21R2008_QA_060321.pdf

HE125421R2008 JAPAN SAFETY AIDE AND ATTENDANT SERVICES SOLICITATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q&A)

Item

Subject

RFP or

Attachment

Reference

Question/Confirmation/Comment Answers/Responses

01 General N/A

Are contractors required to use the SCA wage determination for this opportunity? If so, please clarify which job title contractors should use for services required?

No, but the Offeror will need to comply with local labor laws in accordance with

DFARS 252.222-7002, Compliance with

Local Labor Laws (Overseas).

02 General N/A Will the government provide SOFA or Logistical support for this role?

No, the government does not provide SOFA or Logistical support for this role.

03 General N/A

Is there an incumbent contract or contractor associated to the requirement.

If any, please provide the contractor's name, awarded price, and contract number.

See Transfer of Undertaking for incubent contractor information on page 58 of the solicitation. The Government will not provide the awarded price for contract

HE1260-16-C-0001.

04 General PWS

Q4: Under paragraph 2.3.2 Training. Please confirm if there are expenses associated with these training? If so, who will cover the expenses?

Anti-Terrorism Level l, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens, Epinephrine Auto-Injector (EpiPin), Allergic Asthma Awareness, and

School Safety Training.

The Offeror is responsible for all training expenses unless otherwise indicated by the

Student Transportation Office or

Contracting Officer's Representative

(COR). Anti-Terrorism Level I Training is an online course and is free of charge, reference paragraph 3.1.2 of the PWS for training link.

05 General N/A How many people are currently working under this contract? Estimates: 57

06 General PWS

Under 3. Government Furnished Property and Facilities. 3.4 The

Government will provide usage of a shared facility, telephones, computers, printers, office furniture, and utilities to accommodate the Contractor employees at the

Mainland Japan locations. The Government will also provide a parking facility at Japan locations where buses shall be kept and parked. The

Contractor shall report any Government furnished items/equipment needing repair or replacement to the COR. General office supplies will be provided by the contractor. Please confirm what are the general office supplies that the contractor needs to provide?

The Offeror will be responsible for any office supplies needed for the duration of the contract. Office supplies can range from pens to computers and can vary based on the need of the Offeror.

07 General RFP Will the Government provide the copy (not draft copy) of the SF 1449.

Yes. A final SF1449 will be posted to

Contract Opportunites.