Govt QA Responses 1 Nov 2023.pdf

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FA7060-23-R-0010

AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON

11th WING CONTRACTING SQUADRON

JOINT BASE ANACOSTA BOLLING (JBAB)

1 November 2023

Marine Helicopter Squadron One / Defense Information Systems Agency Base Operations Support (HMX-1 DISA BOS)

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Q&A)

Question Attachment 10 – Historical Service Call Workload.

Please provide historical work order data for 2019, 2022, and 2021 in addition to the 2022 workload data provided?

Response The 2019, 2020, and/or 2021 historical workload data will not be released. The Government intends for Offeror(s) to utilize the most current 2022 workload data to project future years.

Previous years’ work orders were similar in quantity with minimal escalation.

Question Custodial Inventory – 18 Acres Multiple Buildings.

Please clarify, are custodial services required for any buildings located in the 18-acre “Multiple Buildings” area that should be included in an Offeror(s) proposal? If so, please provide the room number, space type, floor type, and area.

Response There are no custodial services required in the 18 Acres Multiple Buildings downtown.

Question Solicitation page 30 has FAR clause 52.212-4 Alternate I Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Alternate I) Nov 2021?

Please define what should be entered in the fill-in-blanks for clauses 52.212-4 Alternate I (i)(ii)(D)(1) Other Direct Costs and 52.212-4 Alternate I (i)(ii)(D)(2) Indirect Costs?

Response The blanks should be completed with the word NONE as shown below.

(1) Other Direct Costs. The Government will reimburse the Contractor on the basis of actual cost for the following, provided such costs comply with the requirements in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(B) of this clause: NONE [Insert each element of other direct costs (e.g., travel, computer usage charges, etc. Insert "None" if no reimbursement for other direct costs will be provided. If this is an indefinite delivery contract, the Contracting Officer may insert "Each order must list separately the elements of other direct charge(s) for that order or, if no reimbursement for other direct costs will be provided, insert 'None'."]

(2) Indirect Costs (Material Handling, Subcontract Administration, etc.). The Government will reimburse the Contractor for indirect costs on a pro-rata basis over the period of contract performance at the following fixed price: NONE [Insert a fixed amount for the indirect costs and payment schedule. Insert "$0" if no fixed price reimbursement for indirect costs will be provided.

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(If this is an indefinite delivery contract, the Contracting Officer may insert "Each order must list separately the fixed amount for the indirect costs and payment schedule or, if no reimbursement for indirect costs, insert 'None')."]

Question Solicitation - FA706023R0010 - 27 Sept 2023’, page 30 of 66 and ‘Attachment 52 – 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors V3, Section 2.3.3 and Section 2.6.

There is conflicting direction in Section 2.3.3 and Section 2.6.

Please confirm that narrative portions of the proposal are to be submitted in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format as stated in Section 2.6.

Response Section 2.3.3. Names and Section 2.6. Electronic Offers are both applicable to proposal submissions.

Section 2.3.3. Names identifies acceptable file format types (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe Acrobat) and how to name the Proposal Volume submissions (Volume I – Technical, Volume II – Past Performance, Volume III – Pricing and Volume IV – Contract).

The Technical, Past Performance and Contract Volumes may be submitted in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe Acrobat dependent upon the type of information. Files provided in .pdf format are acceptable if conversion is made from a Word document or equivalent Word processing software while maintaining searchable text. Please provide the Pricing Matrix in .xlsx format (Microsoft Excel) with calculations.

Section 2.6 Electronic Offers details how to submit via the PIEE Solicitation Module, https://piee.eb.mil. In the event that the Solicitation Module is down, the alternate method for proposal submission is via e-mail to: Welth Cooper (Welth.Cooper@us.af.mil), Joi Blackman (Joi.blackman@us.af.mil) and Sean Miller (Sean.Miller.51@us.af.mil). The offeror must obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer to use the alternate submission method.

Offerors are responsible for ensuring electronic copies are virus-free and shall run an anti-virus scan before submission.

Question Attachment 54 – Collective Bargaining Agreement Local 99, CBA 2023-2026.

Exhibit “A” includes a wage scale for Apprentice Engineers.

Of the estimated workforce of 25 FTEs, how many apprenticeship positions are there currently?

What is the average seniority of the apprentices?

Response The Government does not intend to provide specific number(s) of Full Time Equivalent positions necessary to successfully accomplish the required work as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Various solutions for successful performance exist.

Question Attachment 54 – Collective Bargaining Agreement Local 99, CBA 2023-2026.

https://piee.eb.mil/ mailto:Welth.Cooper@us.af.mil mailto:Joi.blackman@us.af.mil mailto:Sean.Miller.51@us.af.mil

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Section 6.1. Health and Welfare includes the contributions for Single and Family coverage.

What percentage of International Union of Operating Engineers employees have selected Single coverage and what percentage have selected Family coverage?

Response The number of Single and Family full-time employees are directly related to the solution provided and specific number of employees hired by the contractor. Various solutions for successful performance exist.

Question Attachment 55 – Collective Bargaining Agreement Local 32BJ, CBA 2023-2026.

Schedule “A” Wages include premium pay for employees designated as Somat Operators, Movers, and Drivers.

What is the seniority level of the employees currently performing under each of these designations?

Response The number of Somat Operators are directly related to the solution provided and specific number of employees hired by the contractor. Various solutions for successful performance exist.

Question Attachment 52 – 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors V3

Table 2.1 Proposal Organization has a proposal outline for Volume III, and Section 5.4 Volume Organization has a more detailed list of sections.

Please confirm Offerors are to follow the organization noted in Section 5.4.

Response Table 2.1 Proposal Organization outlines each Volume (Technical, Past Performance, Price and Contract) and associated elements/page counts.

All of Section 5.0 Factor 3 – Price (Sub Sections 5.1 to 5.4) outlines requirements for proposal pricing. Section 5.4 Volume Organization details areas of the Price Volume and indicates what should be included as part of Price Volume 5.2 Volume Organization. Rationale for each shall be provided.

Volume 5.2 Volume Organization

5.2.1. – Completeness

5.2.2. – Price Reasonableness

5.2.3. – Unbalanced Pricing

5.2.4. – Price Realism

5.2.5. – Pricing Information Requirements

5.2.6. – Rounding

5.2.7. – Total Evaluated Price (TEP)

5.3. – Pricing Support Information

5.3.1. – Estimating Techniques and Past Experience

5.3.2. – Price Assumptions Used in Development of Proposed Pricing

5.3.3. – Services Contract Labor Standards/Collective Bargaining Agreement

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(SCLS/CBA)

5.3.5. – Submission of Pricing Matrix

Table 2.1 Proposal Organization has a proposal outline for Volume IV. Table 2.1 shows 2.3.1 Title Page (SF1449) for Volume IV.

Is this title page to be a completed SF1449, or can it be the same title page format included in other volumes in accordance with 2.3.1, with the completed SF1449 included with the model contract?

Response Each Offeror shall provide a completed front page (Page 1) of the Standard Form 1449 (SF1449).

In addition, the full Standard Form 1449 (SF1449) including completed Page 1, clause fill-ins and other required elements are to be included as part of the proposal submission.

Table 2.1 Proposal Organization has a proposal outline for Volume IV

What is required in Volume IV ITO paragraph 2.3.2/6.3.4, Team List and/or Arrangements (See Attachment 2.0)? There is no Section 6.3.4 in this attachment. Is this a different requirement than the table row for 2.3.2 Team List (See Attachment 2.0)?

Response Table 2.1 Proposal Organization, ITO Paragraph Number 2.3.2 – Team List refers to ITO Attachment 2.0 Proposed Teaming List and Section 3.2.5 Subfactor 3 – Key Personnel Management. Proposal(s) shall identify all subcontracting, and/or joint ventures partners.

Submit Attachment 2.0 Proposed Teaming List, if applicable.

Table 2.1 Proposal Organization, ITO Paragraph Number 6.3.4 – DD254 DoD Contract Security Classification Specification relates to Solicitation Attachment 58 – DD Form 254 J2 – Contract Security Classification Specification. Please complete and submit the form as instructed.

Table 2.1 Proposal Organization has a proposal outline for Volume IV

What is required for Section 6.3.4 – DD254 DoD Contract Security Classification Specification?

There is no Section 6.3.4 in the attachment. Are Offeror(s) to include a completed DD254 with Volume IV?

Response Table 2.1 Proposal Organization, ITO Paragraph Number 6.3.4 – DD254 DoD Contract Security Classification Specification relates to Solicitation Attachment 58 – DD Form 254 J2 – Contract Security Classification Specification. Please complete and submit the form as instructed.

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Table 2.1 Proposal Organization has a proposal outline for Volume IV

What is required for Section 6.3.5 Attachments to the Model Contract? There is no Section 6.3.5 in this attachment.

Response Please review Attachment 52 – 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors, Section 6.1 – Model Contract/Representations and Certifications. Offeror(s) shall complete the Standard Form 1449 (SF1449) including completion of Page 1, clause fill-ins and other required elements.

Question Attachment 52 – 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors V3 and Appendix B – HMX-1 DISA BOS Pricing Matrix V3

Attachment 52 – 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors, Section 5.3.4 – Submission of Pricing Matrix states, “The Pricing Matrix shall remain locked without any revisions, adjustments, or tampering by the offerors.”

Are Offeror(s) permitted to add rows or columns to the Appendix B – HMX-1 DISA BOS Pricing Matrix V3 “Labor Rates” Tab? Are the labor rates in Column D to be direct rates or fully burdened rates?

Response Yes, offeror(s) are permitted to add rows or columns to the Appendix B – HMX-1 DISA BOS Pricing Matrix “Labor Rates” Tab. No other Tabs within the Pricing Matrix may be revised, adjusted or tampered with by offeror(s). The Government requests all offeror(s) include columns for direct and fully burdened labor rates to reduce clarification during the evaluation process.

Question Appendix B – HMX-1 DISA BOS Pricing Matrix V3

Appendix B – HMX-1 DISA BOS Pricing Matrix V3, Rows 47 – 49 in the “Recurring” Cost Tabs are titled Labor Total, ODC Subtotal, and Ordering Period Total.

What information, if any, should Offerors include in rows 47 – 49 in the “Recurring” cost tabs?

Response Appendix B – HMX-1 DISA BOS Pricing Matrix V3, “Recurring” Tabs Rows 47 – 48 may be utilized by offeror(s) to provide information to support firm fixed prices provided. Row 49 will be utilized internally by the Government.

Question Attachment 52 – 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors V3 and Appendix B – HMX-1 DISA BOS Pricing Matrix V3

Attachment 52 – 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors, Section 5.2.6 – Total Evaluated Price (TEP) states, “Offerors shall not submit a price for the potential six (6) month Extension of Services…”.

The Instructions Tab in Appendix B – HMX-1 DISA BOS Price Matrix also says this, but also indicates to “complete Unit Price fields highlighted in yellow on Recurring and Non-Recurring tabs…”. In the Price Matrix, the “Recurring Period 6 MON” tab has yellow-highlighted cells in Unit Price Column E.

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Please confirm offerors are to leave column E in the Recurring Period 6 MON tab in Appendix B blank.

Response In accordance with Attachment 52 – 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors, Section 5.2.6 – Total Evaluated Price (TEP), “Offerors shall not submit price for the potential six (6) month Extension of Services period because the Government will use the price of the last twelve (12) months of the five (5) year Ordering Period to calculate the price of the six (6) month extension as shown in the Pricing attachment. The six (6) month Extension of Services will be 50% of the last twelve (12) months of the five (5) year Ordering Period.”

The same will apply to the last twelve (12) months of the five (5) year Ordering Period Non- Recurring prices in which a separate Tab is not provided in the Appendix B – HMX-1 DISA BOS Pricing Matrix V3.

Question Attachment 52 – 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors V3, Attachment 53 – 52.212-2 – Evaluation

– Commercial Products and Commercial Services and Appendix B – HMX-1 DISA BOS Pricing Matrix V3

Attachment 53 – 52.212-2 – Evaluation Factors for Award V3, Section 2.4.6 – Total Evaluated Price (TEP) states, “The TEP calculation methodology is included in the Pricing Matrix (Appendix B) as a separate worksheet entitled “Total Summary”. The “TOTAL SUMMARY” tab does not seem to include all Non-Recurring prices.

Is the Total Evaluated Price (TEP) inclusive of all Recurring CLINs and Non-Recurring ELINs for each period? Will the Government include a calculation that shows the TEP Offerors will be evaluated on?

Response In accordance with Attachment 52 – 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors V3 and Attachment 53 – 52.212-2 – Evaluation Factors for Award V3, Section 2.4.6 – Total Evaluated Price (TEP), the Government will evaluate the Total Evaluated Price (TEP) by evaluating all proposed CLINs and Extension of Services Optional CLINS for all years of performance. The TEP will include evaluation of FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. The Total Evaluated Price (TEP) is for evaluation purposes only. The Quantities provided in the Pricing Matrix (Appendix B) will be used for evaluation purposes only and do not obligate the Government to place task orders or provide funding beyond the contract minimum dollar value or guarantee such quantities during the contract period of performance.

The Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will not include Non-Recurring ELINs as these activities are not recurring in nature.

Question Reference Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 10.3 – Contractor-Furnished Items.

Will Commercial high-speed internet be available to Contractor(s) assigned to office areas of HMX-1 Building 398 Room 129, DISA Building 408 Room 113E, and DISA Building 18a Room 022?

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Response The contractor is responsible for acquiring individual internet service necessary for successful performance. The Contractor shall provide all equipment, vehicles, materials, parts, supplies, components, and facilities to perform the requirements of this contract. Contractor computers are not permitted to connect to the WHMO network(s).

Question Attachment 52 – 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors V3, Section 2.4.1 – Pages.

Section 2.4.1 states, text size shall be no less than Arial 12-point font. Table 2.1 limits page count to 40 pages total for Subfactors 1-4.

Will the Government provide additional pages for response or reduce the font size to 10-point to allow Offeror(s) to fully address all four (4) Subfactors and provide adequate information for source selection?

Response The page limit in addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors (ITO) Table 2.1 Proposal Organization, ITO Paragraph Number 3.2.3 through 3.2.6, Subfactors 1-4 is increased from 40 pages total to 45 pages total with no less than Ariel 12-point font.

The font size will remain unchanged in Section 2.4.1. Pages.

2.4.1. Pages

A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches, not including foldouts. Page line spacing shall be single. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text size shall be no less than Arial 12-point font. Offerors are prohibited from using other Arial fonts such as Arial Black, Arial Narrow or Arial Rounded MT Bold. Tracking, kerning, and leading values shall not be changed from the default values of the word processing or page layout software. Use at least 1-inch margins on all four sides. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. These page format restrictions shall apply to responses to Evaluation Notice (Ens).

Question Reference Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 3.9 – Service Orders.

Would the Government please provide the number and category (Emergency, Urgent, Routine) of service work orders received each month?

Response The number of Emergency, Urgent and Route Service Work Orders vary from year to year. The historical data provided is an actual snapshot of the previous 12 months.

Question Reference Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 3.14 – Project Work Orders DISA.

Please provide the number of Project Work Orders received per year.

Response Annual Project Work Orders numbers vary from year to year. The historical data provided is an actual snapshot of the previous 12 months.

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Question Reference Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 4.0 – Custodial.

Please provide a room inventory that includes location, size (square footage), type of room (office, break room, restroom, storage area, etc.), and flooring type (VCT, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, etc.).

Response The information is provided in Attachment 15, a through g.

Attachment 15 – WHCA Custodial Frequencies Clinic Attachment 15a – Custodial Inventory B 91 Attachment 15b – Custodial Inventory B 398 Attachment 15c – Custodial Inventory B 399 MC Attachment 15d – Custodial Inventory B 399 Attachment 15e – Custodial Inventory B 407 Attachment 15f – Custodial Inventory B 408 Attachment 15g – Custodial Inventory B 93

Question Reference Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 4.32 – Unscheduled Services.

Please provide the number of unscheduled custodial service calls responded to per month.

Response This service varies. Government anticipates an average of once per month or twelve (12) per year.

Question Reference Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 5.20 – Lawn, Turf and Ornamental Plant Pest Control.

Please provide the frequencies for all scheduled pest control services.

Response The information is provided in Attachment 22 – Lawn Turf and Ornamental Plant Pest Requirements.

Question Reference Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 5.20 – Lawn, Turf and Ornamental Plant Pest Control.

Please provide maps and area sizes for the lawn turf and ornamental plant areas where pest control is required?

Response The information is provided in Attachment 33 – Grounds Inventory.

Question Reference Attachment 1.1 PPQ

Will the Government allow the contractor to expand the Description of Services Provided lines to allow for a more detailed description of the services provided on a past performance reference?

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Response Within ITO Attachment 1.1 – Past and Present Performance Questionnaire, the “Description of Services Provided” lines can be expanded to provide more detail. The document has been published to www.SAM.gov in Microsoft Word format for ease.

Question Technical Proposal, Element 3 – Under Organizational Structure, there is a sub bullet for Managing subcontractor performance. Is this meant to be a sub bullet under Organizational Structure, or should it be a main essential component that our approach should include?

Response If applicable, the Offeror(s) proposal shall address managing subcontractor performance to include processes to select, manage, and facilitate coordinating activities among team members (i.e. subcontractors), including joint venture partners, as applicable. Dependent upon the solution provided, this information shall be described in detail under Organizational Structure or a separate Section.

Question Reference 6.1

Under the Instructions for Offerors for Volume IV Contract Documentation, it states that the offeror’s proposal shall include a signed copy of the Model Contract. Where is the Model Contract provided in the Solicitation?

Response The Model Contract is the Solicitation and Pricing Matrix.

Question Will the Government please provide the ITO Attachments 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 2.0 in

Microsoft Word format?

Response Instructions to Offerors (ITO) Attachments 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 2.0 have been published to www.SAM.gov in Microsoft Word format. The document is named “52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors Attachments” and includes the documents listed.

ITO Attachment – 1.1 PAST AND PRESENT PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE ITO Attachment – 1.2 PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCE CONTACT LIST ITO Attachment – 1.3 SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE COVER LETTER ITO Attachment – 1.4 SAMPLE SUBCONTRACTOR/TEAMING PARTNER CONSENT

FORM FOR THE RELEASE OF PAST AND PRESENT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

ITO Attachment – 1.5 SAMPLE CLIENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER ITO Attachment – 2.0 PROPOSED TEAMING LIST

Question Reference Instructions to Offerors 2.2.6 and 2.6 – Section 2.2.6 says to submit via email and PIEE and section 2.6 says to submit via PIEE. Would the Government please clarify if proposal submissions should be submitted via email AND the PIEE solicitation module or only via PIEE?

Response Both Performance Work Statement (PWS), Sections 2.2.6 – Submission, Modification, Revision, and Withdrawal of Proposals and 2.6 – Electronic Offers reference transmitting proposal packages via the PIEE Solicitation Module. In accordance with Section 2.6 – Electronic Offers, the following applies.

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All proposals shall be submitted using PIEE Solicitation Module, https://piee.eb.mil. Electronic copies of each volume shall be submitted through the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite at https://piee.eb.mil/. Proposals submitted by mail or hand-carried will not be evaluated. Proposals sent through proprietary or third-party File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites or DoD SAFE will not be retrieved. It is the responsibility of the offeror to confirm receipt of proposals. All proposals received after the exact time specified for receipt shall be treated as late submissions and will not be considered except under facts and circumstances allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). For instructions on how to post an offer, please refer to the Posting Offer demo:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf.

It is the offeror’s responsibility to obtain written confirmation of receipt of all electronic files of the full proposal by the Contracting office. In the event that the Solicitation Module is down, the alternate method for proposal submission is via e-mail to: Welth Cooper (Welth.Cooper@us.af.mil), Joi Blackman (Joi.blackman@us.af.mil) and Sean Miller (Sean.Miller.51@us.af.mil). The offeror must obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer to use the alternate submission method. Offerors are responsible for ensuring electronic copies are virus-free and shall run an anti-virus scan before submission.

Electronic copies of the proposal shall be compatible with the following software products:

Adobe Acrobat Reader 11 and Microsoft Office Suite 2016 (MS Word 2016, MS Excel 2016, MS Power Point 2016). Narrative portions of the proposal shall be in Adobe Acrobat portable document file (pdf) searchable text format. The offeror shall not embed sound or video (e.g., MPEG) files into the proposal files. Electronic files shall be clearly identified for each title, volume, section, and/or item. For amendment purposes to the proposal, the "original" proposal shall be clearly identified.

Question Reference Instructions to Offerors 2.2.1. Section 2.2.1 states, all questions must be received in writing no later than 2 weeks after the Solicitation close date. We believe this is an error. Please clarify when all questions must be submitted by?

Response Questions related to the HMX-1 DISA BOS Solicitation and associated attachments will be accepted by the Contracting Officer, Welth Cooper (Welth.Cooper@us.af.mil), until 6 November 2023 at 3:00 pm EST.

Question When was the last five (5) year test performed on the Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) system?

Response Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) is a fire suppressant used to extinguish flammable liquid fires such as fuel fires. The last five (5) year AFFF system test was performed in 2020.

Information related to inventory in the area can be located in Attachment 44c – Inventory Fire Equipment HMX-1.

Question Attachments 13, 14, 14a, 14b, and 15.

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Could we possibly get a clearer picture of what is required for the Janitorial level of effort, frequency. The attachments listed appear to be conflicting regarding frequency required for the different CLINS; and locations HMX- 1 and DISA.

The references provided concerning the Frequency of custodial for COL 1, COL 3, and “Additional” Services are confusing. Will the Government provide a clear identification to the areas serviced for the “Additional Services per Year” in Attachment 14 – DISA Custodial Frequencies?

Response Additional services are not required for HMX-1. Additional services are only required for DISA.

Question Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 4.12 – Interior Window Cleaning / 4.13 – Exterior

Window Cleaning

Will the Government provide the Area (Square Footage) for windows and storefront (internal and external) to allow for accurate calculation of the effort required for this work at all locations?

Response Please reference Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 4.15 – Entrance Cleaning.

The Contractor shall clean doors and all associated glass of the entrance to ensure doors and glass surfaces are clean and hygienic. Entrances surfaces include but are not limited to doors, associated transoms, and sidelights. When the entry is an atrium entrance the Contractor shall clean both sets of doors and all associated glass. Surfaces shall be free of all dirt and provide a clear, streak-, smudge- and mark-free appearance regardless of height. Glass surfaces are clean and hygienic on both sides and for the full height of the glass. Doors are clean and free of all dirt and marks.

Question Attachments 13 – 15. Emergency Work.

Several of the charts regarding floor care mention “to accommodate 80% of emergencies”. Wil the Government provide historical data for this activity to allow for proper account of the hours required for this work?

Response Emergency Work varies dependent upon need. Government anticipates an average of once per month or twelve (12) per year.

Question Paint Booth.

Filtration Quantity and size.

Will the Government provide the size and frequency of change for the Paint Booth(s).

Response The current size of the Paint Booth is unknown. Frequency shall be in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals.

Question Pavements – Equipment.

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Spreader – Salt/Sand

During the Site Visit, a spreader was observed onsite. Please verify if this equipment is or is not furnished by the Government for use during performance of this acquisition.

Response The Government Furnished Equipment is included in the Solicitation attachments. The contractor is responsible for providing any equipment in the performance of this acquisition not identified in the Government Furnished Equipment attachments. Salt and snow removal for DISA are included as part of this requirement.

Question Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 7.13 Snow and Ice Removal.

Skid Steer – Skid Steer Snow Pusher

During the Site Visit, a snow pusher attachment was noted onsite. Please verify if this equipment is or is not furnished by the Government for use during performance of this acquisition.

Response The Government Furnished Equipment is included in the Solicitation attachments. The contractor is responsible for providing any equipment in the performance of this acquisition not identified in the Government Furnished Equipment attachments. Salt and snow removal for DISA are included as part of this requirement.

Please reference responsibilities in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 7.13 – Snow and Ice Removal and Section 7.14 – Snow Management.

Question Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 6.5 Equipment Restrictions.

Prohibited Gas Powered Equipment

It is unclear which areas are considered “environmentally sensitive areas”. Please provide clarification and identify the environmentally sensitive area(s).

Response At this time, there are no known gas-powered restrictions on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling

(JBAB).

Question Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 6.17 Shrub and Hedge Maintenance.

Grounds HMX-1

During the Site Visit, it was noted that trees and shrubs are not included in this acquisition. Are there any area(s) or task(s) not listed for the HMX-1 area? Please provide clarification.

Response Grounds maintenance of tree and shrubs at HMX-1 are part of this acquisition and responsibility of the contractor. Please reference Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 6.20 – Tree Maintenance, Section 6.22 – Grounds Care, 6.24 – Tree Control and other grounds related information identified.

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Question Attachment 4 – GFP Materials and Services

Grounds Equipment

Will grounds equipment owned and operated by the contractor have a designated secure storage area on site at HMX-1 and/or DISA?

Response The contractor will be allowed to secure equipment within the gate perimeter on Building 398 and Building 399. However, the area does not provide over head cover.

Question Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 4.2.2. Early Proposal Information

Please clarify when the Past Performance volume is due.

Response The Past Performance volume due date has been updated from 20 October 2023 to 13 November 2023 at 3:00 PM EST. Offeror(s) shall submit Instructions to Offerors (ITO) Attachment 1.2 – Past Performance Reference Contact List directly to the Contracting Officer, Welth Cooper (Welth.Cooper@us.af.mil). All other Past Performance requirements remain unchanged.

4.2.1 In accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 4.2.1, Each offeror is requested to submit the Past Performance volume on or before 13 November 2023 at 3:00 PM EST. The Past Performance volume early proposal information is a request and not a requirement. Failure to submit early proposal information will not result in offeror disqualification, nor will offerors be penalized.

4.2.2. As soon as practicable, offerors shall complete Section 1 of the attached Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 1.1) and e-mail it and the Performance Questionnaire Letter (Attachment 1.3) to all points of contacts (POCs). The POCs will complete the questionnaires and forward them directly to the Past Performance Evaluation Team (PPET). (Attn: Welth Cooper). E-mail addresses for questionnaires are Welth.Cooper@us.af.mil, Joi.Blackman@us.af.mil, and Sean.Miller.51@us.af.mil. RESPONDENTS TO THE

QUESTIONNAIRES SHALL NOT SEND THE COMPLETED INFORMATION SHEETS

BACK TO THE OFFEROR. Offerors shall not follow-up with respondents to ensure they have completed the questionnaires. The PPET will conduct such follow-up with any POC as necessary.

As soon as practicable or at the time Past Performance Attachments 1.1 and 1.3 are distributed, offerors shall submit a Past Performance Reference Contact List (Attachment 1.2) which shall identify a point of contact for each Past Performance Reference the offeror requested complete a Past Performance Questionnaire. Submit the Past Performance Reference Contact List to Welth.Cooper@us.af.mil, Joi.Blackman@us.af.mil, and Sean.Miller.51@us.af.mil.

Offerors shall verify the references provided are current, available, and will be responsive to Government inquiries. If several contracts are with the same Government activity or company, references from at least two (2) different contracts from the same Government activity or company be used.

mailto:Welth.Cooper@us.af.mil mailto:Welth.Cooper@us.af.mil mailto:Joi.Blackman@us.af.mil mailto:Sean.Miller.51@us.af.mil mailto:Welth.Cooper@us.af.mil mailto:Joi.Blackman@us.af.mil mailto:Sean.Miller.51@us.af.mil

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Question Will the Site Visit Sign-in Sheet be published or released to www.SAM.gov?

Response The Government will not publish or distribute the Site Visit Sign-in Sheet.

Question Are offeror(s) required to be a small business and have an active Top Secret Facility Clearance?

Response Yes, all offeror(s) are required to be a verified Small Business based on Commercial and

Government Entity Program (CAGE) Code and have an active Top Secret Facility Clearance at the time of proposal submission. Active Small Business designation/status will be verified via System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) and Dynamic Small Business Search (https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm).

https://dsbs.sba.gov/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm