AMEND 0002 RFQ FTU0003679.pdf

14 AUGUST 2020

Request for Quotation Number FTU0003679

Amendment Number 00002

Question # 1:

Can you please clarify the total number of magazine pouches for testing on the single and double for the Glock 17M & 19M?

Answer # 1:

5 Magazines total; consisting of 4 right handed and 1 left hand, unless ambidextrous then 5 for each distinct item.

Question # 2:

Regarding the samples for RFQ FTU0003679, are you able to receive pallet shipments to the address notated on the RFQ?

Answer # 2:

Yes.

Question # 3:

Regarding this statement in the RFQ on attachment Holsters.Mag.Pouches.RFQ.7.29.2020.PDF (page 1);

“The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the “maximum,” hereby established as $4,500,000.00 over the life of the contract.”

Is this $4,500,000 per line on the schedule of supplies or is this inclusive of all the lines?

Answer # 3:

The $4,500,000.00 is inclusive for all lines and schedule of supplies.

Question # 4:

What was the initial purchase request quantities?

The guaranteed minimum, (per CLIN), is $5,000.00 over the life of the contract.

Question # 5:

Regarding this statement in the RFQ on attachment Holsters.Mag.Pouches.RFQ.7.29.2020.PDF (page 2);

“In response to this RFQ, the Government reserves the right to make multiple awards.”

Does the government plan on making multiple awards per line on the schedule of supplies? Or does the government plan on making multiple awards for the entire list of schedule of supplies?

Answer # 5:

The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards per line and make multiple awards for the entire solicitation.

Question # 6:

Is there a possibility to have up to 12 or more different offerors for this solicitation?

Answer # 6:

There a total of ten (10) Contract Line Item Numbers, (CLINs). There may be multiple offerors for this solicitation.

Question # 7:

On attachment Holsters.Mag.Pouches.RFQ.7.29.2020.PDF, the sample quantities are different than what is on the attachment Holsters.Mag.Pouches.Testing.Protocols.pdf. On the Holsters.Mag.Pouches.RFQ.7.29.2020.PDF (page 2) the holster samples state five (5) right hand and one

(1) left hand. However, on the Holsters.Mag.Pouches.Testing.Protocols.pdf. It states (page 1):

OFFEROR REQUIRED ITEMS The Contractor shall supply a total of five (5) sample items representing the holster being submitted for consideration.

How many holster samples should we be submitting for each line on the schedule of supplies? Five (5) right hand and one (1) left hand? Or four (4) right hand and one (1) left hand?

Answer # 7:

5 holster samples in total; consisting of four (4) right handed and one (1) left handed.

Question # 8:

On attachment Holsters.Mag.Pouches.SOW.7.29.2020 (page 8) it states: The retention device shall be of a design so as not to telegraph its purpose or function

Does this mean the government will not accept a holster with a hood or a snap retention?

Answer # 8:

A holster with a hood or snap is acceptable.

Question # 9:

On attachment Holsters.Mag.Pouches.SOW.7.29.2020 (page 3) under 1.3 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS, section 1.3.1 it states: Contractor shall be capable of producing the entire quantity of holsters and magazine pouches that are listed in the contractor’s quotation

Would we be considered a contractor as we are a master distributor for the brands we are submitting and do not produce these items in house?

Answer # 9:

Yes.

Question # 10(a):

Can the government please clarify the requirement that the “holster cannot be made of glass filled material.”

Does this requirement extend to the components of the holster? For example, is it acceptable that a manufacturer uses glass reinforced nylon on the retention locking mechanism of the holster (when the main holster piece itself, the part that holds the gun, does not contain glass)?

Answer #10(a):

Any surface area which may potentially come in contact with the weapon cannot be made of glass filled material. Offeror may supply a material composition list of components for items submitted.

Question # 10(b):

Our understanding is that most holster systems include components that include glass and want to be sure that this requirement is only applicable to the holster itself (part holding the gun) and not its ancillary components.

Answer 10(b):

Any surface area which may potentially come in contact with the weapon cannot be made of glass filled material. Offeror may supply a material composition list of components for items submitted.

Question # 11:

CLINs 3 & 4 appear to be requesting the same item. Please advise as to the differences between these CLINs to allow industry to properly quote the items.

Answer # 11:

CLIN 4 is a duplicate of CLIN 3.

Question # 12:

CLINs 9 & 11 appear to be requesting the same item. Please advise as to the differences between these CLINs to allow industry to properly quote the items.

Answer # 12:

CLIN 11 is a duplicate of CLIN 9.

Question # 13:

Can offerors provide multiple offers?

Answer # 13:

Yes.

Question # 13(a):

Alternatively, can offerors provide multiple options per CLIN within a single offer?

Answer #13(a):

Yes.

Question # 14:

Evaluation (p. 4 of RFQ) – See “(b) the characteristics of the submission (including weight, thickness and ballistic resistance)"

The language in italics is currently referenced as an evaluation factor, but does not seem applicable to holsters/pouches. Can you please clarify this evaluation factor?

Answer # 14:

The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by assessing, [in descending order of importance], (a) the Technical Minimum Requirements; (b) Testing Protocols; (c) User Assessment; and

(d) Price Quote.

Question # 15:

Submission Does the FBI require separate volumes for the Tech and Price information? Or can they be submitted together (along with an additional copy of just the technical information)?

Answer # 15:

The technical information and the samples shall be sent to:

Federal Bureau of Investigation Firearms Training Unit ATTN: Mr. Russell Brown “RFQ No. FTU0003679” 1 Range Road Quantico, Virginia, 22135

The technical information and the price volume shall be sent to:

Federal Bureau of Investigation ATTN: Bryan Lane (Contracting Officer) 2501 Investigation Parkway, Room 1254 Quantico, Virginia, 22135

Offerors are permitted to combine their submission to the Contracting Officer.

Question # 16:

We would be honored to assist you with this contract.

We are new to government contracting but we are hub certified and have been in the concealed carry market for many years.

What samples can I send you?

Answer # 16:

Please refer to the solicitation, and any questions which were submitted.

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