Questions and Answers DFAC Pre-proposal conference.pdf

HQ0236-12-R-0001

Questions and Answers stated at the Pre-Proposal Conference, 1/5/12

1) Is the current contract available for review including price?

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request must be made to obtain/view the current contract.

2) What services are included in the custodial/mess price?

The RFP stipulates not-to-exceed prices for the various line items. It is the contractor’s decision on how to distribute the costs of performing the required services as long as the contractor’s distribution of these costs does not exceed the not-to-exceed prices of each line item.

3) Which currency does the proposal have to be submitted in?

The proposals must be submitted in United States Dollars (USD).

4) If the currency has to be USD, then why is that so?

It is the Government’s discretion to establish the currency; it is considered to be in the Government’s best interest to establish the currency under this contract as USD.

5) Are the kitchen supplies, such as stainless steel trays and pots, cutting board, etc…. Government furnished?

No, they are not Government furnished.

6) Is custodial equipment Government furnished?

No, it is not Government furnished.

7) How often is the cleaning of the various areas scheduled?

Cleanliness standards established in the contract and the contractor’s cleaning plan determines the frequency necessary to achieve and maintain the cleanliness standards.

8) Regarding the repair of smaller equipment, up to which amount does the contractor have to repair kitchen equipment?

The contractor is responsible to repair and replace all GFP including small items.

9) Is Building 264 included under the contract?

No, it is not included.

10) What are the policing and snow removal requirements outside the facility?

The policing and snow removal requirements outside the facility are set forth in the RFP.

11) Do customs fees and VAT apply for procuring food items?

RFP Amendment 0003 incorporates DFARS 252.229-7001 Tax Relief (June 1997)Alternate I(June 1997). Please refer to this Clause for matters regarding customs fees and VAT.

12) Is china and silverware Government furnished?

No, china and silverware is not Government furnished.

13) Is there an extra location/collection point for wet garbage?

No separate, dedicated Government-provided facilities exist for the collection or storage of wet waste. The contractor will be required to contract with a waste collection service to collect bio waste; no additional space is provided for wet garbage/bio waste.