A23 Offerors Questions and Governments Answers.pdf
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- Floor and Wall Tile
- Solicitation number
- HQ003425QE169
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DOD Washington Headquarters Service
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This document is a Q&A file containing offerors' questions and the government's corresponding answers regarding a solicitation for tile and construction materials. The key discussion points involve product substitutions for discontinued tile lines, including the Iris Deluxe-Delorian 12x12 polished and honed tiles, marble thresholds, and adhesive materials. The government consistently responds with "Or Equal" alternatives, such as ceramic/porcelain tiles in matching colors, a 6x36 super black engineered marble threshold, and Thin Set mortar for floor and wall applications.
The solicitation (HQ003425QE169001) requires vendors to submit specific documentation, including completing Pages 1, 3-4, and 26-39 of the solicitation form, with particular attention to Offeror Representations and Certifications for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The requirement is for supply items only, with no installation needed. Notably, the government indicates flexibility with product specifications, accepting version updates like a 12x24 tile version when the original 12x12 is no longer manufactured, emphasizing the priority of meeting the core material requirements.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation Amendment HQ003425QE169 0002.pdf | ||
| HQ003425QE1690001 Solicitation.pdf | ||
| A03 StatementofWork floor and wall tile.pdf |
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OFFERORS’ QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT’S ANSWERS:
1. The Iris Deluxe-Delorian (SKU: IRP1212011) 12x12 polished tile has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
ANSWER: Or Equal brand ceramic/porcelain tile in color
2. The Iris Deluxe-Delorian (SKU: IRH1212011) 12x12 Honed tile has also been discontinued by the manufacturer.
ANSWER: Or Equal brand ceramic/porcelain tile in color
3. For the Marble Threshold Absolute Black, there is no brand name listed and a google search only yielded results for absolute black in granite. Can you provide a brand and SKU for this item?
ANSWER: Or Equal brand marble -Threshold Shop- 6x36 super black engineered marble threshold eased edge
4. The item listed as "Adhesive 3.5 Gallon buckets Mastic" has no brand. Can you be more specific?
ANSWER: Thin Set mortar for floor tile and Mapei type for wall tile
5. To provide an accurate estimate, could you please confirm whether square footage details are available for each room requiring tile? Additionally, I would greatly appreciate it if you could outline the steps or documentation needed to submit an estimate for your review.
ANSWER: We are in need of the items listed in the statement of work, Attachment A03, Statement of Work. The requirement is for various supply items. Installation is not required. Please fill out HQ003425QE169001, Solicitation, as follows:
a. Page 1, Blocks 17a and 30a-30c
b. Pages 3-4, Unit Price and Amount columns
c. Pages 26-39, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-
Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024). Check the appropriate boxes.
d. Page 38, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Alternate I) (May 2024) Alternate I (Feb 2024). Check the appropriate boxes.
6. I am being told by a few of my suppliers that the spec on the Iris Deluxe Delorian Grey Porcelain Tile - Polished & Matte Size: 12x12 (10 pcs/box) is an old line no longer produced. They have a 2.0 version of this but is only available in 12x24.
ANSWER: Or Equal brand ceramic/porcelain tile in color. Version 2.0 in 12 x 24 is acceptable.
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