Amendment 0003 Questions Answers.doc

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 29-Dec-2010 04:00 PM to 04-Jan-2011 04:00 PM.

Questions and Answers

Q1. Please clarify if the requirement listed at paragraph 1.3.10.7.1.1, is for gloss paint in kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms and utility rooms or if these areas and other rooms require semi-gloss throughout the housing unit.

A1. Use an approved kitchen and bathroom paint. Use an approved ceiling paint. Use an approved semi-gloss paint for all other rooms. The reference to “gloss” paint will be removed from this paragraph.

Q2. The Federal Spec L-F-475a listed at paragraph 1.3.10.8.1.1, was cancelled without a replacement on 5 Mar 1998. Is there another Federal Spec that should be used?

A2. This paragraph will be changed to read, “Reference AF Family Housing Guide dated August 2004. Sheet Vinyl Flooring: .080-inch gage and .050-inch wear thickness, ASTM F 1303, Standard Specification for Sheet Vinyl Floor Covering with Backing, Type II, Grade 1, Class A fibrous back. Flooring shall be installed as a monolithic material with seams welded or bonded for a seamless installation. Recycled content flooring is desirable.”

Q3. Would a suitable substitute Nylon-6 carpet, twist design that has equal or greater wear meet the carpet specification requirement identified in paragraph 1.3.10.9.2?

A3. Yes. Carpets at a minimum shall meet Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 07-4: Air Force Carpet Standard. No wool or Polyester carpets.

Q4. Since dormitory management is not included in the PWS, should the dorm floor plans be provided by the Consolidated Dorm Manager (CDM) as stated in paragraph 1.2.2.2.?

A4. No – the reference to dorm floor plans will be deleted from this paragraph.

Q5. Do unaccompanied in-bound and out-bound military personnel fall under housing management as stated in paragraph 1.2.4.5 or the Consolidated Dorm Manager?

A5. This does now fall under the CDM. Paragraph 1.2.4.5 will be deleted.

Q6. Will the contractor be expected to meet any performance threshold criteria that would typically be included in SECTION TWO, Service Summary? i.e. 95% of time.

A6. Yes, see attachment 5 of the solicitation.

Q7. Off-base oversight at paragraph 1.2.5.2. is also mention at para 1.2.3.3.1. Is this correct?

A7. This information is duplication – paragraph 1.2.5.2 will be deleted.

Q8. Paragraph 1.2.10.1. states, “...The contractor shall be the custodian for all assets which are funded with non-appropriated funds. Under the Furnishing Management area, which assets are purchased with non-appropriated funds?

A8. Please see AFI 32-6004 as referenced in this paragraph.

Q9. Paragraph 1.3 includes telephone lines as part of the contractor’s responsibility. Is this correct?

A9. No. The reference to telephone lines will be deleted from this paragraph.

Q10. Pre-Termination Inspections. Seems like the majority of Paragraph 1.3.4 is covering housing management responsibilities - not maintenance. Please clarify if this correct.

A10. The portion of this paragraph that reads, …“Contractor will inspect each housing unit 30 to 45 days before the occupant vacates the unit using the AF Form 1219 to identify any additional work required under separate line items listed on the price schedule. The contractor shall ensure any required maintenance or repairs for change of occupancy are scheduled and accomplished. If there is damage to the housing unit or any housing unit items are missing, the contractor shall determine whether the occupant is responsible for such damage or loss. This form is to be used for scheduling/planning purposes by the contractor.”…, will be deleted from this paragraph and relocated at paragraph 1.2.4.1 Q11. Termination/Final Inspections. Again this seems like it should maybe be in the management section. Please confirm.

A11. The information on this paragraph will be deleted and moved to 1.2.4.1.1

Q12. Paragraph 1.3.7 states the the contractor is to Activate and Maintain dedicated phone lines for Sump Pump Alarms in 119 new housing units listed in Appendix 10 29 Nov 2010. Please clarify how this is to work without interfering with emergency calls.

A12. This is incorrect information from the last contract and will be deleted from the paragraph.

Q13. Paragraph 1.3.9.4 states the contractor is required to move and re-set furniture when carpet cleaning occupied homes. Is this correct?

A13. No. The reference to moving and re-seting furniture will be deleted from this paragraph.

Q.14 Is AFI 32-6004 listed in paragraph 1.3.10.2.1 applicable for both FMO and housing maintenance?

A.14 No. AFI 32-6004 covers Furnishing Management and will be omited from this paragraph.

Q15. Paragraph 3.2.9 says the government will provide grounds maintenance for building 119 and building 408. Is Housing Maintenance building 411, not going to be included?

A15. Yes it is. Bldg 411 will be added to the paragraph as one of the buildings that will have grounds maintenance provided.

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