Questions_and_Answers.pdf

Q1: Is this a re-compete?

A: Yes.

Q2: If so, please provide name of contractor and amount of contract, if possible.

A: Von Goins Corporation, total contract value $64,800 (this total includes the base year plus two option years).

Q3: Is there any particular reason why two of the references should be local?

A: This will be amended in the solicitation, to include references from across the country.

Q4: Regarding references, what does the government consider similar in nature?

A: Building security, computers, anything related to what they will be doing here.

Q5: Is there an incumbent on this contract?

A: Yes

Q6: If there is an incumbent, did the incumbent compete for the contact as awarded?

A: Yes, this was a competitively competed requirement.

Q7: Is this a new requirement? If not, what was the size of the award for the last contract?

A: Not a new requirement. $64,800 (this total includes the base year plus two option years)

Q8: What are the estimated total annual hours on this contract?

A: Annual hours may be calculated with the following information: 6 days per week is the work week. At least 6 hours per day Monday through Friday, and 9 hours on Saturday is required.

Q9: Will the government require that the contractor have a Maryland State Guard License (company & guard license)?

A: No license is required

Q10: Will the contractor be required to furnish the Nightwatch monitor with a standard, police style uniform, or will a soft look uniform (e.g., coat and tie) be permissible?

A: No uniform is required

Q11: What are the uniform issuing requirements (e.g., two shirts & two trousers)?

A: No uniform is required

Q12: Will the first right of refusal be in place on this SCA contact?

A: No.

Q13: If there is incumbent will the awardee receive a seniority list in order to determine vacation time in the pricing proposal?

A: There is no seniority list.

Q14: What labor category is required on this contract?

A: 01111 General Clerk I

Q15: Could the government please clarify the following: “1.2.2.3. Assume responsibility for the repair or replacement of equipment or Government property damaged or lost due to incumbent’s negligence.”

A: This more specifically means that the contractor will be responsible for any lost or damaged property that happens within their contract period of performance. PWS was amended for clarity.

Q16: Could the Government be more specific with regard to the “on call” requirement? How much time would we be given to meet an unscheduled requirement?

A: 24 hours advance notice would be given....this rarely happens

Q17: How many personnel will be required in this contract, as it was not mentioned in the solicitation.

A: Appropriate personnel to open and secure classrooms, make sure there are no equipment issues and the main building doors are locked. At least one person must be here for the classes in case something comes up and the instructors need assistance

Q18: Please provide the option year prices for the contract.

A: We can only provide total contract price. Total contract price with the base and two option years is $64,800.

Q19: “In addition the offer shall submit a resume with at least three references”. Can past performance be used as references requested in the solicitation?

A: Yes, if past performance is regarding an individual.

Q20: What is the typical number of classrooms used each day?

A: Approximately 15

Q21: Is there a requirement for a vehicle to move equipment from one building to another?

A: No

Q22: What is the distance from one building to another?

A: There is only one building

Q23: How many times per year are classes scheduled during the day?

A: Once a week on Saturdays

Q24: What are the hours of the day classes?

A: Approximate Saturday hours are 0800-1700

Q25: Is this a new or follow on requirement? If it is a follow on, please let us know the current contract number

A: FA2860-12-P-0019

Q26: Who is the incumbent? Is it still eligible to bid as a prime for this contract?

A: VonGoins Corporation. Yes, they are eligible to bid.

Q27: Will the Night Monitor be required to remain at a fixed post/desk at the building entrance to ensure access of “only authorized personnel” during the entire class schedule?

A: Yes they will have a desk but they are not required to ensure access of “only authorized personnel” since everyone attending classes has been provided base access already

Q28: Will the Night Monitor be able to secure the building entrance doors while conducting “periodic checks of the hallways”? Or is it required to have two (2) Night Monitors per shift, 1 to maintain authorized access at the main entrance and 1 to perform periodic hallway checks?

A: One night monitor, building is left unsecure all night to allow students to come and go even during building checks which are not really required since this is not a secure building.

Q29: Since this requirement is a combination of both Security and Janitorial duties, which Labor Classification is required for the “Night Monitor” under DOL-WD 2005-2104, Rev 15? Should it be #11150 Janitor at $11.83/hr or #27102 Guard I at $12.71/hr?

A: See Q14.

Q30: Please clarify if the Night Monitor can arrive at 1615hrs open and check the classrooms and leave the building and be ”on-call” or remain on site through 2245hrs to check the classrooms, hallway and entrances as indicated in Sect. 1.2.1.6 and Sect 3.1.5 and secure the building and then leave the premises?

A: Night Monitor is required to be on-site during hours of operation. If the night monitor leaves the building to get a drink, food, etc. they must leave a cell phone number so instructors can contact them.

Q31: Since this is a Firm-Fixed Price requirement, please provide any historical information that would support the frequency of “make-up classes” so that contingency can be priced in the FFP unit rate. Or please provide an As-Needed CLIN so those services, not scheduled, but required, can be priced individually as an IDIQ item.

A: Make up classes would be if classes were cancelled due to inclement weather and a make-up class is required....we have no historical information on this

Q32: I would like to know specifically what your needs are for this project.

A: Information found in Solicitation and Performance Work Statement.

Q33: Please provide an example of how the class schedules looks like per term, if available.

A: The schools’ schedules are subject to change, but please see Q8 for approximate hours.

Q34: Can the Government provide the number of days per week/month/year that classes are held?

A: Classes are conducted Monday-Saturday except during Spring and Winter breaks

Q35: Is the resume you are requesting for the actual employee who will be performing the service or our company?

A: For the employee.

Q36: Are there support requirements during times that classes are not in session?

A: No