N0018918Q0392_QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

Question:

The solicitation states the there is no set-aside. However, in the text of the solicitation is states...

The NAICS code is 335999 and the Small Business Standard is 500 employees. The Small Business Office concurs with the set-aside determination. Is this a small business set-aside?

Answer:

This is not a small business set-aside

Question:

The solicitation states... The proposed contract action is for a brand name only and authorized resellers of the brand. Will a letter of authenticity be acceptable, if this is a small business set-aside? If this is not a set-aside then I will quote direct. Correct?

Answer:

Please see attached document “1054SNK2Q8293 - Switchboard Set Per Drawings 302-8679308 and 302-8679309”. All eligible vendors are encouraged to provide a quote.

Question:

I have a question regarding this bid. The specifier only mentioned switchboards as manufactured by EATON Corporation. Will the agency accept switchboards as built by General Electric or Siemens Industry? Both switchboards are built in America and are considered equal in quality, operation and maintenance.

Answer:

The proposed contract action is for Eaton brand name only and authorized resellers of the brand. Please see attached document “1054SNK2Q8293 - Switchboard Set Per Drawings 302-8679308 and 302-8679309”.

Question:

In the referenced solicitation, drawings are mentioned several times. Are they available or necessary?

Answer:

The drawings are Limited Distribution. The vendor quotes likely stand alone. However, the drawings are available if requested.