FA500024Q0047 - Red Flag Carpet QA - 26 Aug 24.pdf

Red Flag Carpet Q&A

FA5000Q0047

Q1: Do the limitations on subcontracting as outlined in FAR 19.1505 apply to this contract, despite not being explicitly mentioned in the solicitation?

A1: The limitations as listed in FAR 19.505 do apply to this solicitation. An amendment has be posted on SAM.GOV to add the FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting).

Q2: If so, should we assume that FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) applies to this contract?

A2: An amendment has been posted on SAM.GOV to add the missing clause.

Q3: If these limitations do apply, could you please confirm whether the requirement is for the EDWOSB concern to perform at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel with its own employees?

A3: This requirement is advertised with a Supply NAICS Code. FAR 52.219-14(e)(2) will apply.

(e) Limitations on subcontracting. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for—

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

Q4: Are there any other FAR or DFARS clauses, or any other contractual terms, that impose restrictions on subcontracting for this project?

A4: No

Q5: Do Davis Bacon Wages apply to this project? I did not see a DB Wage Rate list in the RFP.

A5: The contracting officer has classified this as a commodity buy and not a construction project. Davis Bacon Wages do not apply.

Q6: Is a paint match required in any of the rooms that require touch-ups? If so, does the government have paint? Or the paint color numbers?

A6: No

Q7. Will exceptions for night and or weekend work be made?

A7: Work in regular areas can be completed nights and weekends with prior coordination.

Work in secured areas must be completed Monday-Friday during normal business hours with a government escort.

Q8: Can a 6-inch base cove be used throughout the building instead of mixed sizes throughout.

A8: Yes, a 6-inch base cove throughout is acceptable. An amendment has been posted on

SAM.GOV.

Q9: Do you have a preference on Rolled vs tile carpet?

A9: The requirement has been updated to require rolled carpet only. Tiled carpet will be determined to not meet salient characteristics. An amendment has been posted on SAM.GOV.