Questions_and_Answers_HSCG23-16-Q-ANS007_FBO.pdf

No. Question Government Response 1 The synopsis provided in FedBizOps indicates a submittal due date of August 2, 2016 at 1pm EST. What [or when] is the anticipated response to these questions and any RFQ updates? Does Government intend to award this under TacCom? When is the award anticipated?

* Responses to questions will be posted on July 22, 2016.

**No, the government does not intend to award this under TacCom.

*** Subsequent to the Request for Quotation close date (no definitive award date set).

2 If a Vendor has an established contract with USCG, can this request be bid in accordance with the established contract?

Subject to the stipulations/limitations of the existing contract and as long as delivery is not delayed.

3 What are the 3 new sites? Where are they located? Middle Cape, Duffield, and Deception Hills remote fixed facilities in Alaska. Delivery will be to Coast Guard (CG) Rescue 21 PRO Alaska located in Juneau, AK.

4 Are the item quantities listed on the BOM for a single site or cumulative total for all 3 sites?

Cumulative total.

5 Are the line quantities identified minimum buy? If Vendor has minimum buy requirements different from stated quantities, how do you want that priced?

RFQ indicates contract type of single FFP line item, does Government intend to purchase all quantities identified per line item in a single procurement or have options to purchase each item individually at a later date?

The government intends to purchase all quantities identified per line item in a single procurement (answers all corresponding questions).

6 Is it expected for Vendor to provide delivery coordination such as “kitting” and/or packaging for site specific BOM?

No, all items will be delivered to the Rescue 21 PRO AK. PRO AK personnel will quality check the items and place them in spares storage.

7 Are there diagrams and specifications that will be provided to allow for evaluation of “equal products” replacement parts, if necessary? What are the wattage requirements at each site?

As-Built site documentation can be provided (answers all corresponding questions).

8 If Delivery Schedule can’t be met on some line items, does Government want pricing on those line items that can meet Delivery Schedule?

Yes, delayed schedule and pricing is also requested in the event delivery schedule can’t be met.

9 Is Government aware of any shipping and/or safety hazards related to BOM items? It is assumed standard carrier can be utilized.

No, but some items may be delicate in nature, so shipping considerations should be taken.

10 Given the delivery destination identified in RFQ, are there any restrictions on delivery of items? Such as container size, delivery times, weight maximum, etc.

No.

11 What is the sparing strategy? Does Government intend to purchase replenishment sparing such as single unit spares under this contract at a later date?

This contract is for the purchase of spare parts/items.

This makes up the initial spares buy for the site power plants; additional buys will be necessary as spares are utilized.

12 Are there any additional warranty requirements? No.