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Maine 15 O&M Solicitation GS-01-P-17-BW-D-0003

Question Set 1

1. The Government anticipates a multiple award of firm-fixed-price contracts to be solicited and awarded on a competitive basis in accordance with FAR part 13. The Draft Solicitations offers each Offeror the ability to win one [1] two [2] or three [3] groups of Land Ports. Each offeror has virtually the same overhead costs whether they win one [1] two [2] or three [3] Groups. Will the Government consider an alternative Cost Proposal where the Offeror can provide a discounted cost to the Government, if awarded all or multiple groups?

ANS: Alternate proposals will be considered as allowed for in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to offerors. See section M.

2. Draft SOW: Past Performance: “ Information shall include at least three (3) “similar” contracts significantly completed within the past five (5) years. A similar project is defined as a project that is comparable in magnitude, scope, complexity and duration to the requirements as defined by this Request for Proposal, including Scope of Work.

a. Please clarify significantly completed?

ANS: Significantly completed means providing past performance on a contract that is nearing completion. For example, providing past performance of an offeror who is on the fourth or fifth year of a five year contract.

B. Can an Offeror use Federal projects with greater magnitude, same or similar scope, greater complexity, and similar duration with larger values for favorable Past Performance requirements?

ANS: Offerors may use greater magnitude and greater complexity. The intent is to see if the offeror can handle and perform successfully for similar work required in the SOW.

3. What is the maximum value of this project if all options are exercised?

ANS: The current ANNUAL cost of all line items is approximately $1.3 Million

4. Can we bid only on certain line items since there will be multiple awards or do we have to bid on the entire solicitation?

ANS: Please reference Section L on page 394.

5. What is the current contract value?

ANS: please see meeting minutes.

6. Can you provide an updated equipment list? It seems as if one is embedded in the Presolicitation document but it’s not working.

ANS: Equipment list will be uploaded in FBO as a secured document.

7. Please provide the FTE model that GSA will be using for evaluation.

ANS: Contractor shall develop their own FTE model.

8. What is the current staffing level?

ANS:

Group A 2 FTE's 5 PTE's Group B 2 FTE's 8 PTE's Group C 2 FTE’s 4 PTE’s

9. Who is the incumbent contractor and how long have they been providing their services?

ANS: The incumbent contractor for the existing contracts is NVT Technologies, Inc. They also held the prior contracts.

10. What is the current contracted monthly price and yearly price?

ANS: Please see meeting minutes.

11. Is it possible to get the current supply usages from the current contractor?

ANS: Contractors shall coordinate that effort with the incumbent.

12. Is the scope/size of this bid identical with the current contract? Have there been any changes from the previously awarded contract to current request for bid?

ANS: There are two previously separate contracts that are combined in this solicitation.. The 15 facilities include updated Building Information Sheets and Inventory Lists. Please reference the PSOW and Exhibits.

13. Are there any significant changes from the last bid?

ANS:Please see answer to Question 12.

14.What is the criteria for awarding the contract?

ANS: Please reference Section L & M of the Solicitation.

15. Can Offerors submit a proposal for each group covering only the janitorial services?

ANS: Please reference Section L on page 394.

16. Can you explain about the financials for small business? Can we use the 527 form?

ANS: If you do not have the certified financial statements, the GSA 527 form can be used.