Response_to_Offeror_Questions.pdf

Solicitation FA5641‐15‐R‐0008, Furniture Management Sections (FMS) Support Supplies and Services

Government Responses to Offeror Questions

Question #1: We are unclear regarding what is needed concerning the narrative approach for all terms and conditions for the technical evaluation criteria in subfactor 1 and subfactor 2. Can you please explain what is needed regarding this narrative approach?

Government Response: Subfactor 1 and Subfactor 2 both ask for a technical narrative (which is in the offerors own words) a narrative of how the offeror will meet the requirements outlined in the referenced SOW.

Question #2: For SOW 5.5.1 Type C: "Plywood corpus with laminated Top" ‐ We believe this laminated top is to be constructed with HPL (High Pressure Plastic Laminate), can you please confirm?

Government Response: That is correct.

Question #3: Can you please clarify 9.8. MIRROR FOR WARDROBE UNIT DOOR INSIDE: Mirror with non‐ breakable glass? Normally we provide a glass mirror with safety back. Is an acrylic or metal mirror required in this case?

Government Response: Please refer to the amendment with the revised SOW to clarify both 9.8 and

9.9.

Question #4: SOW P 18. 9.14.2 TV UNIT ADD ON One row with two/three drawers. Image provided has

3 drawers, is an option with 2 drawers and an open compartment in place of the 3rd drawer also requested?

Government Response: Both versions are acceptable.

Question #5: Will all shipments going directly to a warehouse verses shipments going directly to an end users building be clearly identified as such in the SOW?

Government Response: Yes, each DO SOW will state these details specifically.

Question #6: Will all shipments going to a warehouse have to be shipped on pallets?

Government Response: Yes.

Question #7: Will certain items going to a warehouse be allowed to be shipped floor loaded?

Government Response: All shipments need to be on pallets.

Question #8: Will the military transport items from the warehouse when installations into dorms is required?

Government Response: Only when specified in each DO SOW.

Question #9: Will it be acceptable to ship some items knocked down (KD), ie occasional tables with skirts attached but legs being attached in the rooms?

Government Response: Yes, but all furniture must be fully assembled at requested location.

Question #10: Will government provide building on site POC to be present during the daily work time?

Government Response: Yes, this will be stated in each DO SOW.

Question #11: Will pictures of building access, delivery truck parking locations, and contents to be removed be provided with SOW?

Government Response: This information must be coordinated with the on site POC when applicable.

Question #12: What will the packaging requirements be for furniture that will be going to a warehouse to be reused?

Government Response: Standard shrink‐wrapping with furniture on pallets is acceptable.

Question #13: Will occupancy levels at time of installation be provided in SOWs?

Government Response: Yes, each DO SOW will state these details specifically when applicable.

Question #14: Will van meter transportation delivery pricing be understood to be from a stated

European base to a location with in the distance parameter stated in the CLIN?

Government Response: Yes.

Question #15: Why is the Trade Agreement Act ignored?

Government Response: DFARS clause 252.225‐7021 is included in the solicitation as well as DFARS provision 252.225‐7020 is incorporated in Amendment #7.

Question #16: Vendors that have obtained GSA contracts are required to enlist outside laboratories to test their furniture for conformity on strength, durability and fire standards (as applies to upholstered items and mattresses). Would inclusion of GSA vendors add credibility to the vendor process?

Government Response: No, as part of the required technical narrative, an applicable statement meeting these terms and conditions in the SOW is requested.

Question #17: For items/sections deemed missing, is it acceptable to include only the missing sections in our reply?

Government Response: No, the revised proposal needs to be complete. With the all of the changes in the amendment to the SOW and all other attachments, we are requiring both hard and electronic copies as stated in the 52.212‐1 of the solicitation.

Question #18: Will you consider increasing the range for multiple dimensions?

Government Response: Please refer to Amendment #7 with applicable changes to the revised SOW.

Question #19: Can you confirm the specified height refers to the seat height for 9.31?

Government Response: Yes, the heights specified in 9.31 are seat heights.

Question #20: Please clarify SOW 9.13 regarding side doors.

Government Response: The headboard boxes shall have doors on each side.