Questions and Answers No 1.pdf

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QUESTION & ANSWERS #1

RFQ FA568220Q0014 COVID-19 FACILITY SANITIZATION

AVIANO AB, ITALY

Q1. In the SOW as the first phase it’s requested to clean the spaces with neutral detergents prior to sanitization. In the case the vendor performs only the sanitization will such a service get performed by the custodial contractor?

A1. The current custodial contractor does not offer all of the required cleaning services in accordance with the Italian Ministry of Health Circular n 5443 dated 22 February 2020. The requirements and procedures in the Statement of Work (SOW) are heavily derived from this Circular and any subsequent amendments or supplements. It is required by the contractor to follow the procedures as stated in the Statement of Work (SOW). The contractor may sub-contract this cleaning service if needed, but all responsibility for performance stays with the primary contractor.

Q2. Will products different than 0.1% sodium hypochlorite and 70% ethanol solutions be accepted?

A2. Only the solutions and methods recommended by Italian Ministry of Health Circular n. 5443 dated 22 February 2020. The Material Safety Data Sheet and Technical Sheet for each product has to be submitted with the quote (preferably in English language).

Q3. Is any other type of payment accepted?

A3. At this time it is mandatory that the contractor accepts MASTERCARD circuit as the method of payment.

Q4. Will there be a cleaning schedule?

A4. Services will required on call/as needed in accordance with paragraph 2.1 of the SOW. The Base’s authorized caller will contact the contractor’s representative to request sanitizing service for a certain area/room/building. The company can accept or reject to furnish the service.

Q5. What is documentation you will evaluate?

A5. Chamber of Commerce Certificate ATECO code 81.2; DURC; The Material Safety Data Sheet and Technical Sheet for each product proposed for cleaning; and that the company accepts MASTERCARD as the payment method.

Q6. Will the solicitation closing time get extended?

A4. No, the requirement is considered to be simple and the Sources Sought was posted on 9 Apr 2020 with Draft SOW and Draft CLIN structure attached. The solicitation closing time is Friday, 17 April 2020 @ 1000 hrs. Central European Time (CET).

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Please, read thoroughly all documents attached, as well as FAR provisions 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 and its addenda. These provisions explain in detail how to submit the quote and the way it will be evaluated and the BPA awarded.