QnA W9123825QA013.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – Shredding Services SPK HQ

1. Is there an incumbent? What is the contract number?

B&C Enterprises LCC

Contract No. - GS-03F-015BA TO No. - W9123819F0078

2. Is there a requirement on how many shredding machines are needed?

Please see PWS section 3A, second paragraph

3. Just to confirm are the console bins supposed be shredders as well?

No, the PWS does not specifically require the console bins to be shredders. The bins are intended for the secure collection of materials to be shredded as part of the overall shredding service. The actual shredding is to be performed in accordance with the service requirements, but not necessarily at the console bins themselves.

4. Will there be incentives for special certifications (e.g., HUB Zone, SDVOSB, etc.)?

No, there are no incentives or preferences associated with special certifications for this acquisition. All proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria outlined in the solicitation.

5. How many Bins typically get emptied for the (10) one-time as needed disposals?

For pricing purposes, offerors should assume that all bins will be emptied during each of the ten (10) one-time as-needed disposal events and price accordingly.

6. Who is the incumbent? What is the contract number? What is the total valve of the contract?

B&C Enterprises LCC

Contract No. - GS-03F-015BA TO No. - W9123819F0078 Total Contract value base+4 option years) - $53,300.00

7. Submission Method: Should proposals be submitted via email, uploaded to SAM.gov, or another designated portal?

Offerors should submit proposals via email in PDF/Word/Excel format. The proposal should include a completed SF 1449, and a pricing table. Additional supporting documents may be included as necessary. All files should be clearly labeled. Proposals shall be submitted to the POC’s listed on the SAM.gov posting.

8. Site Visit: Is there a scheduled site visit?

No site visit was scheduled

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – Shredding Services SPK HQ

9. Pricing Structure: For the ten (10) one-time shredding pickups, would you prefer separate

CLIN pricing or inclusion in a consolidated monthly rate?

For the ten (10) one-time shredding pickups, please provide your pricing in accordance with the solicitation CLIN. We need a per pick up price. This action is a separate CLIN from the monthly charge CLIN.

10. Past Performance: Is there a required format for past performance references, and is there a separate document template for listing them?

There is no required format or separate template for submitting past performance references for this solicitation. However, please note that in accordance with FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, the only evaluation factor for award is Price. Past performance information is not a factor in the evaluation and is therefore not required for submission.

11. Compliance Documentation: Would you like certifications, insurance, E-Verify proof, and security vetting attachments included in the initial proposal, or only upon contract award?

Certifications, proof of insurance, E-Verify documentation, and any required security vetting materials are not required with the initial proposal submission. These documents will be requested from the apparent awardee and must be provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representative upon contract award or as otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.