Atch 11 - Government responses to questions.pdf

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.