Questions and Answers.pdf
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- 191T7025Q0003
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Department of State
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This is a Questions and Answers document related to a solicitation for glass materials and installation services for the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy. The document contains 29 technical questions and answers about glass specifications and requirements.
The specifications cover multiple types of glass including: clear low-iron glass with maximum dimensions of 200cm x 100cm and ±2mm tolerance; silvered mirror glass (100cm x 100cm with no tolerance); double glass panes in two configurations (4mm/12mm/4mm and 5mm/12mm/5mm) with maximum dimensions of 80cm x 200cm; and laminated glass of 8-9mm thickness with PVB interlayer of 0.176mm. Additional requirements include cut holes from 10-30cm diameter for exhaust fans/AC units and wooden frames of 40x30cm made preferably of oak with varnish finish. The document clarifies that no gas fill is needed for replacement panes and that the Embassy can obtain European VAT exemption certificates for imported materials. No special certifications are required beyond SAM.gov registration.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Cover Letter 191T7024Q0003.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Work Requirements.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFQ - 191T7025Q0003 - Supply and installation of Glass material.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 1 - Pricing List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| SF-1449 - 191T7025Q0003.rtf | RTF text file |
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Questions and Answers
Q#1 Clear Glass: Beyond thickness, could you please specify the type of clear glass you require (e.g., float, low iron, tempered, or annealed)?
A#1 In Italy the most common glass which works perfectly in our case is the “low-iron” In Italian (Ossido di Ferro)
Q#2 Are there any specific edge finish requirements (e.g., polished, ground, beveled)?
A#2No edge finishing is required since the glass panes we need are going to be installed inside frames
Q#3Do you need any special coatings, such as anti-reflective or UV-blocking?
A#3No
Q#4What are the maximum sizes (length and width) you require?
A#4 Approximately 200 cm x 100 cm.
Q#5 What level of cutting tolerance is required (+/- 0.2mm, 0.5mm, 1mm or other)?
A#5 +/- 2 mm since it’s going to replace the existing
Q#6 Mirror Glass : Please specify the type of mirror you require (e.g., silvered, aluminum, safety backed, tinted).
A#6 Silvered
Q#7 Are there any specific edge finish requirements (e.g., polished, ground, beveled)?
A#7 Polished, in case of different needs finishing we will ask a one-time cost.
Q#8 What are the maximum sizes (length and width) you require?
A#8 100 cm x 100 cm
Q#9 What level of cutting tolerance is required (+/- 0.2mm, 0.5mm, 1mm or other)
A#9 0
Q#10 Double Glass Panes: Please specify the type and thickness of glass for both panes (e.g. 4mm clear tempered glass, 6mm low-e coated annealed glass)
A#10 As per Italian law the glass should be laminated and as described in Attachment 1 – Pricing List under CLIN 09 and 10. We are asking two different double glass panes: The first one is with glass pane of 4 mm thickness in each side and 12 mm of space between them and the other is 5 mm thickness in each side and 12 mm of space between them
Q#11 What is the preferred spacer width for the double-glazing unit?
A#11 As described in Attachment 1 – Pricing List under CLIN 09 and 10, we are asking two different double glass panes: The first one is with glass pane of 4 mm thickness in each side and 12 mm of space between them and the other is 5 mm thickness in each side and 12 mm of space between them
Q#12 Do you require a gas fill, and if so, what type (e.g., argon, krypton)?
A#12 No when the pane is going to replace broken one in existing windows, and this is our case.
Q#13 What are the maximum sizes (length and width) you require?
A#13 80 cm. x 200 cm.
Q#14 What level of cutting tolerance is required (+/- 0.2mm, 0.5mm, 1mm or other)?
A#14 +/- 2 mm since they are going inside frame already existed
Q#15 Laminated Glass: What is the desired total thickness?
A#15 As described in Attachment 1 – Pricing List under CLIN 11, thickness is between 8 and 9 mm depends by the factory availability
Q#16 Please specify the type and thickness of the interlayer (e.g., PVB, Sentry Glas, EVA).
A#16 PVB 0.176 mm
Q#17 Is it annealed or tempered glass?
A#17“low-iron” glass
Q#18 What are the maximum sizes (length and width) you require?
A#18 80 cm. x 200 cm.
Q#19 What level of cutting tolerance is required (+/- 0.2mm, 0.5mm, 1mm or other)?
A#19 +/- 2 mm since they are going inside frame already existed
Q#20 Cut Holes: Could you specify the diameter required for the holes (if not already defined), and required tolerance?
A#20 As described in Attachment 1 – Pricing List under CLIN 12, 13 and 14, diameter could be from 10 through 30 cm, depends on the model of the exhaust fans or A/C unit to be installed.
Q#21 Are there any specific requirements regarding the placement or distance from the edges?
A#21 No, in most of the cases no more than one hole in each glass pane.
Q#22 Are you cutting holes on tempered or annealed glass?
A#22 No it’s not possible to cut tempered or annealed glass pane, in this case we will require one time cost estimate to have glass pane replaced with new one coming already with hole
Q#23 Wooden Frames: Could you please specify the precise dimensions you require for the wooden frames
(if not already defined)?
A#23 As described in the Attachment 1 – Pricing List under CLIN 15, frames should be 40 x 30 cms.
Q#24 What type of wood do you prefer (e.g., pine, oak, mahogany)?
A#24 Any kind of wood but in generally oak is preferable
Q#25 What type of finish do you require (e.g., varnish, paint, stain)?
A#25 Varnish
Q#26 What type of frame profile do you require (e.g. flat, curved or beveled)?
A#26 Squared flat
Q#27 please regarding item 4 asdfasdf can you give a description of this item, what type of glass is it?
A#27 Clear glass 5mm thick (also see Answer #1)
Q#28 Per the solicitation listed on the subject line, I would like to ask regarding the taxes on the glass and or work which was stated to not be listed in the pricing due to the tax exemption agreement between US and Rome. Nevertheless, if the glass were to be imported from another country in Europe, are we able to include the taxes there?
A#28 The Embassy may obtain upon request the European VAT exemption certificate.
Q#29 Which certification is needed, if any, to be the offeror for this solicitation other than the registration on SAM.gov?
A#29 As per instructions provided in the RFQ Section 3 Solicitation Provision – Instruction to the Offerors, the RFQ contains all the information and instruction needed to the offerors to submit their offers
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