Inquiries_Packing and Crating_ 20191212.pdf

Inquiries _RFP #: FA5000-20-R-0001 Dated: 12 December 2019

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation ‘Combo’: INQUIRIES Packing and Crating Services

The following Inquiries were submitted on the solicitation and the Answers are listed below in Item I, II and III.

I. Could you possibly define what is considered negligent vs. non negligent on behalf of the Contractor and who determines this?

52.247-7016 Contractor Liability for Loss or Damage. (DEC 1991)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Article” means any shipping piece or package and its contents.

“Schedule” means the level of service for which specific types of traffic apply as described in DoD 4500.34-R, Personal Property Traffic Management Regulation.

(b) For shipments picked up under Schedule I, Outbound Services, or delivered under Schedule II, Inbound Services— (1) If notified within one year after delivery that the owner has discovered loss or damage to the owner's property, the Contractor agrees to indemnify the Government for loss or damage to the property which arises from any cause while it is in the Contractor's possession. The Contractor's liability is— (i) Non-negligent damage. For any cause, other than the Contractor's negligence, indemnification shall be at a rate not to exceed sixty cents per pound per article.

(ii) Negligent damage. When loss or damage is caused by the negligence of the Contractor, the liability is for the full cost of satisfactory repair or for the current replacement value of the article.

Answer: The FAR clause was deleted.

II. Could you advise on how we need to reference “No Bid “on the Bid Schedule for the areas that we are not bidding on?

Answer: Per Amendment 2, "If an offeror chooses not to propose on a particular schedule or geographical area, the offeror shall clearly state in the proposal that the offeror is not submitting a proposal for that schedule or area."

III. Can you advise if the Certificate of Liability Insurance for “warehouse, workmen compensation, liability and automobile” needs to show any Certificate Holder for bidding purposes and if so who and what address needs to be included.

Answer: The Certificate of Insurance does not need to show a Certificate Holder. “Offeror shall provide current insurance coverage with an "A" rating for the warehouse, workmen compensation, liability and automobile.”