CSS (Everett Linen and Laundry) Amendment 1

Amendment 01
The purpose of Amendment 01 is to post answers to questions, incorporate revisions to the solicitation instructions and evaluation factors for clarity, and incorporate Attachment 1 – SOW Rev1 and Exhibit A-F Price Worksheet Rev1. Revisions to the solicitation are annotated in red font.
Q&A

QUESTION

1. Past Performance Questionnaires (Factor III / Attachment 3): The solicitation requires two Past Performance Questionnaires for recent and relevant performance. KCOLE Solutions LLC is the prime quoter; all laundry performance will be performed by our performing subcontractor, a healthcare laundry holding both HLAC accreditation and TRSA Hygienically Clean certification. Should the Past Performance Questionnaires be submitted for the performing subcontractor contracts, and will the Government evaluate the subcontractor past performance for this requirement?
ANSWER: PPQs performed by subcontractors will only be evaluated if a subcontract or teaming agreement is included in the quote under Section I-General Information, and the subcontract/teaming agreement includes:
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Subcontractor legal name and UEI/CAGE, if applicable
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Subcontractor’s key tasks to be performed
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Relevant certifications, facilities, equipment, or personnel •
Confirmation that the arrangement will remain in effect through the required period of performance if award is made
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Confirmation that the subcontractor is committed and available When PPQs are submitted for subcontractor’s or teaming partner’s recent and relevant performance, the Government will evaluate the subcontractor’s or teaming partner’s past performance as it relates the workshare role outlined in the subcontract/teaming agreement. Past performance of subcontractors performing major aspects of the SOW will be considered as highly as the prime’s past performance.
Prime contractor past performance will be evaluated.
Only one (1) PPQ performed by the subcontractor may be submitted. One (1) PPQ should be submitted to evaluate prime contractor past performance. If a PPQ is not submitted for prime contractor past performance evaluation, Government sources will be utilized. If no recent/relevant performance information is available, past performance of the prime will be evaluated neutrally.

QUESTION

2. Laundry Certification Requirement: The combined synopsis/solicitation states the certification requirement as Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) accreditation or Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) Hygienically Clean certification, while SOW Section 5.0