QA_for_Custodial_as_of_4Feb15.pdf

The grayed-out portions of questions and answers have been already presented at the preproposal conference and posting on the website.

No. Date

Received

PWS Ref clause # Questions Answers

1 01/07/15 N/A Is this a 8a set aside? Is this going to be put out for sole source 8a? In accordance with FAR 19.000(b), this requirement is not set aside for any small business programs.

2 01/14/15 1.7.16 Is it possible to use an office in the base without cost ? No, field office will not be furnished to the Contractor under this contract.

3 01/14/15 1.2 Is it possible that male workers performing the cleaning such as woman's toilet etc. ?

Yes, genders are not specified for each performance area under this contract.

4 01/20/15 N/A As we've missed the Q&A and preproposal conference registration, is it too late for us to participate in bid submission?

No you can submit your proposal if you cannot participate the preproposal conference.

5 01/20/15 N/A Clearly, validation of past performance is a vital criterion in your evaluation of bidders. I see that you have asked for reference information on three previous contracts performed for "US Government agencies, Government of

Japan, and Commercial customers." Must these reference contracts regard services performed in Japan only, or would our relationship with US government agencies in the USA be valid?

Yes, your relationship with US Government in the USA is valid.

6 01/21/15 PWS

Appendix A

Page 26-27

レベル1と2のサービスとしてBuff Floors, Shampoo Carpet とMaintain

/Strip Floors有りますがその頻度が Emergency spot cleaning as requiredと記載されていますが、平均どの程度で要求されますか。We would like to ask about Level 1 and 2 work for Buff Floor, Shampoo Carpet and Maintain/Strip Floors. Frequencies of those works are described as

"the emergency spot cleaning as required". How often will the service be performed a year?

It's hard to estimate or provide a historical value at this point; however, traditionally the need for spot cleaning is very low. In the past year, less than 5 spot cleaning occurred.

7 01/21/15 PWS

Appendix A

Page 26-27

Spotcleaningの部分的面積の広さはどの程度を云っているのでしょうか

We would like to know how you calculate spot cleaning square footage.

The actual cost for this requirement is currently absorbed in the current fixed price.

Traditionally on previous contracts, when conducting a spot cleaning it is measured at 2ft x 2ft. Also, there have been times when the contractor needed to clean a 30ft x 15ft area as well.

8 01/22/15 PWS

Appendix A

PWSの４９ページ、前のページから続いている（CLEANING DODS

CLIN0017）表のTotalsの行の右から３番目（HIGH

DUST)の合計数値が、"76,783"だと合算が合いません。"50,381"だと思う

のですが、誤差の26,402がとなりの欄の数値と一致しており、なにかの間 違いでとなりの数値も合算してしまったのでは、と考えます。The total figure of HIGH DUST of CLEANING DODS CLIN0017 on Page 49 in PWS seems wrong. It should be "50,381" instead of "76,783." The difference is

26,402, which is the total of interior windows in the right handside box.

Please check and make it clear. Thank you.

Amendment will be issued to correct the total figure for HIGH DUST from 76,783 to

50,381.

9 01/22/15 N/A 宅配便で入札書類を送ってもよろしいでしょうか。Can we send our proposal by commercial courier service?

Yes, you may. However, if you utilize a commercial carrier and not the "Japan postal service" for sending in your proposal, your proposal will not be reached directory to our building, Bldg. 620, Yokota Air Base, Japan (see block 9 of SF 1449). Please contact

Ms. Shioda/Ms. Fukushima before sending your proposal if you have any concerns or using commercial carriers.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

FOR

SOLICITATION NO. FA5209-15-R-0005

BASE-WIDE CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT YOKOTA AIR BASE AND OFF-BASE SITES (TAMA, TOKOROZAWA, OWADA AND MOMOTE), JAPAN

No. Date

Received

PWS Ref clause # Questions Answers

10 01/26/15 1.4.9

Emerncy or

Spceial Event

Cleaning

Services

We would like to asked about para 1.4.9 which means we have to submit estimate and negotiate the price of the requirment and modification every time.

Yes, Please caution, this is different service from "Emergency spot cleaning as required", which will be required for special events such as "Sports day" at schools.

11 01/27/15 N/A We would like to inquire if there are special requirements for U.S. firms to do business in Japan. Our understanding has been that if it is on a U.S.

Base facility, we are allowed to operate in that country without any special registration or provisions.

Please let us know if additional requirements exists for us to provide custodial services at the Yokota Air Base and related facilities.

There is no special requirements for U.S. vendors, however, please note that DFARS clause 252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas) is incorporated.

Also, Logistics Support privileges (for non-local contractor) is not incorporated in this solicitation.

12 02/03/15 Past performance reference list

Regarding the Item “(8) Comments regarding compliance with contract terms and conditions” in the Past Performance Reference List, could

Comment be Contract Type such as IDIQ, Firm-Fixed Price? We are not sure what exactly this question mean.

We are not asking about the type of contract, but your comments on the referenced contract. For example, if you are successfully providing the service under the referenced on-going contract, your comments may be "We are currently performing the service under this contract succesfully" and Item (9) will be "Not applicable". On the other hand, if referenced contract was terminated by your default, Item (8) will be "Not applicable" and

Item (9) will be commented why the referenced contract was terminated.