Vendor_Questions_for_RFP_NIHLM20014036.docx

1. Who is the incumbent?

· Humanitas was the previous contract holder

2. What is the contract number for the incumbent’s most recent contract (even if it’s expired)?

· A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request will be necessary to obtain the contract number

3. Is the incumbent eligible to bid on this contract?

· The last contract holder is eligible to bid on this contract

4. Can the government extend the response date?

· The response date is firm

5. What is the place of performance?

· Dependent upon awardee location

6. When does the government intend to award the contract?

· On or around April 1st

7. Is the $6.3MM for the 5 years of the contract?

· The $6.3M is the potential value of the contract including options

8. I noted you would like to have a copy of prior work experience; our deliverables are always covered by CDA. We can supply you with a sample deliverable(s) that is cleansed if that would work for you

· The contractor shall submit past performance by listing contracts awards held similar in scope to this requirement.

9. Is this statement supposed to be in the SOW?: The contractor shall furnish all management, supervision, labor, transportation, and equipment to provide janitorial services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) necessary to provide Janitorial Services

· An amendment to the RFP will be made

10. Can you confirm if only for-profit small businesses can bid on this opportunity or can non-profit corporations also bid?

· Only for profit small businesses are permitted to bid on this opportunity.

11. Also, are there are any restrictions on the business type of subcontractors?

· Other business types are permitted to act as sub-contractors

12. Are the cover page of the proposal, transmittal letter, and Table of Contents excluded from the 20-page limit?

· Yes