Amendment 1- Copy of 5 gallon water QA .xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- 70T05026Q5903N001
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This file is an Amendment 1 to a Questions and Answers (QA) document for a 5-gallon water bottle and dispenser rental solicitation. The amendment provides government responses to vendor questions submitted during the procurement process for solicitation number 70T05026Q5903N001 issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a component of the Department of Homeland Security.
Amendment 0001 extends the original quote due date from January 23, 2026 to January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. The solicitation is restricted to small business participants and requests firm fixed price quotes submitted on a per-item basis via email to Contracting Specialist Shenika Butler at Shenika.Butler1@tsa.dhs.gov. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. The amendment also incorporates a revised Statement of Work and an updated Schedule of Supplies (Attachment B). The questions deadline remains January 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. TSA reserves the right to award based on initial quotes without conducting discussions with offerors.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Amendment 0001- SOW .pdf | ||
| Amendment 0001-Attachment B - Schedule of Supplies.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| SOWv1.pdf | ||
| Request for Quotationv1.pdf | ||
| Attachment B - Schedule of Supplies.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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| REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION 70T05026Q5903N001 | |||
| VENDOR QUESTIONS | GOVERNMENT RESPONSES | ||
| Q1 | Should the water be "purified" or "spring" water? | Purifed | |
| Q2 | Do you know how many employees per terminal? (an estimate is fine) | NO | |
| Q3 | Will the delivery person need special clearance to make the delivery at the airport? If so, what's the process. | NO | |
| Q4 | I would like to know if there is an incumbent for this solicitation? If so, is it the same location, size and scope? | This is a new request for contract. Pcard was previously used. | |
| Q5 | Security Access: Will the TSA provide a security escort for deliveries to the specific terminal locations (Terminals 1, 3, 4, 6, and TBIT), or is the contractor required to utilize drivers who already possess LAX SIDA Badges? | NO | |
| Q6 | Vehicle Requirements: Are there specific height/weight restrictions for delivery vehicles accessing these areas, or specific security inspection protocols required prior to entry? | NO, vechicle may be subject to random search | |
| Q7 | Point of Contact: Will there be a single Point of Contact (POC) for all five locations to coordinate bi-weekly deliveries, or will we coordinate with separate leads at each terminal? | They will coordinate with separate leads at each terminal | |
| Q8 | Pricing Schedule: Does the TSA prefer the "Equipment Rental" and "Sanitization Service" to be bundled into the unit price per bottle, or should they be listed as separate line items as per the Attachment B Pricing Schedule? | It will be a separate line item | |
| Q9 | The history of previous awards, including the award amount(s). | This is a new request | |
| Q10 | The vendor(s) who were awarded in the past. | N/A | |
| Q11 | What specific documentation must the driver present (e.g., Bill of Lading, REAL ID, proof of vehicle insurance)? | A “do not cite/tow” parking permit issues by LAWA Police Department to be displayed in their vehicle dashboard. | |
| Q12 | Will the Government provide a cleared escort for the duration of the delivery? | No, once the driver arrives at each of the request terminals (1, 3, 4, 6, and TBIT). The driver will call the POC of each terminal to pick up the bottle water. | |
| Q13 | Are there mandatory vehicle search protocols or K-9 inspections that we should factor into our delivery timelines? | Not mandatory but random vehicle inspection may be occur by the police department upon entry. | |
| Q14 | Is a Vehicle Pass required in addition to the driver’s personal badge? | Yes, A “do not cite/tow” parking permit issues by LAWA Police Department to be displayed in their vehicle dashboard. | If the vehicle/truck is 21 foot or longer additional landside operations permit is required. |
| Q15 | Are there designated loading docks or delivery zones at each terminal for vendor use? | Yes, any open area in the beginning or end of each terminal. | |
| Q16 | Will delivery vehicles be permitted to park and unload without risk of citation? | No, you will need a “do not cite/tow” parking permit issues by LAWA Police Department to be displayed in their vehicle dashboard. | |
| Q17 | Are escorts or special access credentials required for deliveries within TSA screening areas? | No, water will be picked up curbside by TSA agent | |
| Q18 | Is there a preferred or required method for deliveries (e.g., dock delivery vs. curbside delivery)? | Curbside | |
| Q19 | Security Access: Will the TSA provide a security escort for deliveries to the specific terminal locations (Terminals 1, 3, 4, 6, and TBIT), or is the contractor required to utilize drivers who already possess LAX SIDA Badges? | No | |
| Q20 | Vehicle Requirements: Are there specific height/weight restrictions for delivery vehicles accessing these areas, or specific security inspection protocols required prior to entry? | Vechile/trucks under 21'. Anything over will need landside operations permit | |
| Q21 | Point of Contact: Will there be a single Point of Contact (POC) for all five locations to coordinate bi-weekly deliveries, or will we coordinate with separate leads at each terminal? | There will be a sperate POC each terminal. And contact number will be provided | |
| Q23 | The RFQ requests 5 water dispensers, but TSA currently has 8 units onsite. Can you confirm whether TSA intends to: Service all 8, Replace and provide only 5 new units, or – Remove 3 existing units and maintain 5? | This request is to rent 5 new water cooler dispenser. | |
| Q24 | The RFQ specifies all dispensers must be new—does TSA require replacing all existing units, regardless of condition? | This is a new request and has nothing to do with any existing equipment. | |
| Q25 | Are delivery locations and access procedures unchanged from prior years? | This request is not connected to a pior contract. Please refer to the details in the current request, as those are the only requirement applicable here. | |
| Q26 | Are there any updated escort or badge requirements for delivery personnel? | This request is not connected to a pior contract. Please refer to the details in the current request, as those are the only requirement applicable here. | |
| Q27 | Could you please confirm the previous awarded contract value or unit pricing? | N/A | |
| Q28 | Is the estimated annual usage of 78 bottles still accurate? | Yes | |
| Q29 | Have staffing or operational changes affected water consumption at LAX? | Yes | |
| Q30 | Does TSA prefer a specific dispenser type (Hot/Cold, Cold Only, Bottom Load, etc.)? | Bottom Load Cold water only | |
| Q31 | Are any ADA‑compliant dispensers required? | No | |
| Q32 | Should we note any space or electrical limitations for dispenser placement? | No | |
| Q33 | Will Mr. Larry Tse remain the Technical Monitor? | The point of contact will be made available after award. | |
| Q34 | Will the CLIN structure and invoicing requirements remain as listed in Attachment B? | Yes | |
| Q35 | Beyond standard commercial water quality requirements, does TSA require additional purity certifications? | No | |
| Q36 | Does TSA require any reporting (usage, delivery logs, sustainability, etc.)? | Yes, a receipt signed by person who picked up water from each terminal on every delivery | |
| Q37 | Should we include emergency surge delivery capability in our proposal? | N/A | |
| Q38 | Are upcoming staffing or space changes expected that may affect water needs? | N/A | |
| Q39 | Are there any pain points or improvements TSA would like incorporated for the next performance period? | N/A | |
| Q40 | Please confirm the one‑year warranty applies to dispensers only, not bottled water | Equipment : Leased deispeners, vendor will need to repair or replace whenever machine breaks down |
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