B8 61881350 Open Question and answers.docx
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- Solicitation number
- N4523A27Q5701
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This is a Questions and Answers document clarifying key details for solicitation N4523A27Q5701, issued by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) for the rental of one Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) to support an emergency power supply system. The requirement is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 532490, with Firm Fixed Price Commercial Service contract terms. The base period runs from November 9, 2026 through December 31, 2026 (2 months), with Option 1 covering January 1, 2027 through November 8, 2027 (11 months), for a total potential contract duration of approximately 12 months. Quote submission deadline is October 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time, with anticipated contract award on or about October 30, 2026.
Key clarifications addressed in the Q&A include confirmation that this is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside (not Total), verification of CLIN dates and durations, confirmation of the 12-month total contract length, and clarification that delivery is expected November 9, 2026, allowing more than 48 hours' notice after the post-award call on November 3, 2026. Additionally, the government confirmed that no specific manufacturer is required for the ATS provided it meets PWS section 3.1.1.8 specifications and receives technical acceptance from the End User Subject Matter Expert. Regarding price substantiation, formal quotes on the supplier's letterhead are acceptable; if using a third-party rental company, all technical specifications for the ATS must be provided. The status of the ATS's compatibility with generator N4523A26Q5740 remains pending clarification.
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1. The notice calls this a Partial Small Business Set-Aside, but the clause list includes 52.219-6 (Total Small Business Set-Aside). Which one applies?
This will be a partial small business set aside.
2. CLIN 1001 lists 11 months, but its unit of measure reads "Months (9 Nov - 31 Dec)." Please confirm that CLIN 1001 covers January 1, 2027 to November 8, 2027.
CLIN 0001: is for 2 Months: 8 Nov, 2026 – 31 Dec, 2026 CLIN 1001: is for 11 Months: 1 Jan, 2027 – 8 Nov, 2027
3. Clauses 52.217-8 and 52.217-9 cap the total contract length at 6 months, but the base plus option period is about 12 months. Which is correct?
12 Months
4. PWS 10.2.2 requires delivery within 48 hours of task order award.
We expect to Award this contract on, or about 30 Oct, with a post award call on 3 Nov. Actual Delivery date would be 9 Nov allowing more than 48 hours’ notice prior to delivery Is delivery still expected on November 9, 2026, and what is the expected award date?
We expect to Award this contract on, or about 30 Oct, with a post award call on 3 Nov. Actual Delivery date would be 9 Nov allowing more than 48 hours’ notice prior to delivery
5. Will the generator under N4523A26Q5740 connect to this ATS? If so, can you share the generator's start-circuit voltage and its interface requirements?
These will used in conjunction. *Pending
6. Is a rental ATS with bus-bar/lug panels that meet PWS 3.1.1.8 acceptable, or is a specific manufacturer required?
No specific manufacturer is outlined in the PWS from the end user. All submissions will be reviewed for technical acceptance regardless of manufacturer, based on input from the End User SME
7. For price substantiation, will a formal quote from our rental supplier on its letterhead be accepted?
Please Provide a quote on your letterhead. If it is a 3r party rental, please provide all technical specs for the ATS.
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