Q and A 09.10.2024.pdf

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This document contains Questions and Answers related to Solicitation FA4626-24-Q-0053 for 640 Furnishings at Malmstrom Air Force Base. The solicitation is for a new requirement to furnish the base dormitory, including bedroom and dining room items. The government is seeking modern, matching furniture sets made of solid construction, not upholstered or manufactured wood. The contractor is responsible for delivery, installation, removal of existing items, and disposal. Key details include:

  • This is a new requirement, not an incumbent contract.
  • Funds are available per the COMBO document.
  • The timeframe is outlined in Section 5 of the COMBO.
  • Removal and disposal is required for 144 resident rooms and 72 kitchens, with specific quantities of items like bed frames, dressers, and dining furniture.
  • Base access instructions will be provided to the successful offeror.
  • No elevator access is available, so furniture must be moved via ground floor stairwell.
  • Removed furniture cannot be stored outside and must be disposed of off-base.
  • Mattresses are specifically excluded from the requirement.
  • The rooms will be occupied during installation, with a controlled, phased approach to room access.
  • Hardwoods other than oak will not be accepted, to match existing furniture.

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640 Furnishings: FA4626-24-Q-0053

10 September 2024

• Is there a current incumbent? If so, what is the award number?

o This is a new requirement.

• Are funds currently available for this solicitation?

o Please see Section 6 Paragraph (e) of the COMBO

• What is the timeframe the government would like the project to start and end by?

o Please see Section 5 of the COMBO

• Other than mattresses, what are the other items that also need to be removed? Do you have an exact quantity?

o No mattresses will be removed. Removal and disposal will be 144 resident rooms containing 1 bed frame, 2 bed ends, 2 dressers, 1 nightstand, 1 desk, 1 hutch. 72 kitchens containing 1 dining table and 2 dining chairs.

• What is required for base access to the site?

o Instructions will be sent to the offeror upon award. Please see Attachment 2 of the solicitation.

• Are we able to use an extended boom forklift to assist in installing furniture on the upper floors of the building?

o There is no elevator and no access except through ground floor stairwell.

• From the sow: “1.5.1 Removal of Furniture: Dorm furniture that is being removed will be the responsibility of the contractor to dispose of. No storage of removed furnishings will be provided to the contractor. No furnishings will be stacked/stored outside on lawns sidewalks, or parking lots. See picture for an example of what is not acceptable. items removed must be disposed of by the contractor off of Malmstrom AFB. “ Does this mean overnight stacking/storing?

o No furniture will be stored exposed outside. New furniture will be unloaded and moved directly to room. Old furniture will be removed from room and placed in whatever container contractor has arranged.

• On the scope of work, section "O" it says no mattresses are required can you clarify?

o Section “O” states, “Mattresses are NOT required.”

• Will the rooms be occupied during removal and install?” If Occupied, or if “phased install” for other reasons, How many rooms are available each day?

o All room are occupied. Rooms will be opened at a rate that allows control of work site and adherence to SOW.

• Would quotes offering hardwood in lieu of oak be acceptable for this procurement?

o Due to needing to closely match existing furniture, hardwoods other than oak will not be accepted.

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