6_Amendment 0004 QA(3).docx

Q1. Can you verify that the added Preventative Maintenance in section 5.3 will include the following: Lubing/ greasing outriggers/ all pivot points, boom and checking fluid levels?

A1. The monthly inspections only include inspections of items listed in PWS, there is no lubing/greasing or checking fluid levels. “Preventative maintenance” has been removed from 5.3

Q2: In regard to the lifting devices mentioned in the updated PWS, if they were to be tested, they have to be weight tested 100% for the device capacity, which is normally done on a yearly basis (once a year). If the government wants it done on a monthly basis, would the contractor be responsible for that as well? If so, we can do it as part of the monthly crane inspections.

A2. The requirement only includes the cranes and components that are attached. No optional lifting attachments will be inspected by the contractor.

Q3. If this is the case, then the PWS needs to be updated to reflect what the military is looking for in reference to monthly pm. Most OEM recommendations go by hours of operation, not time.

A3. The monthly inspections only include inspections of items listed in PWS, there is no lubing/greasing or checking fluid levels. “Preventative maintenance” has been removed from 5.3

Q4. It was my understanding initially that if any deficiencies were noted on the inspections, then a document was to be submitted for restorative maintenance. Is this still the case or are they requesting repairs for inspections be completed as “monthly preventative maintenance”.

A4. Deficiencies are to be noted on the inspections and submitted for restorative maintenance. “monthly preventative maintenance” was removed from 5.3.

Q5. I see no mention of requirements for the yearly maintenance in the PWS as referenced in the 0003 amendment. Again, it was my understanding that a semi-annual pm was to be completed at the yearly inspection and the mid-year inspection. Need clarification on this since CLIN’s 1-5 reflect the cost of the yearly inspection only with no pm service.

A5. Correct, the yearly inspection includes preventative maintenance. The cost of the annual inspection shall include the cost for the PM. Paragraph 5 and 5.1 were updated to more clearly explain the requirement.

Q6. Please confirm that FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting remains in effect and that prime contractors may not subcontract >50% of services to a large business or to any business that is not qualified.

A6. FAR 52.219-14 (Dev) has been and is still included in this solicitation and remains in effect.

Q7. Please check all FAR clauses that are relevant to this acquisition. Specifically, please confirm that 52.219-14, 252.204-7019, and 252.204-7020 are applicable to this acquisition.

A7. Yes, the terms of FAR 52.219-14, 252.204-7019, and 252.204-7020 apply to this solicitation.

Q8. Please confirm 52.219-14 and 252.204-7020 are also applicable to subcontractors, as these clauses are not listed in paragraph (e) of 52.212-5.

A8. Per FAR 52.212-5(e), the prime contractor is NOT required to flow down FAR 52.219-14 to subcontractors. The prime may, but is not required, to do so. Per DFARS 252.204-7020(g)(1), the prime is required to insert the substance of 252.204-7020, including paragraph (g), in all subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services (excluding commercially available off-the-shelf).

FAR 52.212-5 has been updated to the correct deviation. When using the Procurement Desktop-Defense System (PD2) to contract for commercial products or commercial services, this office is required to use FAR Clause 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION 2023-O0008) (MAY 2024)