Minot Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and System Support Unit (SSU) Janitorial Services, ND

Answers to QUESTIONS.....AMENDMENT 00001

QUESTION: Could you please confirm whether subcontracting is permitted under this solicitation, subject to the incorporated Limitations on Subcontracting clause and any consent-to-subcontract requirements.

ANSWER: SUBCONTRACTING IS PREMITTED

QUESTION: if an SDVOSB prime contractor uses a first-tier similarly situated SDVOSB small business subcontractor that performs the janitorial work with its own employees, will that structure be acceptable under the solicitation?

ANSWER: YES, THAT IS ACCEPTABLE.

QUESTION: the solicitation cover/SF form lists the offer due date as September 1, 2026 at 1700 CT, while Section L, provision 3.2.2.3-20(d), states that offers are due September 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT.

ANSWER: CORRECT INFORMATION IS September 1, 2026 at 1700 CT; CORRECTED - Clause: AMS - 3.2.2.3-20 Offers (JAN 2018)

QUESTION: Section L requires the offeror to provide at least three similar projects, and Section M states that an acceptable proposal must demonstrate at least three successful relevant projects. Can we perform through a qualified local janitorial subcontractor/teaming partner with directly relevant projects.

ANSWER: PROPOSAL'S, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEYS, and PAST EXPERIENCE MUST BE FROM THE PRIME; PLEASE SEE SUBCONTRACTING CLAUSES under AMS 3.6.1 SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION PROGRAM

QUESTION: Please confirm whether the FAA will evaluate clearly attributed relevant experience of a proposed performing subcontractor/teaming partner toward the prime offeror's Past Experience factor, provided the proposal identifies the performing entity, its role/workshare, the applicable projects, and the underlying client references.

ANSWER: PROPOSAL'S, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEYS, and PAST EXPERIENCE MUST BE FROM THE PRIME; PLEASE SEE SUBCONTRACTING CLAUSES; PLEASE SEE SUBCONTRACTING CLAUSES under AMS 3.6.1 SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION PROGRAM

QUESTION: please also confirm whether the required third-party Customer Satisfaction Surveys may be completed by references for those attributed subcontractor/teaming-partner projects.

ANSWER: PROPOSAL'S, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEYS, and PAST EXPERIENCE MUST BE FROM THE PRIME; PLEASE SEE SUBCONTRACTING CLAUSES; PLEASE SEE SUBCONTRACTING CLAUSES under AMS 3.6.1 SMALL BUSINESS UTILIZATION PROGRAM

QUESTION: We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number and what the total contract value was?  

ANSWER: INCUMBENT IS C3 MEDICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

QUESTION: the notice indicates that vendor questions are due on September 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT, which is the same deadline listed for proposal submissions.  Could you please confirm if this is a typographical error? 

ANSWER: Questions Regarding the Solicitation = CORRECT INFORMATION IS 25 August 2026, 12:00 PM CT AND Offers = CORRECT INFORMATION IS September 1, 2026 at 1700 CT.    

QUESTION: While preparing our offer for the above-referenced solicitation, we noted discrepancies between the solicitation documents and the SAM.gov posting regarding two key dates/times:

ANSWER: Questions Regarding the Solicitation = CORRECT INFORMATION IS 25 August 2026, 12:00 PM CT AND Offers = CORRECT INFORMATION IS September 1, 2026 at 1700 CT.    

QUESTION: Provision SA19 (Questions Regarding the Solicitation) in the SIR states questions must be submitted no later than 25 August 2026, 12:00 PM CT. The SAM.gov posting reflects a questions deadline of 1 September 2026, 1700.

ANSWER: Questions Regarding the Solicitation = CORRECT INFORMATION IS 25 August 2026, 12:00 PM CT

QUESTION: Clause 3.2.2.3-20 (Offers) and provision SA51 (Submission of Offer - Services) in the SIR state offers are due by 1 September 2026, 12:00 PM CT. Block 8 of the SF-1449 cover page and the SAM.gov posting both state the offer due date/time as 1 September 2026, 1700 CT.

ANSWER: Offers = CORRECT INFORMATION IS September 1, 2026 at 1700 CT. CORRECTED - Clause: AMS - 3.2.2.3-20 Offers (JAN 2018)

QUESTION: Could you please confirm the controlling dates and times for both the question submission deadline and receipt of offers? We would appreciate written confirmation, ideally via an amendment to the solicitation, to eliminate any ambiguity for all offerors.
 
ANSWER: Questions Regarding the Solicitation = CORRECT INFORMATION IS 25 August 2026, 12:00 PM CT AND Offers = CORRECT INFORMATION IS September 1, 2026 at 1700 CT.     

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement to Minot Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and System Support Unit (SSU) Janitorial Services, located at 317 Airport Rd, Minot, ND 58703.

All work shall be accomplished in accordance with the attached SIR/request for Proposal (and attachments). It is anticipated that a stand-alone contract with firm fixed-Price pricing arrangement will be awarded as a result of this solicitation. The NAICS code applicable to this requirement is 561720. The business size standard for this NAICS is $22 Million.

Contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM,) www.sam.gov on the date established for receipt of offers. Reference AMS Clause 3.3.1-33, paragraph (d), "if the offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror."

The FAA reserves the right to review and verify each offerors program eligibility. Potential offerors should note that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with one or more offerors at any time during the SIR process. This SIR/RFO is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of proposals.

All questions regarding the project/specifications must be received via email at carey.gonzalez@faa.gov no later than 17:00 p.m. CT, September 1, 2026, to allow for responses to be provided prior to due date for receipt of proposals. Mark all emails with solicitation no 697DCK-26-R-00174. Any responses received after the time specified may not be considered in accordance with AMS provision 3.2.2.3-14, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals, incorporated by reference in the solicitation. If all requested information is not furnished, the vendor's response maybe determined ineligible.

Note: The FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement to Minot Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and System Support Unit (SSU) Janitorial Services, located at 317 Airport Rd, Minot, ND 58703.

All work shall be accomplished in accordance with the attached SIR/request for Proposal (and attachments). It is anticipated that a stand-alone contract with firm fixed-Price pricing arrangement will be awarded as a result of this solicitation. The NAICS code applicable to this requirement is 561720. The business size standard for this NAICS is $22 Million.

Contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM,) www.sam.gov on the date established for receipt of offers. Reference AMS Clause 3.3.1-33, paragraph (d), "if the offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror."

The FAA reserves the right to review and verify each offerors program eligibility. Potential offerors should note that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with one or more offerors at any time during the SIR process. This SIR/RFO is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of proposals.

All questions regarding the project/specifications must be received via email at carey.gonzalez@faa.gov no later than 17:00 p.m. CT, September 1, 2026, to allow for responses to be provided prior to due date for receipt of proposals. Mark all emails with solicitation no 697DCK-26-R-00174. Any responses received after the time specified may not be considered in accordance with AMS provision 3.2.2.3-14, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals, incorporated by reference in the solicitation. If all requested information is not furnished, the vendor's response maybe determined ineligible.

Note: The FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).