Attachment 6 Questions and Answers.pdf

Attachment 6

FA441825Q0006

Questions and Answers

Q1. What is the cylinder length?

A1. Retracted length from center of barrel bushing to center of rod bushing is 358.2 cm (141.06 in) and extended length of 650.6 cm (256.18 in) and a stroke of 292.4 cm (115.12 in)

Q2. What is the rod diameter?

A2. Bore is 25.4 cm (10.0 in) with a rod diameter of 20.32cm (8.00 in)

Q3. What is the exact location that the crane will be picked up from?

A3. Compound near building 900 on concrete pad (NWS Bldg 900 – Vehicle Maintenance, 2441 Red Bank Rd, Goose Creek, SC, 29445).

Q4. Are there any access requirements for the facility? If so, how will access be coordinated?

A4. The contractor must be able to access a federal installation.

Q5. What is the period of performance for the work (expected start date and expected return date)?

A5. This is a mission-critical asset. Request work in the quickest manner possible.

Q6. Can the contractor conduct a site visit to view the crane in person?

A6. Yes. A site visit will be held 26 Feb 2025 at 1300 EST. Vendors will meet at the Red Bank Club parking lot; Address: 2316 Red Bank Rd., Goose Creek, SC 29445. Vendors who wish to attend the site visit MUST register by 25 Feb 2025 no later than 1300 EST. Please register by providing full name and telephone number for each attendee to Patrick Thomas at patrick.thomas.30@us.af.mil. Max attendees two (2) per vendor.

Q7. Is the contractor to perform the Load test once the unit is repaired? If so, do they have to supply the necessary weight?

A7. Yes. The contractor must conduct a weight test at 110% max load capacity using outriggers and certified weights. The contractor must ensure the 110% includes all rigging, slings, and hook.

Q8. Can due date be extended to 28 February 2025?

A8. Response to solicitation has been extended to 03 Mar 2025 by 1300 EST.

Q9. Contractor believes clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting should be applicable to this requirement. Why was it not included?

A9. In accordance with prescription 19.507(e), the contracting o icer shall insert the clause at 52.219-14 in solicitations and contracts –

(1)For supplies, services, and construction, if any portion of the requirement is to be set aside for small business and the contract amount is expected to exceed the simplified

Attachment 6 acquisition threshold, and in any solicitations and contracts that are set aside or awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, or 19.15, regardless of dollar value. This includes multiple-award contracts when orders may be set aside for small business concerns, as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F), and when orders may be issued directly to a small business concern as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii). For contracts that are set aside, the contracting o icer shall indicate in paragraph (f) of the clause whether compliance with the limitations on subcontracting is required at the contract or order level;

(2) Using the HUBZone price evaluation preference. However, if the prospective contractor waived the use of the price evaluation preference, or is an other than small business, do not insert the clause in the resultant contract.

The clause was not included because the requirement does not meet the above circumstances for inclusion.