Q A__1_01_April_2016.docx

Title: Base Custodial Services Solicitation: FA4613-16-R-0001 Date: 01 April 2016 Subject: Questions and Answers #1

1. Question: What is the price of the former contractor on this project?

Answer: The total dollar amount for the current contract, FA4613-11-D-0003, is $3,729,988.98. Please note: the current contract is not based on the same square footage, as the maps of the buildings and square footage has been updated. Also, the current contract is not the same structure as the solicitation and does not include all Air Force Common Level of Standards.

2. Question: What is the total cleanable square foot of the building?

Answer: The square foot of all the buildings is provided in Attch 3- Appendix B of this solicitation.

3. Question: How do you want the solicitation to be submitted?

Answer: As stated in the addendum 52.212-1 of the solicitation, the proposal must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. The response shall consist of two (2) separate parts; Part I – Price Proposal, and Part II – Past Performance Information. See addendum 52.212-1 for specific instructions for each part and general information about the submission of proposals.

4. Question: What is the correct deadline for returning the completed questionnaire? The questionnaire document states 12:00pm 04 February 2016.

Answer: The correct deadline is 12:00pm 25 April 2016 and to be emailed to the Contract Specialist Priscilla Brown, priscillia.brown.5@us.af.mil or Team Lead Melissa Battiste, melissa.battiste.2@us.af.mil. A new copy of the questionnaire was updated to reflect the correct deadline of 12:00pm 25 April 2016.

5. Question: Appendix B lists the facilities and total square footage of “Floor Cleaning” for each building.

What is the square footage for carpeted floors that are to be shampooed in each facility? What is the square footage of non-carpeted floors for each facility? This data is needed to arrive at an accurate price for these services, i.e., “maintain/strip floors and shampoo carpets”.

Answer: Obtaining the separate square footage data for carpet and hard flooring is not feasible. The price will need to be based on the data listed in Attch 3- Appendix B.

6. Question: Is this ONLY for small business set-aside?

Answer: Yes, this solicitation is only set-aside for small businesses under the 8(a) program under NAICS 561720 and the size standard of $18M.

7. Question: How is past performance evaluated for joint ventures? Will the past performance be combined for evaluation since joint ventures are one company typically made up of two or more companies? Please advise.

Answer: The past performance evaluation for joint ventures will evaluate the past performance for the joint venture as well as the companies that make up the joint venture. As stated in addendum FAR 52.212-1 (2)(b): If a teaming arrangement is contemplated, provide complete information as to the arrangement, including any relevant and recent past performance information on previous teaming arrangements with same partner. If this is a first time joint effort, each party to the arrangement must provide a list of past relevant contracts.