RFP_H0115-R-0008_Amendment_001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION (Nonappropriated Funds) PAGE 1 OF 2

1. AMENDMENT NO.

2. EFFECTIVE DATE

1 October 2015

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

REQUEST NO.

4. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

5. ISSUED BY

Headquarters, United States Marine Corps NAF Business and Support Services Division (MR) Procurement Branch (MRB) 3044 Catlin Avenue Quantico, VA 22134-5099

6. ADMINISTERED BY (if other than block 5)

7. CONTRACTOR NAME AND ADDRESS (Include Street, City, County, State, and ZIP Code)

8. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

No. H0115-R-0008 DATED: 9 September 15

9. THIS BLOCK APPLIES ONLY TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in block 11. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is not extended, xx is extended to 14 October 2015 @ 2PM EST . Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation, or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By signing and returning 1 copies of this amendment; (b) by acknowledging receipt on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) by separate letter, fax, or email which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE ISSUING OFFICE PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.

If, by virtue of this amendment, you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter, fax, or email, by referencing the solicitation and this amendment, and by sending for receipt prior to the opening hour and date specified.

11. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT.

This amendment is issued to provide answers to all questions received and to extend the proposal due date.

a. Proposal due date has been extended to 14 October 2015 @ 2:00 PM EST.

b. Please see questions and answers below starting on page two.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in block 8, as heretofore changed, remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

10. NO APPROPRIATED FUNDS OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL BECOME DUE, OR BE PAID, THE CONTRACTOR BY REASON OF THIS CONTRACT.

12A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

13A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

George W. Herndon, III

12B. OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

12C. DATE SIGNED 13B. SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

13C. DATE SIGNED

H0115-R-0008 1 October 2015 Page 2 of 2

1. Question: Will machines be filled/stocked by the item by item method (push and pull method) or stock to fill?

Answer: MCCS is requiring the Offeror to provide how they will stock machines in their proposal.

2. Question: Will there be a problem if Offerors raise the prices of the items in the machine.

Answer: After discussions, it has been agreed upon that MCCS prefers that prices not increase at this time.

3. Question: How often would MCCS like the machines to be filled.

Answer: Please see question #1 above.

4. Question: Does MCCS require credit card capability for all machines?

Answer: Yes, all machines must have the credit card capability.

5. Question: Does MCCS require the Offeror to provide new vending machines?

Answer: No, we do not require new machines, however machines must be in “like new” condition, in good working order and as acceptable by MCCS. As per Section C-5r of the RFP – the cold vending machines must meet the Energy Star specifications and as per Section C-5s, all vending machines must meet FDA compliance requirements and calorie counts by no later than 1 December 2016.