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Solicitation 36C24826Q0607 – Questions and Answers

Quotation due date Question:

Please confirm the quotation due date. The SAM notice lists April 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET, while page 2 of the solicitation states March 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET. Please confirm the correct closing date and issue an amendment if needed.

Answer:

The correct quotation due date is April 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. The date listed on page 2 of the solicitation is incorrect and is hereby revised via amendment.

Question deadline Question:

Please confirm whether the question deadline remains April 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET and whether it will be revised if the quotation due date is amended.

Answer:

Yes. The question deadline remains April 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST. No additional extensions are anticipated.

VAAR 852.219-73(e) limitations on subcontracting measurement period Question:

In VAAR 852.219-73(e), both measurement-period checkboxes appear blank. Please confirm the applicable limitations on subcontracting measurement period for this acquisition, or confirm that no selection is required for this one-time supply purchase.

Answer:

This is a one-time Firm-Fixed-Price supply acquisition. The limitations on subcontracting apply to the overall contract performance and no specific measurement period selection is required.

Payment clause clarification Question:

Please confirm whether FAR 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party, is intended to apply.

Section B.1 appears to indicate payment under FAR 52.232-33, while FAR 52.212-5 appears to include both clauses.

Answer:

Payment will be made in accordance with FAR 52.232-33. FAR 52.232-36 does not apply.

Applicability of FAR 52.219-13 Question:

Please confirm whether FAR 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders, is intended to apply to this stand-alone solicitation.

Answer:

No. FAR 52.219-13 does not apply and may be disregarded.

Nonmanufacturer Rule (Revised) Question:

If an offeror is submitting as a nonmanufacturer, please confirm whether the offered trailers must be manufactured by a domestic small business manufacturer, or whether an applicable NMR waiver is in place for this requirement.

Answer:

This procurement is assigned NAICS 336212. An SBA Class Nonmanufacturer Rule waiver applies. Offerors may supply products from any manufacturer. The requirement to provide a domestic small business manufacturer does not apply.

Acceptable title documentation Question:

For purposes of the title-transfer requirement, will a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin satisfy the requirement?

Answer:

Yes. An MCO is acceptable provided it allows the Government to obtain clear legal ownership.

Supply chain documentation Question:

Will a current OEM or dealer quotation satisfy the mandatory supply chain requirement?

Answer:

Yes. A manufacturer or dealer quote, or similar documentation demonstrating ability to deliver, is acceptable.

Equivalent products Question:

Please confirm that offerors may propose any commercially available trailer make and model that meets requirements.

Answer:

Yes. Any trailer meeting or exceeding the salient characteristics is acceptable.

Leveled, stable, and ready for immediate use Question:

Please clarify what is required for delivery condition.

Answer:

Trailers must be positioned, supported by landing gear, and stabilized (e.g., wheel chocks) to prevent movement.

Site coordination Question:

Please confirm whether the Government will provide site access coordination.

Answer:

Yes. Site coordination and points of contact will be provided after award.

New condition Question:

Please confirm whether 'new condition' includes unused prior model year trailers.

Answer:

Yes. Unused prior model year trailers are acceptable if they meet all requirements.

Rear roll-up door Question:

Please confirm acceptable configurations.

Answer:

Standard full-width rear roll-up doors are acceptable.

Site requirements Question:

Please clarify any location-specific requirements.

Answer:

No unusual site conditions are identified.