Questions_and_Answers_for_COCESS_dated_11_Jan_16.docx

Questions and Answers for FA4528-15-R-0003, dated 11 January 2016, COCESS

1. Fixed Price List (Attachment 2) Questions:

a. Item #272 – Cannot find any information/pricing based on the information given. Please clarify / verify item and part number.

b. Item #339 – Cannot find any information/pricing based on the information given. Please clarify / verify item and part number.

c. Items 266 and 270 – Unit of Measure is listed as CD. Please clarify what CD stands for.

d. Any further information (specs. / Suppliers / manufacturers / etc...) would be greatly appreciated for items 272 and 339

A – 272-Part # has been verified. Manufacture is Automatic Valve.

339- Part # verified. Manufacture is Carol. This is roll of wire used to make extension cords. Just add the ends.

266/270-CD means cubic yard. Items in question are concrete.

2. Technical Subfactor 4 “Price Exhibit Brand Name or Equal/Origins” - Does the offeror need to fill-in the column for all the line-items or just the items that are substituted /equal?

A – Offeror’s shall fill-in colum D of the Fixed Price List (Attachment 2) “Contractor Or Equal Part Number / Description”, for all proposed “Or Equal” products ONLY. In addition, Offeror’s shall fill-in colum E with domestic end product information for all items (for both exact or equal products). The domestic end product shall be the country the item is manufactured in.

3. Please clarify the purpose of this statement, “CLIN 0003 or corresponding Option Year CLINs (1003, 2003, 3003, 4003, or 5003). The Government will insert a Not to Exceed amount in the contract for these CLINs. These CLINs shall not exceed 20% of the actual amount paid on CLINs X001 & CLIN X002 in the resulting contract each year”.

Historically, Non-Priced Items constitute a much higher percentage of items purchased in COCESS contracts. This language would limit the Civil Engineers from utilizing the COCESS to its fullest capabilities.

A – Statement of Work, Paragraph 1.4.5.2 “FIXED PRICED ITEMS” states: Items may be added or removed to/from the fixed price list as required. To add an item: in general, it must be purchased three times in one fiscal year using the non-priced item CLIN (0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, 4003, and 5003 respectively). The Government reserves the right to add the item to the fixed price list at the price of the third purchase.

The Government shall have the flexibility to add or remove items from the Fixed Price Item List (Attachment 2) as required. However, the Non-Price Item CLINs shall not exceed 20% of the actual amount paid on CLINs x001 and x002 each year.

4. Factor 2 Past Performance - Will contractors need to resubmit Attachment 3: Past Performance Information Forms for three references, or will Past Performances previously sent suffice?

A – All PIF references must pertain to COCESS Solicitation FA4528-15-R-0003. Also note, in accordance with the solicitation provision FAR 52.212-1, PIF will only be accepted if it’s received directly from the reference. In addition all PIFs must also be received by the offeror due date and time.

5. Fixed Price List (Attachment 2): Are the Option quantity totals (e.g. CC-140 – QTY 10) is for each Option year period (total of 50) or considered an all-inclusive amount for all Option year periods (1 thru 5)?

A – The Option year quantities is a total for each option year period, so QTY of 10 per year.

Note: Ensure you read all amendments in their entirety and acknowledge/sign each amendment in block 15 with your proposal.