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1202SC21Q9004 – Shelf Stable Incident Food Boxes Question & Answer #1

1. Question: The box within which these Shelf Stable Food Boxes will be boxed is 18"x14"x14" (45cmx35cmx35cm) BUT what size are you looking for?

Answer: That is the complete dimension of the box as indicated in B.4 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (d) The entire contents of the Shelf Stable Food Box shall fit into one cardboard box (carton). The carton should be a double wall corrugated (or equal) with the dimensions of 18”x14”x14”.

Section D – EXHIBITS Exhibit 3 Shelf Stable Food Box Construction Specifications provides a step by step example of the construction of the box.

2. Question: The nonperishable food: will they be cooked BEFORE being ferried to firefighters?

Answer: No, in SECTION D – EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 – Specifications for Shelf-Stable Food Box provides a list of items intended to supply two people with personal meals for three days. These boxes will be stored and delivered as needed to the Firefighters.

3. Question: Shelf-Stable Food: can you name some of the foods which your department in particular, will be ferrying to fire fighters.

Answer: In SECTION D – EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 – Specifications for Shelf-Stable Food Box provides a list of items intended to supply two people with personal meals for three days. Exhibit 2 – Sample Menu provides a sample menu for example only.

As stated in B.4 TECHINIAL REQUIREMENTS (b) Actual caloric count will vary depending upon the exact contents of the final produced food box, but the daily caloric count should be high and is meant to sustain rigorous wildland firefighting activities.

4. Question: Will the food be portioned out into containers ready to be eaten?

Answer: No, as presented in SECTION D – EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 – Specifications for Shelf- Stable Food Box. All items will be commercially packaged, no secondary packaging of bulk products. No items packaged in glass. See Exhibit 2 – Food Box Construction for packaging all items in box.

5. Question: Will the container (image not included), be suitable: Size: 11inches x 9inches and 1.6pounds in weight, 2.9inches depth.

Answer: No, the example provided does not meet the specifications of the solicitation.

This container is outside of the scope of the solicitation.

6. Question: Can bulk products (e.g. nuts) be packaged to be included in the box?

Answer: No, the items shall be in original packaging from commercial supplier.

SECTION D – EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 – Specifications for Shelf-Stable Food Box All items will be commercially packaged, no secondary packaging of bulk products.