SPE300-15-R-0042_Amendment_0012_Attachment_1_Published_30_DEC_2016.pdf

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This amendment contains two sections: Section I contains revisions (adds/changes/deletions) to the solicitation requirements. Section II provides answers to questions which were submitted in response to amendment 11.

Note: The answers in Section II are provided for clarification purposes only and do not change the solicitation requirements. In the event of any discrepancy between the answers provided in Section II and the solicitation documents, the solicitation documents will take precedence.

Questions may have been consolidated for convenience and/or revised to remove sensitive, misleading or extraneous information.

SECTION I – Solicitation Adds/Changes/Deletions

1. On pages 18-21 of Solicitation Attachment 1, delete and replace paragraphs 4 and 5 as follows:

4. In accordance with the above, the Distribution Price for this solicitation is broken down into Standard and Non-Standard Distribution Price elements as follows. Each distribution price shall remain fixed for the duration of each tiered pricing period. Each distribution price shall exclude ocean shipping costs referenced in DLAD 52.216-9065, paragraph (b)(8).

NOTE: As detailed in DLAD 52.216-9065, paragraph (b)(3), product price is distinct from and not to be included in the any standard or non-standard distribution price. (Note that for FF&V items purchased from an importer in the local markets of Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, or Jordan, in accordance with DLAD 52.216-9065, paragraph (b)(3)(i)(a) no importer charges shall be included in the standard or non-standard distribution prices.)

NOTE: New distribution prices may be established and modified into the contract for work that is not included in the contract, but within the scope of the contract. Lower distribution prices may be negotiated and modified into the contract for work that is included in the contract, but not being performed by the Prime Vendor. Lower distribution prices may be negotiated and modified into the contract as voluntarily offered by the Prime Vendor.

i. Standard Distribution Price: The standard distribution price is a firm fixed price and offered as a dollar amount, which represents all elements of the unit price, other than the product price and non-standard distribution prices. All performance under this SOW will be included in the standard distribution price except aspects of performance that are specifically identified as being included in the non-standard distribution price. The Prime Vendor shall not include the same performance or cost element in both the standard and non-standard distribution prices.

ii. Non-Standard Distribution Price for Ground Movement within Iraq inclusive of Private Convoy Security:

This non-standard distribution price category only applies when the Prime Vendor provides customer support within Iraq AND utilizes private convoy security in doing so. This category is Iraq specific in that it will supplement the Prime Vendor’s standard distribution price for the aforementioned support. Because of this, said non-standard distribution price, offered as a firm fixed price dollar amount, shall represent only the unique costs associated with performing contractual obligations within Iraq utilizing private convoy security. Such costs include but are not limited to: business risk associated with Iraq, private convoy security, unique personnel required for Iraq support (i.e. customer service representatives

SPE300-15-R-0042 Amendment 0012 – Attachment 1 Page 2 of 23 stationed at the Iraq-Kuwait border, within Iraq, etc.), changes to border-crossing locations, insurance, recovery, demurrage, vehicles, and any other reasonable and allowable costs that the Prime Vendor deems necessary for this specific type of support within Iraq. None of these cost considerations should be included in the Prime Vendor’s standard distribution price or other non-standard distribution prices, which are separate categories altogether with their own specific considerations.

NOTE: Delivery with private convoy security is the method of transportation for support within Iraq at this time and will remain, absent specific direction and authorization from the Contracting Officer in the form of a modification to the resulting contract.

iii. Non-Standard Distribution Price for Ground Movement within Iraq without

This non-standard distribution price category only applies when the Prime Vendor provides customer support within Iraq WITHOUT private convoy security. This category is Iraq specific in that it will supplement the Prime Vendor’s standard distribution price for the aforementioned support. Because of this, said non-standard distribution price, offered as a firm-fixed price dollar amount, shall represent only the unique costs associated with performing contractual obligations within Iraq absent private convoy security. Such costs include but are not limited to: business risk associated with Iraq, unique personnel required for Iraq support (i.e. customer service representatives stationed at the Iraq-Kuwait border, within Iraq, etc.), changes to border-crossing locations, insurance, recovery, demurrage, vehicles, and any other reasonable and allowable costs that the Prime Vendor deems necessary for this specific type of support within Iraq. None of these cost considerations should be included in the Prime Vendor’s standard distribution price or other non-standard distribution prices, which are separate categories altogether with their own specific considerations.

NOTE: The decision to move product within Iraq via ground with or without Private Convoy Security shall be made by the Contracting Officer based on customer requirements.

When one or more delivery points within Iraq requires Private Convoy Security, all deliveries within Iraq will receive the Non-Standard Distribution Price for Ground Movement within Iraq inclusive of Private Convoy Security.

iv. Non-Standard Distribution Price for Commercial Air Movement to Iraq: This non-standard distribution price category only applies when the Prime Vendor provides customer support within Iraq via commercial air movement. This scenario will arise when ground movement within Iraq is not possible based on conditions within the country and/or United States Transportation Command (“USTRANSCOM”) tenders are not available. The Contracting Officer must authorize this type of delivery. This category is Iraq specific in that it will supplement the Prime Vendor’s standard distribution price for the aforementioned support. Because of this, said non-standard distribution price, offered as a firm-fixed price dollar amount, shall represent only the unique costs associated with performing contractual obligations using commercial air movement. Such costs include but are not limited to:

business risk associated with Iraq, insurance, demurrage, tri-walls, ice, commercial airlifting of product from airfield to airfield, and any other reasonable and allowable costs that the Prime Vendor deems necessary for this specific type of support within Iraq. None of these cost considerations should be included in the Prime Vendor’s standard distribution price or other non-standard distribution prices, which are separate categories altogether with their own specific considerations.

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Note: The pricing spreadsheet requires offerors to submit a per pound non-standard distribution price for commercial air movement to Iraq. The per pound price will be paid to the Prime Vendor based on the net weight of the product ordered and delivered, exclusive of product packaging, and not the gross weight of the product with packaging or gross weight of the material airlifted. Additionally, for the purposes of calculating net weight of items measured in fluid ounces, the weight of a fluid ounce will be considered the same as the weight of a dry ounce. This must be considered in the offered price.

v. Non-Standard Distribution Price for Ground Movement within Syria inclusive of

This non-standard distribution price category only applies when the Prime Vendor provides customer support within Syria AND utilizes private convoy security in doing so. This category is Syria specific in that it will supplement the Prime Vendor’s standard distribution price for the aforementioned support. Because of this, said non-standard distribution price, offered as a firm fixed price dollar amount, shall represent only the unique costs associated with performing contractual obligations within Syria utilizing private convoy security. Such costs include but are not limited to: business risk associated with Syria, private convoy security, unique personnel required for Syria support (i.e. customer service representatives stationed at the Syria-Iraq border, Syria-Jordan border, Syria-Turkey border, within Syria, etc.), changes to border-crossing locations, insurance, recovery, demurrage, vehicles, and any other reasonable and allowable costs that the Prime Vendor deems necessary for this specific type of support within Syria. None of these cost considerations should be included in the Prime Vendor’s standard distribution price or other non-standard distribution prices, which are separate categories altogether with their own specific considerations.

NOTE: Delivery with private convoy security is the projected method of transportation for support within Syria at this time and will remain, absent specific direction and authorization from the Contracting Officer in the form of a modification to the resulting contract.

vi. Non-Standard Distribution Price for Ground Movement within Syria without

This non-standard distribution price category only applies when the Prime Vendor provides customer support within Syria WITHOUT private convoy security. This category is Syria specific in that it will supplement the Prime Vendor’s standard distribution price for the aforementioned support. Because of this, said non-standard distribution price, offered as a firm-fixed price dollar amount, shall represent only the unique costs associated with performing contractual obligations within Syria absent private convoy security. Such costs include but are not limited to: business risk associated with Syria, unique personnel required for Syria support (i.e. customer service representatives stationed at the Syria-Iraq border, Syria-Jordan border, Syria-Turkey border, within Syria, etc.), changes to border-crossing locations, insurance, recovery, demurrage, vehicles, and any other reasonable and allowable costs that the Prime Vendor deems necessary for this specific type of support within Syria.

None of these cost considerations should be included in the Prime Vendor’s standard distribution price or other non-standard distribution prices, which are separate categories altogether with their own specific considerations.

NOTE: The decision to move product within Syria via ground with or without Private Convoy Security shall be made by the Contracting Officer based on customer requirements.

When one or more delivery points within Syria requires Private Convoy Security, all

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vii. Non-Standard Distribution Price for Commercial Air Movement to Syria: This non-standard distribution price category only applies when the Prime Vendor provides customer support within Syria via commercial air movement. This scenario will arise when ground movement within Syria is not possible based on conditions within the country and/or United States Transportation Command (“USTRANSCOM”) tenders are not available. The Contracting Officer must authorize this type of delivery. This category is Syria specific in that it will supplement the Prime Vendor’s standard distribution price for the aforementioned support. Because of this, said non-standard distribution price, offered as a firm-fixed price dollar amount, shall represent only the unique costs associated with performing contractual obligations using commercial air movement. Such costs include but are not limited to:

business risk associated with Syria, insurance, demurrage, tri-walls, ice, commercial airlifting of product from airfield to airfield, and any other reasonable and allowable costs that the Prime Vendor deems necessary for this specific type of support within Syria. None of these cost considerations should be included in the Prime Vendor’s standard distribution price or other non-standard distribution prices, which are separate categories altogether with their own specific considerations.

Note: The pricing spreadsheet requires offerors to submit a per pound non-standard distribution price for commercial air movement to Syria. The per pound price will be paid to the Prime Vendor based on the net weight of the product ordered and delivered, exclusive of product packaging, and not the gross weight of the product with packaging or gross weight of the material airlifted. Additionally, for the purposes of calculating net weight of items measured in fluid ounces, the weight of a fluid ounce will be considered the same as the weight of a dry ounce. This must be considered in the offered price.

5. Pricing will be based on the following formulas:

For Kuwait and Jordan Customers and Emergency Airlifts from Kuwait when Military assets and/or USTRANSCOM tenders are utilized:

Contract Unit Price = Product Price + Standard Distribution Price

For Iraq Customers, one of the following formulas shall apply:

Note: This formula only applies if military assets and/or USTRANSCOM tenders are utilized to meet Iraq airlift requirements.

OR

Contract Unit Price = Product Price + 50% of the Standard Distribution Price

Note: This formula only applies for direct vendor deliveries within Iraq (i.e. the Prime Vendor purchases product from within Iraq and uses a subcontractor within Iraq to perform the delivery service to the Iraq customer).

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Contract Unit Price = Product Price + Standard Distribution Price + Non-Standard Distribution Price for Ground Movement within Iraq inclusive of Private Convoy Security

Distribution Price for Ground Movement within Iraq without Private Convoy Security

Distribution Price for Commercial Air Movement to Iraq

For Syria Customers, one of the following formulas shall apply:

Note: This formula only applies if military assets and/or USTRANSCOM tenders are utilized to meet Syria airlift requirements.

Contract Unit Price = Product Price + 50% of the Standard Distribution Price

Note: This formula only applies for direct vendor deliveries within Syria (i.e. the Prime Vendor purchases product from within Syria and uses a subcontractor within Syria to perform the delivery service to the Syria customer).

Distribution Price for Ground Movement within Syria inclusive of Private Convoy Security

Distribution Price for Ground Movement within Syria without Private Convoy Security

Distribution Price for Commercial Air Movement to Syria

2. On page 21 of Solicitation Attachment 1, delete and replace the distribution categories table as follows:

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Distribution Category #

Distribution Category Description Distribution Price Category Unit of

Measure

1 CONUS DRY CS CS

1A CONUS DRY CS (For Product Price Exceptions B, C, D, or E) CS 2 CONUS DRY EA (UOM for EA = 1 CO) EA

2A CONUS DRY EA (For Product Price Exceptions B, C, D, or E) (UOM for EA = 1 CO) EA

3 CONUS FZN CS CS

3A CONUS FZN CS (For Product Price Exceptions B, C, D, or E) CS

4 CONUS FZN LB LB

4A CONUS FZN LB (For Product Price Exceptions B, C, D, or E) LB

5 CONUS CHILLED CS CS

5A CONUS CHILLED CS (For Product Price Exceptions B, C, D, or E) CS

6 OCONUS DRY CS CS

7 OCONUS FZN CS CS

8 OCONUS CHILLED CS CS

9 OCONUS CHILLED OR FZN LB LB

10 OCONUS FF&V (For Product Price Exception A) LB 11 OCONUS WATER CS (Potable - Bottled) CS 12 DISPOSAL (Incl. Trans; Approved at the Contracting Officer's Discretion) CS 13 RESTOCKING PRICE FOR ORDERS OVER $10K (Approved at the Contracting

Officer's Discretion)

CS

14 GFM Distribution, Storage, Rework, Relabel, Dry (Single Case/Box) CS 15 GFM Distribution, Storage, Rework, Relabel, Dry (2 Cases per Module) EA = 2 cases EA 16 GFM Distribution, Storage, Rework, Relabel, Dry (3 Cases per Module) EA = 3 cases EA 17 GFM Distribution, Storage, Rework, Relabel, FRZ (Single Case/Box) EA 18 FSOS (Non-Food) by the CS CS

3. On pages 46-55 of Solicitation Attachment 1, revise paragraph H “Private Convoy Security in Iraq and Syria” as follows:

(a). Revise the heading of paragraph 2 to read: Arming Authority Documentation (Iraq Only).

(b). Revise the heading of paragraph 3 to read: Weapons (Iraq Only).

(c). Revise the last sentence in paragraph 3 to read: The following weapons and ammunition are currently authorized by the U.S. Government for use with Iraq.

4. On page 62 of Solicitation Attachment 1, paragraph I “Airlifts,” sub-paragraph 2 “Iraq and Syria,” revise the next to last sentence to read as follows:

When commercial airlifts are utilized to meet Iraq and Syria airlift requirements, the following price formulas shall apply, respectively:

Distribution Price for Commercial Air Movement to Iraq.

Distribution Price for Commercial Air Movement to Syria.

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5. On page 95 of Solicitation Attachment 1, delete and replace paragraph XIII, D “Syria Customers” as follows:

D. SYRIA CUSTOMERS

It is anticipated that deliveries to Syria may be required during the five-year contract term.

Deliveries may be required to locations throughout Syria. The Prime Vendor will be responsible for establishing its own routes into Syria. Significant delays may be experienced due to factors such as base security procedures, road closures or weather conditions. These, and other, delays must be anticipated and accounted for and will not serve as an excuse for missed required delivery dates (RDDs). It is anticipated that Private Security (security provided by the Prime Vendor) will be a necessity for movement within Syria. It is the Prime Vendor’s responsibility to obtain all necessary documentation and authorizations, including movement authorizations, country clearances, and customs documentation (e.g., health certificates, visas for drivers, export declarations, invoices, packing lists and certificates of origin) required for performance of this requirement, at its own expense.

6. On pages 112-113 of Solicitation Attachment 1, paragraph G “Payment,” add the following paragraph

8. The Internal Revenue Services issued its final regulations in Federal Register Vol 81, No. 160 on August 18, 2016 concerning section 301 of Public Law 111-347 (dated January 2, 2011), which added section 5000C to the Internal Revenue Code. The final regulations provide guidance on the applicability of Section 5000C(a) which imposes on any foreign person that receives a specified Federal procurement payment, a tax equal to 2 percent of the amount of such payment. The Defense Logistics Agency is working on implementation, and once that is complete collection will commence.

7. On pages 118-119 of Solicitation Attachment 1, delete and replace paragraph I “Prime Vendor 832 Catalogs,” sub-paragraph 2, as follows:

2. It is estimated that the Prime Vendor will be required to establish a minimum of five (5) 832 catalogs. Note: The actual number of required catalogs may vary throughout the life of the contract based on factors such as the actual number of customers, their needs, and their billing requirements.

Catalog 1: This catalog should contain all items available for issue to all customers located in Kuwait and Jordan. The catalog unit price will consist of the product price + the standard distribution price.

Catalog 2: This catalog should contain all items available for issue to all customers located in Iraq. The catalog unit price will consist of the product price + the standard distribution price.

Catalog 3: This catalog should contain all items available for issue to all customers located in Syria. The catalog unit price will consist of the product price + the standard distribution price.

Catalog 4: This catalog should contain all items available for issue to all customers located in Iraq. The catalog unit price will consist of the product price + the standard distribution price.

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Catalog 5: This catalog should contain all items available for issue to all customers located in Syria. The catalog unit price will consist of the product price + the standard distribution price.

Note: Catalogs 2 and 4 as well as catalogs 3 and 5 will be identical to each other with the exception of the catalog number; however, each catalog will be linked to a different administrative catalog; i.e., catalog 6, 7, 8, or 9. This is necessary to ensure the correct non-standard billing charge is applied to every line of each purchase order once the order is sent via STORES.

Catalog 6: This catalog will mirror Catalog 2 for all items with the exception of pricing.

Pricing will consist of only the non-standard distribution price with private security or without private security depending on the current situation within Iraq. (Administrative Catalog)

Catalog 7: This catalog will mirror Catalog 3 for all items with the exception of pricing.

Pricing will consist of only the non-standard distribution price with private security or without private security depending on the current situation within Syria. (Administrative Catalog)

Catalog 8: This catalog will mirror Catalog 4 for all items with the exception of pricing.

Pricing will consist of only the non-standard distribution price with air movement to Iraq.

(Administrative Catalog)

Catalog 9: This catalog will mirror Catalog 5 for all items with the exception of pricing.

Pricing will consist of only the non-standard distribution price with air movement to Syria.

(Administrative Catalog)

The Government expects to use the catalogs as follows. Catalogs 1-5 will be visible to the customers. Catalogs 6 and 7 as well as 8 and 9 will be considered administrative catalogs and only visible to DLA Troop Support for use in calculating the appropriate non-standard distribution charges based upon the customer's food order generated in STORES utilizing Catalogs 2 and 3 or 4 and 5. Once charges have been calculated using the appropriate administrative catalog, an order for the non-standard distribution charges will be placed by DLA Troop Support for the customer using specific LSNs designated for non-standard billing. Catalog 6 and 7 will initially be established with the non-standard distribution pricing associated with private security and will only change as directed by the Contracting Officer if private security is no longer necessary. Catalogs 8 and 9 will initially be established with only the non-standard distribution pricing associated with air movement to Iraq and Syria, respectively. Catalogs 2 and 3 as well as 4 and 5 used for Iraq and Syria, respectively support will be linked to separate Order Points that will ensure the correct administrative catalog is used to create non-standard obligations. Customers will be given instruction on how to utilize the correct Order Point for order placement.

Iraq and Syria unique non-standard distribution costs will be placed on order, receipted, invoiced, billed and paid separately based on original Iraq and Syria food order quantities.

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8. On pages 137-142 of Solicitation Attachment 1, delete and replace Elements 2 and 3 as follows:

Element 2 - Category/Distribution Prices using attachment 2, tab Distribution Category Worksheet.

The distribution price categories to be used on this solicitation are listed on Attachment 2, tab Distribution Category Worksheet. The Distribution Prices must be offered as a dollar amount.

Distribution Prices offered as a percentage are not acceptable. Prices must not extend more than two (2) places to the right of the decimal point. Pricing for all tiers shall be provided for the Distribution Price portion of the Contract Unit Price only. Acceptance of all tiers is mandatory, and if an offeror does not submit, the offeror’s proposal may be rejected. The awarded Distribution Prices shall remain fixed for each applicable contract ordering period and shall be the same price for all customers.

The pricing scheme utilizes a total of 23 item distribution categories (categories 1 through 18 and sub-categories 1A through 5A). Sub-categories were established to be utilized in combination with Product Price Exceptions, see DLAD 52.216-9065 (b)(3)(i) – (B), (C), (D), and (E), as described in element 3 below, to prevent overstated unit price charges. The same distribution cost that is included in an individual items product price because it is identified as an exception shall not be included in that individual items distribution price. Therefore, all sub-category distribution prices (1A through 5A) shall be lower than their corresponding category distribution prices (1 through 5).

Disposal, Restocking, and GFM Distribution, Storage, Rework, and Relabel, categories 12 – 17, respectively, do not have associated item product prices. The estimated annual quantities associated with categories 12-17 are identified on the distribution category worksheet in cells F22-F27.

1. In Column G, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their standard distribution price for the first Tiered Pricing Period (a 24-month performance period, to include a 6-month ramp

up) per the unit of measure (UoM) in column E.

2. In Column H, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their standard distribution price for the second Tiered Pricing Period (an 18-month performance period) per the unit of measure (UoM) in column E.

3. In Column I, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their standard distribution price for the third (final) Tiered Pricing Period (an 18-month performance period) per the unit of measure (UoM) in column E.

4. In Column K, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Iraq non-standard distribution price for ground movement with private security for the first Tiered Pricing Period (a 24-month performance period, to include a 6-month ramp up) per the unit of measure (UoM) in column E.

5. In Column L, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Iraq non-standard distribution price for ground movement with private security for the second Tiered Pricing Period (an 18-month performance period) per the unit of measure (UoM) in column E.

6. In Column M, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Iraq non-standard distribution price for ground movement with private security for the third (final) Tiered Pricing Period (an 18-month performance period) per the unit of measure (UoM) in column E.

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7. In Column O, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Syria non-standard distribution price for ground movement with private security for the first Tiered Pricing Period (a 24-month performance period, to include a 6-month ramp up) per the unit of

8. In Column P, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Syria non-standard distribution price for ground movement with private security for the second Tiered Pricing Period (an 18-month performance period) per the unit of measure (UoM) in column E.

9. In Column Q, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Syria non-standard distribution price for ground movement with private security for the third (final) Tiered Pricing Period (an 18-month performance period) per the unit of measure (UoM) in column E.

10. In Column S, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Iraq non-standard distribution price for ground movement without private security for the first Tiered Pricing Period (a 24-month performance period, to include a 6-month ramp up) per the unit of measure (UoM) in column E.

11. In Column T, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Iraq non-standard distribution price for ground movement without private security for the second Tiered Pricing Period (an 18-month performance period) per the unit of measure (UoM) in column E.

12. In Column U, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Iraq non-standard distribution price for ground movement without private security for the third (final) Tiered

13. In Column W, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Syria non-standard distribution price for ground movement without private security for the first Tiered Pricing Period (a 24-month performance period, to include a 6-month ramp up) per the unit of

14. In Column X, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Syria non-standard distribution price for ground movement without private security for the second Tiered

15. In Column Y, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Syria non-standard distribution price for ground movement without private security for the third (final) Tiered

16. In Column AA, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Iraq non-standard distribution price for air movement for the first Tiered Pricing Period (a 24-month performance period, to include a 6-month ramp up) per the unit of measure (UoM) in column

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17. In Column AB, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Iraq non-standard distribution price for air movement for the second Tiered Pricing Period (an 18-month performance period) per the unit of measure (UoM) in column E.

18. In Column AC, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Iraq non-standard distribution price for air movement for the third (final) Tiered Pricing Period (an 18-month

19. In Column AE, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Syria non-standard distribution price for air movement for the first Tiered Pricing Period (a 24-month performance period, to include a 6-month ramp up) per the unit of measure (UoM) in column

20. In Column AF, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Syria non-standard distribution price for air movement for the second Tiered Pricing Period (an 18-month

21. In Column AG, Rows 6 through 28, offerors will insert their Syria non-standard distribution price for air movement for the third (final) Tiered Pricing Period (an 18-month

Distribution Category Worksheet – Prepopulated or Calculated Fields:

Column Description B Cat. # – Distribution Price category number C Category Description – description of the food category D # of Items in Category – number of items in the Market Basket that are cataloged within a specific Distribution Price Category E Distribution Price Category Unit of Measure – unit used to calculate the quantity in its respective category F Annual Quantity in UOM Listed in Column E – estimated annual quantity per

UoM (Column E) for all items in the Market Basket that are cataloged within a specific category

AI/AJ

AK/AL

AM/AN

AO

Annual Quantity Adjusted in UOM Listed in Column E – Standard and non-standard distribution quantities (standard, Iraq non-standard for ground movement with private security, Iraq non-standard for ground movement without private security, Iraq non-standard for air movement, Syria non-standard for ground movement with private security, Syria non-standard for ground movement without private security, and Syria non-standard for air movement, respectively)

AQ Tier 1 Standard Distribution – total Standard Distribution Price per Distribution Price category for the tier 1 period (Column G * Column AI)

AR Tier 2 Standard Distribution – total Standard Distribution Price per Distribution Price category for the tier 2 period (Column H * Column AI)

AS Tier 3 Standard Distribution – total Standard Distribution Price per Distribution Price category for the tier 3 period (Column I * Column AI)

AU Tier 1 Iraq Non-Standard Distribution price for Ground movement with Private Security – total Iraq Non-Standard Distribution for Ground movement with Private Security Price category for the tier 1 period (Column K*Column AJ)

AV Tier 2 Iraq Non-Standard Distribution price for Ground movement with Private

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Security – total Iraq Non-Standard Distribution for Ground movement with Private Security Price category for the tier 2 period (Column L*Column AJ)

AW Tier 3 Iraq Non-Standard Distribution price for Ground movement with Private Security – total Iraq Non-Standard Distribution for Ground movement with Private Security Price category for the tier 3 period (Column M*Column AJ)

AX Tier 1 Syria Non-Standard Distribution price for Ground movement with Private Security – total Syria Non-Standard Distribution for Ground movement with Private Security Price category for the tier 1 period (Column O*Column AM)

AY Tier 2 Syria Non-Standard Distribution price for Ground movement with Private Security – total Syria Non-Standard Distribution for Ground movement with Private Security Price category for the tier 2 period (Column P*Column AM)

AZ Tier 3 Syria Non-Standard Distribution price for Ground movement with Private Security – total Syria Non-Standard Distribution for Ground movement with Private Security Price category for the tier 3 period (Column Q*Column AM)

BB Tier 1 Iraq Non-Standard Distribution price for Ground movement without Private Security – total Iraq Non-Standard Distribution for Ground movement without Private Security Price category for the tier 1 period (Column S*Column

AK)

BC Tier 2 Iraq Non-Standard Distribution price for Ground movement without Private Security – total Iraq Non-Standard Distribution for Ground movement without Private Security Price category for the tier 2 period (Column T*Column

AK)

BD Tier 3 Iraq Non-Standard Distribution price for Ground movement without Private Security – total Iraq Non-Standard Distribution for Ground movement without Private Security Price category for the tier 3 period (Column U*Column

AK)

BE Tier 1 Syria Non-Standard Distribution price for Ground movement without Private Security – total Syria Non-Standard Distribution for Ground movement without Private Security Price category for the tier 1 period (Column W*Column

AN)

BF Tier 2 Syria Non-Standard Distribution price for Ground movement without Private Security – total Syria Non-Standard Distribution for Ground movement without Private Security Price category for the tier 2 period (Column X*Column

AN)

BG Tier 3 Syria Non-Standard Distribution price for Ground movement without Private Security – total Syria Non-Standard Distribution for Ground movement without Private Security Price category for the tier 3 period (Column Y*Column

AN)

BI Tier 1 Iraq Non-Standard Distribution price for Air movement – total Iraq Non- Standard Distribution for Air movement Price category for the tier 1 period (Column AA*Column AL)

BJ Tier 2 Iraq Non-Standard Distribution price for Air movement – total Iraq Non- Standard Distribution for Air movement Price category for the tier 2 period (Column AB*Column AL)

BK Tier 3 Iraq Non-Standard Distribution price for Air movement – total Iraq Non- Standard Distribution for Air movement Price category for the tier 3 period (Column AC*Column AL)

BL Tier 1 Syria Non-Standard Distribution price for Air movement – total Syria

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Non-Standard Distribution for Air movement Price category for the tier 1 period (Column AE*Column AO)

BM Tier 2 Syria Non-Standard Distribution price for Air movement – total Syria Non-Standard Distribution for Air movement Price category for the tier 2 period (Column AF*Column AO)

BN Tier 3 Syria Non-Standard Distribution price for Air movement – total Syria Non-Standard Distribution for Air movement Price category for the tier 3 period (Column AG*Column AO)

Element 3 – Item/Product Prices, using attachment 2, tab Market Basket and a supporting word document, which confirms the item description quoted

Attachment 2, tab Market Basket represents as a minimum 40% of the anticipated dollar value of this solicitation. The distribution category for each item has been pre-designated as indicated on the attachment 2, tab Market Basket, Column N. No changes may be made to an item’s designated category. The estimated quantities for the items selected are indicated in Columns O-U and are for information and evaluation purposes only.

All offered items should match to the solicited LSN specification requirements to include item description, unit package size, units per purchase pack, grade or fabrication. If the offeror’s proposed item does not adhere to the requirement, it may not be considered an acceptable item.

Meat items shall meet all the general and detailed requirements of the Government’s item description in accordance with the IMPS or NAMPS equivalent. Regarding fat limitations, unless otherwise specified, the maximum average fat thickness shall be 0.25 inch, and trim, weight and thickness tolerances shall be as the specified quality grade.

Product prices entered on the Market Basket tab should match the supporting manufacturer’s quote, see Element 4 below. Offerors shall not convert pricing to match the solicited LSN specification requirements when proposing an item. Any conversion will be done by DLA Troop Support and will be for evaluation purposes only.

1. For each item on the market basket tab, the offeror shall confirm in a separate word document if the item quoted is or is not an exact match to the market basket item description. For items offered as an exact match, “Exact Match” must be stated. For items that are not offered as an exact match, “Alternate Item” must be stated to include a full description of the quoted item. Also, the specific difference(s) between the requested item description and the quoted item description must be clearly explained.

2. Offerors shall complete column F, Rows 3 through 92, Evaluation Units per Unit of Measure (UOM) Offered. The evaluated units per UOM offered must be based on the submitted manufacturer’s quote (see Element 4 below). This is the number of evaluation units of measure the Contractor is offering per case; e.g., the number of pounds per case, gallons per case, etc. If offering the actual requirement, this number should match the number in column E.

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3. Offerors shall complete column G, Rows 3 through 92, Quoted Product Price. The product price must be based on the submitted manufacturer’s quote (see Element 4 below).

DO NOT deduct Food Show allowances from the product price. NAPA Discounts shall be deducted from the product price; however, the discount must be stated on the manufacturer’s quote.

4. Offerors shall complete column H, Rows 3 through 92, Case Price. Annotate either a “Y” for Yes, or an “N” for No whether the offered UOM is a case price.

5. Offerors shall complete column I, Rows 3 through 62 indicating if a product rice exception applies to the quoted product price in accordance with DLAD 52.216- 9065(b)(3)(i) – (B) Contiguous United States (CONUS) based manufacturer, grower, or private label holder’s product pricing; (C) Mandatory source item; (D) Prime Vendor table displays/decorations; or (E) A CONUS-based redistributor’s price for a specific manufacturer’s product with either a “Y” for Yes, or an “N” for No.

Market Basket – Prepopulated or Calculated Fields:

A Line Item – item number in the Market Basket B Stock # – Local Stock Number (LSN) requirement C Item Description – basic concept of the item of supply within a specific federal supply class (FSC) D Item Description Unit of Measure – The exact unit of issue per item shown as each or pound E Evaluated Units per Units of Measure – the number of units that have historically been within the case currently purchased by DLA Troop K Distribution Price Category UoM as identified on the Distribution Category

Worksheet tab L Quoted Product Price as adjusted for the number of evaluated units offered in column F N Distribution Category # - The distribution category number assigned to the market basket item.

O/P/Q/R Annual Quantity Based on Offered Items – Column O-Kuwait/Iraq/Jordan estimated standard distribution quantity, Column P-Iraq estimated non-standard distribution quantity for ground movement with private security, Column Q-Iraq estimated non-standard distribution quantity for ground movement without private security, Column R-Iraq estimated non-standard distribution quantity for air movement.

S/T/U Annual Quantity Based on Offered Items – Column S-Syria estimated non-standard distribution quantity for ground movement with private security, Column T-Syria estimated non-standard distribution quantity for ground movement without private security, Column U-Syria estimated non-standard distribution quantity for air movement.

W/X/Y/Z Annual Quantity – Adjusted for Offered Item Size – Column W Kuwait/Iraq/Jordan adjusted standard distribution quantity, Column X Iraq adjusted non-standard distribution quantity for ground movement with private security, Column Y Iraq adjusted non-standard for ground movement without private security, Column Z Iraq adjusted non-standard for air movement.

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AA/AB/AC Annual Quantity – Adjusted for Offered Item Size – Column AA Syria adjusted non-standard distribution quantity for ground movement with private security, Column AB Syria adjusted non-standard for ground movement without private security, Column AC Syria adjusted non-standard for air movement.

AE-AK Aggregate Product Price – Column AE Annual Product Price for Kuwait/Iraq/Syria/Jordan standard distribution, Column AF Annual Product Price for Iraq non-standard for ground movement with private security, Column AG Annual Product Price for Iraq non-standard for ground movement without private security, Column AH Annual Product Price for and Iraq non-standard for air movement, Column AI Annual Product Price for Syria non-standard for ground movement with private security, AJ Annual Product Price for Syria non-standard for ground movement without private security, AK Annual Product Price for Syria non-standard for air movement.

AL Brand Name Specific Items

9. The Solicitation Attachment 2 Market Basket Spreadsheet is hereby replaced in its entirety, see attached. The following changes were made to the spreadsheet:

(a). On the “Totals” tab, Cells C10 – C12 and C19 – C25, non-standard distribution price headings were updated to breakout Syria from Iraq.

(b). On the “Totals” tab, Cells C13 – C15 and C28 – C30, non-standard distribution price headings were added for Syria.

(c). On the “Totals” tab, Cells E28 – G30, non-standard distribution price formulas were added for Syria.

(d). On the “Totals” tab, Cell E31, G31, and K27 formulas were updated to include the added non-standard distribution price elements for Syria.

(e). On the “Totals” tab, Cells G13 – J15, non-standard distribution price formulas for tiers 1, 2, and 3 were added for Syria.

(f). On the “Totals” tab, Cells K10 – K12, non-standard distribution price headings were updated to breakout Syria from Iraq.

(g). On the “Totals” tab, Cells K13 – L 15, non-standard distribution price headings and percentages were added for Syria.

(h). On the “Distribution Category Worksheet” tab, Cell K5 – BN32 headings and/or formulas were updated or added to breakout Syria’s non-standard distribution price elements from Iraq’s non-standard distribution price elements.

(i). On the “Market Basket” tab, Cell P2 – AK92 headings and/or formulas were updated or added to breakout Syria’s estimated non-standard distribution quantities from Iraq’s estimated non-standard distribution quantities.

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(j). On the “Currently Cataloged Items” tab, Columns J and K were added to show a breakout of the estimated annual demand quantities for Syria and Iraq, respectively.

(j). All three formula tabs, “Totals Formulas,” “Distribution Category Formulas,” and “Market Basket Formulas” were updated to display the updated headings and formulas on the “Totals,” Distribution Category Worksheet,” and “Market Basket” tabs, respectively.

SECTION II – Questions & Answers

1. In reference to Amendment 11, paragraph 24 and page 95 of Solicitation Attachment 1, paragraph D “SYRIA CUSTOMERS;” i.e., “Individual customer locations are presently unknown and deliveries are anticipated to be made to one central location.” Can you please advise where this central location is located in Syria?

DLA Troop Support Response: The referenced paragraph has been revised, see Section I above. Offerors are reminded that while deliveries may be made to one North Central hub in Syria, the contract requirement is for delivery to any location within Syria.

2. What is the length of the nearest airstrip runway to the central location in Syria? Is the U.S. Government able to facilitate the airport/airstrip permits and landing permissions needed for airlifts to Syria?

DLA Troop Support Response: At the present time, there is no airlift requirement for Syria.

Airport/Airstrips are under development. Specific information is unknown at this time.

3. Should we price only to the central location in Syria?

DLA Troop Support Response: No. Reference solicitation attachment 1, page 10 “Though the solicitation describes existing customers known to the Contracting Officer at the time of the solicitation’s issuance, other customers, including military, Department of Defense (“DoD”), or non-DOD, may be added as necessary during the life of any resultant contract. The addition of said customers located within the solicitation’s specified region will be at no additional cost to the Government.” Although deliveries and quantities are indefinite, the maximum dollar value for any resultant contract is $1,379,062,596.75, inclusive of all tiered pricing periods and surge requirements.

4. Please address delivery points and volume expected for new subsistence requirements in Syria.

DLA Troop Support Response: The estimated demand quantities for Iraq were increased to include Syria via amendment 11. Section I of this amendment breaks out the Syria and Iraq distribution price structure and estimated demand quantities. While there is only one centrally located hub delivery point in North Central Syria at this time, the contract will require delivery to any location in Syria. Delivery points and volumes are subject to increase or decrease at any time for Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan.

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5. Where is it mentioned or instructions given that we must fill out the new market basket distribution prices to include Syria and resubmit. Please advise where that can be found?

DLA Troop Support Response: Instructions were provided via round 2 negotiation letter(s) as follows: “Amendment 11 accompanies this letter, see enclosure (1). Submit a signed copy of this amendment with your revised offer. Update your offer (Technical and Price) to account for amendment 11 revisions. Include a detailed list that outlines all changes.”

6. In regard to pages 142-143 of Solicitation Attachment 1, Element 4 “Manufacturer Quotes. The provided quote form requires manufacturers provide the Market Basket quantity associated with the item they are quoting. With the addition of Syria to the volume, the Market Basket quantities for all items have been changed. Do new quotes need to be obtained for ALL line items to revise the Market Basket quantity now provided? If yes, we respectfully request an extension based on the limited availability of suppliers (persons of authority to approve price quotes) during the holiday season.

DLA Troop Support Response: No. For evaluation purposes, the quantities on the manufacturer quotes (original or revised) shall remain unchanged.

7. In reference to amendment 11, projected demand associated with nonstandard distribution fees has generally increased by 10%. Please confirm this increase can be attributed exclusively to the projected quantity additions for Syria. Does this volume increase represent a reliable basis to project transportation requirements into Syria, which will differ from Iraq transportation costs and therefore impact projected non-standard distribution fees based on their proportionality?

DLA Troop Support Response: In accordance with amendment 11, the demand quantities for Iraq were increased by 9.6% to account for projected estimates for Syria. In accordance with Section I above, the Syria and Iraq distribution price structure and estimated demand quantities has been separated. Actual demand for all customers (new and old) may significantly increase or decrease during the five-year contract term. Distribution prices, as awarded per price period, shall remain fixed for the five-year contract term despite quantity increases and decreases, unless the prices are reduced via negotiation. The maximum contract dollar value shall remain fixed for the five-year contract term.

8. Please confirm if the deliveries to Syria will be made to a US Person within Syria or will the Prime Vendor be delivering to the Syrians directly?

DLA Troop Support Response: Deliveries to Syria are presently projected for U.S. Military Forces Support only. It is anticipated that all deliveries under this contract will be received by an authorized Government receiving official. The authorized Government receiving official at each delivery point is responsible for inspecting and accepting products as they are delivered.

9. In reference to amendment 11, paragraph 24, please confirm how the contractor is expected to obtain Movement Authority, country clearances, health certificates, visas for drivers, export declarations, etc. from the Syrian Government?

DLA Troop Support Response: In accordance with Section I above, “It is the Prime Vendor’s responsibility to obtain all necessary documentation and…