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Questions and Answers

Q.1: Will we be providing uniforms for marines or just civilians?

A.1: This requirement supports both Marines and Civilians.

Q.2: What is the average number of people that we will be servicing? The price sheet states that we are in need of 42,014 shirts. Should we divide this number by 5 days per week to get an estimate of the amount of people?

A.2. The calculation will vary with each unit. The average calculation can be 2 to 3 per person where 1 of these in in the laundering stage. It all depends on how many each units wants to utilize. For SWRFT each year it is estimated that each person will have 11 sets which means 5 in laundry, 5 ready to launder and 1 wearing.

Q.3: The price sheet lists two types of coveralls. Which quantity is for the fire retardant coveralls and stand coveralls?

A.3: SubClin AC and AD are for regular coveralls, SubCLIN AE are for Retardant Coveralls.

See page 15 of solicitation.

Q.4 How many shop towels will need to be delivered upon the initial order?

Q.4: The total estimated amount of shop towels for the first year is 1,209,280. SWRFT will request 2,660 shop towels on the first task order. Additional task orders will be issued up to the remaining quantity throughout the base period for customer at the locations identified in the Performance Work Statement section 1.0.

Q.5: After being awarded, will we have 4-6 weeks to make the first delivery? We will need time to measure all employees and prepare necessary quantities.

A.5: The current requirement for (shirts/pants/coveralls) in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) is as follows:

“3.2.8 The Contractor shall measure each employee prior to ordering clothing. “Off the shelf” sizes shall be delivered within five (5) days for new task orders, and special made items shall be delivered within thirty (30) days. Delivery receipts must be provided to the customer upon all deliveries/pickups.”

Q.6: The past performance worksheet only asks for performance information on one contract.

Will you research other past performance reports for bidders to determine if unacceptable past performances have occurred with other contracts?

A.6: You can generate multiple worksheets for each past performance. In accordance with Addendum 51.212-2 Factor 2, it provides all the details required for the vendor. The Government may use data provided in the quoter’s submission. The Government may also use past performance information obtained from sources other than those identified by the Quoter (i.e. CPARS). Additionally, it states that Quoter’s should provide no more than 3 recent and relevant past performance references. (Page 45 of 1449)

Q.7: Since this is small business set aside contract, will at least 50% small business participation be required. This prevents small businesses who can't actually make daily pick-ups/deliveries at various locations, from submitting a low bid and having another company do all of the work.

A.7: In accordance with the solicitation (SF1449) block 10, this requirements is set-aside 100% for small businesses. Set-aside subcontracting limitations does apply and for Service contract, the Small Business prime contractor must provide at least 50% of the contract cost for personnel.

See SBA Website -- (https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-officials/small-business-procurement/set-aside-procurement)

Q.8: Is this a follow-on contract? Who is the current vendor?

A.8: These services are currently being provided by EBS via contract M00681-17-D-0003. Any additional information about the current contract must be obtained via a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. FOIA requests must be submitted via http://www.mciwest.marines.mil/StaffOffices/FOIA.aspx http://www.mciwest.marines.mil/StaffOffices/FOIA.aspx