M0026319Q0001-0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to answ er questions submitted by industry.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 26-Oct-2018

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X M0026319Q0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Oct-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

26-Oct-2018

CODE

REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE

ATTN: ANTHONY ISLAS

P.O. BOX 5069

PARRIS ISLAND SC 29905

M00263 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been added by full text:

INDUSTRY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: “Is the quantity amount for each year or for the entire 5 year period?”

A: The max quantity amount in each CLIN is for the five (5) year ordering period: 1 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2023.

Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section B, pg. 3 and 4.

Q: “How many pillows would be expected on the initial order for MCRD Parris Island? Is there a quantity per month requirement that’s requested at MCRD Parris Island?”

A: The first delivery order is projected to be 22,000 pillows with a delivery schedule projected from 2,000 to

4,000 pillows to be delivered per month. This projection may vary based on training volume.

Q: “How many pillows would be expected on the initial order for MCRD San Diego? Is there a quantity per month requirement that’s requested at MCRD San Diego?”

A: The first delivery order is projected to be 4,680-9,000. The initial order is intended to support MCRD San

Diego for a 3 month quarter. This projection may vary based on training volume.

Q: “Can you confirm I understand the document notes that the minimum quantity per individual order placed would be 1,000 pillows with the expectation of a minimum of 15,000 pillows being ordered?”

A: The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity of 15,000. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity of 210,000. Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section B, pg. 4.

Q: “Are the quantities listed for min/max for 1 year valuation or total contract valuation?”

A: The quantities listed in each CLIN are the maximum quantity for all orders issued against this contract.

The max quantity amount in each CLIN is for the five (5) year ordering period: 1 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2023. Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section B, pg. 3 and 4.

Q: “If vendors have a selling unit of measure, will the agency order ensure the number of each ordered is equivalent to full cases?”

A: The agency cannot ensure the number ordered will be equivalent to a vendor’s full case load.

Q: “Parris Island 120,000 per year is 10,000 per month or will this be purchased on a weekly bases of 2500?”

A: The max quantity of 120,000 is for the entire five (5) year ordering period for MCRD Parris Island only.

The five (5) year ordering period: 1 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2023. Please reference ordering period in CLIN 0001.

Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section B, pg. 3.

Q: “San Diego is 90,000 per year or 7500 per month again all at one time or broken up weekly of 1875?”

A: The max quantity of 90,000 is for the entire five (5) year ordering period for MCRD San Diego only. The five (5) year ordering period: 1 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2023. Please reference the ordering period in CLIN 0002.

Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section B, pg. 4.

Q: “Do you have historical order size per shipment?”

A: Multiple orders may exist as required anytime during the ordering period. One order may be made to satisfy a yearly requirement with a monthly delivery schedule. Orders may be made quarterly to satisfy quarterly requirements.

Q: “Do you have a reference pillow?”

A: No. We do not have brand name information.

Q: “What brand and part number have you used historically?”

A: Historically we have used Part Number: CM-PI0091/National Stock Number: 7210-01-395-7921. We do not have brand name information.

Q: “Is the shell required to be spun bonded polyester?”

A: Ticking: Spun bonded polyester shell. Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Sec. B, pg. 3 & 4.

Q: “Can you advise on the weight of the current material?”

A: Approximately 22 oz.

Q: “Has this end user purchased the specified pillow before?”

A: MCRD San Diego and MCRD Parris Island currently order pillows with the salient characteristics specified in CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 of solicitation M0026319Q0001. Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section B, pg. 3 and 4.

Q: “Please provide me the last paid price and vendor purchased from?”

A: Award information regarding the last contract award can be found on FBO using the following link:

https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=9ca8f34b81d6d96d37c1979a2b96fbb2&tab=core&_cview=0

Q: “Is there a particular brand of pillow required or any brand subject to your approval?”

A: No. There is no particular brand subject to approval. The product must meet the salient characteristics listed in the solicitation. DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program;DFARS 252.225-

7021 Trade Agreements is also incorporated into the solicitation. Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section I, Contract Clauses, pg. 12.

Q: “The ounce of the filling is it only 14oz or can it be higher?” “Will the ounce of the pillow be restricted to

14oz. and is 15oz acceptable?”

A: The filling can exceed the 14 oz. minimum. Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section B, pg.

3 and 4.

Q: “What size pillow?”

A: Size: 20”x26”. Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section B, pg. 3 and 4.

Q: “What color?”

A: Color: White. Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section B, pg. 3 and 4.

Q: “Do you want OR, ER or regular Patient Room Pillows?”

A: Any pillow is technically acceptable if meets the salient characteristics provided in the Section B CLINs.

Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section M, pg. 38.

Q: “How many pillows do you need a quote?”

A: Please quote the unit price per each pillow for the maximum amount. See CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 for the maximum quantity for each. Please reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section B, pg. 3 and 4.

Q: “Will pillow cases for the subject disposable pillows be required or utilized?”

A: No. Pillow cases will not be required or utilized.

Q: “Do the pillows need to be TAA compliant and on the GSA advantage?”

A: The product does not need to be on GSA Advantage. For compliance, reference DFARS 252.225-7001

Buy American and Balance of Payments Program and DFARS 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements, which are incorporated into the solicitation. Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section I, Contract Clauses, pg.

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Q: “Will these need to be delivered to different locations or one location complete?”

A: Delivery information for CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 can be found in the M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section F Deliveries or Performance, pg. 7.

Q: “Will this be only one or multiple orders?”

A: The contract will consist of multiple orders over a five (5) year ordering period: 1 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2023.

Please reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section B, pg. 3 and 4.

Q: “Will the pillows be shipped to one or multiple locations?”

A: Pillows will be shipped to two locations: MCRD Parris Island and MCRD San Diego. Please reference

M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section F, pg. 7 for the exact location.

Q: “How do you want the pillows shipped (pallet or 10/15 per box)?”

A: MCRD Parris Island: Box; MCRD San Diego: Pallet

Q: “Packaging: Are there any specific packaging instructions the bid requires us to follow, like: case packing, special labeling, etc?”

A: Vendor Information (Ship From), Destination (Ship to), and Quantity of delivery specified by pallet, unit of issue, and grand total of shipment specified by each. (Example: 3 pallets, 20 boxes, 25 pillows per box)

Q: “Inspection and Acceptance Terms: Per the Solicitation: Inspect at Destination - Accept at Destination.

Do you require prior inspections done before shipments are made such as security screening?”

A: All deliveries will be inspected at a security checkpoint prior to final delivery and acceptance.

Q: “Do you need us to submit hard samples along with the RFQ?”

A: Samples will not be required for the contract. Please reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section L, pg.

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Q: “What format is required demonstrating past performance?”

A: As stated in Section M of the solicitation (Reference: M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section M, pg. 38,) past performance will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Past Performance will be rated on an “acceptable” or “unacceptable basis. The apparent successful, prospective contractor must have acceptable past performance. The

Supplier Performance Risk System (SPSR) application (https://www.ppirssrng.csd.disa.mil/) will be used in the evaluation of suppliers’ past performance in accordance with DFARS 213.106-2(b)(i). Any contractor with past performance less than satisfactory will be rated as ‘unacceptable’.

In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

Additionally, all offerors must provide three (3) current and relevant references. Quote must include lead time and Country of Origin. Failure to provide the required information may result in nonconformance.

Q: “In addition to Federal references, will commercial references be accepted? What information is required for references?”

A: Commercial references are acceptable. Please include the name, name of company, and contact information for your references. Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section M, pg. 38.

Q: “Is receipt of proposals to be hard copy via US Mail or are electronic submissions permitted?”

A: Electronic submissions will be accepted. Hard copy submissions sent via US Mail must be received no later than 3:00 PM Eastern on November 19, 2018. Please see reference M0026319Q0001 SF1449, Section L, pg.

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