Attachment 4 - Government Responses to Questions Received 29 March 2022.XLSX

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Elevator Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair Services for Eielson AFB, Fort Wainwright, and Fort Greely, Alaska
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W912CN-22-Q-0020-Elevators
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Combined Synopsis Solicitation - Amendment 3.docx DOCX document
Combined Synopsis Solicitation - Amendment 2.docx DOCX document
Attachment 400 - Facilities Maintenance Instruction.pdf PDF
Attachment 2 - SCA WD 1988-080 Rev47 2022.03.29 AK.pdf PDF
Attachment 1 - PWS Elevators 29 Mar 2022.pdf PDF
Combined Synopsis Solicitation - Amendment 1.docx DOCX document
Attachment 2- WD 2015-5683 27 Dec 2021.pdf PDF
Combined Synopsis Solicitation 22 March 2022.pdf PDF
Attachment 3 - Technical Experience Form.docx DOCX document
Attachment 1 - PWS Elevators 3 Jan 2022.pdf PDF
Attachment 4 - Question Submission Form.XLSX XLSX spreadsheet
TE 5 - GSA Form 55.pdf PDF
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Question/Comment #Document in Question
(PWS, TE, etc.)Page/Paragraph in Question
(be as specific as possible)Question/Comment
(one per line)Government Response/Disposition
1PWSPWS Para 5.1.1Hello, We have a question on the annual State of Alaska elevator certification of operation. The State of Alaska elevator inspectors do not have authority on federal property, would a QEI (qualified elevator inspector) meet these requirements? See below the sentence from the Performance Work Statement (PWS) 5.1.1. "The Contractor shall obtain an annual State of Alaska elevator certificate of operation." QEI elevator inspectors are recognized throughout the United States in all jurisdictions and can provide the same certificate of operation. The State of Alaska elevator inspectors must obtain and have the same certifications for a QEI elevator inspector.The State of Alaska QEI certification meets all PWS requirements.
2SolicitationN/AWe are requesting an extension of the deadline for questions for this contract to Tuesday 3/29 or Wed 3/30. The solicitation was just posted the evening of 3/22 and we are still reviewing/discussing the PWS and contract requirements.
We would also like to request bid deadline be extended to 4/8/22 so we can review/incorporate Q&A results.As a result of this request and taking into consideration schedule constraints, the Solicitation close date has been extended to 5 April 2022.
3PWS2.4.1Can monthly performance meetings be done via conference call ?Yes. There are opportunities for remote meetings as arranged after award.
4PWS2.4.3.1Project manager “present and on-site”; does this mean PM should be on-site at government facility or Contractor’s place of business during normal duty hours?The PM or the alternate needs to be available to make decisions or answer questions pertaining to the work being done. Phone or email is acceptable.
5PWS2.4.4.4For leased vehicles used in performance of work, is a placard placed on dashboard with Contractor Name, Contract # sufficient for identification ?Magnet or placard will be acceptable.
6PWS2.5.1Coordination of work scheduling with building/facility managers: who is responsible for providing Contractor with the contact information (name/ph.#) for the facilities?The COR is responsible for providing the Contractor with the contact information for the facilities as needed.
7PWS2.6.1What is Attachment 400? It is not included in PWS.Attachment 400 has been uploaded.
8PWS2.7.1Does this mean # of days from contract award? Or # of days from start of work to commencement of work each month? Please clarify what these dates reference.IAW with PWS Para. 5.1.1. the contractor shall submit a schedule for maintenance. The dates specified in para. 2.7.1. the work shall be completed (for example) within the number of days from the schedule created by the Contractor and approved by the COR.
9PWS2.7.5Some older equipment does not have O&M Manuals, etc. and manufacturer is out of business; would Contractor be relieved of obligation in this scenario?No.
10PWS2.7.5There are costs associated with obtaining documents for existing equipment, is it government’s intent to burden Contractor with providing documents that are not currently on-site for existing equipment?Yes, contractor is responsible for the Manual if the equipment does not have one and updating existing.
11PWS2.14.6What information is supposed to be documented on the Standard Form 701 monthly?SF-701Activity Security Checklist A checklist that is filled out at the end of each day to insure that classified materials are secured properly and allows for employee accountability in the event that irregularities are discovered.
12PWS2.14.6What facilities would this be required to complete?Only applicable to Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Facilities.
13PWS5.1.1The State of Alaska elevator inspection dept. does not have jurisdiction over federal property. Is it government’s intent for the Contractor to hire a State of Alaska elevator inspector and have them inspect/certify each device on contract annually?In order to meet the needs of the contract, the inspector must be certified in the state of Alaska.
14PWS5.1.1The State of Alaska inspects elevators and platform lifts bi-annually (every other year); is it government’s intent to have a State of Alaska elevator (or QEI inspector if allowed) inspect the equipment EVERY YEAR (annually)?Per the PWS, the individual performing the maintenance must be certified in the state of Alaska.
15PWS5.1.1Will government allow the Contractor’s mechanic to perform periodic testing and record outcomes (as allowed by State of Alaska in private commercial sector)?Per 5.1.2 of the PWS; The Contractor shall perform periodic, comprehensive inspections and preventative maintenance and adjustment of elevators, lifts, and platforms identified in Appendix 5. This work shall be performed IAW recommendations of the manufacturer and requirements of publications in Appendix 7.2.
16PWS5.1.1Can a QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) inspector be used to perform periodic inspections instead of a State of Alaska elevator inspector?Inspections will be done in accordance with the requirements of the State of Alaska.
17PWS5.1.1The State of Alaska may not issue certificate of operation certificates to equipment that is not under State of Alaska jurisdiction, if State of Alaska does not issue a certificate of operation will Form GSA55A satisfy?Yes
18PWSState of Alaska does not require periodic inspection of stairway chairlifts; is it government’s intent to have a Qualified Elevator Inspector inspect the stairway chairlifts as well?Yes. See 1.2 of the PWS
19Attachment 2- WD 2015-5683 27 Dec 2021Wage determination does not include occupation code elevator mechanic/repairer. Can you provide wage determination for occupation code 23210 Elevator Repairer for this contract ?
The wage determination attached to this solicitation has been revised. Please note Attachment 2.
20Combined Synopsis/Solicitation252.204-7021
Will 3rd party certification be required to comply with “Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirement” ?252.204-7021 has been removed from the solicitation and shall not be included in the resultant award. Contractors are responsible for reading and complying with 252.204-7019.
21Combined Synopsis/Solicitation252.204-7021What level of compliance is expected for this contract/this size small business? (Level 1 or Level 2?)252.204-7021 has been removed from the solicitation and shall not be included in the resultant award. Contractors are responsible for reading and complying with 252.204-7019.
22Is it government’s intent to have Contractor provide replacement parts at no markup for profit for non-contract covered repairs?Yes, the Government does not authorize profit or markup on replacement parts under the one-time repair CLIN. To be clear there are no repairs not covered under this contract.
23Combined Synopsis/Solicitationpricing for units taken out of service long term or removed from contractSince this is an all inclusive service contract, if equipment is taken out of service/not in service/shut down please confirm that contract price modification WOULD NOT decrease contract value since pricing is based on # units on contract at time of award to spread out overall cost estimate.The Government has the right to do partial terminations for it's sole convenience in accordance with FAR 52.212-4.
24PWS6.0.bIs it intent of government to have Contractor provide results of Background checks/criminal records check? In prior contracts we provided personnel information and government performed security checks; please clarify/detail what government is expecting as a deliverable for this item.They will need to follow Fort Wainwrights procedures for entry into the installation.
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