Questions_Received_with_responses.doc

Questions Received with responses.

1. Country of Origin - Is made in China acceptable ? All used luggage that meets the requirements in the statement of work (SOW) is acceptable. The country of origin of the used luggage is not a concern

2. Requirements Item# 6 - Dimension Guidelines - Are theses dimensions shown as minimum dimensions for each type of luggage ? Inside dimensions ? measuring with or without the wheels ? The dimensions provided in the SOW are average for the stated particular size. Minor variance (two inches maximum) would be acceptable.

*Small/carry-on used luggage may include briefcases, backpacks, large purses and duffel bags, as are normally carried in airports. - Minimum dimensions for briefcases, backpacks, large purses and duffel bags ? Do not supply any used luggage (any type of bag) smaller than 15 x 12 x 3.

**Do not provide any bags smaller than this. - Standard briefcases dimensions are 18 x 13 x 4". (Not even close to the guidelines as required). Do not supply any used luggage (any type of bag) smaller than 15 x 12 x 3.

3. Used Clothing and Toiletries item# 2 - an assortment of toiletry items packaged in a mixture of zip locked plastic baggies and cosmetics bags. - Is required each luggage must have one cosmetics bag for the Zip Locked Plastic bag ? The selected toiletries (for each bag) must be inside a zip-lock plastic bag –or- a closeable/sealable cosmetic bag.

4. Used Clothing and Toiletries item# 3 - Size or volume minimum requirement for the deodorant, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, facial cleanser, shaving cream, after shave, wet wipes, hair spray, and contact lens solution and suntan lotion ? Standard “store shelf sizes”, to include single use/hotel size containers, are acceptable.

5. Dose each piece of luggage, Small /Carry-on need to be packed in cardboard box and labeled ? No, but all pieces of luggage , to each individual location, needs to be palletized and covered for shipment and delivery.

Do you have any estimated quantities of bags that will be ordered? Past quantities? The reason I ask is obviously freight will vary greatly (and thus pricing) if the order will be for 5 bags to a destination versus 50 bags. Total number of Bags delivered: FY 2012 – 3,576 Bags; FY 2013 – 4,654 Bags; FY 2014 – 3,340 Bags.