Questions and Answers_W50SLF25QA001.pdf

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. If we are a non-hotel owner and can provide a team agreement between us as third party and the hotel, eligible to submit an offer?

a. No, independent contractors operating as third-party contractors are not permitted to submit bids for this request.

2. Our entity is not the property owner; however, we have lease agreements in place structured with the property owners that doesn’t require the government to recognize or deal with the property owners directly or in any capacity. Will this be deemed technically acceptable?

a. No, in the case of any issues or concerns the government requries the ability to contact/talk to the property owners directly.

3. You stated that any offeror who is not the property owner will be deemed technically unacceptable. If we are a woman owned small business government contractor, will you accept a quote from us if we have 3rd party letter of agreement with the hotel?

a. No, submissions as a third party are not acceptable. In the case of any issues or concerns the governments requires the ability to contact/talk to the property owners directly.

4. Are furnished apartments acceptable accommodations under this BPA? If furnished apartments are permitted, then can servicemember share multi-private room units

(provided everyone has a private bedroom and bathroom)?

a. No, the NAICS code we chose for this BPA is 721110, Hotels (except Casino

Hotels) and Motels. Apartments/rental units do not fall under this NAICS code.

5. How many long-term units/rooms do you anticipate will be need for Full-Time National

Guard Duty (FTNGD)?

a. Long-term units/rooms are not anticipated.

6. What is the anticipated quantity and duration of lodging for FTNGD under the first two

BPAs?

a. It may vary depending on government needs, the current expected duration of occupancy is five days, four times over the course of the BPA year to accommodate approximately 30 personnel.

7. If we partner with hotels to fulfill these requirements, will our proposal still be acceptable?

a. No, that would be considered being a third party, which is not acceptable.

8. Would the government consider experience in private sector long-term rental management and tenant services as beneficial or relevant when evaluating past performance?

a. No, the government is not looking for rental management.

9. Would the government allow us to provide a narrative on how our property rental experience could meet the requirements of the lodging BPA, despite being a different scope?

a. Rental property does not fall under the NAICS code chosen for this requirement.

10. Does the government place a higher value on quality of service in past performance, even if the type of service isn’t identical to lodging? For example, would evidence of high tenant satisfaction in rentals demonstrate our ability to meet lodging customer service standards?

a. Rental performance would not be relevant since it does not fall under the

NAICS code chose for this requirement.

11. Could the government clarify the expected duration of occupancy for each booking type

(single and double bed occupancy)? For instance, should we anticipate nightly stays, extended weekly or monthly stays, or does it vary depending on government needs?

a. This may vary depending on government needs, the current expected duration of occupancy is five days, four times over the course of the BPA year to accommodate approximately 30 personnel.

12. Could you please provide the complete address or a nearby landmark for the primary location of performance?

a. Locations of interest: Hilo, Hawaii, Kapa’a, Hawaii, Kihei, Hawaii, and

Honolulu, Hawaii

13. For each listed city, is there a designated central location within which the hotel must be situated, ideally within a specific mile radius?

a. Locations of interest: Hilo, Hawaii, Kapa’a, Hawaii, Kihei, Hawaii, and

Honolulu, Hawaii

14. When convention space is required, will the contracting company be responsible for providing a project manager and/or additional staff?

a. In the case venue space is required the Government expects the contractor to be responsible for the venue and venue staff to aid with meals/set-up.