03-13-2020_AMEND_01_N3319120R4023_Attachment_F_PPI_Answers.pdf

Attachment F- Pre-Proposal Inquiry Submission Form PPI # Question US Government Response Reference

Can I be considered for award if I have no experience in Norway?

As stated in the solicitation 52.212-2 Evaluation starting on page 21:

A technical proposal must be rated at least “ACCEPTABLE” (“A”) overall under the non-price evaluation factors to be eligible for award.

FACTOR 1 –EXPERIENCE:

The proposal will be acceptable if it demonstrates experience in performing relevant vehicle transportation service contracts as defined in 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors and Performance Work Statement.

A Relevant contract must demonstrate experience in leasing and maintenance of vehicles in Norway for a minimum of 10 vehicles with a minimum of 3 month lease.

Solicitation N3319120R4023 page 21

2 According to page 2 of 52, estimated start date is April 2020, is this from Apr

As stated in the solicitation CLIN(s) descriptions starting on page 2: The US Government anticipates a start date in April 2020. The US Government will not provide a specific date of award.

Solicitation N3319120R4023 page 2

Cargo Van - What kind of size is required? Is a VW Transporter 6m3 acceptable? Please clarify.

A specific manufacturer/size has not been requested. It is the offerors responsibility to ensure their offer meets the minimum specifications as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). See Appendix for the vehicle specifications starting on page 6 of PWS. PWS dated 13 March 2020 page 6

4 Is it Mandatory with 4x4 on the 16 seats bus?

Yes. As stated in the specifications noted in the PWS. See Appendix for the vehicle specifications starting on page 6 of PWS. It is the offerors responsibility to ensure their offer meets the minimum specifications. PWS dated 13 March 2020 page 6

There is no reference to how many kilometers you want included per month.

Please clarify.

The US Government estimates 3,000 km/month of usage for each vehicle based on historical usage. The US Government shall have unlimited mileage during the performance of the contract. Amendment One on page 4 of PWS includes the US Government’s requirement for unlimited mileage. PWS dated 13 March 2020 page 4

Fines (parking tickets and speeding tickets) to be paid by driver according to your information.

What kind of record do you have on who's driving which vehicle at what time?

We can only provide date and time of incident on each vehicle.

How can we be sure that we are able to charge each individual?

Amendment One includes on page 5 of PWS: The Government will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate person is identified for the personal payment of fines or parking tickets and the US Government’s requirement for the Vendor to accept third party payment for such charges. PWS dated 13 March 2020 page 5

You request snow chains to every vehicle. To use snow chains on 4x4 vehicles may damage the 4x4 system and steering on the vehicle. Do you still mean that this is MANDATORY to deliver?

Yes. As stated in the specifications noted in the PWS page 2. As required by Norwegian Law. The chains are used to get out of a situation not regular / full time use. PWS dated 13 March 2020 page 2

On vehicles in Norway there are only spare tires for pickups and vans. All other cars have foam based repair kit from manufacturer. Do you still mean that spare tire is mandatory on all vehicles?

Amendment One on page 2 of PWS modifies the US Government’s requirement to include if a spare tire is not possible, a foam kit is acceptable. PWS dated 13 March 2020 page 2

You request Mid-size and Full size SUV's. In April we are only able to deliver full size SUV. Does this disqualify us?

Amendment One on page 6 of PWS modifies the US Government’s requirement to include that a Full size SUV is an acceptable replacement for Midsize SUV but a Midsize SUV is NOT an acceptable replacement for Full size SUV. PWS dated 13 March 2020 page 6