Questions_and_Answers__HSFERS-13-Q-0002.docx

Questions and Answers for HSFERS-13-Q-0002 August 17, 2013

1. There are no “Section L” instructions to Offerors provided in Solicitation (Request for Quote). Please provide.

Government Response: Amendment A0003 provides Instructions to Offerors, under Section A.12, Content of Quotations.

2. There is no workload data provided in the Solicitation(Request for Quote). Please provide.

Government Response: There is no historical data available; however the Government estimate for this requirement is a total of 8,352 hours per year in the following labor categories: Janitor, Laborer/Groundskeeper, General Maintenance Worker, and Electrician (Maintenance) based upon historical information. A further breakdown of hours per category is not available. Please note actual hours will vary and the contractor shall propose the number of hours and labor mix they deem necessary to meet the requirement of the PWS on a firm fixed bases.

3. There is no list of items or equipment to be maintained. Please provide a listing of equipment to be maintained both at the installation as well as the supported locations within the five miles radius.

Government Response: A list of equipment has been provided in previous amendment. Currently the only other location within the 5 Miles radius is the office space at the North view Corporate Center, 20700 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA, which may require minimal routine in accordance with PWS. The proposed pricing shall only include these locations.

4. When will the equipment list and detailed facility description be issued?

Government Response: A List of equipment has been provided in previous amendment. The Federal Regional Center (FRC) is located at 130-228th Street, SW, Bothell, Washington. This site is a 42 acre secured compound with 34 acres controlled by FEMA. The facilities involved in this contract include one main underground facility (33.900 square feet and contains a machinery area of approximately 4,600 square feet), one three bay storage building (5,000 sf), Disaster Storage Bldg. (1500 sf), Equipment Storage Bldg. (180 sf), related exterior ancillary features including, but not limited to, stairs, walkway and courtyard areas, shrub beds, lawn sprinkler system, gates and fences.

5. When is the site visit be held?

Government Response: Site visit was held 8-12-13 at 2PM as it was stated in Amendment.

6. Is there an incumbent contractor associated with this work? If so, are you able to provide the name of the contractor and the contract number? If not is this considered a brand new requirement?

Government Response: There is currently a contract in place associated with this work. The current contractor is contract number: HSFE10-08-C-00103, NVT Technologies Inc. 222 Schilling Cir Ste#275, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 This is not a new requirement.

7. What is the square footage of the facility?

Government Response: The Federal Regional Center (FRC) is located at 130-228th Street, SW, Bothell, Washington. This site is a 42 acre secured compound with 34 acres controlled by FEMA. The facilities involved in this contract include one main underground facility (33.900 square feet and contains a machinery area of approximately 4,600 square feet), one three bay storage building (5,000 sf), Disaster Storage Bldg (1500 sf), Equipment Storage Bldg (180 sf), related exterior ancillary features including, but not limited to, stairs, walkway and courtyard areas, shrub beds, lawn sprinkler system, gates and fences.

8. What would be submission criteria to submit the response? Does the offeror need to submit the response via Email or Hard copy?

Government Response: This information is provided in Amendment A0003. One Original and Three copies of your quotation shall be mailed to the Issuing Agency Address set forth in block 9 (page 1) of the solicitation. In addition an electronic version shall be sent via email to david.orris@dhs.gov by the quotation due date and time.

9. Who is the incumbent? Is it still eligible to bid as a prime for this contract?

Government Response: The current contractor is NVT Technologies Inc. Offeror’s eligibility will be determined after Solicitation closing by the Contracting Officer.

10. Let us know that how many total FTE’s (Key Personnel) are required under this requirement? Do we need resumes to submit with the response?

Government Response: Offerors shall propose the labor mix and number of FTE’s to meet the contract requirements based on their technical approach. The Government is not specifying the number of required staff or labor mix. Please see response to question 2, for the Government’s estimated level of effort. The solicitation does not require Key Personnel and resumes are not required.

11. Will the government provide an overall description of the facilities? i.e SQ Ft, # floors, # buildings etc.

Government Response: The Federal Regional Center (FRC) is located at 130-228th Street, SW, Bothell, Washington. This site is a 42 acre secured compound with 34 acres controlled by FEMA. The facilities involved in this contract include one main underground facility (2 floors, 33.900 square feet and contains a machinery area of approximately 4,600 square feet ), one three bay storage building (5,000 sf), Disaster Storage Bldg. (1500 sf), Equipment Storage Bldg. (180 sf), related exterior ancillary features including, but not limited to, stairs, walkway and courtyard areas, shrub beds, lawn sprinkler system, gates and fences.