Attachment_6_Answer_to_Vendor_Questions.pdf

Questions Answers

1. In line item 0002 stated that " The contractor shall remove septic Wastes from the Camp Pul-e-Charkhi for disposal in an authorized location" Can you explain where that authorized location is? is it inside the Camp or outside the Camp?

The sites are determined by the Government of the Islamic State of

Afghanistan (GiRoA), which are authorized to dispose waste. The contractor must coordinate with

2. Is there any water well inside the Camp? Can we digg a well inside the

Camp in Our won cost so we do not make many trips out and inside the

Camp daily?

There is a well on site that is inoperable. If the contractor drilled the well at no cost, that would be their decision. However, I see issues with once the contract expires. If this vendor is not selected for a follow-on, the ownership of the well would remain in the hands of PeC and not the company. In addition, there would be rent of the well or it's facility. This would be at complete cost of the contractor with the full understanding that there would be no rights associated between well and contractor- it would simply be a gift.

3. Past performance: If the offerer has not " recent and relevant " experience which means that the offerer will be evaluated as " Neutral". Is

Neutral acceptable for the government to award the contract for offerer if he has fill fult all other requirment and offer lowest price?

In accordance with the contract Clause 52.212-1 Addendum, in the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR

15.305 (a)(2)(iv). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

4. Can we send couple of Septic Tankers all together daily to pick once all the 250,000 ltrs of waste water or We should just allocate only one septic tanker to do multiple trip daily to remove 250,000 waste water?

It is on the contractor to determine how they remove the waste as long as the required amount is removed. They are authorized as many trucks as they need as long as they are properly credentialed and receive the proper base clearances.

5. We have a request for visit of septic tanks and looking to find nearest source of disinfected, non-potable water, it will help us to submit you accurate bid, we hope to provide site visit permission before bid closing date. There will not be a site visit for this requirement.

6. What is the average daily quantity of Waste Water Removal from the 4 septic tanks? 250,000 Liters.

7. What type of Septic Tanks are at Pule E Charki- above ground (bladders) or below ground WW tanks? Below ground.

8. Does the camp size and removal locations allow for 5000 gallon SST or water delivery truck access or do certain locations require smaller trucks for access purposes (i.e. 2500 gallon)? Yes, 5000g SST trucks will fit.

9. Are local nationals allowed on base or does the requirement prefer TCN staff? If TCN staff required/preferred?

Local nationals are allowed. They must undergo the appropriate procedures to receive base access but TCN are not required.

10. Can I use any construction work or supply of commodity as past performance for the subject project?

In accordance with the contract Clause 52.212-1 Addendum, The offerors shall only submit past performance information that is considered recent and relevant. Recent is defined as a project or contract that was performed within the last three (3) years (as of the solicitation issue dated). Relevant experience will be limited to performance of projects similar in size, scope, and complexity to those, which may be ordered under this contract.

11. When it references “Eastern Style” Porta Johns, is this the “squat” type porta John? Yes. Western are the "sit". Eastern are traditional Afghan "squat" toilets.

12. Do we Removing 250000 liter of black water at daily? or while it is filled

,later on we remove it from septic tank .please help us and give us the frequency of removing ?

The contract will state 250000L per day. If the amount is less that day, they simply empty the tank. If the amount is more, you empty only

250,000L. This occurs daily.

13. How long take the black water reach to 250000 liter? The requirement is daily.

14. Can you tell us the magnitude of this solicitation?

Please be advise as this is a service requirement, no magnitude applies due to that this applies to construction requirement.

15. Is this the lowest price technically acceptable? or it is best value.

In accordance with contract Clause 52.212-1 Addendum, The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and past performance considered.

16. Is that required to submit only price and past performance or we shall submit the Key personnel CV ,QC Plan ,etc . Only price and past performance.

17. The solicitation presents that ,the Government will address the question before the 8/5/2018 @12:pm ,but we need answer at least two days before that we prepare the price .

An amendment was issued extending the offer due date from 5AUG2018 to 8AUG2018 at 1200 PM Local Afghanistan time.

18. We have no any past performance in the subject solicitation project but we are capable to perform the project in the best manner. Can we submit you our proposal for the subject solicitation?

In accordance with the contract Clause 52.212-1, In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

19. Page 68 ( b) Lists 11 submittal requirements , could you please advise if there is a maximum page restriction ? The maximum page limit is 20 pages for the quotes.

20. May I know the awarded amount of last year so that I can submit a better offer..

The requirements for this solicitation changed from the previous requirement; therefore, this information would not be beneficial.

21. Can you please confirm if this solicitation is a set aside (Small business) or its unrestricted/competitive? This solicitation is based on full and open competition.

22. Can Afghan vendors submit their offer for this solicitation? Yes

23. What if a vendor does not have relevant past performance? Can they still submit thier offer for this solicitation? Yes

24. Is the requirement for disinfected, non-potable water delivery is 50,000 liters per day?

In accordance with the PWS paragraph 1.2 and 5.2.2 PeC requires a daily delivery of 50,000 liters of disinfected, non-potable water.

25. Should we submit our quote in Local currency (Afghani) or US dollar?

In accordance with the contract Clause 252.232-7014 (b)(b) Vendors shall submit quotations and offers in U.S. dollars.,

26. Does the contracting Manager have to be onsite daily at camp pul-e-charkhi or no?

No. Contractor can delegate responsibilities to members within his company. But correspondence will be with the manager and employees will abide by base rules and regulations.

27. Should the contractor fill out and complete the Sharp training plan and

Serious accident-incident reports forms with the quote?

These documents were provided in order that if the contract is awarded to your company, you must comply with these documents.

28. As per amendment says paragraph 4: format and content of quotation, we have to submit two file within name of volume 1 price and volume 2 past performance. Can we not submit a technical proposal to show; what is our plan for this project, how we want to start this project, which strength point we are using ..etc?

The US Government will evaluate Price and Past performance as stated in

Addendum to 52.212-2(1)(B).

29. Can we not submit a technical proposal to show; what is our plan for this project, how we want to start this project, which strength point we are using ..etc?

The US Government will evaluate Price and Past performance as stated in

Addendum to 52.212-2(1)(B).

30. Is it mandatory that the performance must be same size and category with this project ? Yes, it must be similar in size and complexity.

31. I really to provide you bid document for this RFQ, shall I send you the

Quotation only or I have to send you Technical proposals too??

The US Government will evaluate Price and Past performance as stated in

Addendum to 52.212-2(1)(B).

32. All the labors/Personnel who will be performing under this contract shall be LN (Local Nationals) or TCN (Third Country Nationality)?

Local nationals are allowed. They must undergo the appropriate procedures to receive base access but TCN are not required.

33. I am wondering to know if the DD forms No: 1423 (Sharp Training Plan and Serious accident incident report) are also required along with submission of Volume I and volume II.

These documents were provided in order that if the contract is awarded to your company, you must comply with these documents.

34. I would also appreciate your clarification about the Contractor and

Facility Codes on the block number 17a of the Solicitation/ Contract/ Order for commercial items format? I am wondering if these are mandatory at this stage, if yes. Could you please further elaborate it.

Yes this is mandatory. This information is required as part of your quote submittal and is the code for your business as shown in JCCS/JCXS

35. 250,000 litre of grey water to be removed on daily basis. Is this one time removal with large number of trucks or we can remove it on multiple trips with less number of trucks?

It is on the contractor to determine how they remove the waste as long as the required amount is removed. They are authorized as many trucks as they need as long as they are properly credentialed and receive the proper base clearances.

36. Do we require to submit our past performance? Is it mandatory? Yes

37. Do i need to send the Amendment 0001 signed copy also or it is not need it please advise?

Yes, all amendments shall be acknowledged in accordance with Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(4).

38. I have uploaded all the required documents but at the end i can only see four of those documents are uploaded and i do not see the remaining documents if it is uploaded successfully, these are the documents I do not see if it's uploaded or not, even on the JCCS Contractors shall be approved in Joint Contingency and Expeditionary

Services in accordance with Addendum to FAR 52.212-1(2)(b).

39. I was thinking that the Due date is August 5th 12:00PM night but now when I check it's 12:00PM noon so now if I send my proposal until 12:00 night could you accept my proposal? Responseded back that he saw that the due date was changed to 08 August 2018 An amendment was issued extending the offer due date from 5AUG2018 to 8AUG2018 at 1200 PM Local Afghanistan time.

40. Can we send quotation for this requirement? dose our company need base access installation Granted ?

You may submit your quote; however, base access is required to perform this requirement.

41. Could you please correct us regarding Item No 2: It's 250,000 liters Or

60000 liters ?

In accordance with the PWS paragraph 1.2 and 5.2.2 PeC requires a daily delivery of 50,000 liters of disinfected, non-potable water.