C05b_Vendor Questions_1284LM27Q0005 AMD001.docx

This is a Questions and Answers document for USDA Forest Service Intermountain Region's Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1284LM27Q0005 AMD001 for aluminum delineator posts. The document addresses six key vendor inquiries regarding specifications, delivery requirements, and material standards. Vendors are advised that dimensional drawings have been provided via email, that no specific surface finish or protective coating is required (raw aluminum is acceptable), and that delivery must occur within 60 days after award—clarifying a discrepancy between the SF1449 form and delivery information section. The correct NAICS code for this acquisition is 339950, not 331315 as initially listed, with an associated small business size standard of 1400 employees.

Critically, the document confirms that only aluminum delineator posts will be accepted; galvanized steel alternatives are not permissible due to weight considerations that would impede work crews in mountain terrain. Specifications include dimensional requirements, attachment hole configuration, and spacing details referenced in the provided technical drawing. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside open to all responsible sources, and vendors must acknowledge Amendment 001 by signing and returning the attached SF30 form with their quotation to confirm acceptance of the 60-day delivery requirement and other amendment changes.