SSN Request for Information FOR JBMHH RENTAL EQUIPMENT FOLLOW-ON AWARD

RFI FOR JBMHH RENTAL EQUIPMENT FOLLOW-ON AWARD

1. Would the Government consider a prime contractor providing the rental equipment with a qualified mechanical service subcontractor?

ANSWER: The government will consider a contractor with a qualified mechanical subcontractor as long as the requirements can be met.

Please note the requirements as per RFO FAR 52.219-14 (e) (1): (e) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for NAICS 532310. (1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract.

2. Please also clarify whether the four-hour standard requires full repair or replacement within four hours of notification and whether any local licensing or equipment-specific service credentials will be required.

ANSWER: Regarding the four-hour standard requires full repair or replacement within four hours of notification and whether any local licensing or equipment-specific service credentials will be required: The contractor can either repair or replace the item as long as there is an operational unit within 4 hours of notification.