Questions_and_Answers W911RX-17-B-0001 FRK_Laundry 18OCT2016.pdf

W911RX-17-B-0001

Questions from Industry

October 18, 2016

Q1-I see that one "Job" pricing is requested how to do you intend on paying the contractor will this just be the same amount each month no matter if the volume is greater or lower?

A1- No, contact is paid on actual work performed on a monthly basis.

Q2-Dry Cleaning it says 3 day organizational does that mean that you will send all the dry cleaning at the same time or will it just come in every day?

A2-All cleaning is received on a daily basis.

Q3-The rags are we purchasing the rags and then supplying them or is the government purchasing them and supplying them to their customers on base?

A3-Rags are provided by Fort Riley

Q.4-I had a question regarding the pre-award survey and specifically my past performances for laundry cleaning service, W911RX-17-B-0001. Currently, my company provides service primarily in custodial service but I am interested in this opportunity and I plan on working with a subcontractor for the laundry cleaning service. The subcontractor I plan on working with on only has civilian past performance work and does not have any government contracts.

A.4-Past Performance will only be evaluated to determine contractor responsibility.

Q.5-My question is due to the limited experience, could I still pursue this opportunity and submit a proposal or if I were to submit a proposal would my proposal be considered non-responsive and not be considered for this award due to not be able to provide 3 past performance references?

A.5 Past Performance will only be evaluated to determine contractor responsibility. No past performance is rated as neutral and may require a certificate of competency from the SBA prior to award.

Q.6-Question: Will the government please clarify if the base year will be 10 month or 12 month?

A.6-12 Month base period.

Q.7-Question: Will the government please clarify if the dates listed in this section are correct?

A.7-Contract Man-Hour reporting is due on 31 October.

Q.8-Will the government please verify if the bid is due on the 21st or 25th of October?

A.8-25 October 2016.

Q.9-The SF1449 was not provided with the solicitation documents. Will the Government please provide the SF1449 document for this solicitation?

A.9-Language corrected to state Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Q.10-Question: Will the government require past performance, Technical capability, or work experience documentation for this solicitation for evaluation purposes?

A.10-See Section M of the solicitation for requirements.

Q.11-Would the Government like the tracking system submitted as part of the proposal or as a deliverable?

A.11-Added to deliverables list.

Q.12-Are there specific dates and time key personnel are allowed to observe during the Phase- In/Phase-Out Operations?

A.12-Times to be established at post-award conference.

Q.13-Will the government provide the Flame Retardant Finishing Solution needed for this process at any point during the contract period? Or is the contractor required to provide this?

A.13-No, the contractor is required to provide the Flame Retardant Finishing Solution.

Q.14-What items would require packaging and in what quantities? Per C.2.2.17. Packaging:

Wrapped in clear plastic of not less than .005 gauge.

A.14-All items listed in TE-1 with a K code.

Q.15-Will the government provide these chemical solutions needed for Water-Repellent Treatment or is the contractor required to provide this?

A.15-No, the contractor is required to provide the Water-Repellent chemical.

Q.16-Will there be any other personnel from the government or other contractors in the building sharing space?

A.16-No, only contractor will occupy building 8321.

Q.17-Can the carts listed in the Attachment (#4 GFP) be used to transport items to the laundry facility off post or are they only for use in Building #8321?

A.17-At contractor discretion, however these carts are accountable on the technical exhibit.

Q.18-Is the workload estimate in TE#3 merely an estimate or is it the actual historical workload from the most recent 12-month period of performance? If it’s not the actual workload will the Government please provide the actual by type and quantity?

A.18-TE-5 Actual Work Load of previous 12 months.

Q.19-Will the government clarify which performance periods are required?

A.19-Perfomance periods revised in combined synopsis solicitation.

Q.20-So even if the job title states a wage of $8.85 an hour is the contactor required to pay the hourly minimum wage of $10.15 per hour in addition to the $4.27 per hour for Health and Welfare?

A.20-Vendords shall comply with Executive Order 13658 wage of $10.15 per hour and the fringe as stated in the wage determination.

Q.21-Are the cash and carry services included in the workload estimates?

A.21-No.

Q.22-How many items do we pick up every day and when is the estimated return of the items?

A.22-Quantities vary on a daily basis, see Performance Work Statement for required turnaround times.

Q.23-What type of laundry and dry cleaning and how many pounds?

Q.23-All items listed on cost sheet can be received for cleaning. Quantities per day vary.