Attachment 5 Questions and Responses 2.pdf
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- DFAS-CO Exterior Window Cleaning Services
- Solicitation number
- HQ042325QE0031
- Issued by
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Defense Finance and Accounting Service
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This document is a Questions and Responses file for a federal contract opportunity for exterior window cleaning services at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Columbus facility. The solicitation (HQ042325QE0031) involves cleaning exterior windows and frames on a seven-story commercial building, with specific restrictions on work methods. Key limitations include: no drone usage (due to proximity to John Glenn Columbus International Airport), no use of existing roof anchors, no weekend work, and work hours restricted to 0800-1500 (with possible extension to 1800).
The previous contract (HQ042320P0018) was valued at $190,000, and the current contract requires contractors to use portable A-frame rolling rigs and OSHA-approved rappelling services. A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will provide roof access escorts during the specified hours. The window cleaning is strictly for exterior surfaces only, and the facilities office could not provide precise details on window quantity or sizes. Contractors must use methods that avoid damaging grass and surrounding building areas, with specific equipment constraints such as no lifts or water-fed poles.
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Source Selection Information FAR 2.101 & 3.104
Synopsis / Solicitation HQ042325QE031 Subject: Exterior Window Cleaning
Questions & Responses 02
Questions and responses for HQ042325QE031 are as follows:
Question Response 1 How many windows and what size? The facilities office was unable to obtain that information.
2 Can the work be performed using lifts and water fed poles?
No. Our facililties office is concerned that grass and areas around the builidng could be damaged using this method.
3 Can a drone be used to wash the windows?
No. DSCC is located next to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, so FAA rules prohibit the use of a drone in close proximity to the airport.
4 Can we use the anchors? No. The anchors on the roof aren’t certified and therfore we don’t know if they are safe to use at this time.
5 Can bid twice on the contract? One bid with having the anchors on the roof tested? One bid on the window washing only contract?
No. We have no plans to test the roof anchors at this time.
6 Is the contract for the inside and outside of the building?
This contract is for cleaning the exterior windows only.
7 Is the contract for DLA's building as well?
No, this is for the DFAS building only.
8 What is the previous contract number and total award value?
HQ042320P0018 - $190,000
Will we have an escort assigned to us while performing window cleaning services? If so, will the escort be present throughout the entire duration of our wor
The COR will escort access to the roof and from the roof.
10 What are the working hours of the assigned escorts?
Escort will be available from 0800 to 1500, extended hours can be requested up to 1800
11 Are there any restrictions or specific timeframes during which we must perform the cleaning services due to escort availability?
0800 to 1500, extended hours can be requested up to 1800
Is a lift required for this project, or can we utilize a roof rigging syst
A lift will not be provided and no rigging system.
Source Selection Information FAR 2.101 & 3.104
Synopsis / Solicitation HQ042325QE031 Subject: Exterior Window Cleaning
Questions & Responses 02
Are there any specific restrictions or guidelines regarding the use of roof rigs or lifts at the sit
Contractor will use portable A-frame rolling rigs or rig equipment. Contractor shall use OSHA approved rappelling services.
14 How did the vendor perform the work on the prior contract.
Portable A-frame rolling rigs or rig equipment.
15 Will the windows be washed or restored?
Washed.
16 Are we allowed to work on weekends?
No. There is no plan as of this time for contractors to perform this work on weekends.
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