FA524025R0011 Amendment 0001 Questions_Answers.pdf

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Is there any incumbent/recompete or this is a brand-new project? If yes, could you please provide us with their award number or even if the customer bought similar services in the past.

This is a completely new contract requirement.

Combined

Synopsis/Solicitation

2 Will a site visit be conducted for this solicitation? The Government will not conduct a site visit for this requirement. N/A

3 Will each area listed in Apendix C of the POW need servicing, or is it subjective to the findings of the initial inspection?

The requirement for servicing in each specific area is subjective and contingent upon the findings of the initial inspection. Attachment 1 - PWS, Section

3.2 and Appendix C

4 Will a sitemap be attached in the PIEE portal? A sitemap will not be provided. Offerors should refer to the solicitation documents for all necessary information.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

5 What is the anticipated timeframe for completing the Initial Assessment of the 156 facilities, listed in Appendix C, after contract award?

While the Government has not established a specific timeframe for the initial assessment of the facilities in Appendix C, it is a requirement that the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan be developed and finalized prior to the commencement of the initial assessment. The assessment is intended to be informed by the IPM plan, and therefore the IPM plan must be in place beforehand.

Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 3.1

6 What does the Government consider a high-risk structure? Structures at risk for high dollar value damage. Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 3.4.2

7 Can the Government kindly identify which facilities listed in Appendix C are high-risk structures?

No additional information is available at this time.

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8 What latitude does the Government afford the vendor to submit spot treatment recommendations versus whole structure treatment?

The Government expects the contractor to leverage their expertise and propose the most effective and efficient treatment strategies based on a thorough assessment of the specific conditions and requirements.

Attachment 1 - PWS

9 Is there a cost to the Offeror for obtaining a Digging permit? There is no direct cost associated with the application/request for a dig permit.

Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 3.9

What is the Government's expected timeline for reviewing and approving Digging permits before treatment can begin? For example, if a Digging permit is submitted on 1 September and requires approval from all 17 CE shops, how much time is allowed for the full review and approval process?

Dig permitting request/review/approval typical turnaround time is 3- 4 weeks subject to availability of required signatories.

Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 3.9

Are any of the identified facilities (building/Igloo) listed on the Inventory (Appendix C) located in a restricted area? If so, will the Government provide an escort during the Initial Assessment/or Termite Treatment services of these facilities?

Access to restricted areas can be coordinated with Facility Managers/POCs via escort.

Attachment 1 - PWS, Appendix C Inventory

12 What are the key personnel/positions needed for this contract?

The Government requires that all personnel performing services under this contract possess the necessary certifications and licenses required by applicable federal, state, and local regulations. While specific key personnel positions are not defined, the Contractor must demonstrate in their proposal that they have access to qualified personnel with the expertise and experience to effectively execute the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This includes demonstrating compliance with all applicable certification and licensing requirements.

Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 6.18

Does the Government have warranty expectations to cover the whole structure treatments. If so, does the warranty expire at the end of the contract?

The Government expects the Contractor to provide commercial warranties consistent with industry standards and as outlined in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commerical Services. The specific terms and duration of the warranty will be determined based on the proposed treatment and the Contractor's standard commercial warranty offerings.

FAR 12.404 and FAR 52.212-

We could not identify within the PWS drywood termite treatment. Will this contract include drywood termite treatment? Kindly note that Termite bait stations and liquid treatments are not affective against drywood termite.

The cost for such treatment is significantly higher.

No additional information is available at this time. N/A

15 Can the Government kindly confirm if there is a page limit requirement for the Past Performance Fact Sheet?

The Past Performance Fact Sheet is provided as a two-page document. Offerors should complete and submit the form as provided.

Attachment 7 - Past Performance Fact Sheet

We respectfully recommend that the Government revise the solicitation to more clearly define the relevant scope, size, and complexity of work required under this contract. As currently written, the solicitation does not provide sufficient detail to ensure that Offerors’ experience can be appropriately evaluated in relation to the scale and complexity of the work anticipated. To reduce risk to the Government and promote successful contract execution, we suggest the Government consider establishing more representative past performance criteria such as, projects valued at over $2 million per year, work performed at secured military installations, and projects executed in Guam. This adjustment would help ensure that Offerors possess proven capabilities in performing projects with comparable size, risk, and resource/access coordination challenges and be in the best interest of the Government and taxpayer.

The Government acknowledges the offeror's concern regarding the level of detail in the solicitation and the suggestion to revise the past performance criteria. The Government has evaluated this feedback and determined that the current solicitation provides sufficient information for offerors to prepare proposals. Therefore, no revisions will be made at this time.

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Per section 2.5 of Att. 4 the Government states, "The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), Attachment 8, is a key method used by the Government to obtain past performance information and validate the Past Performance Fact Sheet. Each Past Performance Fact Sheet should have a corresponding PPQ." Can the government kindly confirm that final CPARs are acceptable to submit in lieu of the PPQ provided as Attachment 8?

The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is the primary source of information for evaluating past performance. Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) reports will not be accepted in its place; however, the Government may review them to supplement the information provided in the PPQ.

Attachment 4 - Additional Instructions to Offerors, Section 2.5 Past Performance Questionnaire

18 Can the Government kindly confirm whether the proposal Volumes( I, II, III & IV) should be submitted as separate files?

Volumes (i.e. files) shall be separated and easily identified (ex.

Volume I, II, & III).

Attachment 4 - Additional Instructions to Offerors, Section 2.1.2

FA524025R0011-0001: FY25 Termite Inspection & Treatment Services Questions and Answers

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