70SBUR20Q00000141 0001 Question and Answer.xlsx
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| Question | USCIS Response |
| Is the DOL transportation number mandatory? I am a freight intermediary so the carriers that would be assigned to this solicitation would not be direct employees under our company. They would be hired as a vendor carrier. Would I still need a DOL Transportation number? I am a freight broker/freight intermediary and have a MC/DOT# that is active. | Offerors shall certify that they are able to provide an active Department of Labor Transportation Number, in accordance with PART IV, Solicitation Provisions, p. 65-66, Basis of Award/Evaluation of Offers. An active DOT number for interstate travel is required. |
| Do you need an actual container trailer or would a 48' or 53' dry van suffice? | In accordance with the solicitation, the carrier must be able to transport up the 24 pallets per shipment and are required to have a metal or plastic seal with an ID or serial number at the time of pick up. A dry van carrier will suffice. |
| What are the payment terms? Looking to verify if terms beyond 30 or 60 days are available, which is our receivables average. | The government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315. Any payment made beyond the 30 day regulation will be subject to interest in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(i)(6). |
| Is the contractor allowed to broker these services out? | Brokers are eligible for award provided they are technically acceptable. Please refer to PART IV, Solicitation Provisions, p. 64-67, for Basis of Award/Evaluation of Offers. |
| What is the volume expected per year? | Up to 432 pallets (48x 40) or 19,440 boxes |
| Is this a new requirement? If not, who is the incumbent and what is the incumbent contract number? | No, this is not a new requirement. Genesis Venture Trucking the incumbent and the incumbent contract number is 70SBUR18P00000122. |
| Will USCIS be providing the container these files will be loaded in? If so, will USCIS also provide the crane to load it on the chassis at the Lincoln, NE facility? If not, would we be able to provide a dry van for these services? | No, USCIS will not be providing the container. A dry van is sufficent for these services provided the container has a metal or plastic seal with an ID or serial number at the time of pick up and can hold up to 24 pallets per shipment. |
| Confirm shipment location(s)? | Please refer to PART III, Section A (starting on p. 17) – Statement of Work for the places of performance and delivery locations. |
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