19AQMR24R0001-0005_Consolidated QA.xlsx
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The document provided appears to be a series of questions and answers related to a federal solicitation (19AQMR24R0001) for the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) to be donated to the Government of Mexico. The solicitation requires the delivery of various respirators, masks, clothing, and boots capable of handling biohazardous materials to locations in Queretaro, Sinaloa, and Mexico City. Vendors must submit proposals by 10 a.m. on December 28th and any questions must be submitted to the Contracting Officer by 5 p.m. on December 8th. Pricing must be valid for at least 90 days from the submission due date, and the period of performance is September 2024 to September 2025. The solicitation includes detailed specifications and technical requirements for the equipment, as well as instructions for importation and delivery responsibilities.
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| Solicitation Reference (i.e., Attachment Number, Section, and Page Number) | Technical/pricing | Question(s) | Response(s) to Question(s) |
| 19AQMR24R0001-0005, Section L-003, Volume II Factor 2 Price Proposal, page 24 | Pricing | Can the Government confirm how long pricing must be valid from the submission due date? | At least 90 days |
| 19AQMR24R0001-0005, Section L-003, Volume II Factor 2 Price Proposal, page 25: "The offeror shall use for pricing purposes the following period of performance: Base Year: January 2024 - January 2025" | Pricing | Can the Government update the period of performance to reflect the new anticipated award schedule? | September 2024 - September 2025 |
| Attachments 2, 3 and 4, CLINs 14 and 15: "KAPPLER ZYTRON 100XP training suit" | Technical | Can the Government update the unit of measure for the "KAPPLER ZYTRON 100XP training suit" to a box of 12 per the manufacturer Kappler? | Done. |
| Attachments 2 and 4 | Technical | Can the Government update the CLIN numbering in Attachments 2 and 4 to align with Attachment 3? It looks like the numbers were not adjusted in Attachments 2 and 4 after the removal of the "Communications System Kit". | Georgina please provide a copy of Appendices A and B that match. Done. |
| Attachment 3, CLIN 2: "Full facepiece respirator G1, FS, MD, MD NC, 4PT C-HARN |
Large size
| MSA 10156460 or equal" | Technical | Can the Government update the description to "Full facepiece respirator G1, FS, LG, LG NC, 4PT C-HARN Large Size"? | Done. | |
| Attachment 3, CLINs 21 and 22: "Protective chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) gloves. Black color." | Technical | Will the Government accept a tested and proven CBRN-rated glove that measures .56mm thick (22 mil)? | Yes. | |
| Attachment 3, CLIN 25: "Industrial latex gloves. Color: black Powder-Free Box with 100 gloves each Size: XL" | Technical | Will the Government accept boxes of 90 gloves each for size XL if overall quantities are adjusted accordingly? | Yes. | |
| Attachment 3, CLIN 30: "Hybrid Sport Vest (Cooling Vests)" | Technical | Can the Government note the specified cooling vest is only available in blue, black or silver and update the specifications accordingly? | Done. Color was changed to blue | |
| Attachment 3, CLIN 31: "DUPONT Encapsulated Suit: Tychem(R) 10000, Rear, Taped Seam, Level A | ||||
| Size: Large" | Technical | Can the Government advise on the correct part number and description for the "DUPONT Encapsulated Suit: Tychem(R) 10000, Rear, Taped Seam, Level A | ||
| Size: Large" on CLIN 31 of Attachment 3? The description references size large but the part number provided in Attachment 3 is for a size XL. | The correct size is Large. Part number was modified. | |||
| Attachment 3, CLIN 32: "DUPONT Encapsulated Suit: Tychem(R) 10000, Rear, Taped Seam, Level A | ||||
| Size: Extra Large" | Technical | Can the Government confirm the correct part number and description for the "DUPONT Encapsulated Suit: Tychem(R) 10000, Rear, Taped Seam, Level A | ||
| Size: Extra Large" on CLIN 32 of Attachment 3? The part number referenced is for a different model than what is called out in CLIN 31 right above. Is that correct or should they be the same model but different sizes? | It is the same model as CLIN 31 but different size. Part number was changed to TK555TLYXL000100. | |||
| Attachment 3, CLINs 43 and 44: "Tingley Boots, 82330, sizes 14 and 15" | Technical | Can the Government update the specifications for the "Tingley Boots" sizes 14 and 15 on CLINs 43 and 44 of Attachment 3? Per Tingley, the Hazproof boots are not available in those sizes. Tingley recommends the Flite Mid-Calf Boot model 26226 in sizes 14 and 15. | Sizes 14 and 15 were eliminated and the quantities in CLIN 42 were updated | |
| Attachment 3, CLIN 51: "MSA 60 Minute Lite Weight Cylinder ASSY, G1. RC. 4500 PSIG, 60MIN,PKG" | Technical | Can the Government update the part number and description for the "MSA 60 Minute Lite Weight Cylinder ASSY, G1. RC. 4500 PSIG, 60MIN,PKG" on CLIN 51 of Attachment 3 to part number 10156435-SP with description "Cyl. Assy, G1, RC, 4500, 60min, less air, Pkgd"? Per MSA, this is the compatible 60-minute cylinder for the specified Industrial G1 SCBA without air as called out in the previous Q&A. | Done. | |
| Attachment 3, CLIN 53: "MSA 60 Minute Lite weight storage for Cylinders" | Technical | Can the Government update the specifications to align with the following feedback provided in the previous Q&A - "Hose/SCBA Storage Configuration includes (3) VSGS2420, (2) SB‑1, (1) SB‑2, & (8) LBSC" | Done. | |
| Attachment 3, CLIN 71: "MSA GX2 Electronic Cylinder Holder (part #10105756)" | Technical | Can the Government change the quantity to 44 as, per MSA, two (2) holders are required per Altair instrument? | Okey. | |
| Please advise if there are any country of origin requirements or restrictions for the items in the BoM | These items are acquired with foreign assistance funds for use outside of the U.S., therefore the Buy America Act does not apply. All other terms and conditions listed in the contract apply. | |||
| CLIN 34 & 35. Per the OEM, the sizing for the Onguard boots are 06-17. The sizing listed on the BOM is Medium and Large. Can you please confirm the numerical sizing the end user needs? | Sizes were changed to 11 and 13 | |||
| CLIN 44 & 45. Per the OEM, the Tingley boots only go up to size 13. How would you like to proceed with the size 14 & 15? Would you like to combine that quantity with the size 13 or would you like us to find a comparible solution in the requested sizes? | Sizes 14 and 15 were eliminated and the quantities in CLIN 42 were updated | |||
| After speaking with the OEMs, there are certain items that have longer lead times than the Government requires under its 6 month delivery timeline. How will the government evaluate those items with longer lead times? Will the government accept separate delivery of those longer lead time items? | The SOW was updated to include language about a 6-month extension, if needed. When submitting its proposal, the offerors must indicate which items have a lead time longer than 6 months and indicate the estiamted lead time. | |||
| Volume I – Technical Proposal #1 requires “technical specification and color photographs of offered equipment.” Can offerors provide web page links to the items for the offered equipment in lieu of specification sheets? Alternatively, please confirm that this information is excluded from the page limit. | Links are not permitted in the proposal. Photos and specs will not count against the page count. | |||
| Attachment 3., CLIN 43 and 44 | Technical | The requested brand does not manufacture boots in sizes 14 and 15. Please confirm if the government prefers an alternative size or a different brand/model | Sizes 14 and 15 were eliminated and the quantities in CLIN 42 were updated | |
| Attachment 3. | Technical | Could the government confirm if training is required for any of the requested CLINs? If so, please specify which ones. | No training required | |
| Attachment 3., CLIN 20 | Technical | The OEM of the item has refused to provide a quote for this CLIN and the Point of Contact of official resellers, creating limited competition. | ||
| Would the government accept an alternative brand/model? If not, can we provide a proposal without this CLIN? | Yes, all of the listed items are requested as Brand Name or Equal | |||
| To factor in a delivery plan, can you please provide all confirmed delivery addresses | Attorney’s General Office (FGR) – La Muralla |
Carretera Federal No. 120, kilómetro 6.5, Tramo Galindo-Amealco, Municipio de San Juan del Río, Querétaro, C.P. 76820
Sinaloa State Police (SSP) Carretera Culiacán a Navolato Km. 12.5, Col. Alto de Bachigualato, C.P. 80130, Culiacán, Sinaloa
Mexican Navy (SEMAR) Eje 2 Oriente, Tramo H. Escuela Naval N° 861, Col. Los Cipreses, Alcaldía Coyoacán, C.P. 04830, Ciudad de México
Mexican Army (SEDENA) Mexico City
These addresses are just for reference. Final delivery locations will be confirmed after the award.
| Will the offeror be delivering goods to a Mexican Government controlled area as stated in attachment 4 “PPE Distribution per site”? Or will the offeror deliver goods to a US Government controlled location? | The goods will be delivered at the Mexican Government facilities. | |||
| If goods are to be delivered to a Mexican Government controlled location, will there be any custom and/or import waivers provided from the Mexican government to allow the transport of goods across the US-Mexico border. | No. | |||
| Attachment 3, CLIN 20 | Technical | Due to manufacturer availability and control over the NFPA 1994 Class 3 market, could the requirement change to NFPA 1994 Class 2? | Yes. | |
| Attachment 3, appendix A, | Technical | Line item 29 “Eagle air Safestation x4” | ||
| Manufacturer Eagle Air has stated that they no longer manufacture breathing air compressors. Will a Bauer brand (Line item 64) alternate be acceptable to use in quote even though it is a 3-station compressor instead of a 4-station compressor? | Yes. | |||
| Should the offeror still include the manufacturer warranties in proposal submission even if the manufacturer does not offer warranty services in Mexico? | Yes. | |||
| Does the offeror need to offer their own warranty on ALL nonperishable items that do not have a manufacturer warranty? | Yes. | |||
| Attachment 3 | According to the model required for CLIN 14 (Z1B428XP), the model on the manufacturer's website does not match the specification requested. Could you confirm the model or the required specifications? | The correct model is Z1B428XP. Specifications were updated. | ||
| According to the model required for CLIN 15 (Z1B428XP), the model on the manufacturer's website does not match the specification requested. Could you confirm the model or the required specifications? | The correct model is Z1B428XP. Specifications were updated. | |||
| For CLIN 43 Tingley boots, 82330-14, size 14; the supplier does not carry the requested size. However, according to the product specs, '(size 13 accommodates up to Men's size 16).' Therefore, we propose size 13 for this item. Would that be acceptable to you? | Sizes 14 and 15 were eliminated and the quantities in CLIN 42 were updated | |||
| For CLIN 43 Tingley boots, 82330-15, size 15; the supplier does not carry the requested size. However, according to the product specs, '(size 13 accommodates up to Men's size 16).' Therefore, we propose size 13 for this item. | Sizes 14 and 15 were eliminated and the quantities in CLIN 42 were updated | |||
| For CLIN 64 UniCus 4i All-In-One Compressor & Fill Station by Bauer, we need to know the following specifications: |
Pressure (5000 PSIG or 6000 PSIG) Charging Rate (26.4, 21, 13, 18, or 25.2 SCFM) Purification System (P5 B-SECURUS or P2 B-SECURUS) Model from the following table Breathing Air compressor Pressure: 6000 psi Flow: 25 SCFM Electric Motor: 20 HP Configuration: (460 volt)/60Hz/three phase Purification system P5 B-SECURUS.
UN 4i/25H-E3
| Attachment 3, CLIN 7 | Specification states the item comes in a 2Pk. Will bulk boxes of 100ct be accepted? I.E., instead of 500 pairs of 2Pks location will receive 10 boxes of 100ct | Yes, as long as the total request quantity per end user is delivered it is okay to send in bulk boxes | |
| Attachment 3, CLIN 14 and 15 | Manufacturer Item number does not match description of specification when compared to manufacturer information. Is the necessity for the specific part number in question or the specification of what the item is? | The correct model is Z1B428XP. Specifications were updated. | |
| Attachment 3, CLIN 0020 | GORE CHEMPAK XRT. This item is made in sizes. S, M, L, Tall, etc. | ||
| What sizes are needed and quantities. | These suits are needed in size L. | ||
| Attachment 3, CLIN 26 | SCBA. Will this be for fire response or industrial use? | Fire response. | |
| Attachment 3, CLIN 30 | Hybrid cooling vests. Will cooling vests of equal specifications be accepted? | Yes. | |
| Attachment 3, CLINs 33 and 34 | Dunlop 16” chemical boot. Specification states medium and large sizes. Dunlop and industry have moved toward specific sizing now. Should the sizes match the same size and quantities of CLIN #36-45? | Sizes were changed to 11 and 13 | |
| Attachment 3, CLIN 53 | Will a custom multiple cabinet system be allowed following the given specifications? | Yes. | |
| Attachment 3, CLIN 54 | Air Kaddy Cylinder rack. How many cylinders does it need to hold? Multiple models available: 18 cylinders? etc | Model AK40-35. For 35 cylinders | |
| Attachment 3, CLIN 64 | UniCus 4i fill station. There isn't a specific 4i model in the spec list. | ||
| Which PSIG configuration is needed for the 4i model. | Breathing Air compressor |
Pressure: 6000 psi Flow: 25 SCFM Electric Motor: 20 HP Configuration: (460 volt)/60Hz/three phase Purification system P5 B-SECURUS.
UN 4i/25H-E3
| Will multiple partial shipments be accepted? | Yes. |
| Will Receiver consider having 1 shipping location to save on freight? | No. |
| Will the receiving location unload goods? | No. The Contractor is also responsible of unloading all boxes and/or packages/pallets. |
| Does the receiving location have a loading dock or does trailer need a lift gate? | The trailer will need a lift gate. |
| Do shipments need to be on pallets? | Yes. |
| Does the receiving location have forklifts and other tools, and machinery needed to unload goods? | No. |
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