FA8051-25-Q-0001 Questions and Answers dtd 22 Jan 2025.pdf

Solicitation - FA8051-25-Q-0001

FES PPE Care and Maintenance Services West Region

Questions and Answers

22 Jan 2025

Question 1 - Attachment #3 lists the total number of firefighters assigned to all bases as approx.

4,887.

How many sets of firefighter PPE are expected to be cleaned per year?

Government Response: Estimated ~3,500 – ~4,500 sets.

Question 2 - How often are the cleanings/inspections? Once or twice a year? If twice, will both advanced cleaning and advance inspections be performed both times?

Government Response: Reference PWS, and NFPA 1851.

Question 3 - Shipping is at USPS rates. Who pays for shipping?

Government Response:

Shipping to the cleaning facility is USG responsibility.

Shipment from cleaning facility to the USG is the responsibility of the vendor.

Question 4 - What brand/brands of PPE is the USAF using?

Government Response: The majority of gear is manufactured by Ricochet. There is some legacy gear by different manufacturers.

Question 5 - Does Attachment #7 need to be submitted with the RFQ?

Government Response: Yes, ALL offerors are required to complete Reps & Certs found in Attachment 7.

Question 6 - On Page 3 of the Combined Synopsis and Solicitation it states: “The ID/IQ contract maximum (ceiling) for the total quantities of ALL sub-SCN(s) when combined shall not exceed the maximum ceiling of $1,000,000.00.”

Is the maximum ceiling per year or for the entire contract? How many sets of PPE is included in the maximum ceiling?

Government Response: The maximum ceiling of $1,000,000.00 is for the entire contract.

The number of PPE sets included in the maximum ceiling is based on the number of sets expected to be cleaned/inspected each year of the contract plus a contingency.

Question 7 - On Page 5 of the Combined Synopsis and Solicitation it states: “NOTE: For each location in which the work will be performed, the offeror’s quotation shall include the appropriate State, Counties/Parishes, Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination Number(s), Date of Last Revision(s), as well as the Employee Class and Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits as used to calculate the pricing of the quotation.”

If work is performed on-site at a base, is this information required for each state the work will be performed in, or is the state where the business is located in suffice?

Government Response: Information is required for where the actual work is being performed.

Question 8 - Do all USAF firefighters have 2 sets of gear? If so, do they also have 2 hoods, helmets, boots, and gloves? If only some do, is it possible to break this down? Example: All active duty have two sets, guards and reserves only have one set…

Government Response: All USAF firefighters should have the required duty gear; therefore, no breakdown will be provided.

Question 9 - What is entailed in security clearance/checks?

Government Response: If base access is required in performance of this contract, then local individual base access procedures will be followed, and coordinated with the local base USAF Fire Dept.

Question 10 - Do vendors have any ability to redline portions of the contract or is it to be accepted as is?

Government Response: No, contract accepted as is.

Question 11 - In the past there were challenges experienced with NAICS code based on business size, was there any changes made to that?

Government Response: No.

Question 12- Would the USAF consider a multiple award with both small business set aside as well as an open market award?

Government Response: No.

Question 13- The specific categories or types of PPE being requested?

Government Response: This requirement is for commercial Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Care and Maintenance Services, and not for the procurement of PPE. See PWS paragraph 1.5.

Question 14- Any preferred standards, certifications, or brands for the PPE?

Government Response: Reference PWS, and NFPA 1851.

Question 15- The expected quantity or deliverable, if available.

Government Response: No specific quantity or deliverable are required to be delivered. See PWS, and Attachment 4 - FES PPE Care and Maintenance Services Pricing Sheet - West Region_Final Rev 1, dtd 22 Jan 2025 for estimated quantities for this effort.

Question 16- Can a sub-contractor be used?

Government Response: Yes, if the Small Business prime contractor meets the requirements of FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting.

Question 17- Who is the current contract holder and, value of the contract?

Government Response: No current contract in place.

***NOTE: Errors in the quantities listed under the 6-month option period (1 Apr 2028 -31 Mar 2028) in Attachment 4 - FES PPE Care and Maintenance Services Pricing Sheet - West Region_Final document were identified and have been adjusted accordingly.

See revised Attachment 4 - FES PPE Care and Maintenance Services Pricing Sheet - West Region_Final Rev 1, dtd 22 Jan 2025