Questions and Answers FA5606-20-Q-0005.pdf

Questions and Answers

Request for Quotation: FA5606-20-Q-0005 Local Drayage Services, Spangdahlem Air Base

Q.: FA560620Q0005 Presolicitation – on FBO and FA560620R0003 Presolicitation – on FBO:

If these requirements are being performed by a contractor currently or have been performed in the past, could you please provide the associated incumbent contract or task order numbers?

A.: FA560620R0003 was replaced with FA560620Q0005 and is the follow-on requirement for current contract FA560616D0001 which expires 31 Aug 20.

Q.: If furnishings are too large and have to be returned/exchanged to the warehouse, is that at the government’s or contractor’s expense? (ref. Attachment 1; 1.18.)

A.: It is at the government’s expense, as per Atch 1, para 1.18.

Q.: Is the three person crew mandatory? (ref. Attachment 1; 1.1) Can the driver/chief also be a crew member (so just two people total)?

A.: Yes, three person crew is mandatory as per Atch 1, para 1.1.

Q.: Will the government handle all of the scheduling?

A.: Yes, see Atch 1, para 1.2. and 1.14.

Q.: Can you provide the amount of activity/volume by month (or day or week)? (Incumbent already has this information)

A.: The activity/volume by day is explained in Atch 1, para 1.3. as “Call Placement per day”.

The worklaod estimates for twelve month are stated in Atch 1, Appendix A and in Line Items

0001 through 4005 of RFQ # FA560620Q0005.

Q.: Is there any requirement for the contractor to perform packaging of materials?

A.: Atch 1, para 6 states: “CONTRACTOR FUNRISHED ITEMS.

Blankets, padding, tools and other associated items shall be available to protect, and to prevent damage to property.”

Para 1.19 states that the contractor shall dispose of all packing material after each workday…..”.

Q.: Can you specify or provide examples of the tasks associated with “non-vehicle services” (90 hours annually)

A.: Examples can be found in Atch 1, para 1.10.d.

Q.: Reference Attachment 1; (“1.25. During a military exercise, it is possible that there might be a delay entering/departing the base at no cost to the government.”) This is, equally, at no impact to the contractor’s performance, correct?

A.: Yes, as per Atch 1, para 1.25.

Q.: When the contract has been awarded to the new Prime, will they be responsible for purchasing and supplying all the material to complete the project?

A.: Please see Atch 1, para 1. “Description of Services”.

Q.: Will the Prime be required to purchase or lease the two vehicles that are required to transport equipment and supplies?

A.: Please see Atch 1, para 1. “Description of Services”.

Q.: Since this contract is on a military installation, who will be responsible for getting access for the contract personnel?

A.: The Government will contact the contractor in a timely manner prior to start of service for him to obtain the pass and identification items needed in accordance with Atch 1, para 3.

“Security Requirements”, and clause 5352.242-9000 “Contractor Access to Air Force

Installations” of RFQ #FA560620Q0005.

Q.: Are there any current or past Local nationals or incumbent staff members that can be rehired on the new Prime contract?

A.: Unknown.

Q.: Will the areas that need service performed require some form of security clearance?

A.: No.

Q.: The covid-19 has prompted many organizations to require face masks to enter some facilities, does this contract require the same protection equipment?

A.: Yes, based upon regulated health and safety measures.

Q.: Once the contract has been awarded to the new Prime, what is the preferred payment schedule and method?

A.: Monthly, in accordance with clauses 252.232-7003 “Electronic Submission of Payment

Requests and Receiving Reports”, 252.232-7006 “Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions” and 252.229-7000 “Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties”, stated in RFQ #FA560620Q0005.

Q.: We would like to request a site visit to get a better understanding of your organizational requirement?

A.: The request for quotation was issued allowing all offerors the opportunity to submit questions.