QA3.4April.pdf

RFP N. FA5682-17-R-0002

Base Wide Custodial Services at Aviano AB, Italy

1.

Q: Do you confirm the new closing time for the solicitation is 10 April and not 3 April?

A: Solicitation closing date is 10 April 2017 at 16.00 hrs. Central European Time.

2.

Q: Regarding the amount of consumables for 5500 people, where must this quotation be entered in excel file?

Q: Is it necessary to provide a price for the single performance or for the performance + consumable?

A: No. This is performance based service, the cost of the consumable items should be comprised in the proposed price per square meter (square meter is a universal unit of measure while sizes of rolls, packages, cases, etc. can vary).

3.

Q: Subject solicitation stated that new contractor is required to comply with LAW 122/16 Art.2112 Codice Civile (cambio appalto).

In order to evaluate our planning it’s kindly requested to furnish current numbers of personnel utilized to perform the contract.

A: Yes, as stated in the solicitation the Offeror has to comply with Italian and EU law/regulation for the transfer of employees from the incumbent to the new contractor, however the U.S. Government doesn’t enter into a transfer process.

Incumbent contractor is Coop 2012 Societa’ Cooperativa. It is the contractors’ responsibility to communicate with Coop 2012 Societa’ Cooperativa regarding “cambio appalto”. The government has no involvement with the transfer of employees.

4.

Q: Regarding the compilation of the SF 1449, there is MAX AMOUNT and MAX NET AMOUNT, which one we have to fill?

A: MAX AMOUNT should be left blank, the Offeror’s price per square meters should be filled on the MAX NET AMOUNT line.

5.

Q: Is the contractor expected to leave enough restroom consumables to last between cleanings (three (3) to five (5) days)?

A: Yes.

6.

Q: What will happen if the contractor does not meet the Service Summaries?

A: As per clauses FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2 and its addenda the contractor has to provide Quality Control Plan that demonstrates a plan for successfully fulfilling the contract requirements.

If during performance a problem occurs then, depending on the problem, magnitude and corrective actions required. In accordance with 52.212-4 the government has various actions it can use ranging from corrective action reports, meetings, monetary deductions or contract termination. The contractor shall be aware that problems in performance may also effect CPARs (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System) ratings.

7.

Q: Making reference to para 1.4.4. – 1.4.4.2. Fitness Center Special Requirements of the PWS, please confirm that the Contractor must assign two dedicated employees (one (1) male and one

(1) female) to constantly perform custodial service in the two (2) (bldgs. 1405 and 1430) facilities.

A: Please, follow the instructions and base your proposal on the PWS dated 22 March 2017.

8.

Q: New Performance Work Statement – Pages 9 of 21 – Paragraph 1.4.4 Fitness Center Special Requirements. The paragraph refers to Appendix E, which is not present.

A: It’s a typing mistake, read Appendix C instead.

9.

Q: When does the government inspect the work?

A: The government reserves the right to inspect services performed under this contract at any time on a non-interference basis.