DLA_Solicitation_SP3300-18-Q-0001_Offeror_Inquiries_and_Responses_(FINAL_102517).docx

DLA Solicitation SP3300-18-Q-0001: Offeror Inquiries and Responses

Q1) Limiting auditor certification to Exemplar Global and not including IRCA and BEAC auditors unfairly limits competition and is not consistent with what the Depot has accepted.

A1) Proposal submissions from Offerors who are IRCA and/or BEAC certified will be accepted. However, it should be understood that this is a standalone contract for DLA Distribution Anniston. As such, ANAD will not be included in the requirement. ANAD partially drives the requirement for DLA Distribution Anniston to obtain/maintain ISO Certifications. However, ANAD does not define how DLA Distribution Anniston executes this requirement or the vendor requirements regarding who DLA Distribution Anniston utilizes in the process.

Q2) If the DLA’s operations are 24/7, then provide the specific shift times. The customer should be aware that all Certification Bodies are required to audit multiple shifts during the three year period of certification. Provide the shift times.

A2) DLA Distribution Anniston only works one (1) shift from 0630-1630 CST.

Q3) Has the customer taken any exclusions to ISO 9001:2015? We understand that DLA is not currently certified. Exclusions, if any, when taken, must be clearly stated in the scope of certification.

A3) DLA Distribution Anniston determines its exclusions as part of its Gap Analysis process. The Gap Analysis for ISO 9001:2015 will be performed as part of this Contract. DDAA has not had a gap analysis performed. It may be that we have an exclusion for 8.3 (Design and Development) which we do not do, and this may not apply to us.

Q4) A copy of the Certificate of Certification to ISO 14001 must be provided.

A4) The answer previously provided by DLA, and the PWS contains sufficient information to enable all Offerors to research and validate the current ISO 14001 Certification.