Questions and Answers - Washer Dryer Lease Services.pdf

Question and Answers

FA488722R0017 – Washer/Dryer Lease Services

1. On the PWS, page 9, electric dryer count reads total quantity on contract as 64, but adding the electric dryer the count is actually 66. Please verify the counts.

Ref. Appendix A & Appendix B

The total electric dryer count is 66. The PWS has been updated to reflect the correct quantity.

2. On the PWS, page 9, Combo W/D count reads total quantity on contract as 28, but adding the Combo W/D the count is actually 29. Please verify the counts.

Ref. Appendix A & Appendix B

The total Combo W/D count is 28. The PWS has been updated to reflect the correct quantity.

3. Are the dryer’s 3-prong or 4-prong electrical connections?

The dryers are 4-prong electrical connections.

4. Would the Government please indicate whether a digital submission of the proposal to Ms.

Aranda and Ms. Lackey by email is acceptable, and if not, to please provide clarification as to the method of proposal submission?

Proposals can be submitted in three different ways. The first (and preferred method) is to submit proposals via the Solicitation module in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

After clicking the link in SAM.gov (https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/search/oppMgmtLink.xhtml?solNo=FA488722R0017), it will take you to the Solicitation module where you will be able to submit your response with attachments to the solicitation. You must have access to this module within your PIEE account and have the solicitation role. This way of submission is time stamped and allows for large files without the fear of blocked emails due to firewalls.

The other two options to submit proposals, is either via the Contracting Communication Module (CCM) in PIEE or via email. If submitting via the CCM module in PIEE please ensure to insert the Contracting Office Location Code FA4887, add jacqueline.aranda.1@us.af.mil and sara.lackey.2@us.af.mil in the email addresses section, and reference Solicitation FA488722R0017– Washer/Dryer Lease Services in the Subject Line. If submitting via email send to jacqueline.aranda.1@us.af.mil and sara.lackey.2@us.af.mil and reference Solicitation FA488722R0017– Washer/Dryer Lease Services in the Subject Line.

https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/search/oppMgmtLink.xhtml?solNo=FA488722R0017 mailto:jacqueline.aranda.1@us.af.mil mailto:sara.lackey.2@us.af.mil mailto:jacqueline.aranda.1@us.af.mil mailto:sara.lackey.2@us.af.mil

5. Is a technical proposal required describing how the contractor services are in compliance with requirements in the solicitation, or simply a statement affirming that the proposal meets all specifications?

A statement simply stating, “All elements of the Performance Work Statement have been reviewed and proposal submitted meets all requirements and specifications,” is required. A technical proposal can be submitted in addition to the above statement but it is not required, and will not be viewed favorably over those that do not submit a technical proposal.

6. Regarding Past Performance, does the Government require a list of relevant past performance contracts including contract # and other specific information, or will the Government use the offeror’s CAGE code or other identifier to locate relevant contracts in SPRS or CPARS?

The Government will use the offeror’s CAGE code to locate relevant information for past performance within SPRS (or CPARS). The contractor does not need to supply past performance information.

7. What are the number of floors and number of units in each location?

The number of units in each location can be found in Appendix A. There are no more than 3 floors at each location. Buildings 133, 586, 634, 635, 636, 637 will have 1 of each appliance installed (4 occupants sharing). Buildings 156, 528, 530, 542, 546 and 640 all units are centralized in one area.

8. Are there elevators available to install the new washers and dryers?

There are no elevators available to install the new washers and dryers.

9. Is each dryer vented directly from behind to the outside?

Most if not all dryer vents are tied into a main vent located in mechanical rooms.

10. Who has the present contract to lease and maintain the existing units? Who maintains the washers and dryers and who cleans the vents of the existing dryers?

Excalibur Laundries Inc (UEI PQS6LED4F6U9)

11. Please provide the history of maintenance of the existing units.

We cannot provide the complete history of the maintenance of the existing units in detail however can provide the number of service calls over the last 5-year period; FY18 – 7 service calls, FY19 – 26 service calls, FY20 – 7 service calls, FY21 – 16 service calls, & FY22 (to date) – 8 service calls.

12. Will the contractor be provided a warehouse with a dock, or a parking lot or other area to unload semi-trailers and uncrate and prepare machines for installation in the buildings?

Yes, a spot will be provided.

13. Will the contractor be allowed to use on-base trash dumpsters to dispose of actual trash (plastic bands and some Styrofoam) resulting from uncrating the washers and dryers?

No, trash will need to be taken to the city of Glendale Landfill. The disposal rate is $35.25 per ton (minimum fee $32.25 per use).This landfill is only moments away from Luke AFB.

14. Will the contractor be allowed to use the Base Recycling Center to recycle the cardboard resulting from uncrating the washers and dryers?

Luke AFB doesn't have a recycling center as we use the City of Glendale for our recycling purposes.

Recycling Drop-Off Customers can drop off recyclables within a designated area at the Glendale Municipal Landfill site. Paper, cans, plastic containers, and cardboard boxes are collected at the recycling drop-off area. A separate bin for GLASS bottles and containers is also located in this area.

These items are accepted at no cost. Once you enter the Landfill you will see blue signs directing where the drop off location is. Glendale landfill is only moments away from Luke AFB.

15. Are escorts provided for installation of units in all the buildings?

Yes, escorts will be available. We will just require coordination of the date and approximate time access will be required.

16. Solicitation, PWS, page 2, section 1.0, the statement “The contractor shall furnish, install, maintain, and as required, relocate washers and dryers at various locations on Luke AFB, AZ.”

Would the Government please provide annual historical data for the number of machines required to be relocated?

The last time a relocation of washers/dryers happened on Luke, it was over 10 years ago which involved the relocation of 10 washers and dryers.

17. Would the Government please consider providing enough space for the contractor to store several washers and dryers on site for rapid replacement of inoperable units or units requiring more than 24 hours to repair?

The following facilities have the availability of storing some units (the number would need to be coordinated with Dorm Management personnel as it is unknown):

133,156,528,530,542,546,586,634,635,636,637,640. The following facilities DO NOT have storage availability: 179, 337, 339, 661, 663, 668, 687, 1390 and 1560.

18. Would the Government please clarify whether the dryers on all of the stacked (combo) units for all buildings are required to be electric or gas?

All stack (combo) units are required to be electric.