Ammendment_2(Answers to Pre-Proposal Questions).pdf

QUESTION 1

"We have identified a significant change in the terms for inventory transfer compared to the previous Solicitation SPE30019R0076. The specific change is the shift in responsibility for transporting the incumbent's inventory. SPE30019R0076 indicates new prime vendor shall pick-up products (costs borne by New Prime Vendor), while SPE30025R0061 states incumbent prime vendor shall deliver those products (costs shifted to Incumbent Prime Vendor).

Request that DLA issue an Amendment to Solicitation SPE30025R0061 to either:

a) Revert the inventory transportation terms to those of the previous Solicitation (New Prime Vendor Pick-up), OR

b) Clarify how the Incumbent Prime Vendor(s) will be compensated for the substantial and now-required delivery costs, ensuring that this burden does not compromise the fairness of the competition."

ANSWER 1

The Statement of Work (page 43) is updated, via Amendment 0001, to the solicitation. The incumbent Prime Vendor will receive 100% of its distribution price for delivery of this product to the new Prime Vendor’s warehouse(s). The incumbent Prime Vendor will receive 100% of its distribution price for GFM for delivery of this GFM to the new Prime Vendor’s warehouse(s).

QUESTION 2

Request that the Solicitation be amended to reflect any anticipated financial outlook revisions and disclose any anticipated revenue reduction associated with the recently implemented USFK Tour Normalization Policy (3-2-1 Tour System), which took effect on October 1, 2025, and is expected to be fully implemented around June 2027?

ANSWER 2

Currently no impact on DFAC operations/demand is being reported. Future impact on DFAC operations/demand is unknown. USFK Tour Normalization Policy (Korea 3-2-1) is the updated tour model for U.S. military personnel assigned to the Republic of Korea. Beginning with new assignments in Fiscal Year 2026, this policy increases standard tour lengths to 24 months (previously 12 months) for unaccompanied tours and 36 months (previously 24 months) for accompanied tours with dependents. The USFK Tour Normalization Policy does not increase the number of Service Members in theater.

The maximum dollar value will be $435,000,000.00 inclusive of all tiered pricing periods and surge requirements. The guaranteed minimum for the entire contract will be ten percent (10%) of the estimated dollar value, which equates to $21,750,000.00. The Government’s legal obligation under this contract shall only be for that guaranteed minimum and will be satisfied once purchases for that amount have been made.

Solicitation estimates are subject to be increased or decreased based on the actual conditions on the ground.

The Prime Vendor should be aware that projected feeding strengths at each military location are subject to fluctuations based on a variety of factors, i.e., seasonal increases/decreases in personnel, surges in personnel during training exercises or crisis situations, or troop transfers, etc. As previously described, any projections are estimates provided as guidance to the Prime Vendor to assist in its supply chain management. The Government will use its best efforts to ensure the accuracy of any information provided, but in no way warrants or represents as to the accuracy of that information as to be liable for such information.

QUESTION 3

Based on our review of the Battle Pack clause, is the following understanding of the Battle Pack clause correct:

1. The Government will issue a defined catalog of approximately 150 Battle Pack items, consisting of both existing and newly added catalog items.

2. When DLA or USFK orders a specific combination of Battle Packs, the Prime Vendor will assemble the packs using items drawn from the approved DLA Battle Pack catalog.

3. The Prime Vendor will use its own packing and assembly materials (e.g., outer cartons, inner boxes, dividers, wrapping, labels, and other packaging components) necessary to complete and prepare the Battle Packs for delivery or deployment.

4. The distribution price applicable to each Battle Pack will follow the same category-based distribution rates (Dry, Chill, Frozen, etc.) as outlined in the solicitation, applied proportionally to the number of cases in each category.

ANSWER 3

In reference to #1: DLA will provide the list of existing cataloged items which are to make up the Battle Pack.

In reference to #2: Yes.

In reference to #3: Besides the requirements listed in the Statement of Work (beginning on page

79) Section VII. Inventory, Warehouse Management and Office Space, Subsection B. Battle Packs, paragraphs 3 through 15, Battle Pack orders are the same as other orders.

See Statement of Work (beginning on page 110) Section X. Packaging, Packing and Labeling, Statement of Work (beginning on page 113) Section XI. Markings, Statement of Work (beginning on page 115) Section XII. Palletization, and Statement of Work (beginning on page

117) Section XIV. Delivery, Title, Order, and Order Fill Rates, Subsection A. Customer Deliveries.

4. In reference to #4: There is no distinct distribution category for storing, maintaining, and preparing Battle Packs. The distribution categories listed on page 50 of this document are the only method for the Prime Vendor to be compensated for all aspects of storing, maintaining and preparing this subset of items. The catalog items within a Battle Pack shall be priced, per item, in accordance with the Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) language. The Prime Vendor will not be compensated for these items until an order is placed, and the items are delivered.

QUESTION 4

Are any other specific requirements or documentation—such as labeling standards, packaging configurations, or quality assurance procedures—that should be considered for the Battle Pack assembly process?

ANSWER 4

No. Besides the requirements listed in the Statement of Work (beginning on page 79) Section VII. Inventory, Warehouse Management and Office Space, Subsection B. Battle Packs, paragraphs 3 through 15, Battle Pack orders are the same as other orders.

See Statement of Work (beginning on page 110) Section X. Packaging, Packing and Labeling, Statement of Work (beginning on page 113) Section XI. Markings, Statement of Work (beginning on page 115) Section XII. Palletization, and Statement of Work (beginning on page

117) Section XIV. Delivery, Title, Order, and Order Fill Rates, Subsection A. Customer Deliveries.

QUESTION 5

Is an SPV the only company that should do only this business?

ANSWER 5

The Defense Logistics Agency-Troop Support (DLA-Troop Support) intends to enter into a Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ), with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA), with a full line food distributor who will act as a Prime Vendor responsible for the supply and delivery of semi-perishable and perishable food items as well as non-food Food Service Operating Supply (FSOS) items.

QUESTION 6

Based on the instructions, the new SPV should buy things possessed by the current SPV. If it is a must, it is necessary to meet the company and figure out what should be bought from them. So I would like to know if you can provide contacts of the current SPV?

ANSWER 6

Refer to https://www.dla.mil/Troop-Support/Subsistence/Food-Services/Contract-Search/ for public information related to all Subsistence Prime Vendor (SPV) contracts and solicitations.

The active Contract Number is SPE300-22-D-4098.

QUESTION 7

Global Positioning System (Page 71) states "The Prime Vendor’s GPS shall interface with the US Military’s RF-ITV system as XML data, transmitted over a secure internet connection (HTTPS).

This information will be in the form of an asynchronous transmission from the Prime Vendor to RF-ITV and corresponding acknowledgement of received data from RF-ITV to Prime Vendor."

Will the Government provide the specific XML data schema, message format, and transmission endpoint (URL/IP) required for integration with the RF-ITV system?

ANSWER 7

The Statement of Work (beginning on page 71) is updated, via Amendment 0001, to the solicitation. Section V. Transportation, Subsection G. Global Positioning System has been removed.

QUESTION 8

Military’s RF-ITV system as XML data, transmitted over a secure internet connection (HTTPS).

This information will be in the form of an asynchronous transmission from the Prime Vendor to RF-ITV and corresponding acknowledgement of received data from RF-ITV to Prime Vendor."

Is there a designated point of contact or technical authority within DLA or the RF-ITV Program Office to assist the Prime Vendor in establishing and validating the XML data exchange interface?

ANSWER 8

The Statement of Work (beginning on page 71) is updated, via Amendment 0001, to the

QUESTION 9

Military’s RF-ITV system as XML data, transmitted over a secure internet connection (HTTPS).

This information will be in the form of an asynchronous transmission from the Prime Vendor to RF-ITV and corresponding acknowledgement of received data from RF-ITV to Prime Vendor."

Will the Government provide a test environment or sandbox to verify successful XML data transmission and acknowledgment between the Prime Vendor’s GPS and the RF-ITV system prior to full deployment?

ANSWER 9

The Statement of Work (beginning on page 71) is updated, via Amendment 0001, to the

QUESTION 10

Battle Packs (Page 78-80) states "The solicitation clause 10 (REPLENISHMENT) states that, subsequent to the delivery of a Battle Pack, the Prime Vendor shall replenish stock within thirty

(30) calendar days and be ready to make another Battle Pack delivery at that time."

Given the OCONUS location of the Prime Vendor warehouse, replenishment of product within 30 days cannot realistically be achieved through normal seaborne shipments due to transit and customs clearance timelines.

Could the Government please clarify whether:

1. The 30-day replenishment requirement assumes replenishment by air shipment, and

2. If so, whether the incremental airfreight cost required to meet this schedule will be reimbursed separately by the Government, or if the offeror is expected to include potential airlift expenses in the distribution price?

ANSWER 10

The Statement of Work (page 80) is updated, via Amendment 0001, to the solicitation.

REPLENISHMENT: Subsequent to the delivery of a Battle Pack, the Prime Vendor shall replenish stock within sixty (60) calendar days and, therefore, be ready to make another Battle Pack delivery at that time.

QUESTION 11

If there are no Battle Pack orders for an extended period of time (e.g., over six months) and certain Battle Pack inventory items approach their shelf-life expiration, will DLA issue Battle Pack orders to help deplete aging inventory before expiration?

ANSWER 11

The Statement of Work (page 79) is updated, via Amendment 0001, to the solicitation. A Battle Pack is a defined list of existing cataloged items.

See Statement of Work (beginning on page 77) Section VII. Inventory, Warehouse Management and Office Space Subsection A. Warehouse Management.

Ultimately, the Prime Vendor is responsible for ensuring that its supply chain management is sufficiently executed and managed to meet the specific requirements contained in this solicitation. This includes product movement procedures, inventory rotation methods, quality assurance positions, open date of pack labeling procedures, and shelf-life procedures. The Prime Vendor will be responsible for stocking, at a minimum, any item that has a ten (10) case average monthly requirement. However, there may be instances when the Prime Vendor will be required to source items that do not meet this monthly case level.

QUESTION 12

Government Furnished Material - Operational Rations (Page 80-82) states "Pallet spaces for operational rations are American sized pallet spaces (48 x 40 inches). Estimated GFM distribution quantities are identified on the schedule of items. The Prime Vendor’s costs for GFM storage, distribution, re-work, and re-labeling shall be included in the Distribution Price for GFM, distribution categories 16, 17, 18, and 19. These costs shall not be separately billed by the Prime Vendor. When the product is ordered by the customer and delivered by the Prime Vendor, invoicing and payment will occur."

Is there a defined time limit for how long Government-Furnished Material (Operational Rations, OPRATS) may be stored at the Prime Vendor’s warehouse before they are ordered and distributed to customers?

ANSWER 12

No. There is not a defined time limit for how long Government-Furnished Material (Operational Rations, OPRATS) may be stored as the Prime Vendor's warehouse location before they are ordered and distributed to customers.

See Statement of Work (beginning on page 77) Section VII. Inventory, Warehouse Management and Office Space, Subsection A. Warehouse Management and Subsection C. Government Furnished Material – Operational Rations.

The Prime Vendor will be required to perform supply chain and warehouse management functions and to position a full line of food, beverage, non-food, and Government Furnished Material (GFM) items into its warehouse(s). The Prime Vendor has responsibility for all supply chain management. In regard to GFM, the military theater food adviser shall recommend the time to reorder and the respective replenishing amounts.

QUESTION 13

How will the Government compensate the Prime Vendor for the storage of OPRATS?

If there is no separate payment for warehousing or storage, is the Prime Vendor expected to include indefinite storage costs within the Distribution Price without knowing how long the OPRATS will remain in inventory?

In that case, will the Government consider establishing a separate Distribution Fee Category in the solicitation to specifically cover OPRATS storage costs?

ANSWER 13

All costs associated with OPRATS are to be included in the following Distribution Categories:

13 Disposal (Incl. Trans; Approved at the Contracting Officer’s Discretion) 16 GFM Inspection, Storage, Rework, Relabel, Distribution, Dry (Single Case/Box) CS

17 GFM Inspection, Storage, Rework, Relabel, Distribution, Dry (2 Cases per Module) EA = 2 cases

18 GFM Inspection, Storage, Rework, Relabel, Distribution, Dry (3 Cases per Module) EA = 3 cases

19 GFM Inspection, Storage, Rework, Relabel, Distribution, FZN CS

QUESTION 14

Security Measures / Force Protection (Page 85) states "When split/consolidated deliveries are authorized, the delivery vehicles are required to be sealed after each delivery point. The Prime Vendor shall be responsible for providing the seals and seal number to the installation 72 hours prior to the scheduled delivery. The military liaison or designated representative at the drop-off point shall be responsible for re-sealing the delivery vehicle with the new seal and annotating the number on the delivery ticket. Under no circumstances will drivers reseal delivery vehicle or complete the associated paperwork. Split/consolidated deliveries made in conditions other than those cited above are subject to be rejected by the customer." Current practice is to supply additional seals directly to DFAC managers when delivery is made, so that they can reseal the vehicle after opening it to receive their portion of the delivery. This process has proven to be efficient, secure, and operationally practical, especially when deliveries are made to multiple facilities on one route.

Request the Government consider revising the clause to allow the Prime Vendor to provide additional seals in advance or at the time of delivery to DFAC or site managers for resealing purposes, while still maintaining proper seal number control and accountability?

ANSWER 14

The Statement of Work (page 85) is updated, via Amendment 0001, to the solicitation. When split/consolidated deliveries are authorized, the delivery vehicles are required to be sealed after each delivery point. The Prime Vendor shall be responsible for providing the seals and seal number to the installation in advance or at time of the scheduled delivery. The military liaison or designated representative at the drop-off point shall be responsible for re-sealing the delivery vehicle with the new seal and annotating the number on the delivery ticket. Under no circumstances will drivers reseal delivery vehicle or complete the associated paperwork.

Split/consolidated deliveries made in conditions other than those cited above are subject to be rejected by the customer.

QUESTION 15

Uniforms (Page 91) states "The Prime Vendor shall provide Interceptor Body Armor (“IBA”) and gear/uniforms (Nomex suit and gloves or equivalent) for Protective Security Detachment (“PSD”) and Convoy Escort Team (“CET”) members only. PSDs are required to wear professional attire, however logo t-shirts are prohibited unless part of a company’s issued uniform."

Please clarify who is responsible for providing the PSD and CET personnel - are these teams to be furnished by the Prime Vendor (through contractor or subcontracted resources), or will they be provided by the Government or military organizations such as DLA or USFK?

ANSWER 15

The Statement of Work (on page 91) is updated, via Amendment 0001, to the solicitation. The following has been removed:

“The Prime Vendor shall provide Interceptor Body Armor (“IBA”) and gear/uniforms (Nomex suit and gloves or equivalent) for Protective Security Detachment (“PSD”) and Convoy Escort Team (“CET”) members only. PSDs are required to wear professional attire, however logo t-shirts are prohibited unless part of a company’s issued uniform.”

QUESTION 16

Is it possible for us to participate in this solicitation as a sole entity to perform the Subsistence Prime Vendor role, or if Factor II (Resource Availability) and Factor III (Implementation and Management Plan) evaluations specifically require direct past performance in food distribution?

ANSWER 16

Please review the Submission Requirements of Factor II and Factor III and (beginning on page

144) as well as the correlated evaluation criteria for further information.

QUESTION 17

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 311999, Size Standard 700). Could you please provide more explicit guidelines on the Small Business Size Standard (e.g., criteria based on number of employees or annual revenue) that we must meet to be considered an eligible Offeror for this solicitation?

ANSWER 17

For the latest guidance refer to https://www.sba.gov/document/support-affiliation-guide-size-standards

QUESTION 18

Regarding participation in a Joint Venture, we request a more detailed explanation of the Eligibility requirements for the bidding entity, including the following:

• The mandatory role and scope of responsibility for the small business participant (relating to the "Limitations on Subcontracting" clause and the 50% rule).

• The maximum permissible scope of resources and roles provided by the non-small business (large corporate) partner.

• Key requirements for maintaining the Joint Venture's Small Business status and avoiding the application of the SBA's 'Affiliation' rules.

ANSWER 18

See https://www.sba.gov/document/support-affiliation-guide-size-standards

As the joint venture prime of either a full or partial set-aside contract, the small business concern must agree to the following limitations on subcontractor for the respective contract types:

• Pay no more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to non-similarly situated firms for service contracts.

• Pay no more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to non-similarly situated firms for supplies or products contracts.

• Pay no more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to non-similarly situated firms for construction contracts.

• Pay no more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to non-similarly situated firms for special trade contracts.

The maximum permissible scope of resources and roles provided by the non-small business (large corporate) partner.

• The protégé must perform at least 40% of the work done by the joint venture. Assuming the joint venture and the protégé perform the minimum work share requirements, the protégé will perform 20% of the contract. However, for purposes of determining the protégé’s size, 40% of the revenues under the contract must be appropriated to the protégé.

Key requirements include, but are not limited to, the Joint Venture must be in writing, follow SBA requirements, and have its own UEI and CAGE

For additional information see the Code of Federal Regulations § 296.5 Eligibility requirements for companies and joint ventures https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-15/subtitle-B/chapter-II/subchapter-K/part-296/subpart- A/section-296.5#p-296.5(a)(2)

FAR 52.219-14(e)(2) states: Limitations on subcontracting. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American for -

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract

QUESTION 19

Do these items need to be shipped to Korea or are they shipped to the US based?

ANSWER 19

Korea. See Statement of Work (beginning on page 63) Section V. Transportation, Subsection A.

Best Services, Statement of Work (beginning on page 116) Section XII. Customers, Statement of Work (beginning on page 142) Submission Requirement – Factor I.

QUESTION 20

On page 27 of 192 of the solicitation, ‘FAR 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements’, is not checked. Should the Offeror still complete the table titled “Korean End Products or Israeli End Products” on page 167 of 192?

ANSWER 20

No.

QUESTION 21

When is DLA intending to award this contract? Timing of the award will greatly impact a bidder’s ability to secure and negotiate favorable terms and pricing with contract execution partners, especially the warehouse.

ANSWER 21

Reference DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), and the SAM.gov website for other contract notifications. As a courtesy, the Subsistence website is updated periodically with public information related to all SPV contracts and solicitations. Refer to the Food Services Contract Search on the Subsistence website (https://www.dla.mil/Troop- Support/Subsistence/Food-Services) for public information related to all Subsistence Prime Vendor (SPV) contracts and solicitations.

QUESTION 22

RFP Page 40 – SOW states “For this acquisition, however, items comprising at least 50% of the contract value must be manufactured by small business concerns.”

Does this mean that 50% of the CONUS supplier volume must be purchased from small business manufacturers?

ANSWER 22

Yes.

See https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-o icials/small-business-procurement/nonmanu�acturer-rule

QUESTION 23

RFP Page 40 – SOW states “For this acquisition, however, items comprising at least 50% of the contract value must be manufactured by small business concerns.”

What small business concerns does this requirement include? All categories of small businesses per SBA?

ANSWER 23

All small businesses that are registered and certified in System for Award Management (SAM) as eligible for contracts that are reserved for small business. See https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide/basic-requirements

QUESTION 24

RFP Page 52 – Local Market Ready Items – SOW states “The Prime Vendor must have the ability to procure and perform delivery of the local market ready (LMR) items (i.e. FF&V, fresh dairy, fresh juice, beverages, water and fresh baked products) from local approved sources within areas outlined in this solicitation.”

Is FF&V exempt from PHC approval requirement?

ANSWER 24

For the latest guidance refer to https://sph.health.mil/86257B8D004A4B6C

QUESTION 25

RFP Page 52 – Local Market Ready Items – SOW states “The Prime Vendor must have the ability to procure and perform delivery of the local market ready (LMR) items (i.e. FF&V, fresh dairy, fresh juice, beverages, water and fresh baked products) from local approved sources within areas outlined in this solicitation.”

Is fresh bakery without dairy or meat fillings exempt from PHC approval requirement?

ANSWER 25

For the latest guidance refer to https://sph.health.mil/86257B8D004A4B6C

QUESTION 26

Delivery Location Volume. Can DLA provide estimated volume by each delivery location (DoDAAC)?

ANSWER 26

The Business Proposal/Pricing Workbook is updated, via Amendment 0001, to the solicitation.

The tab “Current Catalog (DODAAC)” has been added.

QUESTION 27

RFP Page 71 – Global Positioning System

• SOW states “The Prime Vendor shall provide an interface between its GPS and the military RF-ITV system to allow for data transfer from Prime Vendor to the U.S. Military regarding vehicle location in theater. The following information shall be available:”

i. Vehicle Departure from Origin Data (including mission and Cargo RFID reference),

ii. Vehicle Location data for ITV between Prime Vendor and final destination,

iii. Vehicle Arrival to Destination information,

iv. Vehicle Return Notification, and

v. Notification of AVL or Bob-tail change.

Bullet i – When trucks are making deliveries to multiple destinations, what would be the final destination?

ANSWER 27

The Statement of Work (beginning on page 71) is updated, via Amendment 0001, to the

QUESTION 28

• SOW states “The Prime Vendor shall provide an interface between its GPS and the military RF-ITV system to allow for data transfer from Prime Vendor to the U.S. Military regarding vehicle location in theater. The following information shall be available:”

i. Vehicle Departure from Origin Data (including mission and Cargo RFID reference),

ii. Vehicle Location data for ITV between Prime Vendor and final destination,

iii. Vehicle Arrival to Destination information,

iv. Vehicle Return Notification, and

v. Notification of AVL or Bob-tail change

Bullet iv – Will vehicle return notification required when the delivery truck leaves the final customer location and returning to PV warehouse?

ANSWER 28

The Statement of Work (beginning on page 71) is updated, via Amendment 0001, to the

QUESTION 29

• SOW states “The Prime Vendor shall provide an interface between its GPS and the military RF-ITV system to allow for data transfer from Prime Vendor to the U.S. Military regarding vehicle location in theater. The following information shall be available:”

i. Vehicle Departure from Origin Data (including mission and Cargo RFID reference),

ii. Vehicle Location data for ITV between Prime Vendor and final destination,

iii. Vehicle Arrival to Destination information,

iv. Vehicle Return Notification, and

v. Notification of AVL or Bob-tail change

Can DLA also confirm the XML file format with data fields that DLA uses? This will help facilitate GPS setup requirements with the transporters.

ANSWER 29

The Statement of Work (beginning on page 71) is updated, via Amendment 0001, to the

QUESTION 30

Pricing Worksheet – GFM – In the Distribution Worksheet tab, Categories 17, 18, and 19 all have qty of 100 each per category while these items show zero quantities in the Current Catalog tab.

Can DLA provide appropriate quantities for the UGR-A items listed in the Current Catalog tab and also adjust the quantities in the distribution worksheet to match the quantities in the Current Catalog tab?

ANSWER 30

Current Catalog tab, Distribution Categories 17, 18, and 19 show zero quantities because the current catalog does not have items in these Distribution Categories.

The quantity of 100 each per Distribution Category 17, 18, and 19 on the Distribution Worksheet tab is an estimate.

See Statement of Work (beginning on page 81) Section VII. Inventory, Warehouse Management and Office Space, Subsection C. Government Furnished material – Operational Rations.

At times, it may be necessary for GFM to be located in the Prime Vendor’s commercial warehouse. GFM may only be stored at the commercial warehouse if directed by the Contracting Officer. The Prime Vendor will bear the risk of loss or damages for the supplies warehoused in the Prime Vendor’s commercial warehouse due to negligence of the Prime Vendor.

The Prime Vendor must have the capability to receive, store, distribute, perform open case inspections, perform open case re-work, label, re-label, dispose, and account for GFM type items such as Operational Ration Type items as described below. The U.S. Government reserves the right to modify the type of GFM and/or add other types of GFM to be stored and accounted for by the Prime Vendor to include traditional line item-A type items.

See also Statement of Work (beginning on page 117) Section XIV. Delivery, Title, Orders, and Order Fill Rates, Subsection A. Customer Deliveries.

The Prime Vendor should be aware that projected feeding strengths at each military location are subject to fluctuations based on a variety of factors; i.e., seasonal increases/decreases in personnel, surges in personnel during training exercises or crisis situations, or troop transfers, etc. As previously described, any projections are estimates provided as guidance to the Prime

Vendor to assist in its supply chain management. The Government will use its best efforts to ensure the accuracy of any information provided, but in no way warrants or represents as to the accuracy of that information as to be liable for such information.

QUESTION 31

RFP Page 78 – Battle Packs – SOW requires PV to achieve 100% fill rate for Battle Pack and be able to delivery within 24 hours of order, 7 days per week, including weekends and holidays. SOW further states that the PV must possess this capability within sixty days of the Battle Pack modification.

Once the Battle Pack modification is issued, will this requirement continue throughout the life of the contract? Or, is this for a defined period of time?

ANSWER 31

The Statement of Work (page 79) is updated, via Amendment 0001, to the solicitation. DLA will provide via unilateral contract modification the list of Battle Pack items when the Battle Pack becomes required as well as the number of Battle Packs to be stored for a minimum of one (1) year. If conditions on the ground and customer needs no longer require the Prime Vendor to support Battle Pack(s) DLA will provide a contract modification.

QUESTION 32

File/Attachment: SPE30025R0061.LTC_PID0002 Section: CURRENT CATALOG SHEET Page: 4th Sheet

Distribution Category UOM of 10 is LB but there is CS UOM under column D. Please confirm if the Category QTY of those with CS UOM is in LB.

ANSWER 32

LB. The Business Proposal/Pricing Workbook, tab “Current Catalog”, Column D “Distribution QTY UOM” is updated, via Amendment 0001, to the solicitation.

QUESTION 33

Section: CURRENT CATALOG SHEET Page: 4th Sheet

Distribution Category UOM of 20 is CS but there are EA and LB UOM under column D. Please confirm if the Category QTY of those with EA and LB UOM are in CS.

ANSWER 33

CS. The Business Proposal/Pricing Workbook, tab “Current Catalog”, Column D “Distribution

QUESTION 34

Section: CURRENT CATALOG SHEET Page: 4th Sheet

Distribution Category UOM of 21 is EA but there are CS and LB UOM under column D. Please confirm if the Category QTY of those with CS and LB UOM are in EA.

ANSWER 34

EA. The Business Proposal/Pricing Workbook, tab “Current Catalog”, Column D “Distribution

QUESTION 35

Section C-2, Page 51. This section provides for exceptions to the Berry Amendment for sourcing LMR FF&V. For items that cannot be sourced locally please confirm that the vendor can import US#1 product into Korea using DTS for both ocean and air shipments. Please provide a list of NSNs that are approved for ocean and air shipments.

ANSWER 35

See Statement of Work (on page 63) Section IV. Product Sourcing and Pricing, Subsection V.

Transportation. The Prime Vendor will be required to ship the products from the United States using the United States Defense Transportation System (DTS). This includes Stock Numbers in Distribution Categories 15, 20, and 21.

Currently all FF&V items are available in the local market. See Statement of Work (on page 73) Section V. Transportation, Subsection I. Airlifts.

Airlifts to support customer requirements in Korea are not anticipated. The Prime Vendor is required to stock sufficient quantities of product to meet all Korea customer demands. If an item with an established demand is not properly managed by the Prime Vendor, a not-in-stock situation occurs, and the item is projected to be out of stock for more than 21 days, the Prime Vendor will be required to airlift product at its own expense. Furthermore, the Prime Vendor shall provide status of any planned airlift to the Contracting Officer within 48 hours of the NIS situation occurring.

The Contracting Office may authorize DTS and/or commercial airlifts to fulfill customer requirements for short shelf-life, highly perishable items that cannot be sourced in the local market. Airlifts will only be authorized when a local source is not available. Airlift requests must be submitted for approval to the Contracting Officer. Only the Contracting Officer may approve an airlift request. If approved, the Prime Vendor will deliver the product to the designated CONUS facility for preparation to airlift.

QUESTION 36

See Section B - Past Performance, Page 144. Are we required to complete PPQ for contracts that have past and current CPARS on file?

ANSWER 36

QUESTION 37

Section B - Past Performance, Page 144. Are we required to submit a copy of the CPARs as part of the Technical Proposal?

ANSWER 37

QUESTION 38

Solicitation Provisions - Instructions to Offerors. Volume I is not specified in the Proposal Factors and Components; only Volume II and III. Please confirm Volume 1 would contain the completed solicitation documents such as the signed 1449, Amendments, etc.? as described in General Submission Requirements.

ANSWER 38

Confirmed. The Statement of Work (pages 140 and 141) are updated, via Amendment 0001, to the solicitation.