Attachment 8 Questions and Answers 17 May 2021.pdf

Attachment 8 Questions and Answers Question # Industry Question/Comment Government Response

Q1 POU inventory reports. Does the contractor manually pull inventory reports from each individual machine or will the Hill AFB POU team be able to provide a report for all machines?

There is no two-way communication between the AutoCrib database and the contractor. Access to the AutoCrib database will be done through the government Hill AFB POU Team. The AutoCrib report data will be emailed to the contractor. The contractor will have the ability to read only all data. The government Hill AFB POU Team will establish report delivery after contract award to the contractor’s point of contacts.

Q2 Will the contractor be able to work with Hill AFB to increase the max quantity for products that are stocked in the machines?

The contractor is required to use min/max levels established by the government. Yes, the contractor will be allowed to suggest increases to quantity for products that are stocked in POU machines. The final decision lies with the government.

Q3 Are contractors able to ship replenishment stock directly to Hill AFB UT, Randolph AFB TX and AMARG/Davis Monthan AFB AZ, to a designated area on each base to enable contractor to pick up stock at the base and fill machines without having to receive product at a separate warehouse every time?

No, there are no areas on each base for the contractor to ship items to or to store items. Per SOW 19 Mar 2021, paragraph 2.1, the contractor shall procure, stock and manage the consumable supplies and shop operating material until physically stocked into POU machines or provided through non-stock order requests

Q4 Are the machines at Randolph AFB TX and AMARG/Davis Monthan AFB AZ in the same area, or spread out over many buildings on the bases?

The POU machines at Randolph AFB TX and AMARG/Davis Monthan AFB AZ are located in different buildings on each base.

Q5 On the Attachment 3 Market Basket, if the U/I is “Each” for a line item, then we should price that product as each, correct? An example is MB#’s C986, CB071, C197 and C001. We should price one individual screw, staple, and label, unless it states pack for the U/I, correct?

Yes, the items should be priced for Unit of Issue (U/I) as identified in Column G in Attachment 3 - Market Basket.

For example:

For MB# C986 ... Screw, Column G U/I is 1 each, shall be priced for 1 each for 1 screw.

For MB# CB71 ... Dual Reader Protective Eyewear, Column G U/I is 1 pair, shall be priced for 1 pair for 1 eyewear.

For MB# C197... Shipping Label, Column G U/I is 1 each, shall be priced for 1 each for 1 shipping label.

For MB# C001 ... Cotton-Tipped Swab, Column G U/I is 1 each, shall be priced for 1 each for 1 swab.

Q6 Are contractors permitted to submit pricing on non-TAA products if we are unable to identify an exact match that is TAA compliant? There are several lines on the market basket that specify non-TAA compliant products already. An example is MB# CJ59. The Minuteman filter bags are made in China.

If the item proposed unit description in Column C does not meet TAA requirements (I.e.., a non-TAA compliant item), this should be identified in Column F. Pricing should still be provided.

Q7 Is the government going to provide manufacturer part numbers?

No, IAW Attachment 3 ... Market Basket, contractors are required to provide proposed unit description in Column C, proposed manufacturer name in Column D, and the proposed manufacturer item number in Column E for the item in Column C.

Q8 Will a waiver DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Domestic Commodities be granted?

No, DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities is applicable since the solicitation and contract is using FAR 12 procedures for acquisition of commercial items.

Q9 Are products currently stocked in the POU machines in compliance with DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Domestic Commodities?

To demonstrate compliance with DFARS 252.225-7012, items proposed in Attachment 3 … Market Basket Column C shall be produced IAW the clause, in the United States or its outlying areas or a qualifying country.

Q10 Will a waiver of DFARS 252.225-7015, Restriction on Acquisition or Measuring Tools be granted?

No, DFARS 252.225-7015 Restriction on Acquisition or Measuring Tools is applicable since the solicitation and contract is using FAR 12 procedures for acquisition of commercial items that require delivery of hand or measuring tools. The POU requirement includes countersinks, abrasive wheels, cones, and other abrasive attachments for use only on Hand Held Power tool.

Q11 Are products currently stocked in the POU machines requirements in compliance with DFARS 252.225-7015?

To demonstrate compliance with DFARS 252.225-7015, hand or measuring tools proposed in Attachment 3 … Market Basket, Column C shall be produced in the United States or its outlying areas.

Q12 Can an extension to the due date for receipt of proposals be given. No, at this time, the due date for proposals remains unchanged.

Q13

In the first paragraph the SOW states that the “The Contractor shall maintain ownership of all consumables supplies and shop operating materials in the POU machines until physical transactions of items takes place by approved users.” However, in the 2nd paragraph it states that the “Contractor shall be responsible for warehousing all consumables supplies and shop operating material until physically stocked in POU machines”.

There is a conflict in this language. Is it the Government’s intent that the Contractor owns it until vended out of the machine or does the Government assume ownership when the item is stocked in the machine?

Yes, the Contractor maintains ownership of all items until it is vended from the POU machines.

Q14 It is important to know the type of POU machines, self-serve vs vending. The self- serve machine will have issues with waste and excess, which will provide for additional labor and cost to manage and maintain the material.

The POU machines that are in use are automated inventory management cabinets made by AutoCrib. The specific model is AutoCab FX

Q15 What level of AutoCrib access will be provided to the Contractor? To what AutoCrib modules will the Contractor have access?

See question #1 Government response.

Q16 What would be the criteria to determine ‘abuse’ with a POU machine? Observation of an incident? High usage / over usage? Will the government be billed for ‘consumed’ material?

Abuse would classify as more items being removed from the machine than requested to be vended or noticeable machine damage that would appear to be to abuse.

The Government will be billed for material that is "consumed" from the POU machines.

Q17

All shelf life material will be stocked at min/max levels established from material usage requirements provided by the USG. Replacement of expired material at contractor costs presents high risk of loss on items that the contractor has uncertainty of the accuracy of usage data that establishes initial min/max levels. Also there is no guarantee of aged material usage by mechanics. Will the Government consider shelf life extension requests and shorter procedures to adjust inventory min/mix levels?

The shelf life cannot be changed as it is referencing the expiration date of the items these are not determined by the Government. Moreover, the Contractor may suggest the min/max level and there can be coordination to discuss a change for those. However, the Government has determined these levels based on history of consumption.

FA8224-21-R-0005 Point of Use (POU) Consumables Hill AFB UT

Question # Industry Question/Comment Government Response

Q18 If the program expands, will the government or the contractor be responsible for new machine procurement? The Government is responsible for new machine procurement.

Q19 Are all the items on the Attachment 3 .. Market Basket TAA compliant?

The Attachment 3 ... Market Basket - TEP Matrix has been updated to remove discontinued and non-TAA compliant items. Please see the updated Attachment 3 ... Market Basket TEP 10 May 2021 to prepare proposal.

Q20 If offeror has not verified the proposed item as TAA compliant, is the item technically acceptable?

The Attachment 3 ... Market Basket - TEP Matrix Instructions Worksheet Column F has been updated to change the language from "Offerors are required to verify if proposed items in Column C are TAA compliant.

Update Column with Yes or No. Yes = Offeror verified the proposed item is TAA compliant, as required. No = Offeror has not verified the proposed item is TAA compliant." to "Offerors are required to propose items in Column C that are in compliance with FAR 52.225-5 and 52.225-6. Update Column F with Yes or No. Y=The proposed item in Column C is a U.S.-made or designated end product, as defined in 52.225-5 Trade Agreements. N=The proposed item in Column C is not a U.S.-made or designated country end product; the item is listed in 52.225-6(b)." Please see the updated Attachment 3 ... Market Basket TEP Matrix 12 May 2021 to prepare proposal.

Q21

Will offers that include Market Basket items listed as:

“N=The proposed item in Column C is not a U.S.-made or designated country end product; the item is listed in 52.225-6(b)” be evaluated and considered for award?

Yes

Line Item Number MB # Unit Description

25 C023 L Size 9 11-801 Gray/Black Nylon Lined Knit Cuff Textured Foam Nitrile HyFlex[REG] Palm Coated Gloves Pair

38 C036 M Size 8 11-801 Gray/Black Nylon Lined Knit Cuff Textured Foam Nitrile HyFlex[REG] Palm Coated Gloves Pair

51 C049 XL Size 10 11-801 Gray/Black Nylon Lined Knit Cuff Textured Foam Nitrile HyFlex[REG] Palm Coated Gloves Pair

70 C070 1/2" Crown 1/2" Leg Galvanized Plain Staple

191 C202 S Size 7 11-801 Gray/Black Nylon Lined Knit Cuff Textured Foam Nitrile HyFlex[REG] Palm Coated Gloves Pair

206 C217 L Size 9 11-800 Gray/White Nylong Liner Knit Cuff Foam Grip Nitrile HyFlex[R] Palm Coated Gloves Pair

251 C265 L Natural Latex Smooth Highfive Powder Free Disposable Glove 100Ct 268 C283 Ansell HYFLEX SZ10 BLK 270 C285 M Natural Latex Smooth Highfive Powder Free Disposable Glove 100Ct 281 C297 #8 x 2-1/2" Phillips Bugle Head Coarse Thread Drywall Screw 283 C299 3"X5" 2mil Clear LDPE Reclosable Bag 295 C313 .0320 x 1lb Coil 304 Stainless Steel Soft Temper Wire

363 C388 XL Size 10 11-600 Gray/black Nylon Lined Knit Cuff Smooth Grip PU HyFlex[R] Palm Coated Gloves Pair

413 C449 Replacement Lamp F/M8 Alkaline 3C SUPER SABRELITE Laser Spot 421 C458 PROSHIELD3 Gray 8" Skid Resistant Boot Covers

423 C460 11-801 2XL Size 11 Gray/Black Nylon Lined Knit Cuff Textured Foam Nitrile HyFlex[REG] Palm Coated Gloves Pair

424 C461 SPF 30 SCRUBS[REG] SOLAR GUARD[TM] Sunscreen Towels-1Pk

429 C466 M Size 8 11-800 Gray/White Nylong Liner Knit Cuff Foam Grip Nitrile HyFlex[R] Palm Coated Gloves Pair

470 C513 XL Size 10 18mil Black Flocked Lined Straight Cuff Embossed Neoprene Coated Chemical resistant Glove

482 C529 XL Size 10 Black/Yellow Nitrile Foam Coated Stretch Kevlar[REG] Knit Wrist Cuff HyFlex[REG] Cut Resistant Glove

483 C530

XL SIZE 10 22 MIL GREEN UNLINED STRAIGHT CUFF EMBOSSED NITRILE COATED SOLVEX

CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVE

492 C540 3XL Wht PROSHIELD NEXGEN LabCoat w/5-SnapFront/Collar/2Pckts

494 C542 L Size 9 Black/Yellow Nitrile Foam Coated Stretch Kevlar[REG] Knit Wrist Cuff HyFlex[REG] Cut Resistant Glove

504 C554 L Size 9-9.5 15mil Blue Flocked Lined Straight Cuff Embossed Nitrile Coated Solvex[REG] Unsupported Chemical Resistant Glove

514 C564 XL Natural Latex Smooth Highfive Powder Free Disposable Glove 100Ct 515 C565 9" x 11" 3/0 Grit A621 Emery cloth Sheet

517 C567 SIZE 6 HYFLEX 11-801 BLACK/GREY 15 GUAGE NYLON LINER FOAM NITRILE PALM COATED GLOVE

534 C588 1-1/2" White Bristle Disposable Chip and Oil Brush 535 C589 1-1/2" White Bristle Disposable Chip and Oil Brush

541 C595 M Size 8 Black/Yellow Nitrile Foam Coated Stretch Kevlar[REG] Knit Wrist Cuff HyFlex[REG] Cut Resistant Glove

565 C621 2" White China Flat Sash Single Thick Chip & Oil Brush 570 C626 3/8" Air Fitting ASM 572 C629 S Natural Latex Smooth Highfive Powder Free Disposable Glove 100Ct 575 C632 936 2-1/16" x 1/4" x 3/4" Plastic Mandrell 605 C664 L Series 301 Black General Utility Gloves Pair 606 C665 AAAA Cell Size E96BP-2 Energizer[REG] Battery 2Ct 609 C668 3XL Wht TYVEK Serged Seam Pants w/ElasticWaist/PlainAnkle 612 C671 #2 5/32"x11-3/4" White bristle Round Tip Marking Brush 618 C677 5oz Tube 8140-24 GOJO[REG] Skin Lotion

633 C692 XS Size 6 11-800 Gray/White Nylon Liner Knit Cuff Foam Grip Nitrile HyFlex[REG] Palm Coated Gloves Pair

640 C700 XL Black Synthtic Leather/Breathable Air-Mesh ProFlex[R] Full finger Hi-Dexterity Glove 662 C725 3M #95 8511-W/Cool Flow Exhalation Partic. Resp N95 10/Box

685 C750 M Size 8 11-600 Gray/black Nylon Lined Knit Cuff Smooth Grip PU HyFlex[R] Palm Coated Gloves Pair

688 C753 Blue Woven Metal Detectable Finger Tip Bandage, 50CT 689 C754 #12 18-8 Stainless Steel Small OD Flat Washer 698 C763 1/4"x3" Hex Head Lag Screw, Zinc 699 C674 4" Zinc Heavy Srap Hinge Without Screws 710 C776 Repl Lamp Module For MityLite 2AA & Mitylite Pluss 2AA Flashight 725 C792 1gal 2-Sided Bucket Grid

729 C796 #9 POINT MANDREL 1/4" SHANK X 1/8" POINT

731 C798 6082 Clip/Cord Adjustable Wrist Strap

736 C804 S Size 7 11-800 Gray/White Nylong Liner Knit Cuff Foam Grip Nitrile HyFlex[R] Palm Coated Gloves Pair

739 C807 M Black Fastenal Label General Purpose Glove Pair

749 C818 2"X75' BLACK RIBBON

767 C832 L Size 9 22 mil Green Unlined Straight Cuff Embossed Nitrile Coated Solvex Chemical Resistant Glove PR

767 C838 1" X 72yd Blue 3M Products 8952 General Purpose Polyester Tape 802 C877 2230B Clear Lens Chemical Splash Goggle

808 C883 BRASS Y 2 HOSE SHUT OFF

822 C897 200 24mmx55m Natural Paper Tape 833 C908 Red/White/Blue Stars & Stripes Cotton Chill-Its Evaporative Cooling Bandana 834 C909 9"x1/8"X5/8"-11 27 Gemini Aluminum Oxide Cut Grinding Wheel

The following discontinued and/or non-TAA compliant items were removed from the Market Basket List as of 08 May 2021 ↓↓↓ Previous TEP Worksheet:

849 C924 3/8" Zinc Finish USS Flate Washer 850 C925 1"x0.235" White Polyolefin Heat Shrink Wire Marker Sleeve, 100 CT

868 C945 3/8" CLOSED GALVANIZED WIRE ROPE THIMBLE

886 C965 5/16-18 HEX NUT

895 C974 22oz Self Dispense Tube Lemon 0913-12 GOJO[REG] Pumice Hand Cleaner

922 CA04 3/16X1-5//8 OAL SCREW EYE

941 CA23 1850 Imperial Hook kit Dust-Free Disc 7451 8" P80E grade 951 CA33 1/8" x 36yd 471+ PN6404 Vinyl Tape 954 CA36 2" W x 50' L WHITE VINYL LABLE TAPE

977 CA62

M Size 8-8.5 15mil Blue Flocked Lined Straight Cuff Embossed Nitrile Coated Solvex[REG] Unsupported Chemical Resistant Glove

994 CA83 1" x 30' SCOTCH 23 Rubber Splicing Tape

1036 CB35 #3 WHEEL MANDREL 1/8" SHANK

1040 CB40 8" P150 Cwt Aluminum Oxide IMPERIAL HOOKIT II Disc 1049 CB49 1/4"x1/4" and 3/8" Combo Mandrel 1050 CB50 3/8"-24 NE 18-8 Stainless Steel Nylon Insert Lock Nut

1055 CB57 3/8" GALVANIZED MALLEABLE WIRE ROPE CLIPS

1066 CB68 1/4" Industrial Interchange x 1/4" Hose Steel Coupler Plug 1071 CB74 Black 12mm NBR & 20mm EVA Padding PROFLEX Heavy Duty Knee Pad 1098 CC06 1-3/4" x 1/4"x 1/2" Mandrel 1099 CC07 990 1-3/4" x 1/4" Mandrel 1113 CC22 800ml 9212-12 Gojo[REG] Ultra Mild Antimicrobial Chloroxylenol Lotion Soap 1146 CC55 L Series 420 Natural Select Grain Pigskin Leather Drivers Gloves Pair 1151 CC60 10qt Gray Polyethylene Round Utility Buckets 1192 CD04 532 1/8" Stainless Steel Brush 1193 CD05 3/4"Dia x 5/8"W x 1/8" 240-Grit Aluminum Oxide Mounted Flap Whee

1194 CD06 #4 POINT MANDREL 1/8" SHANK

1199 CD11 L Size 9 Yellow PVC Dotted Grip Kevlar[REG] Knit Cuff Cut Resistant Glove

1223 CD36 CUT RES, SLEEVES

1252 CD73 12"X1/8X20mm AH Hi-Speed Aluminum Oxide Metal Gas/Electric Cutoff Wheel

1256 CD77 GRAIN PIGSKIN XLG

1284 CE06 GRAIN PIGSKIN MED

1291 CE14 1/2" x 1/4" Shank 0.004" S/S 3/16" Pilot Bonding Brush

1312 CE35 L Black Interlock Lined Gauntlet Cuff Wet / Dry Neoprene Coated Supported Chemical Resistant Glove

1316 CE41 3V PL123AM Duracell[REG] Lithium Battery 1323 CE50 Finest Grade #0000 Steel Wool 16 1327 CE54 1/2"x520' 500 Deg Low Density PTFE Tape

1329 CE56 TOOTHPICKS, BOX OF 250

1336 CE63

6" Backing pad for abrasive product, Arbor size 5/16"-24 with external thread, hook & Loop, Hardness "soft", foam material with no holes, operating speed of 12000 rpm

1347 CE76 70W 52V Medium Base BD17 Caramalux Clear HID Bulb 1366 CE98 3/8"-24 x 1-1/4" 18-8 Stainless Steel Hex Cap Screw 1378 CF11 White Star Repl Krypton Lamp F/Meg-lite C&D 2 Cell Flashlight 1387 CF20 1/4" x 2" Hex Head Lag Screw, Zinc 1391 CF24 3 In ONE No-Rust Shield Vapor Cartridge 1410 CF47 1" x 36yd 6.5mil Gray 3M Products[TM] 5181 General Purpose PTFE Skived Film Tape-Bulk 1414 CF52 6" x NH 120 A Wt STIKIT Paper Disc Roll (125disc/roll) 1417 CF56 Fluorescent Bulb for 18W Fluorescent Work Lights (120V) 1430 CF70 XL Size 10 Blue/Grey Textured Natural Rubber Coated PowerFlex Gloves 1432 CF73 M6-1.0 x 45mm CL 12.9 DIN 912 Zinc Socket Head Cap Screw

1442 CF84 XYTRONIC TIP CLEANER 459

1473 CG22 A23 Cell Size 12V Energizer[R]Max[R] Keyless/Remote Alaline Batery, 2 Ct 1476 CG26 1/8" 10000 Max PSI Heavy Duty Coupler 1477 CG27 3/8" x 1.500" Zinc Finish Fender Washer 1513 CG65 L-123-2 TYCHEM Shroud For L-900 Series Headgear 1515 CG68 XS Natural Latex Smooth Highfive Powder Free Disposable Glove 100Ct 1524 CG78 24"x36" Blue Cotton Bib Apron 1540 CG96 4mil Clear Protective Sleeve 1545 CH03 DW4418 4"x1/8"x5/8" General Purpose Metal Cutting Wheel 1562 CH23 3M Products[TM] Imperial[TM] Hookit[TM] II Disc 00677 6" P240C 1582 CH43 MT603 .020 with 30[DEG] Bend Solder Tip

1583 CH44 MT617 SOLDER TIP

1584 CH45 Unversal White TYVEK[REG] Serged Seam Pullover Hood w/ Elastic Face Opening 1590 CH51 12oz Naturally Tuff [TM] Orange Grit Hand Cleaner 1602 CH63 M Size 8 Yellow PVC Dotted Grip Kevlar[REG] Knit Cuff Cut Resistant Glove 1604 CH65 6" Zinc Heavy Strap Hinge Without Screws 1608 CH70 .020"x.010"x.53" Bevel Tip For MT1501 Soldering Pencil

1610 CH72 LG PIGSKIN (LINED)

1616 CH78 6" P240 STIKIT Gold Film Disc Roll 125/ct

1644 CJ12 LEATHER PALM

1652 CJ21 S Size 7 Yellow PVC Dotted Grip Kevlar[REG] Knit Cuff Cut Resistant Glove

1653 CJ22 XYTRONIC CLEANER HOLDER 460

1691 CJ64 2624 HeadsUp Lite Replacement Lamp 1692 CJ65 500W 1120V T3 R7s Base 9200 Lumens Clear Halogen Lamp 1699 CJ72 24"x36" Weld-Rite [TM] Brown Side Split Cowhide Waist Apron 1717 CJ91 #4 11/16" Oval Sash Brush, Black China Bristle, 2" B.L., Plain Foam Handle 1722 CJ97 3/4" x 22' Rubber Temflex[TM] 2155 Splicing Tape 1723 CJ98 316U 5" x NH P120 A Weight PSA Paper Disc Roll (100/Roll) - CLEARANCE ITEM 1730 CK06 LG. Ansell RUBBER COATED

1731 CK07 SOLVEX SZ 7

1745 CK21 432 1/2" 120 Grit Sanding Band 1756 CK32 5" x 1/16" x 7/8" A60TZ Type 1 SLICER Cutting Wheel 1762 CK38 9" x 1/4" x 5/8"-11 Type 27 Gemini Aluminum Oxide Grinding Wheel 1767 CK43 11-1/8"W x 23-5/8"D x 4"H Clear Polypropylene Open Hopper Shelf Bin 1782 CK58 p"x1/4" Rock River [R] 5-Wire Roller Frame with Metal Ferrules 1783 CK60 p"x1/4" Rock River [R] 5-Wire Roller Frame with Metal Ferrules 1792 CK69 5044-48-2 Test Lead 1805 CK82 Black 450-Page Yield C6656AN (NP 56) Ink 1813 CK90 2032 Lithium Coin Cell Battery 3 Volt

1828 CL06 SZ 11 HYFLEX GLOVE

1867 CL45 AA min1500 Coopertop Alaline Battery 1875 CL53 White 100% Cotton 50 Grade 4-Ply Cheesecloth (10 yds/Roll) 1944 CM28 Size SM 15mil Green Flocked Lined Straight Cuff Chemical Glove

2081 CM166

S Series 11-501 Gray/Blue Smooth Foam Nitrile Coated Kevlar Blend Knitwrist Palm Coated Cut Resistant Glove

2093 CM178

Statfree T2™ 2-Layer Diss/Cond Rubber Worktop Mat Kit with One Ground Cord and One Snap, Blue/Black, 24 x 48 x .060"

2127 CM213 4-3/4" x 1/4" x 1/4" Medium Brush Seater/Commutator Cleaner