W911SA26QA217 Attachment 08 Vendor Questions and Answers.docx

Q1 - Please confirm the controlling base period.

A1 - Base period of the contract will be 12 months. PWS has been updated. Attachment 04 will remain 48 weeks.

Q2 - Please issue a corrected CLIN schedule.

A2 – CLIN schedule is correct and based on estimates.

Q3 - Please confirm CLIN 0005 Phase-In is one lot/each for a one-time administrative startup cost.

A3 – Confirmed Q4 - Please confirm whether coveralls apply only to the 508 shop employees.

A4 – 508 is an estimate.

Q5 - Please define the billable unit for each recurring CLIN.

A5 – The unit price for each CLIN will be all inclusive for the rental, cleaning, service and handling, and use of the uniform set.

Q6 - Please confirm the intended maximum jacket quantities.

A6 – Will be based on the amount of shop employees serviced.

Q7 - Please confirm whether the Government will correct the period labels in Attachment 04.

A7 – Corrected Q8 - Please confirm whether the 150-mile requirement is measured from the laundering plant, route branch, contractor office, or another operating location, and whether one subcontractor may cover several facilities A8 -150 miles refers to the distance from the laundering/servicing facility and the supported shop. IE, if the delivery vehicle has to travel 200 miles to complete service, it will not meet the standards of the contract.

Q9 - Please identify any required environmental permits, sampling, wastewater documentation, validation standard, or wash formula specific to lead- and cadmium-contaminated garments beyond the cited regulations and labeling requirements.

A9 - Refer to OSHA standards for contamination level requirements.

Q10 - Please confirm how the Government expects offerors using regional subcontractors to demonstrate compliance with FAR 52.219-14 for this unrestricted solicitation, or whether the clause was included for a reason not apparent in block 10.

A10 – Clause is requested at Solicitation time, will be removed is awa Q11 - Please confirm whether a technical capability narrative, subcontractor coverage map, or quality/contingency plan is desired with the quote.

A11 – Not requested.

Q12 - Please confirm whether the six-month FAR 52.217-8 amount will be evaluated using one-half of Option Year 4 prices and whether it should appear only in Attachment 04 or also on the SF 1449.

A12 – FAR 52.217-8 will be calculated at ½ the value of total cost of option year 4. Documents are correct.

Q13 - Please confirm the guaranteed minimum quantity or dollar value the Government intends to order under the IDIQ contract.

A13 - $2,500 for the base period, no minimum for any option periods.

Q14 - Please confirm whether Task Orders are anticipated to cover the full applicable performance period when issued, or whether orders may be issued incrementally during each performance period.

A14 – Mission partner requested at time of needed. Not able to anticipate in advance.

Q15 - The Price Schedule reflects 608 jackets under the Base Period CLIN 0003, while the option-period jacket CLINs reflect 1,216 jackets. Please confirm the correct Base Period jacket quantity.

A15 – These are estimated numbers. Employee needing a jacket will be provided two (2).

Q16 - Is a current site-by-site employee count identifying shop personnel versus office personnel.

A16 – A site by site is not currently available it is subject to change due to personnel turn over and military activations.

Q17 - Please identify the applicable Service Contract Labor Standards occupational classification(s) for labor performed under this requirement. FAR 52.222-42 references “Laborer, WG-3” as an equivalent Federal employee rate, but we would appreciate confirmation of the applicable wage classification(s) to use with the site-specific Wage Determinations.

A17 – Please see attachment 06.

Q18 - Regarding the Buy American and Trade Agreements requirements, please confirm whether garments manufactured in qualifying or designated countries are acceptable, or whether the Government requires domestically manufactured garments for this requirement.

A18 – DFARS 252.225-7012 applies, a Domestic Non-Availability Determination Will not be considered based on the level of approvals required and the nature of this contract.

Q19 - During the initial sizing and fitting process, will appropriate space and facility access be made available at each applicable AMSA/ECS location for contractor personnel to perform employee sizing and fitting?

A19 - Yes, space will be available for fittings. Be advised that the vendor will still need to arrange access to controlled facilities (facilities on military bases) based on local installation commercial entrance policies.