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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

TO SOLICITATION NUMBER

S-MX530-16-R-0002

FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES

1. Q – How often does the windows must been cleaned?

A – Quarterly. Please refer to paragraph C.2.1.4, under Section C-Description/Specifications/Work Statement.

2. Q – We already made the process to obtain the DUN, NCAGE and SAM numbers, what happens if they don’t answer in time for the award?

A –Each prospective Offeror should make every effort to complete the process prior to the submittal deadline of the Solicitation. If not completed, please submit proof of initiating the process and include the latest status. Please ask for repeated updates. As soon as you obtain them, please submit them to us.

3. Q – The insurance policies have a life of one year; they need to be active during the five years of contract?

A – The Contract to be awarded is for a base year. Insurance must be provided and maintained in effect during the entire performance period. The awarded Contract may be extended for up to four (4) additional 12 month periods. Please refer to Subsection F.2, Period of Performance under Section F-Deliveries or Performance.

4. Q – What currency does the insurance policy should be?

A – May be in the currency of the country in which the policies are issued. You may also refer to Subsections B.4.5, and B.4.6, under Section B-Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs.

5. Q – Amount of insurance.- (H.4. LAWFUL OPERATION, PERMITS, AND INDEMNIFICATION) how does the cumulative works? There is a maximum “per occurrence” number?

A – Cumulative in both bodily injury and property damage is the repetition of bodily injury and damage to property and up to the limit of liability. Please inquire with your insurance company for details. There is no maximum “per occurrence” coverage.

6. Q – What do you mean with the following points?

If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,533, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

If the acquisition value is $77,533 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

A – The thresholds mentioned above may apply to different Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Clauses. Unfortunately, you do not make reference to the page number, section, paragraph and sentence of the solicitation as requested in the second bullet of Subsection L.1, Submission of Offers, under Section L- Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors.

7. Q – When does the TOEIC / TOEFFL certificate is delivered?

A – Please refer to paragraph (1) under L.1.1.2, Volume II in Section L-Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors.

8. Q – Agree with the point: J.3.5.3.. The Contractor shall provide following non-chemical products containing the maximum feasible amount of recovered materials:

-In Mexico is not as easy to get this type of product, we can quote similar products?

A – Please submit your proposal with the same or equivalent type of non-chemical products even if it is not easy to obtain.

9. Q – In reference whit the poin J.3.3. Materials and Tools for Janitorial Services -It is necessary that all elements named are provided? with its features and certifications?

- according to our experience, we would like to know if the tools specifically mentioned electrical appliances and machinery can be replaced by others of similiar features, as we believe that this area can greatly increase the price.

A – First question: Yes. Please refer to Subsection J.3.3, in J.3, Exhibit B, under Section J-List of Attachments.

A – Second question: No, the solicitation states equivalent product. Please refer Subsection J.3.4, in J.3, Exhibit B, under Section J-List of Attachments.

10. Q – Could you mention quantities and frequencies supply of machinery, materials and tools

A – Please refer to Subsection C.1.1, General, under Section C-Description/Specifications/Work Statement which states: “…The Contractor shall furnish all managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel necessary to accomplish the work in this contract…” Additionally, refer to the entire Subsection J.3, Exhibit B, to include J.3.4.2, J.3.4.4, and the paragraph entitled “General” under Section J-List of Attachments. Last, but not least, refer to Subsection L.1.1.4, Volume IV, under Section L-Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors.

11. Q – Could provide the technical specifications and features of the tools, machinery and materials?

A – Please refer to the answer provided to question number 10 above.