M00264-19-Q-0175_Amendment_for_Q&A.DOCX

The purpose of this Amendment is to respond to questions asked in response to solicitation M00264-19-Q-0175. The questions and answers are as follows:

Question: Is this contract bringing in service new equipment that is replacing equipment in service on a contract that is about to expire?

Answer: Yes

Question: If so, who is the incumbent and what is the contract number?

Answer: SPS Marketing, Inc. Contract # M00264-18-P-0052

Question: Is there a brand preference?

Answer: No brand preference but equipment and services quoted must meet the Governments specifications, as outlined in the solicitation. The current contract is for use of the following, which has been deemed to meet the Government’s minimum needs:

Superior Product Sales (SPS Marketing, Inc.)

1800 WATTS Ultrasonic cleaning tank

Superior Product Sales (SPS Marketing, Inc.)

2200 Watts Heat

Superior Product Sales (SPS Marketing, Inc.)

1200 WATT Heating lube tank

SLIP 2000 Weapons Guard Reoccurring

725 Cleaner Reoccurring

Question: What does the government want to do with the cleaning tanks after the final contract year?

Answer: This is for a 12 month base year plus four (12 month) option periods in accordance with FAR 52.217-9. The Government is not procuring the tanks and will not have ownership of such tanks as they will be owed by the Contractor.

Question: The announcement states two additional tanks are to be made available increasing the quantity to six, while the SF 1449 states four tanks only. Which is correct?

Answer: The contract is requiring four operational tanks, however, in the case of a tank being down for various reasons, the vendor should have a replacement tank readily available to immediately replace the down tank.

Question: Is there any information on past usage of solvents used in the equipment mentioned in section 6.4 on page 7 of 24?

Answer: The Government does not have detailed historical data; however, the following has been utilized to meet the Government’s needs:

Superior Product Sales (SPS Marketing, Inc.)

1800 WATTS Ultrasonic cleaning tank

Superior Product Sales (SPS Marketing, Inc.)

2200 Watts Heat

Superior Product Sales (SPS Marketing, Inc.)

1200 WATT Heating lube tank

SLIP 2000 Weapons Guard Reoccurring

725 Cleaner Reoccurring