Questions_ _answers_-_October_1 _2013.docx

Solicitation Number: HQ0034-13-R-0123 – Pentagon Memorial Questions and Answers:

Q: Does the Formatting that is stated in L-4(c ) for the technical proposal apply to all volumes?

A: Yes it applies to Technical and Management volume

Q: Can we have a list of the formatting required for each volume individually to eliminate confusion?

A: No.

Q: On the Past Performance Data Sheet, it stated “(Note: Offerors are not to change the spatial structure of this form. i.e. borders block size, etc.)” Can we utilize the remainder of the 2nd page by filling in block 13 more than its original size, or can we be allowed more than one additional page each to fully describe the reference?

A: Yes

Q: Does the Past Performance Proposal need to be double spaced?

A: No.

Q: Can more pages be allowed to address all the required information for each reference?

A: Yes

Q: Is the email address listed on the past performance questionnaire correct?

A: No -see revised Solicitation. Pass submission sent to Mr. Anderson do not have to be re-submitted.

Q: In L-7 (b) it references Section 1.4. Should that be Section 1.4 or Section 1.2?

A: It should be 1.2.

Q: In L-6 (a) the specific instructions for sub factor a and sub factor b seems as if they may be swapped?

A: They are correct.

Q: Can you confirm the specific instructions for the Sub factors in the Technical Proposal?

A: They are as stated in the solicitation.

Q: Can the cover letter, title page, and tab indices be excluded from the 50 page count if that is inclusive of the Management Proposal and Technical Proposal?

A: They can be excluded.

Q: The bid schedule, X001AC indicates a Quantity of 12 for Snow/Ice Removal?

A: It should be 7 months from January – April, October- December.

Q: Per the Q&As, are volumes 1 and 2 combined to not exceed 50 pages? If so may offerors place both volumes in the same binder with consecutive numbering?

A: Yes

Q: Attachment JC-4-consumable attic stock as 0 listed in several in the on hand columns. Is it the government’s intention for the contractor to provide the required on hand quantities and maintain over the life of the contract?

A: The Attachment JC-4 has been updated to reflect current restocked items.

Q: I there historical data for pest control available?

A: No.

Q: Are there any forms of paper work which needs to be filled out as a chain of custody for coins to be submitted to the COTR which are collected from the fountain?

A: No special forms are required. Contractor’s method for documenting, archiving and securing mementoes will be reviewed and approved by the Government.

Q: Is there any limitations placed on the offsite storage of mementoes such as does it need to be kept within a certain radius of the memorial?

A: The offsite storage of mementoes will be kept within a 25 mile radius of the Pentagon.

Q: Does the government intend to post the sign-in sheet for the site visit to FBO.GOV?

A: No

Q: Does the government anticipate on granting an extension to the Solicitation due dates?

A: No

Q: It is possible to submit a proposal with current resumes for the contractor, with the understanding once an award has been made, the contractor will have access to incumbent employees who may want to stay and be a part of the new contractor’s team, if they are qualified for the positions offered?

A: The proposed staff should be those the contractor intends to have performing on this contract. The government cannot grant access to the incumbent staff that is outside the control of the government.