FA568224Q8085_SOLICITATION_Questions and Answers.pdf
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers related to Solicitation FA5682-24-Q-8085 for the procurement of ADR EXIII Certified Enclosed and ADR EXII Certified Open Flatbed Trailers. The solicitation is being issued by the Department of the Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa. The Government anticipates awarding a single or multiple Firm Fixed Price Purchase Orders for two (2) ADR EXIII Enclosed Trailers and one (1) ADR EXII Open Flatbed Trailer, with required delivery to Aviano Air Base, Italy within 15-18 weeks of order receipt. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple quotes if they have alternative solutions that meet the solicitation requirements. Transportation costs should be included in the line item pricing. The SF 1449 form is not part of the required documentation. Offerors must demonstrate the vehicles meet the ADR EXIII and EU legislation standards, either through registration documentation or test reports. The Government may evaluate the possibility of multiple FFP Purchase Orders resulting from this solicitation.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FA5682-24-Q-8085 ADR EXIII Enclosed and ADR EXII Flatbed Trailers
Question # 1.
In our bid should we include the optional extras that we inserted in our offer in the “notes” section on the last page?
Answer #1.
In accordance with the RFQ, you may submit more than one quote and are encouraged to do so if an alternative satisfying the requirements of the solicitation exists and may be of interest to the Government. If you do, we will evaluate each quote separately.
Question #2.
Should the transportation costs be included in the same offer or in a separate offer?
Answer #2.
The transportation costs for each type of truck (ADR EXIII and ADR EXII) should be calculated and included into each LINE ITEM (CLIN) total cost.
Question #3.
I have tried to fill in the parts in the document "SF 1449 Filled", are the data here okay or is there something we still should fill in?
Answer #3.
SF 1449 document is not part of the solicitation package. The RFQ package address the required documentation needed.
Question #4.
Does the attached documentation and information fulfill the criteria’s for an offer (is everything that is filled in filled?) and can we consider that we now have placed an offer on this procurement? It´s now the second time we use the SAM platform and as I understand there wasn’t on the platform any digital way of sending in the offer via the platform, you could only download documentation, correct?
Answer #4.
The documentation sent via email in response to the RFQ is considered your offer. To be considered responsive, the offer shall include what is requested in the RFQ
Question #5.
Regarding the ADR, our company can also if needed prove that the vehicles fulfill the ADR EXIII standard and EU legislation. The vehicles will as well be delivered with Finnish registration and Finnish ADR documentation (in order to arrange best possible Transport) this might also help with the registration, still Original documentation will be provided. As said if needed we have test reports to prove that our vehicle fulfills the required standards.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
FA5682-24-Q-8085 ADR EXIII Enclosed and ADR EXII Flatbed Trailers
Answer #5.
If the vendor is not able to deliver the vehicle with ADR registration included proof that the vehicles fulfill the ADR EXIII standard and EU legislation shall be submitted in accordance with RFQ.
Question #6.
The flatbed semi-trailer CLIN 0002: I discussed this with the factory and other managers. We came to the conclusion that this is something we will not provide since these kinds of vehicles it isn’t out area of expertise and we feel that if we would subsidize the product, we are risking ending up with something that would not match the specification, nor could we control the manufacturing process of this product. So, we advise to purchase the flat bed of a different make.
Answer #6.
As stated in the RFQ, you are still welcome to submit your offer. The Government might evaluate the possibility of multiple Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) Purchase Orders as a result of this RFQ.
Question #7.
Our Company do not have own workshops in Italy. If accommodations regarding service and maintenance would be necessary, this must be discussed and agreed separately.
Answer #7.
31 LRS has certified mechanics that maintain a fleet of vehicles and will be handling the routine scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the trailers. The trailers will be maintained in accordance with the maintenance guidelines and service manuals will be followed which the vehicle is under warranty period.
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