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Solicitation No. SAQMMA15R0422 State Repeater
| Question # |
| Question |
| Response |
| Date |
| 1. |
| Would the government allow offeror to either, a) submit multiple proposals or b) submit multiple solutions for each kit? |
| Each vendor should choose a single solution that, in their expert opinion, represents the best value to the government based on the specifications in the statement of work. |
| July 30, 2015 |
| 2. |
| Type of contract, states that "This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for commercial items" (highlight added). Since this contract is for “commercial items” we would assume that the provisions of FAR 52.212-3, -52.212-4 and 52.212-5 would apply, however these clauses are not in the solicitation. |
- Would the Government consider adding these clauses to the solicitation?
| Yes, FAR 52.212-3; 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 will be added in a subsequent solicitation amendment and contract |
| August 5, 2016 |
| 3. |
| The contractual clauses include a number of FAR Part 15 provisions which normally do not apply to “commercial item” transactions, since these transactions are exempt from CAS and cost-based requirements. The provisions in question are as follows: |
• 52.215-2 Audit and Records - Negotiation (Oct 2010)
• 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997)
• 52.215-11 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications (Aug 2011)
• 52.215-12 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data (Oct 2010)
• 52.215-13 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications (Oct 2010)
• 52.215-14 Integrity of Unit Prices (Oct 2010)
• 52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Changes (Oct 1997)
• 52.215-21 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications (Oct 2010)
- Would the Government consider removing these clauses from the solicitation?
| Contract clauses not applicable to commercial items will be removed in a subsequent solicitation amendment and contract |
| August 5, 2016 |
| 4. |
| The Solicitation Synopsis indicates this as a small business set aside and FAR 52.219-6 and 52.219-14 are in the contract. Since this is a contract for product/supplies, the non- manufacturing rule applies. Most likely the products of a Large Business are going to be required to fulfill the requirements of this solicitation. In order for the non- manufacturing small business to propose these Large Business products, there would need to be a waiver of the NMR. |
- Please advise if a class or individual waiver to the NMR has been obtained from SBA for this procurement.
- Please insert FAR 52.219-6 Alternate 1 if such a waiver has been obtained.
Per discussion with SBA, NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) is applicable to resellers selling to the government. NAIC code for this solicitation will be updated accordingly.
Business size EXCEPTION for (Value Added Resellers) is 150 employees size standard
August 5, 2016
| 5. |
| Is the Government's intent to issue task orders against Tier I, II and III Level Support CLINs on an as needed basis? This will help us determine how to properly price this CLIN. |
| It is government’s intent to establish separate CLINS for tier 1, 2 and 3 in a task order with estimated quantities, unit prices and not-to-exceed amounts for a given contract year. |
| August 5, 2016 |
| 6. |
| What is the Government’s intention by listing "20% and 10% of equipment cost"? |
| The use of those percentages is for evaluation purposes and to establish not-to-exceed amounts in subsequent task orders. |
| August 5, 2016 |
| 7. |
| Is it the Government’s intent that the repair CLINs are priced on a per unit basis using the estimated quantities on the specific equipment listed in the CLINs above the repair CLINs to calculate an extend price? |
| Yes |
| August 5, 2016 |
| 8.. |
| Specifications call for multiple types of UPS models, including different types for climate-controlled and non-climate controlled installations. However, the current CLIN structure only has one UPS CLIN per kit, which only allows vendors to quote one type of UPS. |
| The Government will accept as many additional CLINs as are necessary to fully price the vendor’s proposed solution. |
| August 5, 2016 |
| 9. |
| - Would the Government consider adding an additional UPS CLIN per kit, so vendors are able to quote multiple types (i.e. climate-controlled and non-climate controlled)? |
- If not, how should vendors approach pricing these two different types of UPS within the CLIN structure provided?
| The Government will accept as many additional CLINs as are necessary to fully price the vendor’s proposed solution. |
| August 5, 2016 |
| 10. |
| Can the Vendor offer an equivalent to LMR 400 cable and connectors? |
| 11. |
| According to the Manufacturer of LMR 400, UHF Female connectors are not available for LMR 400. |
- Can vendors offer an alternative Female connector?
| 12. |
| There are some System Components that are not specifically listed in the CLIN structure, but will be required to ensure proper functionality. For example, under Configuration Kit 4, networking equipment not currently listed in Section J Attachment 1 will be required to ensure Kit 4 operates as requested. |
- How should the Vendor account for System Components that are not specifically listed in the CLIN structure?
- Should vendors show these items as separate CLINs within the individual Kit Sections, or create new sections?
| Vendors may add as many additional CLINs as are necessary to fully price the vendor’s proposed solution. New CLINs should be shown as separate, if appropriate, and within the individual Kit Sections. |
| August 5, 2016 |
| 13. |
| It is our understanding that DoS will ship equipment to the contractor for repair and warranty as required and no on-site support is required. |
- Is our understanding correct? If not, please clarify.
| Yes the vendor’s understanding is correct. |
| August 5, 2016 |
| 14. |
| The RFP requires Vendors to supply frequency sensitive equipment to the Government for evaluation purposes. |
- Please provide the exact Transmit and Receive Frequencies for each of these items?
- Or, is it the Government’s intent that the vendor supply generic frequencies in the appropriate frequency band?
| The vendor is to supply frequencies of its choosing within the constraints of the proposal instructions. |
| August 5, 2016 |
| 15. |
| Section 3.0 Repeaters states “Batteries are Government Furnished Equipment” |
Section 3.7 Repeater Cabinet Specifications states “Uninterruptable Power Supply (with external batteries)
- Does the vendor need to provide batteries for the UPS, or will the Government supply as GFE?
| The vendor is to supply the internal UPS batteries. The Government will supply external batteries for the back-up of the radio network. |
| August 5, 2016 |
| 16. |
| Is there a security encryption requirement for the PTP Links? If so, what type? |
| 17. |
| SOW Section 2.1 states that Configuration Kit 3 & Kit 4 contain at least four receivers. However the CLIN reflects a different quantity. |
Does the Quantity column in Attachment 1 Pricing represent the estimated number of “Kits” vs. actual number of receivers, repeaters, needed to complete a kit?
| The Government will accept as many additional CLINs as are necessary to fully price the vendor’s proposed solution. The Quantity refers to the number of Kits. |
| August 5, 2016 |
| 18. |
| Requests a two week extension to the RFP due date |
| Proposal due date will be extended for one week and is now due August 21, 2015, 2 pm EDT |
