Attachment 7 Questions and Answers.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Vertical Transportation Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services

Solicitation: FA441823Q0011

Q1. I wanted to reach out in regard to Vertical Transportation Equipment Maintenance & Repair Services (FA441823Q0011). Mainly, I was hoping to confirm that this is considered a new requirement?

A1. No, this is not a new requirement.

Q2. If not, would it possible to get the incumbent contractor, contract number, and value?

A2. Current incumbent is Schindler Elevator Corporation, contract number FA441819CA005, total contract value for monthly Maintenance and Repair services under contract, $242,186.54.

Q3. After reviewing the documents provided, I did not see a due date for the RFIs. Can you please provide this?

A3. As provided in Amendment 1, due date for submission of questions was 23 March 2023 by

1300 EST.

Q4. Do you guys use TWIC or SLAC?

A4. Please refer to the Real ID Tri-Fold for acceptable forms of identification.

Q5. Referring to Contractor access to base, how much time do these inspections by security forces take?

A5. Timeline cannot be predicted due to varying conditions on base (e.g. traffic, Force Protection Conditions (FPCON), gate closures, etc.).

Q6. Referring to Contractor access to base, when security conducts their inspection, they aren’t emptying the truck, or anything are they?

A6. Vehicle inspections are conducted at random, if selected for inspection than the vehicle can be inspected to the satisfaction of Security Forces for safe entry onto the base.

Q7. Are there after hour calls?

A7. Yes.

Q8. So any technician on call would have to have a badge in order to gain access?

A8. Correct.

Q9. Has the freight elevator in NIWC already been modernized?

A9. There are two freight elevators at NIWC and both have been modernized. Please refer to updated PWS for installation/modernization dates.

Q10. How many stops are at NPTU?

A10. All elevators at NPTU have 3 stops.

Q11. Will all on-call technicians for overtime need the same requirements as normal route technicians? If so, do we cover this cost?

A11. Yes.

Q12. Regarding Building 3174-3 WS, is there an existing jack configuration?

A12. Conventional.

Q13. Regarding Building 322 AB, is this unit actually from 1954?

A13. Unit was last modernized in 1998.

Q14. Referencing Appendix B, are you able to provide number of landings for each unit?

A14. Yes, see revised Appendix B.

Q15. Are you able to provide site visit sign in sheet?

A15. Yes.

Q16. Regarding PWS, Section 4. Maintenance and Inspection Services, are there minimum monthly preventative maintenance hours per elevator?

A16. No.

Q17. Regarding PWS, Section 8.10, Asbestos, are there any known problems or areas with asbestos?

A17. No.

Q18. If there is asbestos, is the contractor responsible for abatement?

A18. No.

Q19. Is this solicitation LPTA or Best Value?

A19. Best Value.

Q20. Is there a grace period after award for inspection of elevators?

A20. Yes, within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award. Refer to PWS section 4.1 for further detail.

Q21. Will the awardee be given access to the elevators after award is made?

A21. Yes, access times will need to be approved by the CO/COR.

Q22. Regarding PWS, Section 9.1, Quality Control, are contractors required to have a designated person for quality control?

A22. No, it is up to the contractor to determine their staffing and quality control plan process.

Refer to PWS Section 8.1 for Quality Control requirements.

Q23. Referencing Evaluation Criteria, if the Government finds the lowest priced Offeror to have a substantial confidence past performance rating, then the government will not evaluate any further offers?

A23. Yes, if the lowest prices Offeror is judged to have a “Substantial Confidence” performance confidence assessment, that offer represents the best value to the Government and the evaluation process stops at that point. Award shall be made to that Offeror without further consideration of any other offers.

Q24. What about CPARS reports?

A24. CPARS reports are not required. Refer to Attachment 1 Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Factors for required documentation to be included as part of Offeror’s response.

Q25. Would putting the CPARS in our offers be beneficial to the Government?

A25. CPARS reports are not required. Refer to Attachment 1 Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Factors for required documentation to be included as part of Offeror’s response.

Q26. When did Delaware modernize NPTU elevators?

A26. Delaware installed the NPTU elevators in Bldg. 2701 and 2711. They were installed in 2018.

Q27. Do you know what controller those are?

A27. Virginia Controls.