Atch 11 - Government responses to questions.pdf

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Ground Maintenance Services Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
FA302024Q0011
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Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command

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This document contains the Questions & Government Provided Answers for Solicitation FA302024Q0011 for Grounds Maintenance Services. The solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the 82d Contracting Squadron of Sheppard AFB, Texas for a 5-year Firm Fixed Price contract to provide grounds maintenance services at Sheppard AFB, TX, Frederick Auxiliary Airfield, OK, and the SAFB Annex at Lake Texoma, TX. The incumbent contractor is The Ashley-Marie Group, Inc., and the current contract is valued at approximately $5.3M. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with an organized site visit scheduled for May 14, 2024. Quotes are due by May 29, 2024. The solicitation provides details on the scope of work, evaluation criteria, and subcontracting limitations. It also responds to questions regarding past performance, weed control, and storage of equipment.

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QUESTIONS & GOVERNMENT PROVIDED ANSWERS – FA302024Q0011, Grounds Maintenance Services

Q1: Who is the incumbent contractor?

A1: The Ashley-Marie Group, Inc.

Q2: What is the value of the contract?

A2: The current contract is valued at approximately $5.3M.

Q3: I don't find a detailed informa�on of L&M for Price, Technical and Past Performance?

A3: Please see Addendum to 52.212-1 Instruc�ons to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services star�ng on page 47 of the solicita�on and Addendum to 52.212-2 Evalua�on—Commercial Products and Commercial Services star�ng on page 52 of the solicita�on.

Q4: How will Price VS Past Performance balance?

A4: Please see 52.212-2(a) star�ng on page 54

Q5: Can the past performance of Key Personnel and Company Officers be used for Experience with Mowing these acres and Tasks, BASH?

A5: Please see Addendum to 52.212-2 paragraph 4

Q6: What if we don't have past performance within the past 3 years, do we receive a neutral?

A6: Yes, if no recent/relevant performance is available

Q7: Can you help me get a path to win?

A7: No, 10 U.S.C. 3201 and 41 U.S.C.3301 require, with certain limited excep�ons, that contrac�ng officers shall promote and provide for full and open compe��on in solici�ng offers and awarding Government contracts.

Q8: Would you increase the Past performance from 3 years to 7 Years?

A8: No, the Contrac�ng officer has determined 3 years is the �me period during which past performance references are considered relevant

Q9: Is the current contractor using any sub-contractors for the work?

A9: No

Q10: Can por�ons of the work be subcontracted?

A10: Yes, under certain kinds of set-aside contracts, small business prime contractors are required to perform minimum levels of work. Subcontrac�ng limita�ons are part of the governing rules and responsibili�es that all contractors should be familiar with. The limita�ons on subcontrac�ng are fully defined in 13 CFR 125.6 htps://www.ecfr.gov/current/�tle-13/chapter-I/part-125/sec�on-125.6 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/chapter-I/part-125/section-125.6

Q10A: If so, does the union have any regula�ons on subcontrac�ng?

A10A: The Collec�ve Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is solely an agreement between the company and the union; not the government. Atachment 3 of the solicita�on contains the current agreement.

Q11: Do we need an Oklahoma pes�cide license to apply herbicide at the remote air field?

A11: No, the remote air field is not sprayed do to lease agreement.

Q12: Can we store equipment on base?

A12: No, facili�es and floor space are not provided

Q13: Is there weed control on contract?

A13: The Service Provider shall control weeds through execu�on of a weed control program appropriate for the area to maintain a professional appearance. Maintain grounds made barren where weeds are removed to the level of care of the surrounding area.

Q14: Does the service provider spray on the airfield?

A14: No, however the Service provider may spray herbicides on base proper and Lake Texoma to eliminate grass from rock, curbs and sidewalk areas as needed.

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