RFQ_FA703724Q0005_Questions_and_Answers_Updated 8 Apr 2024.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) FA703724Q0005

16AF_A4CM WATER DELIVERY FOLLOW-ON

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

The following question(s) have been received from prospective offeror(s). Government’s response(s) are provided below:

VENDOR QUESTION 1:

The quantity of 2600, is that what is expected amount for the first delivery or that is what is anticipated throughout the work performance period?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTION 1:

The total required amount for the delivery period is twenty-six hundred (2600), five (5) gallon bottles. The Government will require one hundred

(100) bottles to be delivered weekly. The successful offeror will also be required to pick-up/take-away the empty bottles on delivery day(s).

VENDOR QUESTION 2:

Is Alkaline water an option, if there is a preference please let me know.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTION 2:

The Government requirement is for Natural Spring Water.

VENDOR QUESTION 3:

Just so we are clear is the request for water 100 of 50 gallons of water (big) bottles and 20 dispensers hot and cold water?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTION 3:

The Government’s requirement is for twenty-six hundred (2600), five (5) gallon bottles and twenty (20) top load, hot and cold, no spill dispensers.

One hundred bottles will need to be delivered weekly over a six (6) month period.

VENDOR QUESTION 3:

For delivery do each bottles need to be labeled MIL-std 130?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTION 3:

No.

VENDOR QUESTION 4:

How do the delivery driver get clearance and what’s the procedure?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTION 4:

Information on obtaining entry information for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland can be obtained by calling 210-671-0677, 210-671-0635, or 210- 671-0805.

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

VENDOR QUESTION 5:

Is there an incumbent, if so what is the current award amount and number?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTION 5:

The successful offeror (awardee) for the current effort is Bluetriton Bands Holdings, Inc., for $32,192.00 via Contract FA703723P0007.

VENDOR QUESTION 6:

Is there a dock that can be utilized at the delivery location for unloading?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTION 6:

Yes.

VENDOR QUESTION 7:

Can the Government provide a little more detail into the delivery process? Will the awardee be required to place all 100 in different offices or rooms? One common area?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTION 7:

Successful offeror (awardee) will be required to deliver one-hundred (100), five (5) gallon bottles of water weekly. A total of twenty-six hundred (2600) bottles will be delivered during the six (6) month Base Deliver Period. Delivery day will be coordinated with the Government Requirement Owner after contract award. Delivery will not be made to different offices, but to the delivery dock only.

VENDOR QUESTION 8:

Will all 100 bottles required on a weekly basis need to be delivered on the same day, or are the deliveries on an as needed basis throughout the week?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTION 8:

The Government’s requirement calls for one-hundred (100), five (5) gallon water bottles to be delivery weekly; on the same agreed-upon day.

Scheduled day of delivery will be coordinated with the Government Requirement Owner.

VENDOR QUESTION 9:

Will the agency be purchasing 20 additional water dispensers for every 2,600 5-gallons of water purchased or maybe I should say for Option Period as is listed in the RFQ? Or, will we need to replace the dispensers every period with new ones?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTION 9:

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

The Government’s requirement does not call for the purchasing of the dispensers. The dispensers will be leased for the duration of the contract.

The dispenses will not require replacing should the Government determine that exercise of the subsequent Option Period is warranted. The successful offeror (contract awardee) will be expected to replace any dispenser that is not operating as intended (broken, malfunctioning, etc.). The dispensers can continue to be utilized through the Base Period and all subsequently exercised Option Periods as-long as the operate as intended.

VENDOR QUESTION 10:

These 20 dispensers are they going to be rented or bought, also delivered at one location?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTION 10:

The Government’s requirement states the dispensers will be rented. The pricing for the dispensers should be included in the per bottle price. The dispensers will be delivered to the same location as the bottles of water.

VENDOR QUESTION 11:

The qty:100 – 5gal water bottles will it be delivered and pick up of the empty ones at them same location? If so, will all be delivered at the same location?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTION 11:

Yes. The full bottles of water, dispenses, and empties will be delivered and picked-up at the same location.

VENDOR QUESTION 12:

I want to confirm this is a total small business set-aside?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO VENDOR QUESTION 12:

Yes.