FA805224QA001- Amendment 0001 - Extending Quote Timeline and Posting QA.pdf

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

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Jesse Vera - Contracting Officer

The purpose of this amendment is to update the quote submission timeline, to provide answers to the questions posed by interested vendors in response to the solicitation, and to add amendment acknowledgment requirements as stated herein:

a. Quote Submissions: Quotes are due no later than 24 May 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT. Vendors are responsible for verifying receipt of their quotes to this office before the quote due date and time.

b. Appendix 1 incorporates the Questions and Answers received in response to the solicitation.

c. Amendments: Vendors must acknowledge all amendments to this solicitation. Vendors shall acknowledge, sign, and submit all solicitation amendments with their quote by the quote submission deadline.

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FA805224Q001 Amendment 0001 Appendix 1

Appendix 1

FA805224QA001

Portable Latrine and Hand Wash Stations Rental Services

Questions and Answers

Q1: How do we get a rating in SPRS?

A1: The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) is a web-enabled application that gathers, processes, and displays data about supplier performance. It uses on-time delivery and product quality information to rate performance. As identified by Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.79, SPRS is the authoritative source for performance assessments in the DoD [Department of Defense] acquisition community. Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Section 204.7603 mandates that Contracting Officers consider price risk and supplier risk from SPRS in award decisions. For further details, please visit the SPRS website for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Access Instructions, and Training: Supplier Performance Risk System (disa.mil).

Q2: We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

A2: This solicitation is a follow-on to a continuous Government need. The prior contract vehicles were multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) under these identifiers:

• FA800322A0024

• FA800322A0023

Q3: I wanted to confirm that this will be for a Woman owned business set aside?

A3: As stated in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Portable Latrines and Hand Wash Stations Rental Services, this requirement is a 100% set-aside for Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

Q4: Who was the prior incumbent and contract number?

A4: The previous incumbents under the BPAs were:

• FA800322A0024 - Ivan's Site Services, Inc

• FA800322A0023 - Brunson's Investment, LLC https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/default.htm https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/default.htm

Q5: Is there a total value of the contract number and/or are you able to share the budget?

A5: The Government cannot disclose the current budget for this requirement. However, the ceiling for the previous BPAs was $450,000.00.

Q6: What specific challenges has your agency encounter with the prior incumbent if applicable, and what improvements or solutions are you seeking?

A6: The Government has no specific issues to share regarding past performance. The Government is seeking vendors capable of delivering services in accordance with the terms and conditions detailed in the solicitation, specifically the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Q7: Do you need 55 portable bathrooms AND 55 Handwashing stations?

A7: The 55 locations detailed in the PWS represent areas that typically require portable latrines and hand wash stations. Quantities at each location will vary based on mission needs. The Government will provide exact quantities and locations via a BPA call executed by an authorized caller before delivery.

Q8: Will you need all of the portable at once or will this be an on-call basis?

A8: The Government will issue BPA calls for the necessary quantities. Please refer to Attachment 2 – Pricing Schedule, to review the historical average, highest, and lowest quantities ordered for each item on the Pricing Schedule.

Q9: Do you need the portable service once per week or 3 times per week? Or varies at each location?

A9: As stated in section 1.3 of the PWS, services may be required once, twice, or three times per week. Specific service requirements for each BPA call will be detailed by the Government.

Please ensure your quote is provided in Attachment 2 – Pricing Schedule, as this document details the service requirements contained in the PWS.

Q10: How many portable latrines and handwashing stations are needed?

A10: Quantities will vary based on mission requirements. Exact quantities and locations will be provided by the Government prior to delivery via a BPA call executed by an authorized caller.

Please refer to Attachment 2 – Pricing Schedule, for historical data on quantities ordered.

Q11: How would you like this offer to be submitted?

A11: As detailed in the FA805224QA001 – Portable Latrines and Hand Wash Stations Rental Services Combined Synopsis/Solicitation “Quotes shall be emailed to TSgt Jesse Vera (Contracting Officer) at jesse.vera.1@us.af.mil and SSgt Robert Willoughby (Contracting Specialist) at robert.willoughby.4@us.af.mil.

Q12: Is there an incumbent to this solicitation? If so, can we, please, know the solicitation of the previous award?

A12: The previous solicitation was executed as an Oral Request for Quotes, as such, there is no identifier available for the past requirement.

The previous incumbents under the BPAs were:

• FA800322A0024 - Ivan's Site Services, Inc

• FA800322A0023 - Brunson's Investment, LLC

Q13: What was the last supplier’s amount that was awarded to this contract?

A13: The ceiling for the prior BPAs was $450,000.00.

Q14: Are you allowing prime contractors to utilize subcontractors?

A14: As detailed in the FA805224QA0001 – Portable Latrines and Hand Wash Stations Rental Services Combined Synopsis/Solicitation this requirement follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13. Subcontracting clauses from FAR Part 44 are not incorporated into this solicitation. The Government does not intend to process consent for subcontracting under this requirement.

Q15: Would I be able to put in a proposal for this contract even though I'm only a small business?

A15: As stated in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Portable Latrines and Hand Wash Stations Rental Services, this is a 100% set-aside for Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), the Government will only accept quotes from entities meet these criteria.

Q16: How many troops/people would be on location?

A16: The number of troops may vary periodically, making it challenging to provide an accurate projection.

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Q17: To provide an accurate quote, specific addresses (and/or coordinates) for each of the 55 locations are ideal. At minimum, may we please have an address for the different locations you listed in the PWS:

-Fort Bliss

-Fort Bliss Ranges

-McGregor Range

-Dona Ana

-Oro Grande

A17: For security reasons, the Government is unable to provide the specific address and/or coordinates for the ranges at this time. These details are sensitive and will be disclosed only to successful vendor(s) at the time of a BPA call. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these security protocols.

The publicly accessible mailing address for Fort Bliss is:

1741 Marshall Road Fort Bliss, Texas 79916

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