Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions submitted related to Contracting Opportunities Combined Solicitation Number 36C25622Q1580. The following responses are provided for t... The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to questions submitted related to Contracting Opportunities Combined Solicitation Number 36C25622Q1580. The following responses are provided for the questions submitted: Q: What was the cost of the final full option year of the previous contract? A: There was no previous contract for courier services for dental equipment (SPS). Q: How many drivers/vehicles are currently used to service the current contract? A: There is no current contract for this service. Q: Do you accept CPARS evaluations as additional Past Performance information: A: The contractor must include 3 references within the past 3 years for contracts of similar scope and scale. Additional past performance information can be submitted. Q: Regarding specific employees information: It is common practice for small businesses that the drivers, cars and other equipment used for a contract are not sourced until after an award has been made, for cost effectiveness and to reduce loss. However, we will be forwarding our standard Training Certificates-Procedures for your reference, is this information acceptable? A: As stated in the PWS, Prior to first delivery, contractor must provide proof to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) of: DOT driver training certification for transportation of dental equipment (SPS). Training requirements shall be in accordance with 49 CFR, Part 172, Subpart H. Q: Regarding evaluation factors for the price Volume: we usually like to provide a Pricing realism cost break-down, to include SCA minimum per year, the number of drivers, hours and miles that are estimated to be required for performance, and other costs. Is it acceptable that we forward this Pricing Realism chart with our Price response? A: Pricing shall be submitted as requested in the Price Schedule comprised within the solicitation document. The price schedule shall be completed in its entirety. This solicitation does not include a price realism provision.