19AQMM18Q0111_-_Consolidated_Q&As.pdf

RFQ Q&As – 19AQMM18Q0111 9 August 2018

SOLICITATION Q&As 19AQMM18Q0111 – INL Bogota – Evinrude Outboard Marine Motors

9 August 2018

NOTE: Responses provided below are informational purposes only and do not change the terms of the solicitation. All solicitation changes will be accomplished by the Contracting Officer through the issuance of a solicitation amendment utilizing Standard Form 30.

RFP Section / Attachment Number

Page Number and Paragraph Solicitation Requirement Question / Recommendation Government’s Response

1. N/A N/A N/A My name is <<redacted>> and I am the top specialist of marine products in this field. I have spoken with 10 of my distributors and even piecing them together, it will not be enough to fulfill this order. Would you accept the 2018 models of these Engines as the 2017’s are extremely limited?

The engines should be model 2018. SOW / Specifications revised accordingly.

2. N/A N/A N/A I was speaking with my distributors and there are a few discrepancies in the parts list below:

(a) Parts numbers incorrect but I can still look up the parts and get the correct numbers.

(b) You put down each motor gets a kit – yet 2 of the parts would take care of 2 motors, a dual helm and the 7” ICON gauge, if being installed as twins, would be half the number for order. Let me know if all these motors are being rigged as twins or if there are some single rigs.

(a) We are unable to provide a response without identification of the part numbers for which an alleged mistake has been made.

(b) The engines will be installed as twins. That is to say, two engines will be installed per boat. SOW / Specifications revised accordingly.

3. ATTACHMENT 1

Page 3, Deliver All items described in this purchase order to the delivery location identified in block 15 of SF-1149.

Is it possible to deliver all goods in a USA address (Freight Forwarder, Doral Fl.)?

No, is not possible. Delivery shall be as specified in item 3, page 3 of the

SOW.

4. N/A N/A N/A Who is responsible for shipping?

The selected Contractor.

5. N/A N/A N/A Who is responsible for the order to clear customs?

The selected Contractor. U.S. Embassy Bogota will assist in providing required paperwork to ensure duty-free entry of products shipped from the U.S. However, selected Contractor will be responsible to coordinate and process cargo through customs.

6. N/A N/A N/A Who is responsible for the fees of custom and how can that be clearly known to be properly adjusted in the contract/bid?

Refer to response to question number 5.

RFP Section / Attachment Number

Page Number and Paragraph Solicitation Requirement Question / Recommendation Government’s Response

7. N/A N/A N/A If there is a hold in customs, will it cause the contract to go into default?

Not unless the hold is caused by Contractor’s fault, negligence, or failure to follow the instructions of the COR.

For planning purposes only, the customs process could take between 10 to 20 business days to complete.

8. N/A N/A N/A What is the maximum allowance to receive the goods?

Not sure want “maximum allowance” refers to. We are unable to answer the question.

9. Section 2 Page 20, Paragraph 2 (a) The offeror shall provide a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned Small, HUBZone Small, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Subcontracting Plan that details its approach to selecting and using Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned Small, HUBZone Small, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Enterprises.

Please confirm if this request applies to this contract, as this contract is going to be hired in Colombian and Colombian Small Businesses are not classified by these criteria.

It does.

10. Attachment Number 1 Page 1, Paragraph 2 EVINRUDE OUTBOARD ENGINE

E-TEC C175PX G2, MODEL: 2017

- C175PX

As the process will be held on 2018, please allow the contractor to give an outboard model 2017 or higher

Refer to answer to questions number 1.

11. Attachment Number 1 Page 1, Paragraph 3 12) Steering – DPS integrated system

There are two different models: the C175FX, that includes DPS Steering and weights 541 lbs, and the C175PX (requested) that has Remote Steering and weights 507 lbs.

By the knowledge that we have of the operation conditions and maintenance of this outboards in Colombia, we recommend to use the C175PX outboard and include a SEASTAR HIDRAULIC STEERING, without including the DPS as these two systems are redundant. In the C175PX model it is not possible to use DPS Steering. Thus, the numeral will be as follows:

12) Steering – Remote

The recommendation is accepted in the sense of using the C175PX outboard, including a SEASTAR HYDRAULIC DIRECTION, of the following reference:

12) Steering - Remote

Note: not including the DPS

The SOW / Specifications will be revised accordingly.

12. Attachment Number 1 Page 2, Paragraph 2 13) Monitoring system. Ref:

ICOMMAND, ICOM

The ICOMMAND systems have been discontinued by EVINRUDE, which is why we recommend using only ICOM systems, leaving the numeral as follows:

13) Monitoring system. Ref: ICOM

The recommendation to use only the ICOM system is accepted, leaving the number as follows:

13) Monitoring system. Ref: ICOM

The SOW / Specifications will be revised accordingly.

RFP Section / Attachment Number

Page Number and Paragraph Solicitation Requirement Question / Recommendation Government’s Response

13. Attachment Number 1 Page 3, Paragraph 1 14) One (1) Fluid level converter, one fuel tank. 0764168

The reference 0764168 has been superseded by the reference 0768452.

The replaced reference is accepted, leaving the following: reference 0768452.

14. Attachment Number 1 Page 3, Paragraph 1 19) One (1) 15 foot harness kit 0764164

The reference 0764164 has been superseded by the reference 0766026

The replaced reference is accepted, leaving the following: reference 0766026

15. Attachment 1 Page 2, Paragraph 2 To change the set of accessories that should be delivered for Each engine, considering that is a twin installation.

Please change the set of accessories to the following:

Every vessel of COLNAV 4th Marine Brigade’s has a twin installation, therefore to have everything needed for a proper installation and functioning, these are the accessories to order for every two engines (items and quantity):

Every two engines shall be delivered with a kit containing the following items:

1) Two (2) Stainless steel propeller: 15 ½ X 17 RH. 0763986

2) Two (2) Fuel hose: REF: EPA-NAT-LEAP II 3/8” HP 900 – 100517 – SAE J30R9. Dimensions: 3/8” Diameter X 10FT Length.

3) Two (2) Operating manual

4) Two (2) Warranty certificate

5) Two (2) Anchorage kit (Composed by four transom mounting bolts. Dimensions: ½” Diameter X 5” Length).

6) One (1) Kit hydraulic steering system Ref SEASTAR.

7) One (1) Tie bar kits

8) One (1) Icon digital display 7.0 inch 0769942

9) One (1) “Y” harness 0587230

10) One (1) Kit, off/on-2 eng. 0768748

11) One (1) Dual binnacle mount remote control 5010513

12) One (1) Fuel tank sender

13) One (1) Cable extension 10ft. 0587179

14) One (1) Cable ay, batt 20ft- 0587302

15) Two (2) External 10-gallon oil tank

Yes. Change the set of accessories according recommended. The SOW / Specifications will be revised accordingly.

RFP Section / Attachment Number

Page Number and Paragraph Solicitation Requirement Question / Recommendation Government’s Response

16. Attachment 1 Page 3, Paragraph 1 To change the set of accessories that should be delivered for Each engine, considering that is a twin installation.

Please change the set of accessories to the following:

Every vessel of COLNAV 4th Marine Brigade’s has a twin installation, therefore to have everything needed for a proper installation and functioning, these are the accessories to order for every two engines (items and quantity):

Every two engines shall be delivered with a kit containing the following items:

1) Two (2) Stainless steel propeller: 14 ¾” X 17” 0763914

2) One (1) Dual engine key and stop switch. Kit AY

2IGN&C/O SW 0176410

3) One (1) Dual lever binnacle. RC AY BIN-2LVR WT 5006184

4) One (1) Hydraulic steering kit Ref SEASTAR 6400A-3.

5) One (1) Tie bar kit

6) One (1) Control cables xtreme CCX20524

7) One (1) Control cables xtreme CCX20522

8) Two (2) Fuel hose: P/N 5008585. REF: EPA-NAT-LEAP II 3/8” HP 900 – 100517 – SAE J30R9. Dimensions: 3/8” Diameter X 10FT Length

9) Two (2) operating manual

10) Two (2) Warranty certificate

11) Two (2) Anchorage kit (Composed by four transom mounting bolts. Dimensions: ½” Diameter X 5” Length).

12) One (1) Kit TACH 4” PROWHT. 0768008

13) One (1) Kit speed 80mph-wt. 0768056

14) One (1) Fluid level converter, one fuel tank. 0768452

15) One (1) Speed / fuel economy kit 0764315

16) One (1) Terminator kit. 0764155

17) One (1) 25-foot network buss extension cable 0764163

18) One (1) Multiple engine power supply kit. 0764159

19) Two (2) 15-foot harness kit 0766026

20) One (1) Ignition/ TNT harness two engines 25 foot.

0763549.

Yes. Change the set of accessories according recommended. The SOW / Specifications will be revised accordingly.