REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 36C24523R0010 SNOW ICE REMOVAL QUESTIONS/ANSWERS QUESTION: CLINs, is 0004 the total for the other four? ANSWER: CLIN 4 is for your input and for you to customize a CLIN for your proposal response. QUESTION: Set Aside Clarification: On Form 1449, Box 10 is selected for Small Business Set Aside. ANSWER: This is a Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation posted 11/22/22 stated that this would be a Tiered Evaluation starting with SDVOSB. ANSWER: No. This is a straight Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation posted on 11/30/22 under Original Set Aside states that this is a SDVOSB set aside. ANSWER: The updated version is on the announcement. It is 100% Total Small Business. Page 7 of 84, Vendor Shall Be Active In The Small Business Administration Database Or Registered As Active in VetBiz . VetBiz is only for SDVOSB companies. ANSWER: VetBiz does not apply. Question: Can the VA please confirm if this solicitation is a Small Business, SDVOSB, or a Tiered Evaluation beginning with SDVOSB? ANSWER: As explained above, this is a straight Small-Business Set-Aside. QUESTION: Will snow clearing and ice removal be allowed during nighttime? ANSWER: Yes, the vendor will be expected to provide services 24 hours a day and at the discretion of the contracting officer s representative (COR). The vendor shall get direction from the COR.
