QA 2.docx

Questions and Answers #2 from the Government’s Request for Proposal Solicitation HQ072721R0001 Note: All questions have been revised to be made anonymous and in the form on the question. Our intent is to provide the most honest and accurate answers as possible regarding the facts and the Government’s intent. With that being, said should any conflict arise between this document and the solicitation, the solicitation prevails/overrules. We hope you find this helpful.

Q1. PWS 3.3.3.2: It is difficult for any Contractor to accurately generate costs and predict potential quantities for these items, especially since the examples are ‘including, not limited to’. Would the Government please provide a list of items in which the Government believes will be utilized in a one (1) year period of performance. A past purchase history would suffice if it is inclusive of quantities required for a one (1) year period.

A. Please see History 2017 2019 of Supplies Material and Parts.

Q2. PWS 3.3.4.2: It is difficult for any Contractor to accurately generate costs and predict potential quantities for these items, especially since the examples are ‘including, not limited to’. Would the Government please provide a list of items in which the Government believes will be utilized in a one (1) year period of performance. A past purchase history would suffice if it is inclusive of quantities required for a one (1) year period.

A. Please see History 2017 2019 of Supplies Material and Parts.

Q3. Are equipment maintenance supplies or materials required for the following areas: If so, please provide a list of items in which the Government believes will be utilized in a one (1) year period of performance. A past purchase history would suffice if it is inclusive of quantities required for a one (1) year period

A. Please see History 2017 2019 of Supplies Material and Parts.

Q4. PWS 3.3.6.1: It is difficult for any Contractor to accurately generate costs and predict potential quantities for these items, especially since the examples are ‘including, not limited to’. Would the Government please provide a list of items in which the Government believes will be utilized in a one (1) year period of performance. A past purchase history would suffice if it is inclusive of quantities required for a one (1) year period.

A. Please see History 2017 2019 of Supplies Material and Parts.

Q5. PWS 3.3.9: Are costs to be included for Garment cleaning services (Garments / Lab coats / etc.)? The Contractor believes this is necessary to achieve the cleanroom classifications required. If yes, what quantities and frequency does the Government desire?

A. We desire weekly cleaning. The quantity for lab coats can range from 0 to 30. And the average quantity for the cleanroom garments are as follows: 30 coveralls, 30 hoods, 30 pairs of boots, and 30 face masks.

Q6. PWS 3.3.9: The vendor has indicated a different cleaning schedule than requested in this PWS element. By way of example the vendor indicated that ARMS I Gown rooms are cleaned 26x, Bay Cleaning 13x, Service Chase 9x, Raised Floor 4x and Service Chase Overhead Pipes 4x; all per year. Please confirm that the Government only desires the ARMS I – IV to be cleaned monthly. Additionally, the Vendor indicated that they clean the pre-gown room, raised flooring and the service bays. Does the Government desire these services, if so please indicate frequency (see current frequency above).

A. Correct, we only desire ARMS I-IV to be cleaned on a monthly basis. And yes, we also desire the cleaning services for the pre-gown room, raised flooring and service bays as indicated in your question.