W15QKN-24-R-5066 Questions and Responses.pdf

Solicitation W15QKN-24-R-5066

Questions and Responses Level 1 Custodial Services, Johnstown, PA

(Facilities PA051, PA052 and PA053)

Dated 04 September 2024

Question 1: Would you kindly confirm if this is an entirely new effort or is there an incumbent currently providing these services? If so, would you please provide the incumbent contract details?

Government Response: Solicitation W15QKN-24-R-5066 is new requirement for lower level effort, level 1 custodial services. The incumbent, AMERICAN MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES, INC is providing Level 2 and Level 3 (higher level effort) Custodial Services under Contract number W15QKN-22-C-5017 in Johnstown, PA (PA051, PA052 and PA053). Contract W15QKN-22-C-5017 Option Year 1 period of performance is ending on 05-SEP-2024. The Government will not exercise Option Year 2 under Contract W15QKN-22-C-5017 due to the scope changes in services. The base and option year 1 total value is $247,016.58.

Question 2: Is this contract allowed to be leased/subcontracted out by the contractor?

Government Response: Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting applies to the acquisition. Please see below 52.219-14 (e)(1) for reference.

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting

(e) Limitations on subcontracting. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for—

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

Question 3: Can you please clarify the number of locations in the requirement scope of work is 3 locations or 9 locations.

Government Response: The requirement is to procure Level 1 Custodial Services supporting Three (3) Facilities and Total of Nine (9) Buildings. Level 1 Custodial Services are procured at 7 Buildings for Facility PA051, 1 Building for Facility PA052, and 1 Building for Facility PA053.

Question 4: Are there any changes in the scope of work from the previous contract?

Government Response: See Question 1 Government Response

Question 5: Will all buildings included in the SOW receive level 1 service for janitorial?

Government Response: Yes, all buildings included in the “Performance Work Statement” require level 1 janitorial services.

Question 6: Does the Government intend to change the contract scope of work in the future?

Government Response: The Government cannot provide this information.

Question 7: Are there any personnel requirements?

Government Response: Please see Attachment 0001- Performance Work Statement Custodial Johnstown PA051 - PA052- PA053, section of 1.5.6. PERSONNEL description (1.5.6., 1.5.6.1 through 1.5.6.3 are inclusive) for requirements reference. All contractor employees must be able to communicate clearly in the English Language.

Question 8: What is the price of the former or current contractor on each location monthly and yearly?

Government Response: The Government cannot provide this information.

Question 9: Could you please provide guidance on the specific format and/or any other instructions that the offeror need to follow to ensure the proposal is submitted correctly.

Government Response: There is no specific format. Please make sure the proposal submission contains all the information required in the solicitation. All quotes shall be submitted via e-mail to BOTH Nancy Zeng, Contract Specialist at nancy.m.zeng.civ@army.mil , and Christina Elardo, Contracting Officer at christina.m.elardo.civ@army.mil .For additional information, please refer to Solicitation W15QKN-24-R-5066, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS section 10. COMPLETING A

QUOTE FOR SUBMITTAL.

Question 10: Buildings cleaning frequency was not indicated on the solicitation?

Government Response: Please see Attachment 0001- Performance Work Statement Custodial Johnstown PA051 - PA052- PA053 section 2.7 Frequency of Service (paragraphs 2.7.1. through 2.7.5.) description for reference.

Question 11: Kindly advise square footage of the buildings, specifically buildings located at Johnstown, USARC #2, 1300 Saint Clair Road, Johnstown, PA 15905; and John P. Murtha Memorial USARC, 295 Goucher St, Johnstown, PA 15905.

Government Response: Please see attachments 0002 - Floor Plan (PA051), Attachment 0003 – Floor Plan (PA052), and Attachment 0004 – Floor Plan (PA053) for the square footage for each building.