Solicitations_Questions.docx

Solicitation FA3047-13-R-0026

F2M3CB3057AQ01

Washer/Dryer/Duct Lease, Service, Maintenance Questions and Responses

1. Question: The washer and dryer solicitation requires 18 lbs minimum capacity washers, yet the GFE in the new buildings are 16 lbs capacity. Are 16 lbs capacity washers acceptable for the solicitation?

Answer: PWS paragraph 1.2.5. “Washers” will be changed to stipulate washer size shall be “no smaller than 16lb capacity”.

2. Question: Page 102, paragraph 1.2.6., of the solicitation lists the current size of the 18 lbs stack dryers as 23" w x 23" d x 73 3/4" h. The actual height of the stack dryer is 27" w x 28" d x 75 1/4” H.

Answer: PWS paragraph 1.2.6 will be changed to show the current 18 lb. stackable dryers are 27” W x 28” D x 75 ½” H. Also, the 30lb dryers are stackable and dimensions are 31 ½”W x 42 ½” D x 75 ½” H.

3. Question: Buildings ATC #3 and ATC #4 currently show zero machines in them. How will the price be calculated for the machines which will be needed in the future for these buildings?

Answer: PWS para 1.3.4. States how additions and deletions of CFE Washers/Dryers/Services will be conducted.

4. Question: The solicitation is not clear for transition time, we have to submit a plan, however,….What is the time allowed to change out units?

Answer: The PWS para 1.3.3. “Phase-Out and Phase-In” specifies the period for transition. The last month of the Contract in this case is March 2014.

5. Question: Does the current GFE furnished washers meet the specs for 18 lb. washer for CFE new requirement? The PWS requirement is for 18lb minimum but the chassis (GFE) are 16 lbs as is the current CFE equipment.

Answer: The PWS para 1.2.5 “Washers” will be changed to reflect that the washer size shall be “no smaller than 16lb capacity”.

6. Question: Our equipment dimensions for industrial stacked dryers (30lb) are 31 1/2 “W x 42 7/8” D x 76 ¼” H. We have yet to find dryers with specs listed in the PWS. Please verify measurements for the Industrial dryers and space/height available.

Answer: The measurements for the current stackable dryers have been verified at 31 ½” W x 42 ½” D x 75 ½” H and the PWS para 1.2.6 will be changed to reflect these dimensions.