Custodial_FA9301-17-R-0002,_QnA_8-16.pdf

28 April 2017

MEMORANDUM FOR INTERESTED PARTIES

FROM: AFTC/PZIOB

SUBJECT: FA9301-17-R-0002, Custodial Services Questions and Answers 8-16

8. Are we required to input our price for the CLINS where there are the Estimated Quantity with values?

For example, CLIN 0001 and 0002 do not have values under the Estimated Quantity, and the sub CLINS such as 0002AA and 0002AB do have values.

Response: Any CLIN which does not include an estimated quantity is for informational purposes only and are not priced. Please provide pricing for all CLINs with a quantity listed.

9. There will be management/overhead and other Direct Costs associated with running this contract.

Which CLIN should we include this cost in? Will you give us a separate CLIN for that?

Response: This is a firm-fixed price (FFP) contract in accordance with FAR 16.202. FFP type contracts are not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. Management/overhead and other direct costs should be included in the FFP amounts per CLIN.

10. Please confirm that the yellow cells in the Bid Schedule is PER SQUARE FOOT cost.

Response: Correct, the yellow cells in the bid schedule our per square foot.

11. Paragraph (a) on page 119 says Part II is Technical and Part III is past performance. On page 121, under the Specific Instruction section, Part II is past performance is Part III is technical. Please confirm which is correct.

Response: The solicitation will be amended to correct the discrepancy. However, to answer the question, the Technical Volume is Volume II (2) and the Past Performance Volume is Volume III (3).

12. Is there a page limit for the technical volume?

Response: There is no limit, but offerors are reminded to follow the template.

13. Please confirm that the only item in the technical volume is the mission essential contractor services plan.

Response: Correct, the technical volume consists of the Mission Essential Contractor Services Plan only.

14. Please confirm whether the square footage of the restrooms in the Fitness Center ads up to 5,150 sq.

ft., not 3,444 sq. ft.

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE TEST CENTER (AFMC)

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE CALIFORNIA

Response: The solicitation will be amended to correct the discrepancy. The correct square footage for the Fitness Center Restrooms is 5,150 sq ft.

15. PWS Section III 3.1.7- Refuse Collection states that "The Government will provide refuse collection" but it appears that this section actually refers to recycling collection. Can you please clarify who collects recyclables and that the contractor will be expected to collect refuse from the centrally located trash bins but not the recyclables?

Response: Currently under review.

16. If the offeror does not propose an escalation rate, is it permissible to put 0% in the yellow box on Page 4 of 16 on Attachment 7 (Bid Schedule)?

Response: Yes, offerors may propose a rate they feel meets the requirement.

\\SIGNED\\

AIMEE L. AMADOR

Contracting Officer

AFTC/PZIOB