RFQ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 9.9.26.pdf

Questions:

1. SF1449 page 1, block 8 states September 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM local time, while the current SAM notice shows 4:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time. Please confirm the controlling deadline and time zone. Closing time 4PM PST (extending closing this is changing)

2. SPECS.docx requires 400 pieces at 3/8 x 24 x 46 inches with a plus/minus 0.125-inch tolerance for the 24 x 46 pieces. Its cutting example says splitting 48 x 48 stock down the center satisfies the 46-inch dimension. Should suppliers quote a finished length of 46 inches, or is a different length accepted? Please also confirm the applicable thickness and 48 x 48-piece tolerances.

See updated Spec Sheet for this information response.

3. Page 9 lists Government Origin after Loading and a 575 I Avenue ship-to, while the incorporated FOB Destination clause and the shipping instructions on pages 9 to 10 point to 625 Laguna Road, Building 65. Please confirm the delivery address, freight responsibility and required labeling information for supplier pricing. Delivery Address will be filled out at time of award see page 9 for city and address if needed. the Origin after loading – is just alerting that the product will be accepted once we receive so we can inspect.

4. Page 5 applies DFARS 252.211-7003 to CLIN 0001, while the under-threshold table on pages 20 to 21 shows N/A.

Is individual item marking and IUID reporting required for all 400 pieces? If so, please identify the required marking method and location. IUID will be required on items if items are over the 5k threshold per unit cost.

All items are exempt from this IUID labeling. The clause is mandatory on all supplies even if the unit cost is less than $5000.00.

5. What work or charges should CLIN 0003, Administrative Handling, include? This CLIN is going to be removed as this solicitation is for Destination preference.

6. Is September 30 delivery mandatory, or will an offered delivery period after award be evaluated? Please confirm whether the authorized-distributorship evidence must cover Sentiq directly, or whether manufacturer authorization of its supplying distributor plus that distributor's supply commitment to Sentiq is acceptable. No, sept 30 is not mandatory. Provide your best estimate for shipping.

1. Does 4 PM PST mean 4 PM Pacific local time on September 10, which is daylight time? We will work to the earlier Pacific local cutoff while awaiting clarification. Date to change see amendment for clarification and extended date.

2. Before the full address is assigned at award, can you confirm the delivery city, postal code, receiving constraints and whether the quoted freight must be destination delivery? This is needed to price the separate shipping line accurately. See page 9 Section F provides the city and state.

3. Must the manufacturer authorization name Sentiq directly, or may an authorized distributor supply the goods to Sentiq with its authorization evidence and supply commitment? Section M Evaluation Factors – they state proof of authorized distributorship and proof of supply line as new items. Whatever documentation you can provide to meet this evaluation factor.

1. Is there any grade requirement for the black acetal copolymer? No, the “grade” is Acetal Copolymer”