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Government Responses to Questions

FA8003-20-R-0022

Contractor Question Government Response 1 Will there be a site visit? No, there will be no site visit available for this requirement.

2 What is the Wage Determination? The Wage Determination for this requirement is based off of WD 2015-5230, 11150 Janitor.

3 Could you please tell me if the Combined

Synopsis/Solicitation posted as solicitation number FA800320R0022 will be a follow-on requirement to any work performed currently or in the past, or will this be a new requirement?

Solicitation FA800320R0022 is a follow-on requirement.

4 If possible, can you please provide the most recent contract or task order number?

The most recent contract number for this requirement is FA8003-19-C-A017.

5 Will there be a site visit (virtual or in person)?

No, there will be no site visit available for this requirement.

6 Is an SF 1449 required? The Contractor is not required to submit an SF 1449, however, please fill out and return Attachment 3 FAR 52.204-24, with your proposal.

7 Is a technical write-up required? Yes, a Technical Capability Proposal/Statement is required.

8 Is there a CBA? No, there is no CBA for this requirement.

9 Does this effort have an incumbent? If yes, can you please provide the incumbent vendor name and contract number?

Yes, the incumbent contract number is FA8003-19-C-A017. See answer #4. The incumbent contractor is Arevalos Trade Company.

10 Can the government clarify the requirements of the technical proposal, outside of Attachment 3 – FAR 52.204-24?

Please confirm if the government is only looking for pricing and Attachment 3 – FAR 52.204-24 as part of the submission.

In addition to submitting Attachment 3 for the Technical Proposal, please also provide a Technical Capability Proposal/Statement outlining the capabilities of your company.

11 What is the current annual value of the contract for Fort Bliss AFB, TX?

The current contract is only one (1) year, therefore, the annual value of the contract is the same as the current total value of the contract, $190,872.00.

12 What is the current amount for the base year and all option year?

The current total value of the contract is $190,872.00.

13 Has the scope of work, under the new solicitation remained the same, decreased or increased compared to the current solicitation contract number?

There have been several changes to the scope listed in the solicited PWS compared to the current contract, while there has been an increase in frequency of requested cleaning there has also been a decrease in the number of facilities that require cleaning. The PWS should be fully reviewed.

14 In the last five years has the scope of work changed?

The scope of work has not changed in at least the last two (2) years but has changed in the current solicitation. The Government does not have information regarding the scope further than two (2) years back.

15 What is the current contract term (1 base year and 4 option years)?

The current contract term is one (1) year.

16 Can you give us the current personnel number?

Can you give us the current supply estimated cost, including paper products, supplies, and chemicals?

The current personnel number will not be provided as the Government does not require a certain number of FTEs to complete the required tasks. The Government does not have an estimated cost of the current supplies.

17 Can you give us the current monthly contract amount?

The current monthly contract amount is not available.

18 Can you give us an estimate of the daily population for the facility?

There are eleven (11) facilities in total: five (5) dormitories with attached office spaces, three

(3) warehouses, and three (3) office buildings.

The daily population for each building changes daily based on the number of students attending courses at the time, however, when an established cleaning schedule is created, every attempt will be made to schedule the cleaning of the dormitories when students are not occupying the rooms. Likewise, the office space numbers also change, most range from 1-2 people per office and up to 10-20 people per work space.

19 What is the current contract number? The current contract number is FA8003-19-C- A010. See answer #4.

20 How many personnel the current contractor provide at the present time?

The current personnel number will not be provided as the Government does not require a certain number of FTEs to complete the required tasks.

22 Instructions, Conditions and Notice number 8 Offerors shall provide a completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3. Do we have to send in a completed copy of the Representations and certifications at FAR52.212-3 if we are up to date in SAM or will our SAM updated certification be enough since those are the same Representations and certifications in SAM, We can attach the letter stating that we are up to date?

Please provide a copy of your up to date representations and certifications. A copy of these representations and certifications from SAM will suffice.

23 Is there a collective bargain agreement in place?

No, there is not Collective Bargaining Agreement for this requirement. See answer #8.

Is there a previous contract for this scope of work? If so, what was the award amount and current contract number?

The incumbent contract number is FA8003-19- C-A017 and award amount is $190,872.00.

Please see answer #4 and answer #12. The incumbent contract however, is not the exact same scope as the current solicitation.

25 Are there no daily tasks, just every other week?

No, there are no daily tasks for this requirement.

26 If contract is union? How many union employees are currently employed? In the contract? Also if nonunion How many employees are currently employed?

No, the contract does no fall within a union nor have a CBA.

27 Can you provide a wage rate list? The Wage Determination for this requirement is based off of WD 2015-5230, 11150 Janitor.

See answer #2.

28 Has the scope of work, under the new Solicitation remained the same, decrease or increase compared to the current contract?

There have been several changes to the scope listed in the solicited PWS compared to the current contract, while there has been an increase in frequency of requested cleaning there has also been a decrease in the number of facilities that require cleaning. The PWS should be fully reviewed. See answer #12.

29 What is the current number of vehicles utilized by the current Vendor?

The Government is not aware of the number of vehicles utilized by the current vendor.

30 Is there a mandatory site visit? No, there will be no site visit available for this requirement. See answer #5.

31 Are there any bid or performance bonds for this contract?

No, there are no bid or performance bonds for this contract.

32 Who is the incumbent company? The incumbent contractor is Arevalos Trade Company. See answer #9.

33 What is the incumbent price for the current contract?

The current total value of the contract is $190,872.00. See answer #12.

34 Is there a prevailing wage? The Wage Determination for this requirement is based off of WD 2015-5230, 11150 Janitor.

See answer #2.

35 Please, confirm that only technical parts required are as follows:

1. Five (5) line items on a firm fixed price basis (Attachment- 2_CLIN-Pricing-Schedule.xlsx)

2. Price breakdown (separate xlsx)

3. Cage Code, DUNS No, TIN, Payment Terms (i.e. Net 30), Date offer expires

4. Signed FAR-52204-24

Contractor proposals shall include:

1. Attachment 2 – CLIN Pricing

Schedule

2. Technical Capability

Proposal/Statement outlining the capabilities of company

3. Cage Code, DUNS No, TIN, Payment Terms (i.e. Net 30), Date offer expires (This can be included in the Capability Statement or a Cover Letter.)

4. Attachment 3 – FAR 52.204-24 36 Will the frequency of cleaning increase after COVID-19 subsides?

No, the scope of the requirement will not change if COVID-19 subsides.