ALL Questions Manometer Solicitation N4215823QN054.docx

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This document contains questions and answers regarding the solicitation for transportation of a manometer. The solicitation involves shipping three pieces of equipment from Schwien Calibration Laboratories in Pomona, California to Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, and then returning the empty containers and tools back to Schwien. The pieces include a 144"x35"x13" wooden crate weighing 368 pounds, a 144"x56"x2" wooden crate weighing 132 pounds, and a 47"x40"x28" cardboard tool box weighing 160 pounds. Additional weight of 1,500 pounds must be included for the return shipment. The solicitation specifies that the carrier will be responsible for loading and unloading the fully packaged manometer. Rigging of the equipment into its shipping container will be handled by government staff. The single manometer pickup location is listed as 9349 4th Ave, Norfolk, VA.

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Questions Manometer Solicitation

Q1. Pieces, weight, dimensions?

A1. Shipping from Schwien(Pomona, CA) to Naval Station Norfolk: 3 pieces 1-ea 144”X35”X13” collapsed wooden crate 368 Ib 1-ea 144”X56”X2” collapsed wooden crate 132 Ib 1-ea card board Schwien tool box 47”X40”X28” 160 Ib Shipping from Naval Station Norfolk to Schwien:

Add 1500 Lbs to the above numbers

Q2. What is the ship from ship to locations?

A2.Shipping from Schwien: 2882 Metropolitan Place, Pomona CA 91767 to 9349 4th Ave, Norfolk VA 23511, then opposite when shipping manometer to Schwien Q3. Is this unit Hazmat?

A3. NO

Q4. Transportation service? (LTL, dedicated, air freight)?

A4. LTL?

Q5. Does packaging need to be Mil spec?

A5. Schwien will do all packing

Q6. Could you please provide us with the specific pickup location for the manometers?

A6. Only one manometer: 9349 4th Ave, Norfolk VA 23511

Q7. To better align our operational capacity, could you please clarify the expected frequency of these manometer shipments?

A7. Once

Q8. Are they anticipated on a weekly or monthly basis? This information will aid us in scheduling and resource allocation.

A8. Only one shipment

Q9. Will the manometers be pre-loaded onto the carrier/freight, or is it expected that the contractor will handle the loading? This information is important for us to gauge the level of involvement required in the loading process.

A9. Carrier will have to load the box with the manometer in it.

Q10. Will the manometers be pre-loaded onto the carrier/freight, or is it expected that the contractor will handle the loading? This information is important for us to gauge the level of involvement required in the loading process.

A10. Carrier will have to load the box with the manometer in it.

Q11. Will the rigging service be handled by the government or does this service need to be included in the quote?

A11. Handled by the government(C700 @ NNSY) or by NAVFAC at NOB Q12. . Will this item need to be double-created?

A12. No

Additional Questions Manometer Solicitation

Q13. Can you provide size, dimensions, and weight of the Manometer (Including shipping packaging) that is to be transported? This is needed to determine If the equipment can be shipped using an enclosed or open flatbed trailer.

A13.

1-ea 144”X35”X13” collapsed wooden crate 368 Ib 1-ea 144”X56”X2” collapsed wooden crate 132 Ib 1-ea card board Schwien tool box 47”X40”X28” 160 Ib Shipping from Naval Station Norfolk to Schwien:

Add 1500 Lbs to the above numbers

Q14. The solicitation states rigging will be provided to place the equipment into its designated shipping container. Is it the responsibility of the contractor to load and unload the fully packaged item into/onto the transport apparatus at either point of origin or destination, or will this be handled by the staff at both the shipping and receiving locations?

A14. Carrier will have to load the box with the manometer in it.

Q15. The SOW and COMBO attachments provide a return address. Assuming the calibration center listed is where the item is being shipped, is the item to be picked up at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard?

A15. The manometer will need to be picked up on Naval Station Norfolk at:

9349 4th Ave, Norfolk VA 23511

Q16. Should the quote include a total for both origin shipping and return shipping? If so, can separate invoices be sent for origin shipping and then another for return shipping?

A16. First shipment will be from Schwien to Norfolk(empty shipping containers and tools((see answer #1))

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