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Does the commute require any stairs, elevators etc?

Yes, there are 3 floors. Stairs only.

If so, what floor are these mattresses located on?

The mattresses are located on each floor.

Is there a specific security type required for storage?

At minimum, a combo lock or key lock is required.

How often between 3/2/26-06/20/26 is transportation of mattresses required?

Pick-up, Storage, one-time delivery

What are the mattress sizes(twin, full, queen, etc.)?

Twin sized mattresses.

Are there any other requirements not mentioned in the solicitation? Please reply with the following details and anything additional that is essential to submitting a quote for this solicitation.

The PWS details the necessary requirements.

Small Business Set-Aside

Can you confirm whether this solicitation is restricted to small business concerns only, or if other business categories (e.g., large business) are eligible to compete?

*Yes, as the solicitation states, this requirement is a total small business set-asides action.

Performance Period / Storage Duration The solicitation lists a performance period of March 02, 2026 through June 20, 2026.

Does this period represent the entire duration of required storage?

* Yes

Will any storage be required before or after these dates, including potential extensions or option periods?

* No

Surge or Phased Requirements Will storage requirements be phased in/out, or should offerors plan for maximum capacity availability at the start of performance?

* Offerors should plan for maximum capacity at the start of performance, as preferred by the gov't, however, phasing will be considered due unforeseen circumstance i.e., inclement weather. All phases are to be completed within the PoP and not to have a completed duration > greater than 1 week.

Option Periods or Extensions

Does the Government anticipate any option periods or potential extensions beyond June 20, 2026, should mission requirements change?

* There are no options anticipated at this time.

Can you give me the approximate size and weight of the mattresses?

See sizes provided below:

* Dimensions: ~38" x 75" Weight Range: 40 to 50 lbs Height/Thickness: ~6" to 8"

Are all 300 the same size? Yes, all mattresses are the same size.

I've found photos of the barge, it is multiple floors, I assume 5 or 6 levels, can you confirm the number of floors? There are 4 levels.

Is there elevator access on the vessel? There are no elevators, only stairs.

How quickly do you need us to remove the mattresses? From start of the POP, there is allowance of >1 week to have all mattresses removed.

What is the exact timeline? The expectation is to work within the POP, 0800 - 1530 M-F (as needed) to complete the removal and delivery of the mattresses.

Do you need all levels removed immediately or is there a schedule? All levels are expected to be removed within the provided timeframe allotted.

Is it possible to visit the ship? or can you send me photos of the stairs, hallways, access points, rooms, or photos of the mattresses and types of mattresses. I will send pictures of access points / and mattresses. (attached)