RFQ_Q&A.pdf

Responses to questions asked:

1) Solicitation cover page lists response deadline as Friday, 27 July 2018 (1400 BST.)

However, page 2 of the solicitation, section Instructions to Offerors, states that quotes should be submitted no later than 10 August 2018.

Please clarify the response deadline date.

The correct date for response deadline is being extended to Friday, 10 August 2018 (1400 BST)

2) Point 2 of the Instructions to Offerors states that Quote Sheet “must be filled in entirely” yet the Evaluation Criteria explain that “Offerors may submit quotes for all items or as many as they feel they can provide.”

Please clarify if offerors should quote all items. If all items (quote sheet to be filled entirely), can some items be listed with $0 value should offerors be unavailable to supply some of the items.

Offerors should submit quotes for as many as they feel they can provide. If an offeror chooses not to provide a quote for an item, the quote sheet should reflect a $0.00 or Not Applicable to demonstrate that no quote provided.

3) For product originating in and shipped from CONUS, will the consignee clear customs?

Items are to be quoted FOB: Destination.

4) If an offeror is awarded contract for multiple items, should those items be delivered at once, or are partial deliveries permitted?

Solicitation states that items are to be delivered within 60 days after award of contract. Multiple or single deliverys would be at the discretion of the offeror.

5) What is the anticipated award date?

Anticipated award is within 21 days after RFQ close

6) Questions pertaining to salient characteristics

a) Are plug adapters accepted, or should the power cords be direct with British plugs?

Plug adapters are not acceptable

b) Can Item #004 and Item #005 be the same unit (specifications matching both)?

This is dependent if the quoted items meet the minimum salient characteristics

c) Item # 007

- Is there min/max acceptable depth?

No min/max, item must meet min/max size & capacity requirements

- What is max. acceptable capacity?

No max, item must meet min/max size & capacity requirements

- Is top freezer styling preferred/required?

No preference

- Does the requirement of min. 3 adjustable shelves apply to the refrigerator compartment?

Is there a preference for glass or wire?

No preference for type of shelving. Minimum 3 adjustable shelves in refrigerator compartment

- What is the color requirement/preference?

Color: White

d) What is the max. acceptable capacity of items #008 and #009? Should the units be with freezer on top or bottom?

No max size listed, item must meet min/max size & capacity requirements No preference for top or bottom

e) Specifications for item # 010 mention energy rating for single and double oven. Should unit offered be single or double oven model? If double, would the min. required cavity capacity apply to combined capacity?

No preference for single or double oven.

Main cavity capacity of a double oven shall be 72 litres even on a double oven

7) Is it allowed to exceed the preferred amount of delivery days when it results in a way more advantageous offer (especially for the refrigerators and dryers) for the Government?

There is no restriction on the number of quotes that can be submitted. Each quote will be reviewed and compared against the evaluation factors.