towels, toilet paper, soap, etc) will be provided by the Government.