Solicitation Amendment FA460020QB404-0001 Questions n Answers.pdf

Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

The following Questions were received in response to the solicitation. Answers are provided below:

Q1: Is there an incumbent, if so can I have their name and contract number?

A1: There is no incumbent; this is a new contract requirement.

Q2: If incumbent, how many years does the current employee been at this position?

A2: There is no incumbent; this is a new contract requirement. There is no current contract employees in the position.

Q3: Can you tell me which labor category under the Wage Determination is this for?

A3: The job classification is selected by each employer/vendor. The Government does not dictate the job classification; however, “informational” details regarding wages and job classification are contained in the FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, clause.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 52.222-42 is a mandatory clause per the Service Contract Act (SCA).

The Service Contract Labor Standards requires that every covered solicitation and contract contain a “statement of the rates that would be paid by the Federal agency to various classes of service employees” as if they were a federal employee. FAR 52.222-42 implements this statutory requirement and is explicitly “for information only [and] is not a Wage Determination (WD).” Thus, offerors are not required to use the employee classifications and rates that the government lists in the clause. If the vendor determines a more appropriate employee classification, the vendor is permitted to use the desired employee classification.

The SCA wage determination sets forth the minimum monetary wages and fringe benefits that contractors and their subcontractors must pay service employees working on covered contracts.

Q4: This section states “2. Fill-In Clauses/Provisions: Offerors are required to complete all clauses/provisions that require Fill-ins and submit them with their quote.” Besides Reps and Certs, is there any other clauses/provisions that need answering?

A4: The clauses that require answers are some of the clauses included by full text, including the following:

a. 52.204-22, Alternative Line Item Proposal. Applicable if vendor wishes to propose a Line Item Structure different from the one listed in the Solicitation.

b. 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

c. 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under any Federal Law.

d. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items.

Q5: What is the anticipated award date?

A5: With the Performance Start Date projected for 15-Sep-2020, the anticipated award date will take place anytime before the Performance Start Date. It is the Government’s desire to have the contract awarded by 10-Sep-2020; however, this date is subject to change depending on workload.

Q6: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, will the contractor personnel work from home/remotely?

A6: Remote work or telework is a possibility for this position in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) Paragraph 2.1.14. If appropriate, telework will be arranged as required during the performance of the contract.

Q7: Paragraph #2 on page 3 states “If the Offeror has completed the annual, representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. Only paragraph (b) of the provision is required.". Can you please provide the page number where paragraph b should be completed?

A7: Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items is contained within Page 9 of the Combined Synopsis Solicitation.

In addition to the Representations and Certifications clause, please ensure the following clauses are filled in:

a. 52.204-22, Alternative Line Item Proposal. Applicable if vendor wishes to propose a Line Item Structure different from the one listed in the Solicitation.

b. 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

c. 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a

Q8: On page 14 of the solicitation, the position is listed as “secretary II” with an hourly rate of $14.43. However, the wage determination document shows “secretary II) with an hourly rate of $17.44. Please clarify.

A8: The job classification is selected by each employer/vendor. The Government does not dictate the job classification; however, “informational” details regarding wages and job classification are contained in the FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, clause.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 52.222-42 is a mandatory clause per the Service Contract Act (SCA).

The Service Contract Labor Standards requires that every covered solicitation and contract contain a “statement of the rates that would be paid by the Federal agency to various classes of service employees” as if they were a federal employee. FAR 52.222-42 implements this statutory requirement and is explicitly “for information only [and] is not a Wage Determination (WD).” Thus, offerors are not required to use the employee classifications and rates that the government lists in the clause. If the vendor determines a more appropriate employee classification, the vendor is permitted to use the desired employee classification.

The SCA wage determination sets forth the minimum monetary wages and fringe

Q9: Towards the beginning of page two in the Combined Synopsis it states that “Past performance and price shall be used to evaluate offers.” But in section 52.212- 2 it states that the award will be made to the lowest price vendor, and then lists the evaluation steps. Would you mind clarifying the evaluation factors for this solicitation?

A9: Thank you for pointing out the typographical error, and apologies for the confusion.

The solicitation has been updated. The evaluations for this requirement will be accomplished as stated in the 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items Provision. The award will be based on Price alone.

Q10: Are contractors required to use the SCA wage determination for this opportunity? If so, please clarify which job title contractors should use for services required?

A10: Yes, the A&FRC TAPs Clerk, FA460020QB404 requirement is covered by the SCA.

The job classification is selected by each employer/vendor. The Government does not dictate the job classification; however, “informational” details regarding wages and job classification are contained in the FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, clause.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 52.222-42 is a mandatory clause per the Service Contract Act (SCA).

The Service Contract Labor Standards requires that every covered solicitation and contract contain a “statement of the rates that would be paid by the Federal agency to various classes of service employees” as if they were a federal employee. FAR 52.222-42 implements this statutory requirement and is explicitly “for information only [and] is not a Wage Determination (WD).” Thus, offerors are not required to use the employee classifications and rates that the government lists in the clause. If the vendor determines a more appropriate employee classification, the vendor is permitted to use the desired employee classification.

The SCA wage determination sets forth the minimum monetary wages and fringe

Q11: What specific Fill-In Clauses/Provisions need to be included if you have an active SAM profile?

A11: In addition to the Representations and Certifications clause, please ensure the following clauses are filled in:

a. 52.204-22, Alternative Line Item Proposal. Applicable if vendor wishes to propose a Line Item Structure different from the one listed in the Solicitation.

b. 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

c. 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a

Q12: Can you verify that a technical response as indicated in the Instructions to Offerors is not required?

A12: A Technical response is not required. . The evaluations for this requirement will be accomplished as stated in the 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items Provision. The award will be based on Price alone.

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