Questions and Answers 1.pdf

1. Q: Page 2 of the RFQ identifies 1 C Street, Warehouse 1, Cheatham Annex, Williamsburg, VA, as the delivery location for both quantities, while Page 5 lists 1968 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, VA.

Please confirm the applicable delivery address and receiving contact for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).

A: The required delivery address for both CLINs is 1 C Street, Warehouse 1, Cheatham Annex, Williamsburg, VA. This address applies to both quantities.

2. Q: Page 5 identifies a delivery date of October 30, 2026, with the delivery instruction stated as “Delivery After.” Please clarify whether October 30, 2026, represents the required delivery deadline, the earliest permissible delivery date, or another scheduling milestone.

A: Delivery is required after contract award. The contractor shall coordinate delivery in accordance with the delivery requirements established in the awarded contract.

3. Q: In addition to the specified triple-wall construction and internal dimensions, are there any additional requirements for corrugated board grade, strength rating, bottom or closure configuration, or packaging standards? If applicable, please identify the required specifications.

A: The boxes shall meet the following construction and performance requirements:

• Material: Triple-wall corrugated cardboard, approximately 1/2 inch thick or greater.

• Construction: Heavy-duty, one-piece box design with no separate lid.

• Load Capacity: Capable of supporting a shipping load of 1,500 pounds.

• Strength Rating: Triple-wall corrugated construction tested to a rating of 1,100 pounds.

The contractor shall ensure the boxes meet these stated requirements.

4. Q: Page 19 requires an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized-reseller certification but does not identify a specific manufacturer. Please clarify the certification requirements for offerors sourcing the boxes directly from the manufacturer.

A: Please refer to the amended RFQ for the revised requirements and applicable instructions.

5. Q: Please confirm the required electronic submission method and whether quotations for both CLINs should be submitted to the same email address.

A: Quotations for both CLINs shall be submitted electronically to ivy.l.cuffee.civ@us.navy.mil.

6. Q: Please confirm whether the Nonmanufacturer Rule applies to this acquisition and whether a waiver has been granted, if applicable.

mailto:ivy.l.cuffee.civ@us.navy.mil

A: This acquisition is classified under NAICS code 322211. Offerors that are distributors or dealers and do not manufacture the required corrugated boxes may submit quotations, provided they comply with the applicable Small Business Administration (SBA) Nonmanufacturer Rule requirements. This generally requires the products to be manufactured by a small business in the United States, unless an applicable SBA waiver permits otherwise.

Offerors are responsible for meeting all applicable small business and nonmanufacturer requirements identified in the RFQ.

7. Q: Are equivalent products that meet the stated technical and performance requirements acceptable, or is the Government requiring a specific brand-name product?

A: Equivalent products are acceptable, provided they meet the requirements specified in the RFQ. Offerors are not restricted to a specific brand name.

8. Q: Factor I: Will a letter from International Paper on company letterhead, authorizing PNI to resell its products, satisfy the authorized reseller requirement?

A: Please see answer to Q4.

9. Q: Box style: Is RSC (regular slotted container) or HSC (half slotted container, no lid) required?

A: The Government does not want or need the triwalls that have a separate lid, but need the top and bottom flaps that fold in the enclosed contents.

10. Q: Shipping: Should the boxes ship flat (knocked down) and palletized?

A: Should be shipped flat and palletized (generally 40 per pallet).