5014 - Questions and Responses Dated 15 February 2022.pdf

Solicitation W15QKN‐22‐Q‐5014

Custodial Services, Greensburg, PA (PA042)

Questions and Responses

Q1. Will there be an official solicitation issued for the Greensburg facility?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government posted the Solicitation W15QKN‐22‐Q‐5014 via

SAM.GOV on 1 February 2022.

Q2. Is there an expected start date of services?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government anticipates the start date of services on or around 1

March 2022.

Q3. Will this be a new contract for Custodial Services?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, Solicitation W15QKN‐22‐Q‐5014 is a follow‐on Purchase Order for

Custodial Services in Greensburg, PA (PA042).

Q4. Is there an incumbent? If so, is the previous contract number available?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The previous Purchase Order number, W15QKN‐19‐P‐1200 was awarded to Amani Inc.

Q5. How do we fill out the price forms?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please refer to solicitation W15QKN‐22‐Q‐5014 Section 8. COMPLETING

A QUOTE FOR SUBMITTAL., Subparagraph d. and e. for pricing information and format.

Q6. How do we know which services will be done weekly, semi‐monthly, monthly, semi‐annually, and annually?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please refer to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) found in

Attachment 0001 – PWS Custodial Greensburg, PA PA042, Sections 2.7 through 2.7.5 for the

Frequency of Services and Section 5. Through 5.7.1.2 for Specific Tasks.

Additionally, all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) found on Section SF 1449 – CONTINUATION

SHEET are identified as either weekly (WEEKLY), Semi Monthly (SEMI MNLY), Monthly (MNLY), Semi

Annual (SEMI ANNUAL), Annual (ANNUAL).

Q7. What is the total value of the previous contract?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The previous Purchase Order W15QKN‐19‐P‐1200 was awarded at a total value of $58,100.00

Q8. While comparing a cost proposal, it comes to our attention that in weekly cleaning, how many days we need to clean per week.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please refer to the Section 2.7.5 of the PWS found in Attachment 0001 –

PWS Custodial Greensburg, PA PA042. Please note that PWS Section 2.7.5, Weekly (W) states in part that services performed 52 times during each 12 month period of the contract at intervals of six to eight calendar days.

Q9. What is the sq. ft. of the area that needs to be serviced?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please refer to the Custodial MAP found in Attachment 0003 – MAP CUST

PA042 Greensburg OCT2021.

Q10. What is the sq. ft. of carpet?

Q11. What is the sq. ft. of tile?

Q12. I want to submit the quotes for this solicitation, but wanted to verify what is required in the package.

I know we must sign the SF 1449 along with any amendments and the pricing sheet continuation on the SF 1449. In addition to those forms, does anything else have to be turned in? We're updated in sam.gov already, but I know sometimes certain contracts require additional paperwork.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please read the entirety of the Solicitation. Additionally please refer to solicitation W15QKN‐22‐Q‐5014, Section 8, COMPLETING A QUOTE FOR SUBMITTAL.

Q13. What clearances are required for the janitor and what are the requirements for the background check?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please note that Amendment 0001 removed PWS section 6.5, Threat

Awareness Reporting Program. Please refer to the revised PWS dated 15 February 2022 found in attachment 0001 ‐ PWS Custodial Greensburg, PA PA042 Revised (2‐15‐22).

Additionally, please refer to Section 6.2 ACCESS, GENERAL PROTECTIONS, AND SECURITY POLICY AND

PROCEDURES of the revised PWS dated 15 February 2022 for background checks.

Q14. Is a Covid‐19 vaccine required?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please refer to the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force link:

https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/

Q15. Are copies of the following Manuals available in Hard or Electronic versions?

TM 5‐609 Military Custodial Services Manual

AR 420‐1 Army Facilities Management Custodial Services

Technical Manual (TM) 5‐609

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: All of the following manuals are accessible and can be found online via basic google search.