A23 Attachment 9 Answers 1-27 Amendment 0008.pdf

HQ003422Q0003 Class A Uniforms Amendment 0004 Answered Questions 1-22 and Amendment 0006 Answered Questions 23-25

Answers for Questions 26-27 provided in Amendment 0008

QUESTIONS:

Does the agency supply the emblems and badges that need to be sewn on the specified items? Yes, the Government will provide the emblems and badges.

2 Can you provide the current contract pricing?

The ceiling price was $2,057,167.00. The individual item prices are considered proprietary to the company who had the previous BPA.

3 Are sample items available to inspect?

Sample items are not available, but the updated Attachment 1 Specification Sheet is provided here in Amendment 0004.

For non-Elbeco and non-Blauer items, the part numbers have been removed, and any item of sufficient quality and fit may be used that meets both the Color and Special Description. Amendment 0007 updated Attachment 1 Specification Sheet and Price List.

In some cases, there are items listed that have inconsistent descriptions between the "Item", "Part Number" and "Special Description" column. I would like to know what column should be considered if the description does not match the model number or color?

For non-Blauer and non-Elbeco brands, the part number and manufacturer cells are now blank. Therefore, any item of sufficient quality and fit may be used that meets both the Color and Special Description.

In some cases, the manufacturer is not listed, and the corresponding part number does not match a known manufacture. The incumbent vendor may be using private label items. Would the agency accept an alternative item that meets the required specifications? See Answer to Question 4.

In addition to recruit classes, does the agency place bulk orders or are orders placed for individual officers? Bulk orders are placed, not orders for specific individuals.

Row 13 and 14 Class A hats: Can a sample be provided? There seems to be information missing in the description. For example, there is no description of the required hat buttons used to secure the front strap.

Custom hats will need to be separately negotiated and modified into the BPA Price List if ordered at a future date after award of the Master BPA. The Attachment 1 Specification Sheet with Price List rows have been highlighted green. Quoters shall not provide a price for these items.

Row 33 and 34 Jacket Ceremonial Team: Can a sample be provided? The description does not provide enough information to identify the item. For example, the colors of soutache braid are not included and the general style of the jacket is not referenced. Without a sample or complete specifications these items cannot be correctly identified.

Ceremonial items will need to be separately negotiated and modified into the BPA Price List if ordered at a future date after award of the Master BPA. The Attachment 1 Specification Sheet with Price List rows have been highlighted green. Quoters shall not provide a price for these items.

Row 38 White Dress Shirt: the description lacks enough detail to accurately bid. Can a sample shirt be provided? See Answer to Question 8.

Rows 39 - 55. Maelstrom Grey Shirts. It seems that these shirts are custom made by Unimex. I contacted Unimex and was told that they are the incumbent vendor for the PFPS and they intend on participating in the current solicitation. Therefore I cannot not purchase the shirts from them. Can the agency provide a sample shirt so we can provide an accurate bid.

Attachment 1 Specification Sheet with Price List has updated these rows to Blauer brand items. Amendment 0007 updated Attachment 1 Specification Sheet and Price List.

Row 89 Soft Shell jacket. Tru Spec model number is crossed out and Unimex's Maelstrom branded jacket is listed. A sample is needed so I can find an equal product?

Attachment 1 Specification Sheet with Price List has updated this row to a non-name brand item. Amendment 0007 updated Attachment 1 Specification Sheet and Price List.

Row 104 Trouser Ceremonial Style: Can a sample be provided. The model number listed seems to be an inhouse model number. See Answer to Question 8.

Row 113 Rain Pants: The model number does not match the Tru Spec pants in the description. Are samples available to ensure consistency? See Answer to Question 11.

Row 124 Nametag, Brass: How many rows of text are required. First and last name only or will rank and/or ID number?

The Government will only accept 1 row with first and last name (no rank and no ID number).

Rows 127 - 134 Sew on emblems: Will the department supply the emblems? Yes, the Government will provide the emblems.

Rows 135 and 136 Embroidery: Can the agency provide art file and/or stich count? Will individual names be embroidered?

No art file/stitch count is available. Art files will have to be created by the contractor after award of a Master BPA.

Individual names will be embroidered. Included in Amendment 0004 is a picture of a Nameplate with example of embroidery. The Nameplate Picture attachment is numbered Attachment 10 in Amendment 0008.

Rows 224 and 225 Under Armour Tactical Combat Shirt: Under Armour Tactical Combat shirts are long sleeve shirts. The description calls for short sleeve shirts. Can a sample be provided to ensure the correct item is bid?

The Tactical Combat Shirts are now on Rows 221-223, and are all long-sleeved, as shown in updated Attachment 1 Specification Sheet with Price List. Please note that the updated Attachment 1 removed shoes, prestige trousers and hemming, so the items appear on slightly different rows.

Row 236 Screening or laser etching: How many colors are in the seal? Can a sample be provided

This is now Row 234, and, after award of a Master BPA, a sample will be provided to the contractor, and a price will be negotiated separately, and the BPA Price List modified to include it. The Attachment 1 Specification Sheet with Price List rows have been highlighted green. Quoters shall not provide a price for these items. Amendment 0007 updated Attachment 1 Specification Sheet and Price List.

19 Row 237 Embroidery: Can an art file be provided?

This is now Row 235, and, after award of a Master BPA, a sample will be provided to the contractor, and a price will be negotiated separately, and the BPA Price List modified to include it. The Attachment 1 Specification Sheet with Price List rows have been highlighted green. Quoters shall not provide a price for these items. Amendment 0007 updated Attachment 1 Specification Sheet and Price List.

Row 239 name tape: Can a sample be provided to ensure consistency?

Included in Amendment 0004 is a picture of a Nametape with its separate velcro backing. Amendment 0008 includes this picture as Attachment 10.

21 Is a partial bid acceptable? No, the Government will not accept partial bids.

Some items have been discontinued or substituted by manufacturers. Should we indicate the part numbers of the replacement items on the price sheet?

All non-Elbeco and non-Blauer manufacturer and part numbers have been removed from the updated Attachment 1 Specification Sheet and Price List. Quoter shall include in their quote the manufacturer and part number of items that meet the Color and Special Description specifications.

Amendment 0007 updated Attachment 1 Specification Sheet and Price List.

Blauer does not manufacturer an item that meets posted specifications for lines 39-55. Can you please offer guidance on how to proceed?

The Blauer shirt descriptions have been updated in Rows 39- 55, and the updated Attachment 1 is hereby provided in Amendment (Amd) 0006. Amendment 0007 updated Attachment 1 Specification Sheet and Price List.

Just to be absolutely clear about updated answers in amendment 4 - if something is now highlighted in green and the answer says it will be separately negotiated then we are not quoting a price at this time in our submission. Yes, and see updated Answers to Questions 7, 8, 18 and 19.

For line # 39 - 55 have now been specified as a Blauer product but Blauer does not make a poly/rayon shirt based on the style # or specifications as a stock product at this time. I've been told they are having issues procuring poly/rayon fabric so we cannot quote these lines as a custom Blauer product either. Can you please help clarify this? See Question 23 Answer.

Will Offerors who bid Blauer and Elbeco items be required to submit proof of Authorized Dealer status in the National Capitol Region? Previous Addendums required proof of Blauer and Elbeco Authorized Dealer status in the National Capitol Region. Addendum 007 states the government will consider Blauer and Elbeco alternatives; however, the government should confirm that Offerors who bid Blauer and Elbeco products are Authorized Dealers in the National Capitol Region. Blauer and Elbeco have strict dealer authorization agreements based on Offeror’s location. A letter or email from Blauer and/or Elbeco stating the Offeror’s status as an Authorized Dealer in the National Capitol Region, submitted in Volume I Administration, Part 2 would provide the government proof that an Offeror has the ability to bid items as specified.

FAR Clause 52.212-1 Addendum is updated to require that quoters who quote Blauer and Elbeco brand uniform items must show proof that they are authorized dealers of these brands in the National Capital Region (IAW 10 USC 2674(f)).

We wanted to know if the requirement of an “Authorized Dealer” of Blauer products for bidders still applies. See Answer to Question 26.

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