Amend 4-Responses to Questions.pdf

Amendment 4‐Reponses to Ques ons

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1. Would the Government be agreeable to changing Sec on 1.1 ‐ Scope to read: “. . . requires the performance of scheduled inspec ons, maintenance, calibra on tes ng (as applicable), and repairs on a variety of industrial machines . . . “

Government Response: Updated. See SOW Sec on 1.1.

2. Would the Government be agreeable to adding “(as applicable)” to each reference of

“calibra on” throughout the PWS? Due to varying specifica ons and machine types in this PWS, not all machines will require or have the capability for calibra on.

Government Response: Updated. See SOW Sec ons 2.0, 2.2, 2.3, and 3.1.

3. Would the Government be agreeable to adding language to Sec on 2.0 – Requirements of: “As available by the OEM, the contractor shall provide all parts, materials, labor, tooling, test equipment, and specifica ons required to evaluate, calibrate (as applicable), and repair the machines listed in this contract at the firm‐fixed prices listed in the Schedule of Services.”

Government Response: Updated. See SOW Sec on 2.0.

4. Would the Government be agreeable to the removal of, “The Contractor shall furnish a list of all required products within thirty (30) days of contract award” in Sec on 2.1 – Government

Furnished Material?

Government Response: Updated. See SOW Sec on 2.1.

5. Would the Government be agreeable to revising the an cipated task order or modifica on period of performance in Sec on 2.4.3 – Cost of Repairs to reflect 120 days?

Government Response: No change.

6. In Sec on 2.4.4 – Replacement Parts, would the Government be agreeable to remove, “The cost of parts that are rou nely replaced during maintenance and/or repair shall be included in the price listed in the Schedule of Services for each machine.? Our team is agreeable to providing a quote for these parts upon request in advance of the maintenance service, but due to the varying specifica ons and usage of these machines, the rou nely replaced parts will vary.

Government Response: Updated. See SOW Sec on 2.4.4.

7. Can the Government please clarify the inten on behind, “Pricing for other repair components and supply material, yet unspecified by part number at contract award, may be incorporated as firm fixed prices a er nego a on of the first‐ me replacement” in Sec on 2.4.5 – Separately

Priced Replacement?

Government Response: The intent is the contractor will provide pricing for components/supply material to the Government so (1) the government has the op on to provide the contractor components/supply material or (2) deem pricing fair and reasonable. It also allows the

Government the op on to nego ate components/supply material into the contract.

8. Would the Government be agreeable for Sec on 2.5 – Documents and Specifica ons be revised to read in totality:

The USCG does not own, nor can it provide the technical documents required to complete any inspec on, calibra on (as applicable), maintenance or repair. The Contractor shall complete these tasks in accordance with OEM specifica ons, as available, or industry standards.

Government Response: Updated. See SOW Sec on 2.5.

9. Would the Government be agree able for Sec on 3.1.4 to be revised as follows:

Upon no fica on of the change, the USCG will approve or deny the change. In the event that the change is not approved by the USCG, the contract, delivery order or task order may be cancelled or terminated for convenience IAW FAR regula ons.

Government Response: Updated. See SOW Sec on 3.1.4.

10. In Sec on 3.1.5, would the Government be agreeable to the removal of, “The Contractor shall be required to permit Government access to applicable records retained at any level of the supply chain”?

Government Response: Updated. See SOW Sec on 3.1.5.

11. Would the Government be agreeable to Sec on 3.2 – Warranty to read as follows:

Any express warran es from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers for work performed or materials furnished under this contract shall be passed through to the benefit of the

Government.

Government Response: Updated. See SOW Sec on 3.2.

12. Would the Government be agreeable to sec on 4.1 – Qualified Personnel to read as follows:

The Contractor shall provide OEM cer fied, but no less than, industry trained technicians and all personnel shall be qualified to perform the maintenance, repair, and calibra ons (as applicable) on the listed equipment.

Government Response: Updated. See SOW Sec on 4.1.

*See updated Amendment 4‐Schedule of Services ‐Line Item #_006 has been replaced with a new machine for the Base and all Op on Periods.

*See updated Amendment 4‐Statement of Work (SOW)