B01_-_RFI_Sources_Sought.pdf

Subject: This requirement is to provide janitorial and custodial services to buildings 500, 501, 508, 509, and 511 at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR).

Classification Code: S – Utilities and Housekeeping services

NAICS: 561 – Administrative and Support Services / 561720 – Janitorial Services

The intention is to procure janitorial services utilizing the AbilityOne Program.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ);

IT IS STRICTLY A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI). NEITHER UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS

NOR ANY OTHER KINDS OF OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI. NO

CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

1.0 DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future RFP will not be entertained.

2.0 SUBJECT: This requirement is to provide janitorial and custodial services to buildings 500, 501, 508, 509, and 511 (Building 511 upon completion of construction).

3.0 BACKGROUND: This requirement is to provide janitorial and custodial services to buildings 500, 501, 508, 509, and 511 (Building 511 upon completion of construction). Services will be provided to the 511 temporary phasing facilities while Building 511 is under construction. This Housekeeping contract will provide Janitorial Services to maintain WRAIR buildings in a “CLEAN’ and “SANITARY” condition in a manner which enhances the appearance and cleanliness of the facility at all times. This is required for health and safety of staff and visitors. Contractor shall maintain all WRAIR facilities in a manner that enhances the appearance and cleanliness of the site as a whole. At all times, the Contractor shall coordinate work so as not to cause interference with Government business or work performed by Government staff and other contractors.

The total area is approximately 63,000 square feet that exists of combined administrative/office areas, conference rooms, break rooms, warehouse/janitor closets/storage, corridors/common areas/toilets, loading docks, and limited BSL1 (teaching lab) space.

The total square footage in the beginning of base year of the contract will be approximately 39,400 square feet for the existing buildings (500, 501, 508, and 509), and approximately 3,600 square feet for the temporary building 511 phasing facilities. The construction completion of Building 511 will add an additional 20,000 square feet, and the custodial services for the temporary building 3,600 square feet will no longer be needed.

4.0 RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: Respondents should address the following in their capabilities statement:

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, and supplies to provide janitorial services at the WRAIR. Janitorial services, as described in this Performance Work

Statement (PWS) shall apply to all designated spaces primarily focused on, but not limited to, conference rooms, classrooms, corridors, rest rooms, office spaces, low risk one BSL-1(Biosafety level 1) laboratory located in building 509, exteriors/interior glass, front main and entrances, work areas, entryways, lobbies, stairways, elevator, docks, loading areas, freezer rooms and break rooms of the various listed facility in this

PWS.

At no time will the Contractor be expected to operate in “Hot” areas or come into contact with any animals during the course of their work. Excluded areas of work will be BSL2&3 labs, vivarium (animal) labs, mechanical rooms, interstitial spaces, utility rooms, and any high security areas. Other areas may be determined to be excluded based on mutual dialog between the Contractor and COR and authorized by the Contracting Officer.

BSL2 labs that are determined to be the government’s responsibility for cleaning will be documented in a memorandum for record and will be managed by Contracting Officer. The government staff will, however, place their waste receptacles from BSL1&2 labs in the common hallways for the janitorial services contractor to empty and replace the liners IAW the frequency requirements of the contract. Contractor personnel shall not clean countertops and equipment in labs.

The Contractor shall report on a daily basis any building repair items identified during the course of daily duties. Examples of these items are burned out lights, water leaks, flooding toilets, etc.

The Contractor may request, as necessary for costing and management purposes, the most current copy of the floor plans since the facilities are in a constant process of updates and modifications.

5.0 CONTACT INFORMATION: Any and all questions related to this RFI shall be directed to Ms.

Ashley Atkins at ashley.n.atkins.civ@mail.mil. All information regarding Capabilities Statements or any other proprietary information relative to this RFI shall be submitted via email to ashley.n.atkins.civ@mail.mil no later than 08:00 a.m. E.S.T. on Thursday, 08 August 2019.

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