Q_and_A_12-5-13.pdf

Clothing Commodities Industry Day 12/5/13 Q&A

Q1: We would like to know, if you plan to award more than one company?

A: This will be a multiple award procurement.

Q2: Cindy Dalton: will samples be required from us to ensure you are comparing apples to apples?

A: Yes. Please note that samples will not be returned unless prepaid return packaging is provided.

Q3: Will the award be broken into more than more area, US vs Overseas.

A: No. Winning contracts will cover CONUS and OCONUS.

Q4: Is the payment 30 days after invoice?

A: Yes. All invoices will be paid within 30 days.

Q5: When ordering will there be a minimum order quantity?

A: Yes. This minimum guarantee will be included in the final solicitation.

Q6: Could it be, that there will be no requirement at all in the year 2014?

A: Yes. Task order awards will come about in response to disasters, and there is no guarantee how many disasters if any would need support from this type of contract.

Q7: When do you expect to award?

A: Award is anticipated by or before the beginning of hurricane season June 1, 2014.

Clothing Commodities Industry Day 12/5/13 Q&A

Q8: Was there a similar contract before?

A: No, this award is without precedent.

Q9: With respect to the bill and hold, is there a provision where by industry can manufacture the product, inventory the product, pre-bill the government for the items and ship the items on a as needed basis.

A: There is no such provision within FEMA.

Q10: What is prior annual history (Qty) of USG in ordering similar items?

A: See Q 8.

Q11: Frederick Burnett: Please advise if there is any previous acquisition history to include the previous awarded quantities.

Thank you.

A: See Q 8.