Questions_and_Answers.docx

Questions and Answers

1. What is the name, address, and telephone number?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Waste Solutions LLC1

2. What is the current contract value?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Previous Contract Award: $236,800.801

3. Does the current contractor use a subcontractor for maintenance and repairs of the equipment and if so what is the subcontractor’s name, address, and telephone number?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This information is not available.

4. Have there been any problems noted on the current contract – CDR’s issued, deductions, etc.?

This information is not available.

5. What machines are used on the current contract to include model names and model numbers and manufacturers?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Current units are Speed Queen commercial heave duty units: Washer Model #LWNB11SP111TWAA; Stackable units are: Washer #TFS0AWN; Dryer #LTSA7AWN.

This procurement does not require any name brand equipment or specific manufacturer; this response is merely providing information for equipment currently in place. It shall be noted that washer & dryers to be provided must meet the minimum standards addressed in the PWS paragraph 1.3 and 1.3.5.

6. On the current contract how many of the dryer connecting hardware are 3 prong? 4 prong?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Prongs that are currently in use are 3 prongs.

7. How many of the dryer venting exceeds two full lengths (8 to 10 feet) of aluminum ducting?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No machines exceed the two full lengths, however, see paragraph 1.3.3.6 of the PWS.

8. What is the average number of service/repair calls per day or per month?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Average repair/service call has been once per month. It shall be noted that in accordance with the PWS, maintenance is required one time per week wherein repair/service shall be performed as necessary.

9. Have there been any machines removed permanently from the current contract (quantity by models) and does the government anticipate removing any machines on the new contract during the contract base and option years?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Historically, we have temporarily, as well as permanently removed machines; however, we do not anticipate permanently removing any machines during this contract.

10. Have there been any machines added to the current contract after contract award and does the government anticipate adding any machines on the new contract during the contract base and option years?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: We do not anticipate adding any machines.

11. If awarded, how will the contractor submit their invoice?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Invoices shall be submitted, in arrears of services perfomed, on a monthly basis through WAWF.2

12. How should the unit and extended price be calculated and filled in the quote sheet?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The unit price is the contractors monthly price to provide all labor, tools, parts, materials, equipment, personal protective equipment, transportation, and incidentals required to perform tasks IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Pricing is a firm-fixed-price monthly amount. Offerors shall insert the monthly price in the unit price column and multiply that by 12 to equal the extended price in the last column.3 $__________ unit of issue ( price per month) X 11.5 months = (Base year extended price) $__________ unit of issue ( price per month) X 12 months = (Option Yr I extended price) $__________ unit of issue ( price per month) X 12 months = (Option Yr II extended price) $__________ unit of issue ( price per month) X 12 months = (Option Yr III extended price) $__________ unit of issue ( price per month) X 12 months = (Option Yr IV extended price) TOTAL :________________(5 year total) Notes:

1 Further information can be found through EDA. The contract number is FA8101-10-M-0046.

2 Reference DFARS 252.232-7006 – Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.

3 All CLIN will be provided for 12 months with the exception of the base year as it shall be 11.5 months to account for the transition period.