Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Amendment 0002 to the RFQ: See attached Amendment 0002 PI60 PWS_Janitorial Services which provides updates to align with Q&A from the site visit. Closing date is hereby extended to 10DEC2024 at 10:00 ... Amendment 0002 to the RFQ: See attached Amendment 0002 PI60 PWS_Janitorial Services which provides updates to align with Q&A from the site visit. Closing date is hereby extended to 10DEC2024 at 10:00 AM EST. All other terms and conditions remain the same. Q&A Set as of 06DEC2024 Q1. What is the anticipated number of staffing and visitors each day at this facility during the time covered under the contract? A1. 200 – 1,000 on January 15th, 16th, 22nd, and 23rd and 200 – 300 on the 17th – 21st. Note: This is the number of Soldiers being processed in the facility on an in and out basis. The number of personnel working in the drill floor area on a full-time basis will be less than 100. Q2. How many trash receptacles are in the service area? A2. Two dumpsters, one scrap metal receptacle, and one recycling receptacle. Q3. It was mentioned that 500 to 2,000 soldiers may be sleeping on cots on the drill floor during the cleaning process. Has it been confirmed whether they've decided to continue forward with that plan or relocate the soldiers to another area? A3. The armory drill floor is not a designated sleeping area. Cots will not be set-up on the drill floor. Q4. It was mentioned that a catering company that will be providing food for the soldiers will be responsible for some of the cleaning (such as picking up any trash they produce). Have any further details been provided on their cleaning responsibilities? A4. Catered meals will be dropped off to the armory for the full-time staff only which will be less than 100 personnel. Q&A from site visit is added as an attachment with supplementing photos. NOTE: PWS update will be forthcoming to align with changes resulting from site visit Q&A. RFQ amended to add provision 52.223-1 and clause 52.223-2. See attached amendment for details. Q&A Set One as of 27NOV2024: Q1. Will the Government be willing to schedule a site visit? A1. Yes, due to multiple requests, the Government will host a site visit on 04DEC2024 at 10:00 AM EST. Location will be the DC Amory, 2001 East Capital Street SE, Washington, DC 20003. Interested vendors shall provide attendee names to the Contracting Officer via email no later than 5:00 PM, 02DEC2024. Names will be submitted to security personnel to authorize entry. Arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow extra time for security checks. Q2. For this requirement, does an incumbent exist, and what is the total value? A2. No, the Government does not currently have an armory cleaning contract. Q3. Could you provide a detailed schedule for how often each specific cleaning task (e.g., mopping, dusting, trash removal) should be performed within the specified service hours? A3. Frequency of cleaning shall be determined by the Contractor in order to ensure that the requirements are met per Sections 5.0 to 5.17 of the PWS. Q4. Are there any additional cleaning standards or protocols that we need to adhere to beyond those mentioned in the Performance Work Statement (PWS)? A4. Cleaning standards and/or protocols will be in accordance with best commercial practices for janitorial cleaning services. Q5. Are there any additional security protocols or access restrictions that we need to be aware of? A5. No, there aren’t any additional security protocols or access restrictions outside of what’s identified in the PWS. Q6. Are there any specific brands or types of cleaning supplies and equipment that are preferred or required? A6. The Government does not have a preference for cleaning supplies as long as the requirements in the PWS are met and are in accordance with best commercial practices, but see PWS Section 5.14. Q7. Are there any specific waste disposal requirements or protocols that we need to follow? A7. Waste disposal shall be in accordance with industry, local, state, and federal government standards. Q8. What are the emergency procedures in case of an incident during the service hours? A8. The CTR will notify the COR and KO immediately of an emergency in addition to PSD (the DC Armory Security Team) and local emergency services, as applicable. Q9. Can you provide clarification on the reason for the limited period of performance on this solicitation? A9. This requirement results from additional personnel working within the armory during the period of performance. Contracted support is necessary to accommodate increased use of facilities that fall under the scope of the PWS. ____________________________________________________________________________________ The Contractor shall provide janitorial services. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with the best commercial practices for janitorial cleaning services. The contractor shall furnish all management, labor, transportation, janitorial supplies, and equipment in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Performance Work Statement (PWS). This includes all janitorial cleaning and all other tasks and responsibilities deemed necessary and spelled out in this PWS. The Period of Performance shall be from 15 Jan 2025 – 23 Jan 2025. The Contractor shall provide janitorial services at the District of Columbia Armory, located at 2001 East Capital Street SE, Washington, DC 20003. The Contractor shall provide daily janitorial services for the 75,850 square feet drill floor and four (4) adjacent bathrooms to the drill floor between the hours of 5:00 PM to 7:30 AM Monday thru Friday and 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM Saturday thru Sunday.