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Would the Government please consider increasing the page count to 125, given the substantial number of spec items we need to address?

The Government has considered this request; however, the page limitation remains unchanged.

2 8/29/2024 Is there a CBA in place or was there ever a CBA in place?

There is currently no CBA in place for this contract and there has been no CBA for the past eight years.

3 8/29/2024 If there is a CBA, can you provide a copy of it as it doesn't appear in the attachments provided. See GPI Response #2.

4 8/29/2024 Can you give us an estimate of the current number of FTEs?

This information will not be provided. This is a performance based contract; therefore, the Contractor is responsible for determining the resources necessary to satisfy the requirements outlined in the performance work statement and solicitation.

5 8/29/2024 Can you provide the number of positions as subcontractors?

This information will not be provided. This is a performance based contract; therefore, the Contractor is responsible for determining the resources necessary to satisfy the requirements outlined in the performance work statement and solicitation.

6 8/29/2024

Can you utilize a joint venture partner and or a teaming partner to assist with financial qualification to bid. We assume there is no issue in a joint venture or mentor protégé utilizing the financial capabilities of both companies?

That is acceptable. This procurement is an 8(a) set-aside; therefore, all offerors must be an 8(a) entity. It is at the Contractor's discretion as to how they structure their business.

7 8/29/2024

Is there an opportunity for an additional or separate site visit considering it was posted and occurred very quickly after the date of posting by the government. The number of attendees at the original site visit seems very low for an opportunity of this size, indicating perhaps not enough exposure time in the market was given to attract a reasonable number of bidders, again, is it possible that there will be another site visit opportunity?

The Government has considered this request; however, another site visit will not be held.

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8 8/29/2024

If there is no CBA in place or if there never was a CBA in place does the government have a position on whether they would prefer, object or be neutral on use of union labor and the initiation of a CBA to provide services for these needs.

The Government is neutral. At this time, this contract only requires Construction Wage Requirements Wage Determinations and Service Contract Labor Standards Wage Determinations. However, a CBA could be modified into the contract if established in the future.

9 8/29/2024 Due to the expense can the 3-year requirement for audited financials be provided at time of award and utilize unaudited financials for submission?

Unaudited financials are acceptable. As stated in the RFP, financial statements should be certified by an independent accounting firm or at least by an authorized officer of the organization.

10 8/29/2024 Will there be an opportunity to interview and retain existing staff?

Yes, the awardee will receive a certified list of the names of all service employees on the predecessor contractor’s payroll during the last month of contract performance and may interview and retain qualified service employees at their discretion. See FAR clause 52.222-41, (n) Seniority list, for more details.

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION - SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104