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ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

STE 876S

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

USDA-FS CSA EAST 5

10/13/20260002

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Jawana Stephens

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SOL 12444327Q0001 - Francis Marion NF - Jack Rail Fencing Purchase Questions and Answers as of 13OCT2026

1. Please confirm the exact total quantity of jack rail fencing required, including linear feet, rails, posts, braces, gates, hardware, and any other components.

• Quantities are on the Schedule of Items – Page 3 of attachment C04 Solicitation Complete_12444327Q0001.

2. Is this requirement material supply and delivery only, or is any installation required?

• Supply delivery only, no installation.

3. Please confirm the required material/species, such as treated pine, cedar, locust, steel, or other specified material.

• The fencing material shall be bare carbon steel to match the existing fencing. Fence material needs to be maintenance free.

4. Please confirm the required rail lengths, post dimensions, and number of rails per section.

• See attachment C04a Fence Specifications_12444327Q0001.

5. Is preservative treatment required? If yes, please identify the required treatment type or standard.

• No treatment needed. The fencing material shall be bare carbon steel to match the existing fencing. Fence material needs to be maintenance free.

6. Is a specific manufacturer/product required, or will equal products meeting the specifications be accepted?

• No manufacturer/product was specified – If the proposed solution meets the specs and adheres to any additional information provided through an amendment, it will be considered.

o The fencing material shall be bare carbon steel to match the existing fencing.

7. Please confirm whether freight and delivery to Huger, SC 29450 must be included in the quoted price.

• Yes.

8. Will unloading equipment, such as a forklift, be available at the delivery location, or must the contractor provide unloading?

• Yes, call ahead to coordinate delivery and availability of forklift.

9. Must all materials be delivered in one shipment, or are phased deliveries acceptable?

• A single shipment would be preferred. If proposing phased delivery describe your intention in your proposal.

10. Please confirm the required delivery timeframe after award.

• 90 days after award.

11. For Technical Acceptability 1(a), may a reseller use a named manufacturer or subcontractor's similar fabrication projects completed within the past three years, or must the projects have been completed by the quoting vendor itself?

• You may utilize the subcontractor’s past performance to show capabilities if clearly identifying the proposed arrangement with the subcontractor. Prime vendor past performance will still be evaluated.

12. Which delivery period governs: November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 on the SF1449 continuation, or delivery within 90 days after award in the item schedule and delivery section?

• We are looking for delivery with 90 days of award. The proposed period of performance roughly reflects this if the award was made on

01NOV2026.

13. The specification drawing on page 3 calls for six-inch-long internal sleeves, while the page 4 photo says one solid piece with a six-inch reveal. What total sleeve length is required, and does the six-inch reveal apply on each side of the jack?

• 1 Solid piece, 6” reveal on each side of the jack.

• The solid 1¼-inch OD pipe with a 6-inch reveal is welded on each side of the 3-Rail Guzzler Jack. This is how the 12-foot fence rails connect. The total reveal is 36 inches: six 6-inch reveals, with three on each side of the 3-Rail Guzzler Jack leg.

14. Please confirm the required metal material/grade, new or reused condition, finish, and gauge or wall-thickness standard. These aren't stated clearly in the obtained specifications.

• Non galvanized, new material. The fencing material shall be bare carbon steel to match the existing fencing. Fence material needs to be maintenance free.

• Low Visual Impact – should be of minimal and rustic design and adhere to Forest Service visual standards for recreation sites.

• Rails shall be 1 ¾” OD, 13 gauge minimum.

• Jacks shall be 2 3/8” OD, 10 gauge minimum.

o 1 ¼” OD sleeves, 1 Solid piece, 6” reveal on each side of the jack, shall be welded at 17”, 30”, and 42” from the bottom of the jacks.

15. Technical acceptability asks for a list of similar projects completed by the vendor in the past three years. We are a small business that would supply this fencing through a US fabricator building it to your specification. Will the Government accept the fabricator's list of similar projects, with a signed commitment letter from the fabricator, to meet that requirement?

• See question 11.

16. Please confirm that each 3-Rail Guzzler Jack in line 0001 is one complete welded two-leg frame as drawn on the specification sheet (54-inch legs, 35-inch spread, capped), so that 250 jacks means 250 frames.

• 3-Rail Guzzler Jack is one complete welded unit as drawn on the spec sheet. We are looking for 250 units.

17. What finish is required on the pipe: bare steel, painted or galvanized?

• No Finish. The fencing material shall be bare carbon steel to match the existing fencing. Fence material needs to be maintenance free.

18. Are there delivery hours or a notice period we should plan for at the Seed Orchard?

• Coordination with the delivery POC will be required. Vendor must call ahead to arrange delivery and availability of forklift if required.

Delivery must occur during normal business hours.

o Delivery hours are from 9 to 2pm. Monday through Friday.

19. Material condition. The 2 3/8 inch outside diameter, 10 gauge section specified for the jacks is the same dimension as standard oilfield production tubing, and reconditioned tubing of that size is widely available. Attachment C04a calls for bare carbon steel with no treatment and the amendment confirms no specific manufacturer is required. Is used or reconditioned steel pipe acceptable provided it meets the stated outside diameter, wall thickness and straightness, or must all material be new?

• New material, see question 14.

20. Internal sleeves. The drawing calls for 1 1/4 inch outside diameter, 6 inch long internal sleeves welded through the jacks, and the photograph is annotated "1 1/4 OD (1 solid piece) 6 inch reveal." Please confirm whether these are to be solid round bar or tube. If tube, please state the minimum wall thickness.

• Round bar not tube.

21. Technical acceptability and subcontractor experience. The evaluation method asks the vendor to demonstrate capability to fabricate similar fencing materials and to include a list of similar projects completed by the vendor within the past three years. If the fabrication is performed by a named subcontractor identified in our quotation, may we submit that subcontractor's project list in support of technical acceptability, with our own role being procurement, quality acceptance, freight and delivery? Past performance allows a neutral rating for a firm with no record, and we are asking whether the technical factor can be met the same way.

• Vendor should present something showing they are capable of completing the work. If you provide only a quote and nothing else to evaluate, we would likely be unable to consider you technically acceptable as you have presented nothing for us to gauge this on.

22. Rail length tolerance. Is the 12-foot rail to be 12 feet 0 inches exactly, or is a plus or minus tolerance acceptable, and if so what tolerance?

• A plus-or-minus tolerance is acceptable only if all rails remain fully interchangeable and any variation does not affect installation, alignment, or the overall performance of the fence. The goal is that any rail can be used at any location without causing fit issues. Any tolerance used must still allow the rails to fit securely and maintain uniformity in the fence.

23. Delivery: Will equipment and personnel be available at 1316 Hampton Rd, Huger, SC to unload a flatbed delivery, or should quotes include liftgate/offload service? Is there a preferred delivery window or advance-notice requirement?

• See question 18.

24. Source of supply: Since FAR 52.219-14 and 52.219-33 are not checked, please confirm that a small business quoter may furnish jacks and rails fabricated by another manufacturer.

• FAR 52.219-14 and 52.219-33 are not applicable as this project is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

25. Could you please confirm whether fencing materials manufactured in China would be accepted under this solicitation, provided they meet all technical specifications? We noted the Buy American clauses and would like to clarify eligibility before proceeding.

• Supplies, materials, or manufactured products from China would not comply with the Buy American Clauses.

26. Do you know how they attach the rails to the guzzler jack on site?

• They slide on and stay in place without any additional screw, nut, or attachment.