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Carpet Cleaning, DFAS-Rome, New York
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This document contains a series of Questions and Responses related to a federal contract opportunity for Carpet Cleaning services for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) facility in Rome, New York. The key details are:

The contract is for a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. Subcontracting is authorized, and subcontractor qualifications may be used in the quote. A mandatory site visit is required to be considered for award. Quotes are due on May 29, 2024 by 3:00 PM Eastern time. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. The previous contract was awarded to LCS Janitorial in the amount of $265,483.12. Payment terms are Net 30 days. The contract requires cleaning approximately 29,636 square feet of normal traffic areas twice yearly and 198,000 square feet of high-traffic areas quarterly.

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Questions & Responses Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Carpet Cleaning, DFAS-Rome, NY Solicitation: HQ042324Q0035

Question Response

1 Does this requirement allow the use of subcontractors?

Yes, subcontracting is authorized. Please reference FAR Clause 52.212-5(e) for clauses the Contractor shall include in subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services.

Is there a current or previous contract for this same service? What is the previous or current vendor’s name, award number, amount?

HQ042317P0026 awarded to LCS Janitorial in the amount of $265,483.12 for a one-year base period and four one-year option periods.

3 Can a subcontractor’s past performance and qualifications be used in the quote?

DFAS is not requesting past performance information. Please refer to HQ042324Q0035 Synopsis_Solicitation for full details of the Submission Instructions and Evaluation.

Subcontracting is authorized and subcontractor qualifications may be used to complete the Technical Certification Form.

What is the timeframe for completing the cleaning of the approximate 29,636 square foot area? What is the timeframe for completing the cleaning of the approximate 198,000 square foot area?

DFAS is relying on the Contractor to determine the hours needed to satisfy the requirements as outlined in the PWS.

5 Where are water hookup locations?

Deep sinks for water hookups were pointed out during the site visit. A floor plan showing water hookup locations is provided. Please reference:

Enclosure 2 Floor Plan Water Connections.

6 Is Saturday and Sunday work permitted?

In accordance with section 1.8 of the PWS, the Contractor shall perform most of the services required under this contract on weekends and outside the normal operating hours.

7 Is this contract awarded on a lowest-price basis?

In accordance with the solicitation instructions, the basis for award selection is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Please refer to HQ042324Q0035 Synopsis_Solicitation for full details of the evaluation.

8 How long does payment take for processing?

Payment terms are Net 30. Invoices shall be submitted in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions.

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