Questions and Answers FA524026Q0041 - 36 WG Vehicle Removal and Towing Services IDIQ.pdf

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1 Volume / Page Limits Attachment 4 – Past Performance Fact Sheet: Please confirm whether the Past Performance Fact Sheet and supporting contract excerpts should be included in Volume II, given the 10-page limitation for Volume I.

Solicitation Addendum §2.1, §2.3, §2.4

YES - include in Volume II.

2 Past Performance Past Performance: Table 2 indicates that an “Unknown” past performance rating is considered Acceptable, while the solicitation states that past performance must be Relevant. Please clarify which provision controls. Also, are commercial towing accounts acceptable as past performance references?

Solicitation Addendum §2.6, Table 2

Table 2 has been revised /"Unknown” past performance rating is considered Acceptable- has been removed.

3 Abandoned POV Disposal Abandoned POV Disposal: Please clarify the designated disposal location for abandoned POVs. What release/title documentation will be provided or required for the contractor to transfer the vehicle to a Guam recycler? Also, may the contractor retain any salvage proceeds?

PWS §1.3.1, §1.1.2 PWS §1.3.1: Contractor shall remove and transport abandoned vehicles and associated parts from locations identified by the Government for disposal. Prices are fully burdened and inclusive of disposal fee (§1.1.2). Government manages abandoned vehicles per AR 190-5 and provides DD Form 2505 / DD Form 2507.

4 Storage / Holding Storage/Holding: Is the contractor required to store or hold abandoned POVs for any period before disposal? If so, how is the required storage/holding compensated?

PWS §1.3.1, §1.1.2 No, storage or holding period is not required. Contractor removes vehicles as directed by Task Order and transports them for disposal.

All prices are fully burdened (no separate storage fee will be approved).

5 Insurance Insurance: Please confirm the minimum insurance types and coverage limits required for this contract, particularly for vehicles and Government assets in the contractor’s custody.

PWS §2.1.4, §1.1.2. PWS §2.1.4: Contractor assumes all liability for injuries or damages resulting from carelessness or failure to follow safety procedures.

Prices must be fully burdened and inclusive of insurance (§1.1.2).

6 Teaming / Subcontracting Teaming/Subcontractor Capability: May Tier 2 and Tier 3 towing/heavy-haul capability, including heavy wrecker/lowboy equipment, be provided through a subcontractor or teaming partner? If so, may the teaming partner’s equipment and past-performance documentation be used to substantiate PPFS Questions 4 and 5?

Solicitation Addendum §2.4;

PWS §5, §2.1.1

Tier 2/3 heavy-haul capability may be subcontracted.

The past performance of a subcontractor may be used to substantiate PPFS Questions 4 and 5 only if the Offeror provides concrete proof of a formal arrangement (e.g., a signed teaming agreement or internal subcontracting agreement) to perform this requirement.

Offerors must explicitly state the subcontractor’s company name in their submission. The Government reserves the right to contact the named subcontractor directly to verify the agreement and validate the past performance documentation.

FA524026Q0041 - 36 WG Vehicle Removal and Towing Services IDIQ (Andersen Air Force Base, Guam)

7 Price Schedule Attachment 2 – Price Rounding: The price instructions appear to reference rounding to two decimal places while also stating that prices should be in whole dollars. Please confirm which rounding requirement applies.

Solicitation Addendum

§3.1.2; PWS §1.1.2

Round to the nearest whole dollar (e.g., $1.00). Unit prices are fully burdened fixed rates inclusive of all direct/indirect costs, profit, insurance, fuel, and disposal fee. Attachment 2 is the only acceptable pricing format.

8 SCA Wage Determination 52.222-42 – SCA Labor Classifications: The wage classification listed appears truncated as “01060 – Di___.” Please confirm which SCA labor classifications the Government expects contractors to use for this requirement.

The clause has been updated.

9 Emergency Response / Access For emergency towing calls, will the Government provide an after-hours point of contact who can assist the contractor with gaining access to the installation?

PWS §1.1.4, §1.3.1.3, §3.1.1 No emergency/after-hours response is required.

10 Response Time If a tow truck is delayed at the gate while responding to an emergency call, will that delay be excluded when calculating the required response time?

No emergency/after-hours response is required.

11 Base Access Will tow truck drivers need to obtain recurring base-access credentials, such as DBIDS cards, before contract performance begins, or will access be coordinated separately for each service call?

PWS §4.1 Tow truck drivers need to obtain base-access credentials, such as DBIDS cards, before beginning work and should be coordinated separately at the Task Order level. Periods of Performance (PoP) and Government Points of Contact (POCs), will be managed individually at the Task Order level.

12 Gate Access Credentials What identification, vehicle documentation, insurance documentation, or other credentials must drivers present at the gate?

PWS §4.1 Information regarding identification, vehicle documentation, insurance documentation, or other credentials can be found in the Andersen Air Force Base Visitor Control Center website:

https://www.andersen.af.mil/Contact-Us/Visitor-Center/

Drivers must comply with all Guam statutory requirements regarding the possession of valid operator credentials, and vehicle/equipment registration while performing duties. All operators must carry active driver's licenses, proof of insurance, equipment certifications, permits and vehicle documentation at all times while operating vehicles or equipment.

13 Access Sponsorship Will the Government sponsor the contractor’s drivers for recurring installation access, or will an escort be required?

PWS §4.1 Refer to PWS Section 4. Security and Base Access Requirements.

Escorts may be needed for certain locations and will be identified at the Task Order Level.

14 Escort Coordination If an escort is required, who will coordinate it, particularly for calls after normal business hours, on weekends, or during federal holidays?

PWS §1.1.4, and 1.1.5 Government POCs will be identified at the Task Order Level.

15 Gate Information Will the contractor receive a list of authorized gate locations and operating hours for each installation covered under the IDIQ?

PWS §1.1.3, §1.1.4 Authorized gate locations and operating hours for each installation will be identified and coordinated with GOV POC at the Task Order Level.

16 Gate Direction If the nearest gate is closed, will the towing request identify the appropriate gate for the contractor to use?

PWS §1.1.4, §1.3.1.3 Information will be identified and coordinated with GOV POC at the Task Order Level.

17 Response Time Start When does the required response time begin: when the Government places the call, when the contractor accepts the service request, or when the tow truck gains access through the gate?

PWS §1.1.4, §1.3 Response time will be identifed at the Task Order level.

18 Delays Will delays caused by installation security procedures, gate closures, unavailable escorts, or other circumstances outside the contractor’s control be excluded from response-time calculations and performance assessments?

PWS §4.7 Delays caused by reasons beyond contractor's control will be excluded from response-time calculations and performance assessments.

19 Abandoned POV – Final Disposal

Please confirm the final disposal location and disposal responsibility for abandoned POVs. The PWS states removal and disposal are required, but does not identify the final disposal destination.

PWS §1.3.1 The disposal of abandoned privately owned vehicles shall be executed at the sole discretion of the Contractor, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

20 Environmental Requirements Are there any environmental disposal requirements for abandoned vehicles (fluids, batteries, tires, refrigerants, etc)?

PWS §8.2.2 Contractor shall prioritize safety and environmental compliance throughout all phases of performance and comply with OSHA and applicable Air Force safety standards.

21 CLIN Clarification Please clarify if GOV/equipment line items are transportation only to DLA-DS, Naval Base Guam, and if no disposal is to be done from Contractor’s side.

PWS §1.1.1.2, §1.3.2,

§1.3.2.5, §11 (DEL #1)

Yes, if GOV/equipment - line items are transportation only to DLA- DS, Naval Base Guam and no disposal is to be done from the Contractor's side.

22 Clarification We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.

This is a brand new contract.