FR Laundry Services_W9128F23Q0034_QA_03 20 2023.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SOLICITATION: W9128F23Q0034

FORT RANDALL LAUNDRY SERVICES

Current as of 20 March 2023

Question:

How does the offeror get written approval to subcontract?

Answer:

There is no pre-award requirement to get written approval to subcontract this requirement. However, if a contractor submits experience/past performance projects from a subcontractor from Factor 1 – Experience/Past Performance, it is highly recommended the offeror submit a written agreement signed by the proposed subcontractor. Failure to do so could effect the Government’s Best Value Determination.

If Award is made to a contractor using subcontractor experience, and after award, the awarded prime contractor wishes to use a different subcontractor than who was proposed in the quote, written permission shall be obtained from the Contracting Officer to ensure the new subcontractor meets or exceeds the qualifications of the originally proposed subcontractor. Failure to do so could be a basis for the Government to terminate the contract.

Question:

Who is the current vendor for this Solicitation?

Answer:

The requirement is currently covered under, W9128F18P0048, with Dudley Laundry Service.

Why are these provisions/clauses included within the Solicitation? FAR 52.204-21, DFARS

252.204-7019 & DFARS 252.204-7020

Answer:

The identified provisions/clauses are required to be included in solicitations for all Federal contract per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

However, per NIST SP 800-171 guidance, the Government only enforces this guidance where contracts include the use of covered information systems.

This Laundry Services requirement does not require such systems.

Can I get some clarification what is needed when the solicitation is asking that mats be provided?

Answer:

The mats will be commercial floor mats.

These commercial floor mats are placed in the entry ways of the Powerhouse and the Maintenance Facility.

What day of the week is the schedule set with the current requirement?

Answer:

The current vendor stops on Wednesdays. A specific day of the week is not a requirement.

The solicitation says weekly for the Powerhouse and every 4 weeks for the Maintenance Facility.

Is laundry done at the Facility?

Answer:

No.

The route driver will stop weekly to pick up soiled laundry and drop off fresh laundry at the Powerhouse.

The route driver will stop every 4 weeks to pick up the soiled laundry and drop off fresh laundry at the Maintenance Facility.

Is the vendor responsible for order new bath towels and shop towels?

Answer:

Yes.

The bath towels and shop towels are contractor supplied. The contractor shall provide the inventory maintained on site and provide cleaning services for bath towels and shop towels at their quoted rate. If the bath towels and shop towels are lost, destroyed, or the item is no longer serviceable. The contractor can charge their quoted rate to replace the bath towels and shop towels.