Q3-HSCG38-09-Q-410005.doc

QUESTIONS (3) AND RESPONSES TO SOLICITATION HSCG38-09-Q-410005

1. The hours for the Supply Technician drops in the options years on RFP 0004 and 0005. Is this correct?

Yes

2. Is there a list of Government furnished warehouse and logistical equipment?

NO.

3. What equipment will not be furnished that should be contractor furnished?

There is none known at this time.

4. What other “items necessary for the successful performance of requirements” beyond personal protective equipment (PPE) is required?

There is none known at this time.

5. What other days besides U.S. Coast Guard Day are anticipated for facility closures as it seems that that day only lasts for half a day?

Unforeseen inclement weather days,(i.e. snow, hurricane, etc.)

6. If plant shut downs go beyond the estimated 20 annual hours will the government pay for the hour differential?

The government does not anticipate in excess of the 20 estimated hours.

7. Who will pay for these financial and background checks?

The Contractor.

8. Is the use of an SF85P sufficient for such checks?

Background checks need to be reported in the manner stipulated in the solicitation.

9. Is the page restriction limited to only the TECHICAL CAPABILITY section only?

10 page limit applies only to technical capability section.

10. Is the PAST PERFORMANCE section not limited in its page count?

See above answer.

11. Is the cover of our solicitation response included in this limitation or not?

NO.

12. Is there a guaranteed minimum of staffing on this solicitation upon award?

1 full time employee is equivalent to an estimated 1960 hrs.

13. How will performance measures of your contractor be measured? Is there a standard now that is being used?

USCC utilizes the National Institute of Health Performance Evaluation System. A COTR will also be assigned to the effort.

14. If a company chooses to email in a response or fax in a response as you indicate is a possibility, would this still meet your requirements for multiple copies of each volume shown in the RFP if this is only sent electronically?

Yes

15. Are vehicles required to travel back and forth to each warehouse provided by the government?

Yes

16. Is IT support provided by the government in the event the computer network goes down?

Yes

17. After reviewing the subject solicitation for support to the ALC Warehouse we do not find workload data that would help us project an approximate number of hours that would be provided annually. Recognizing that this is a new requirement we realize that there is no historical workload, but can you provide an idea of a minimum number of hours that the successful offeror might provide under the contract?

Estimated hours are provided in the solicitation

18. Will the government pay for these forklift licenses?

No

19. Will certifications be acceptable in lieu of licenses?

No. Must have a valid driver license and be able to obtain a forklift license