questions received as 9-18-12.pdf

Solicitation SCO150-12-R-N020 Military Ponchos

Questions received as of September 18, 2012

Q1. I am interested in the above referenced solicitation for ponchos. Could you please tell me where I could find some drawings or specs for the poncho?

A1. The specifications for the poncho are included on page 2 of the document entitled “SCO150-12-R-N020 solicitation package”.

Q2. Will the government "accept" the goods upon delivery to the forwarding agent in Miami or will the goods be inspected and "accepted" in Bogota? When can a successful vendor bill the government - after delivery to Miami or after receipt of the goods in Bogota?

A2. When the items are received in Miami by our Freight Forwarder, you may send the invoice to us to process the payment. The elements will be inspected and accepted when they are received in Colombia. At this point, if there are discrepancies, we will notify you.

Q3. In preparation for our sample and proposal, can you provide information for the following:

1) Drawings and/or patterns for the desired ponchos?

2) Previous pricing structure from the incumbent?

A3. The poncho must comply with the specifications given in the solicitation (on page 2 of the document entitled “SCO150-12-R-N020 solicitation package”). There is no incumbent awardee.

Q4. I am trying to find a data package on this solicitation to manufacture. Can you please assist?

A4. In addition to the specifications inherent in the NSN, please add the following specifications to the poncho design:

Features Multiple Uses:

• Simple rain protection

• Waterproof

• Field expedient sleeping bag when lined with a Poncho Liner

• Two man shelter by joining two ponchos

• Drawstring hood

• Edge grommets

• 2-way side joining snaps

• Approximate size: 64" X 88" (163 cm x 224 cm) *** OD green in color not camouflage

Q5. Are there government patterns existing for poncho? If so, how do I order patterns?

A5. We have no government patterns for the poncho.

Q6. Would you like a poncho liner included with the sample?

A6. We do not need a poncho liner included with the sample.

Q7. Does this solicitation require all materials to be Berry Compliant?

A7. The solicitation does not require all materials to be Berry Compliant.

Q8. To what address should Colombian firms send their sample?

A8. US Embassy Bogota Attn: Mr. Roberto Valles Carrera 45 # 24B-27

Bogota

Colombian firms must comply with the September 30, 2012 postmark deadline, which means that your sample must be in transit to the embassy (or received at the embassy) by September 30.