NIEHS201900003_-_Government's_Responses_to_Industry_Questions.pdf

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.No. Questions Answers

1 Where is the historical data for weeks 19-52 for 2018 and Year to Date for 2019?

The historical data provided is all that is available.

2 When did the cafeteria move from plates to disposable trays? The Government used disposable trays in 2007 and still uses disposable trays The Government now also uses paper plates.

What are the wage Determinations per position? See Attachment VII Wage Determination No.: 2015-4375 Revision No.: 10 Date Of Revision: 04/25/2019

Is there a required payment amount for Benefits? See Wage Determination 10 referenced in question #3. Information on fringe benefits is provided following the occupational listing. In addition, Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. Also, all occupations listed in the receive Health & Welfare benefits cited in the WD.

5 Is there a CBA involved? There is no CBA involved.

It is possible to raise the Price of Coffee slightly? See modification to the title of Attachment V. It is up to each Quoter to provide solutions and pricing that provides the best overall value to the Government. If you price for per eight (8) ounce serving shall deviate from SOW 4.10 then this should be listed in coffee. This should be clearly listed in Attachment V- Food & Beverage Price List

Is the Contractor’s marketing information maintained on NIEHS’ website? Marketing does not only involve the food menu displayed on the NIEHS website. The SOW discusses numerous ways in which the Contractor shall maintain marketing. The SOW states that the Contractor shall maintain aggressive marketing to inform employees of food service options via the NIEHS website and other means of communication and shall maintain appropriate information signage regarding food being served at service stations. The Contractor shall provide signage and menu boards or displays other than those already suspended from the ceiling in the serving area.

Is it feasible to have propane smokers onsite occasionally? Yes, the propane smokers would need to operated in an approved outdoor location distant from air intakes, pedestrian walkways, loading docks and flammable materials. The propane smokers would also need to be continually manned.

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What data are factors are used by NIEHS to determine fair pricing for pre-priced items?

In determining pre-priced items are fair and reasonable, the Government will utilize price analysis techniques in FAR Part 13 (i.e., competitive quotations, Market research, comparison with prices found reasonable on previous purchases, comparison with similar items in a related industry, and any other reasonable basis).