UK Wide Custodial Services
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- Solicitation number
- FA5587-21-UKWideCustodial
- Agency
- Air Forces Europe and Africa Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561720 Janitorial Services
- PSC
- S201 Housekeeping- Custodial Janitorial
- Place of performance
- GBR
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Update #7 · Latest ·
General Information:
Document Type: Sources Sought Notice
Response Due Date: Not Applicable
Title: UK Wide Custodial services
NAICS Code: 561720-- Janitorial Services
NOTE: For companies interested in this notice, please ensure responses account for the requested information outlined below.
Contracting Office Address:
Department of the Air Force,
United States Air Force Europe,
48 CONS/PKB
Bldg. 977 Boston Drive
RAF Lakenheath
Brandon, Suffolk IP27 9PN
United Kingdom
Description:
The US Air Force, 48th Contracting Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK) anticipates to solicit (i.e. tender) in the near future for custodial/janitorial contractor support services. The services will be performed at various facilities located throughout the UK, at locations specified by the attached Draft PWS that include, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. The associated square footage of facilities, cleaning frequencies, and associated levels of services are outlined by the attached “DRAFT”-copy of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall provide all management, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, equipment, transportation and labor necessary to ensure that custodial services are performed in accordance with the requirements contained in the attached “DRAFT” PWS, in maintaining satisfactory facility conditions that present a sanitary, clean, neat and professional appearance, and are in accordance with the minimum cleaning frequencies are established in Appendix A, AF Common Output Level Standards.
The current contract fulfilling the aforementioned custodial/janitorial services was awarded under US Air Force, 48 Contracting Squadron, RAF Lakenheath contract FA5587-16-D-0001 to Blackstone Consulting Ltd with an effective date of 16 August 2016, for a base year plus four (4) option years with a possible six (6) month performance period extension; expiring as soon as 30 September 2021. The resultant award from the anticipated solicitation/tender subject to this sources sought will continue to fulfill UK wing wide custodial/janitorial services from 01 October 2021 through 30 September 2029; constituting a 60-month base plus three option years with a possible six (6) month extension.
The anticipated forthcoming solicitation will require companies who wish to tender to propose prices as “Firm-fixed-Priced”; whereby such proposed pricing will not be subject to adjustment, revision, and/or negotiation during the US Government’s evaluation process leading to a subsequent contract award decision. While the US Government recognizes the relevance of UK Transfer of Undertakings, Protection of Employees (TUPE) regulations and the availability of related information to companies wishing to propose, the responsibility to provide TUPE-information rests solely with the transferor (i.e. incumbent contractor). Accordingly, during the solicitation phase, proposal evaluation, and award of the resultant contract, the US Government will not have access to, knowledge of, nor becomes involved with, TUPE-information related to the incumbent contractor. This also includes the US Government’s exemption from becoming responsible for any associated TUPE-liabilities, to include indemnification, that may transpire between the incumbent contractor and any other company that potentially results from a follow-on contract.
NOTE: Although a “DRAFT” Performance Work Statement is provided, this notice does not constitute a solicitation. This notice is for planning purposes only.
Requested Information:
There is no requested information at this time. This is to provide interested vendors with the most up-to-date information regarding the solicitation, evaluation factors, applicable attachments, and answers to new questions asked.
Deadline for Responses:
Not Applicable.
Updated Information:
- The government has decided NOT to do a face to face site visit. A virtual site visit will be "held". Information/pictures should be provided at the time of the solicitation release to supplement the traditional site visit.
- Formatting changes to Clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 for easier reading.
- Minor changes to the language in Addendum 52.212-2 and the evaluation process.
- IDIQ clauses have been added to provide the ceiling price.
- Updated PWS (06 April) with minor change to para 4.3.
- A combined synopsis/solicition is expected to be posted on or about 22 April 2021.
- Updated version of Attachment 2 Bid Schedule with fixed formulas
Point of Contact:
Submit written responses via scan/email-attach or any questions with relation to the aforementioned notice to 2d Lt Byron S. Irving at byron.irving@us.af.mil.
Place of Performance:
Address: Various RAF installations throughout Southern and Southeastern UK that entail RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Welford.
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
Update #6 ·
General Information:
Document Type: Sources Sought Notice
Response Due Date: Not Applicable
Title: UK Wide Custodial services
NAICS Code: 561720-- Janitorial Services
NOTE: For companies interested in this notice, please ensure responses account for the requested information outlined below.
Contracting Office Address:
Department of the Air Force,
United States Air Force Europe,
48 CONS/PKB
Bldg. 977 Boston Drive
RAF Lakenheath
Brandon, Suffolk IP27 9PN
United Kingdom
Description:
The US Air Force, 48th Contracting Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK) anticipates to solicit (i.e. tender) in the near future for custodial/janitorial contractor support services. The services will be performed at various facilities located throughout the UK, at locations specified by the attached Draft PWS that include, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. The associated square footage of facilities, cleaning frequencies, and associated levels of services are outlined by the attached “DRAFT”-copy of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall provide all management, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, equipment, transportation and labor necessary to ensure that custodial services are performed in accordance with the requirements contained in the attached “DRAFT” PWS, in maintaining satisfactory facility conditions that present a sanitary, clean, neat and professional appearance, and are in accordance with the minimum cleaning frequencies are established in Appendix A, AF Common Output Level Standards.
The current contract fulfilling the aforementioned custodial/janitorial services was awarded under US Air Force, 48 Contracting Squadron, RAF Lakenheath contract FA5587-16-D-0001 to Blackstone Consulting Ltd with an effective date of 16 August 2016, for a base year plus four (4) option years with a possible six (6) month performance period extension; expiring as soon as 30 September 2021. The resultant award from the anticipated solicitation/tender subject to this sources sought will continue to fulfill UK wing wide custodial/janitorial services from 01 October 2021 through 30 September 2029; constituting a 60-month base plus three option years with a possible six (6) month extension.
The anticipated forthcoming solicitation will require companies who wish to tender to propose prices as “Firm-fixed-Priced”; whereby such proposed pricing will not be subject to adjustment, revision, and/or negotiation during the US Government’s evaluation process leading to a subsequent contract award decision. While the US Government recognizes the relevance of UK Transfer of Undertakings, Protection of Employees (TUPE) regulations and the availability of related information to companies wishing to propose, the responsibility to provide TUPE-information rests solely with the transferor (i.e. incumbent contractor). Accordingly, during the solicitation phase, proposal evaluation, and award of the resultant contract, the US Government will not have access to, knowledge of, nor becomes involved with, TUPE-information related to the incumbent contractor. This also includes the US Government’s exemption from becoming responsible for any associated TUPE-liabilities, to include indemnification, that may transpire between the incumbent contractor and any other company that potentially results from a follow-on contract.
NOTE: Although a “DRAFT” Performance Work Statement is provided, this notice does not constitute a solicitation. This notice is for planning purposes only.
Requested Information:
There is no requested information at this time. This is to provide interested vendors with the most up-to-date information regarding the solicitation, evaluation factors, applicable attachments, and answers to new questions asked.
Deadline for Responses:
Not Applicable.
Updated Information:
- The government has decided NOT to do a face to face site visit. A virtual site visit will be "held". Information/pictures should be provided at the time of the solicitation release to supplement the traditional site visit.
- Formatting changes to Clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 for easier reading.
- Minor changes to the language in Addendum 52.212-2 and the evaluation process.
- IDIQ clauses have been added to provide the ceiling price.
- Updated PWS (06 April) with minor change to para 4.3.
- A combined synopsis/solicition is expected to be posted on or about 22 April 2021.
- Updated version of Attachment 2 Bid Schedule
Point of Contact:
Submit written responses via scan/email-attach or any questions with relation to the aforementioned notice to 2d Lt Byron S. Irving at byron.irving@us.af.mil.
Place of Performance:
Address: Various RAF installations throughout Southern and Southeastern UK that entail RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Welford.
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
Update #5 ·
General Information:
Document Type: Sources Sought Notice
Response Due Date: Not Applicable
Title: UK Wide Custodial services
NAICS Code: 561720-- Janitorial Services
NOTE: For companies interested in this notice, please ensure responses account for the requested information outlined below.
Contracting Office Address:
Department of the Air Force,
United States Air Force Europe,
48 CONS/PKB
Bldg. 977 Boston Drive
RAF Lakenheath
Brandon, Suffolk IP27 9PN
United Kingdom
Description:
The US Air Force, 48th Contracting Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK) anticipates to solicit (i.e. tender) in the near future for custodial/janitorial contractor support services. The services will be performed at various facilities located throughout the UK, at locations specified by the attached Draft PWS that include, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. The associated square footage of facilities, cleaning frequencies, and associated levels of services are outlined by the attached “DRAFT”-copy of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall provide all management, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, equipment, transportation and labor necessary to ensure that custodial services are performed in accordance with the requirements contained in the attached “DRAFT” PWS, in maintaining satisfactory facility conditions that present a sanitary, clean, neat and professional appearance, and are in accordance with the minimum cleaning frequencies are established in Appendix A, AF Common Output Level Standards.
The current contract fulfilling the aforementioned custodial/janitorial services was awarded under US Air Force, 48 Contracting Squadron, RAF Lakenheath contract FA5587-16-D-0001 to Blackstone Consulting Ltd with an effective date of 16 August 2016, for a base year plus four (4) option years with a possible six (6) month performance period extension; expiring as soon as 30 September 2021. The resultant award from the anticipated solicitation/tender subject to this sources sought will continue to fulfill UK wing wide custodial/janitorial services from 01 October 2021 through 30 September 2029; constituting a 60-month base plus three option years with a possible six (6) month extension.
The anticipated forthcoming solicitation will require companies who wish to tender to propose prices as “Firm-fixed-Priced”; whereby such proposed pricing will not be subject to adjustment, revision, and/or negotiation during the US Government’s evaluation process leading to a subsequent contract award decision. While the US Government recognizes the relevance of UK Transfer of Undertakings, Protection of Employees (TUPE) regulations and the availability of related information to companies wishing to propose, the responsibility to provide TUPE-information rests solely with the transferor (i.e. incumbent contractor). Accordingly, during the solicitation phase, proposal evaluation, and award of the resultant contract, the US Government will not have access to, knowledge of, nor becomes involved with, TUPE-information related to the incumbent contractor. This also includes the US Government’s exemption from becoming responsible for any associated TUPE-liabilities, to include indemnification, that may transpire between the incumbent contractor and any other company that potentially results from a follow-on contract.
NOTE: Although a “DRAFT” Performance Work Statement is provided, this notice does not constitute a solicitation. This notice is for planning purposes only.
Requested Information:
There is no requested information at this time. This is to provide interested vendors with the most up-to-date information regarding the solicitation, evaluation factors, applicable attachments, and answers to new questions asked.
Deadline for Responses:
Not Applicable.
Updated Information:
- The government has decided NOT to do a face to face site visit. A virtual site visit will be "held". Information/pictures should be provided at the time of the solicitation release to supplement the traditional site visit.
- Formatting changes to Clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 for easier reading.
- Minor changes to the language in Addendum 52.212-2 and the evaluation process.
- IDIQ clauses have been added to provide the ceiling price.
- Updated PWS (06 April) with minor change to para 4.3.
- A combined synopsis/solicition is expected to be posted on or about 22 April 2021.
Point of Contact:
Submit written responses via scan/email-attach or any questions with relation to the aforementioned notice to 2d Lt Byron S. Irving at byron.irving@us.af.mil.
Place of Performance:
Address: Various RAF installations throughout Southern and Southeastern UK that entail RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Welford.
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
Update #4 ·
General Information:
Document Type: Sources Sought Notice
Response Due Date: 1600(hrs) BST, 09 April 2021
Title: UK Wide Custodial services
NAICS Code: 561720-- Janitorial Services
NOTE: For companies interested in this notice, please ensure responses account for the requested information outlined below.
Contracting Office Address:
Department of the Air Force,
United States Air Force Europe,
48 CONS/PKB
Bldg. 977 Boston Drive
RAF Lakenheath
Brandon, Suffolk IP27 9PN
United Kingdom
Description:
The US Air Force, 48th Contracting Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK) anticipates to solicit (i.e. tender) in the near future for custodial/janitorial contractor support services. The services will be performed at various facilities located throughout the UK, at locations specified by the attached Draft PWS that include, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. The associated square footage of facilities, cleaning frequencies, and associated levels of services are outlined by the attached “DRAFT”-copy of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall provide all management, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, equipment, transportation and labor necessary to ensure that custodial services are performed in accordance with the requirements contained in the attached “DRAFT” PWS, in maintaining satisfactory facility conditions that present a sanitary, clean, neat and professional appearance, and are in accordance with the minimum cleaning frequencies are established in Appendix A, AF Common Output Level Standards.
The current contract fulfilling the aforementioned custodial/janitorial services was awarded under US Air Force, 48 Contracting Squadron, RAF Lakenheath contract FA5587-16-D-0001 to Blackstone Consulting Ltd with an effective date of 16 August 2016, for a base year plus four (4) option years with a possible six (6) month performance period extension; expiring as soon as 30 September 2021. The resultant award from the anticipated solicitation/tender subject to this sources sought will continue to fulfill UK wing wide custodial/janitorial services from 01 October 2021 through 30 September 2026; constituting a 12-month base plus four (4) option years with a possible six (6) month extension.
The anticipated forthcoming solicitation will require companies who wish to tender to propose prices as “Firm-fixed-Priced”; whereby such proposed pricing will not be subject to adjustment, revision, and/or negotiation during the US Government’s evaluation process leading to a subsequent contract award decision. While the US Government recognizes the relevance of UK Transfer of Undertakings, Protection of Employees (TUPE) regulations and the availability of related information to companies wishing to propose, the responsibility to provide TUPE-information rests solely with the transferor (i.e. incumbent contractor). Accordingly, during the solicitation phase, proposal evaluation, and award of the resultant contract, the US Government will not have access to, knowledge of, nor becomes involved with, TUPE-information related to the incumbent contractor. This also includes the US Government’s exemption from becoming responsible for any associated TUPE-liabilities, to include indemnification, that may transpire between the incumbent contractor and any other company that potentially results from a follow-on contract.
NOTE: Although a “DRAFT” Performance Work Statement is provided, this notice does not constitute a solicitation. This notice is for planning purposes only.
Requested Information:
There is no requested information at this time. This is to provide interested vendors with the most up-to-date information regarding the solicitation, evaluation factors, applicable attachments, and answers to new questions asked.
Deadline for Responses:
The deadline for response to this notice is 1600(hrs) BST, 9 April 2021.
Point of Contact:
Submit written responses via scan/email-attach or any questions with relation to the aforementioned notice to 2d Lt Byron S. Irving at byron.irving@us.af.mil.
Place of Performance:
Address: Various RAF installations throughout Southern and Southeastern UK that entail RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Welford.
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
Update #3 ·
General Information:
Document Type: Sources Sought Notice
Response Due Date: 1600(hrs) BST, 12 March 2021
Title: UK Wide Custodial services
NAICS Code: 561720-- Janitorial Services
NOTE: For companies interested in this notice, please ensure responses account for the requested information outlined below.
Contracting Office Address:
Department of the Air Force,
United States Air Force Europe,
48 CONS/PKB
Bldg. 977 Boston Drive
RAF Lakenheath
Brandon, Suffolk IP27 9PN
United Kingdom
Description:
The US Air Force, 48th Contracting Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK) anticipates to solicit (i.e. tender) in the near future for custodial/janitorial contractor support services. The services will be performed at various facilities located throughout the UK, at locations specified by the attached Draft PWS that include, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. The associated square footage of facilities, cleaning frequencies, and associated levels of services are outlined by the attached “DRAFT”-copy of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall provide all management, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, equipment, transportation and labor necessary to ensure that custodial services are performed in accordance with the requirements contained in the attached “DRAFT” PWS, in maintaining satisfactory facility conditions that present a sanitary, clean, neat and professional appearance, and are in accordance with the minimum cleaning frequencies are established in Appendix A, AF Common Output Level Standards.
The current contract fulfilling the aforementioned custodial/janitorial services was awarded under US Air Force, 48 Contracting Squadron, RAF Lakenheath contract FA5587-16-D-0001 to Blackstone Consulting Ltd with an effective date of 16 August 2016, for a base year plus four (4) option years with a possible six (6) month performance period extension; expiring as soon as 30 September 2021. The resultant award from the anticipated solicitation/tender subject to this sources sought will continue to fulfill UK wing wide custodial/janitorial services from 01 October 2021 through 30 September 2026; constituting a 12-month base plus four (4) option years with a possible six (6) month extension.
The anticipated forthcoming solicitation will require companies who wish to tender to propose prices as “Firm-fixed-Priced”; whereby such proposed pricing will not be subject to adjustment, revision, and/or negotiation during the US Government’s evaluation process leading to a subsequent contract award decision. While the US Government recognizes the relevance of UK Transfer of Undertakings, Protection of Employees (TUPE) regulations and the availability of related information to companies wishing to propose, the responsibility to provide TUPE-information rests solely with the transferor (i.e. incumbent contractor). Accordingly, during the solicitation phase, proposal evaluation, and award of the resultant contract, the US Government will not have access to, knowledge of, nor becomes involved with, TUPE-information related to the incumbent contractor. This also includes the US Government’s exemption from becoming responsible for any associated TUPE-liabilities, to include indemnification, that may transpire between the incumbent contractor and any other company that potentially results from a follow-on contract.
NOTE: Although a “DRAFT” Performance Work Statement is provided, this notice does not constitute a solicitation. This notice is for planning purposes only.
Requested Information:
The following is requested from interested companies;
- If/When the aforementioned service is formally solicited by the US Government, would your company be interested in providing a proposal? If so, please provide the contact details of your company.
- Given the unknown and always changing requirements surrounding travel and COVID-19, the US Government does not believe it would be feasible to conduct a site visit. If we cannot have a site visit at all, would that disuade you from providing a proposal?
- In the absence of a site visit, what specific information would you need to come up with an accurate price?
Please submit a written response via scan/email-attach to points of contract listed below.
Deadline for Responses:
The deadline for response to this notice is 1600(hrs) BST, 29 March 2020. PLEASE DISREGARD the Time Zone above. There were systemic issues that kept the approprate updates from occuring.
Point of Contact:
Submit written responses via scan/email-attach or any questions with relation to the aforementioned notice to 2d Lt Byron S. Irving at byron.irving@us.af.mil.
Place of Performance:
Address: Various RAF installations throughout Southern and Southeastern UK that entail RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Welford.
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
Update #2 ·
General Information:
Document Type: Sources Sought Notice
Response Due Date: 1600(hrs) BST, 12 March 2021
Title: UK Wide Custodial services
NAICS Code: 561720-- Janitorial Services
NOTE: For companies interested in this notice, please ensure responses account for the requested information outlined below.
Contracting Office Address:
Department of the Air Force,
United States Air Force Europe,
48 CONS/PKB
Bldg. 977 Boston Drive
RAF Lakenheath
Brandon, Suffolk IP27 9PN
United Kingdom
Description:
The US Air Force, 48th Contracting Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK) anticipates to solicit (i.e. tender) in the near future for custodial/janitorial contractor support services. The services will be performed at various facilities located throughout the UK, at locations specified by the attached Draft PWS that include, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. The associated square footage of facilities, cleaning frequencies, and associated levels of services are outlined by the attached “DRAFT”-copy of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall provide all management, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, equipment, transportation and labor necessary to ensure that custodial services are performed in accordance with the requirements contained in the attached “DRAFT” PWS, in maintaining satisfactory facility conditions that present a sanitary, clean, neat and professional appearance, and are in accordance with the minimum cleaning frequencies are established in Appendix A, AF Common Output Level Standards.
The current contract fulfilling the aforementioned custodial/janitorial services was awarded under US Air Force, 48 Contracting Squadron, RAF Lakenheath contract FA5587-16-D-0001 to Blackstone Consulting Ltd with an effective date of 16 August 2016, for a base year plus four (4) option years with a possible six (6) month performance period extension; expiring as soon as 30 September 2021. The resultant award from the anticipated solicitation/tender subject to this sources sought will continue to fulfill UK wing wide custodial/janitorial services from 01 October 2021 through 30 September 2026; constituting a 12-month base plus four (4) option years with a possible six (6) month extension.
The anticipated forthcoming solicitation will require companies who wish to tender to propose prices as “Firm-fixed-Priced”; whereby such proposed pricing will not be subject to adjustment, revision, and/or negotiation during the US Government’s evaluation process leading to a subsequent contract award decision. While the US Government recognizes the relevance of UK Transfer of Undertakings, Protection of Employees (TUPE) regulations and the availability of related information to companies wishing to propose, the responsibility to provide TUPE-information rests solely with the transferor (i.e. incumbent contractor). Accordingly, during the solicitation phase, proposal evaluation, and award of the resultant contract, the US Government will not have access to, knowledge of, nor becomes involved with, TUPE-information related to the incumbent contractor. This also includes the US Government’s exemption from becoming responsible for any associated TUPE-liabilities, to include indemnification, that may transpire between the incumbent contractor and any other company that potentially results from a follow-on contract.
NOTE: Although a “DRAFT” Performance Work Statement is provided, this notice does not constitute a solicitation. This notice is for planning purposes only.
Requested Information:
The following is requested from interested companies;
- If/When the aforementioned service is formally solicited by the US Government, would your company be interested in providing a proposal? If so, please provide the contact details of your company.
- Based upon the attached “DRAFT” PWS attached, are there any aspects that are unclear and/or do not allow a clear understanding of the US Government’s requirements?
- Based upon the attached “DRAFT” Solicitation (FA558721R0005), are there any aspects of the evaluation factors (52.212-1 and 52.212-2) that are unclear?
Please submit a written response via scan/email-attach to points of contract listed below.
Deadline for Responses:
The deadline for response to this notice is 1600(hrs) BST, 12 March 2020.
Point of Contact:
Submit written responses via scan/email-attach or any questions with relation to the aforementioned notice to 2d Lt Byron S. Irving at byron.irving@us.af.mil.
Place of Performance:
Address: Various RAF installations throughout Southern and Southeastern UK that entail RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Welford.
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
Update #1 ·
General Information:
Document Type: Sources Sought Notice
Response Due Date: 1600(hrs) BST, 5 August 2020
Title: UK Wide Custodial services
NAICS Code: 561720-- Janitorial Services
NOTE: For companies interested in this notice, please ensure responses account for the requested information outlined below.
Contracting Office Address:
Department of the Air Force,
United States Air Force Europe,
48 CONS/PKB
Bldg. 977 Boston Drive
RAF Lakenheath
Brandon, Suffolk IP27 9PN
United Kingdom
Description:
The US Air Force, 48th Contracting Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK) anticipates to solicit (i.e. tender) in the near future for custodial/janitorial contractor support services. The services will be performed at various facilities located throughout the UK, at locations specified by the attached Draft PWS that include, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Welford. The associated square footage of facilities, cleaning frequencies, and associated levels of services are outlined by the attached “DRAFT”-copy of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor shall provide all management, tools, materials, supervision, supplies, equipment, transportation and labor necessary to ensure that custodial services are performed in accordance with the requirements contained in the attached “DRAFT” PWS, in maintaining satisfactory facility conditions that present a sanitary, clean, neat and professional appearance, and are in accordance with the minimum cleaning frequencies are established in Appendix A, AF Common Output Level Standards.
The current contract fulfilling the aforementioned custodial/janitorial services was awarded under US Air Force, 48 Contracting Squadron, RAF Lakenheath contract FA5587-16-D-0001 to Blackstone Consulting Ltd with an effective date of 16 August 2016, for a base year plus four (4) option years with a possible six (6) month performance period extension; expiring as soon as 30 September 2021. The resultant award from the anticipated solicitation/tender subject to this sources sought will continue to fulfill UK wing wide custodial/janitorial services from 01 October 2021 through 30 September 2026; constituting a 12-month base plus four (4) option years with a possible six (6) month extension.
The anticipated forthcoming solicitation will require companies who wish to tender to propose prices as “Firm-fixed-Priced”; whereby such proposed pricing will not be subject to adjustment, revision, and/or negotiation during the US Government’s evaluation process leading to a subsequent contract award decision. While the US Government recognizes the relevance of UK Transfer of Undertakings, Protection of Employees (TUPE) regulations and the availability of related information to companies wishing to propose, the responsibility to provide TUPE-information rests solely with the transferor (i.e. incumbent contractor). Accordingly, during the solicitation phase, proposal evaluation, and award of the resultant contract, the US Government will not have access to, knowledge of, nor becomes involved with, TUPE-information related to the incumbent contractor. This also includes the US Government’s exemption from becoming responsible for any associated TUPE-liabilities, to include indemnification, that may transpire between the incumbent contractor and any other company that potentially results from a follow-on contract.
NOTE: Although a “DRAFT” Performance Work Statement is provided, this notice does not constitute a solicitation. This notice is for planning purposes only.
Requested Information:
The following is requested from interested companies;
- If/When the aforementioned service is formally solicited by the US Government, would your company be interested in providing a proposal? If so, please provide the contact details of your company.
- Based upon the attached “DRAFT” PWS attached, are there any aspects that are unclear and/or do not allow a clear understanding of the US Government’s requirements?
- Based upon the attached “DRAFT” PWS attached, are there commercial industry practices that appear to differ greatly than what is being requested by the US Government under the anticipated, forthcoming solicitation/tender?
- Based upon the attached “DRAFT” PWS Appendix B, would your company need to attend a Site Visit to better understand the anticipated, forthcoming solicitation/tender?
Please submit a written response via scan/email-attach to points of contract listed below.
Deadline for Responses:
The deadline for response to this notice is 1600(hrs) BST, 5 August 2020.
Point of Contact:
Submit written responses via scan/email-attach or any questions with relation to the aforementioned notice to Ms. Amy Elizondo-Williams at amy.elizondo-williams.3@us.af.mil.
Place of Performance:
Address: Various RAF installations throughout Southern and Southeastern UK that entail RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth, RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford and RAF Welford.
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| UK Wide Custodial Services | Award Notice | |
| Solicitation for UK Wide Custodial Services | Solicitation | |
| Presolicitation for UK Wide Custodial Services | Pre-Solicitation | |
| UK Wide Custodial Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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