Response_to_Industry_Questions_Part_2.pdf

Solicitation FA5641-15-R-0008, Furniture Management Sections (FMS) Support Supplies and Services Government Responses to Industry Questions Part 2

Question: Is the hourly rate for removal and installation the labor price per hour for each worker?

Government Response: A per hour for each worker price defines the rate for removal and installation services.

Question: You mentioned that all product must meet industry standards, yet you are not requiring the product to be on a GSA schedule. What standards of quality are you using to determine if the product meets your requirements?

Government Response: The furniture in the SOW are commercial products with quality standards that are equivalent to those products offered in commercial stores. The specifications provided in the SOW are set to the basic minimum lines on material, expected duration of lifecycle, color consistency, and surface mechanical functionality.

Question: Given the fact that the quote is required in Euros and there is no GSA Schedule requirement, are you targeting, or is your preference for a Europe based manufacturer?

Government Response: The government does not have a preference.

Question: You did not mention warranty on products. Is there a warranty requirement on the product?

Government Response: The government only anticipates the standard commercial warranty on products.

Question: Is it acceptable to drop ship our product from our plant in the US or any of our contracted facilities?

Government Response: The solication mandates free on board (FOB) delivery to destination by the contractor. No governmental or military shipping transport are accepted.

Question: How will the vendors be evaluated other than on price and a technically acceptable specification? Are there other criteria?

Government Response: All evaluation criteria are stated in the 52.212-2 clause of the solicitation.

Question: Since the firm asking the question about rubber tree products was not specifically answered, will you accept rubber tree products from Indonesia?

Government Response: Hevea brasiliensis is a species of rubberwood that is native to rainforests.

Softwood is not an acceptable wood type for furnishings that are expected to undergo heavy wear and tear. The use of hardwoods such as (but not limited to) as Oak, Beech, Ash and Maple is required.

Question: Why does TAA not apply to this solicitation? Are you willing to accept products from China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and other non-TAA countries?

Government Response: All products meeting the requirements in the SOW will be accepted.

Question: When we held the BPA for folding wardrobes, each purchase was resolicited for bids from the holders. Is that the way the dorm purchases will be executed due to the varying conditions?

Government Response: Each delivery order will be solicited to the (up to 4) awardees.

Question: We were considering offering a higher end product line popular with the bases in addition to the product line for the SOW spec. Is that option acceptable, or do you only desire to see the SOW product line quoted?

Government Response: The government will only accept the SOW products in the contractor’s proposal.