SPE4A520R0150-QandA-22Jun20.pdf

SPE4A5-20-R-0150

Q&A - 22 June 2020

1. SF 1449. Per FAR 19.505-2, market research indicates a reasonable expectation that offers from at least two responsible small business concerns will be received at fair market prices and consequently this acquisition should be a total small business set aside in furtherance of DLA’s small business contracting goals. Will the Government consider making this contract a small business set-aside?

Extensive market research for the FSG 53 Hardware and Abrasives acquisition was conducted and included Requests for Information (RFI) and Industry Days. Results of the market research determined that the acquisition was likely unsuitable for award to a small business due to the nature of the elements of the performance. This determination was publicized in an intent to bundle notification, however, it does not preclude small businesses from submitting a proposal.

2. SOW p. 8, Sect. 2.7.1, EDI. The SOW states the EDI transactions comprise EDI 850, EDI 856, and EDI 997.

Is the EDI 810 invoice part of DLA’s EDI for this contract?

While SOW, Section C, 2.7.1 specifically lists the transactions EDI 850, 856, and 997, broadly, Section 2.7 indicates the Contractor shall become operational in the IT systems outlined in the Section, which includes EDI. Furthermore, SOW Section 2.7.5 details iRAPT (WAWF), the web-based IT system for electronic invoicing, receipt and acceptance. Therefore, any EDI transactions involved in the iRAPT(WAWF) electronic invoice IT system (i.e. EDI 810) would be included as part of the resultant contract since both EDI and iRAPT are required.

3. SOW p. 7, Sect. 2.3 Transition Period & Operational Capability, Data Provided to Contractor. The SOW references reports provided by the Government during transition, including “on-hand inventory levels.” Is the Government referencing existing inventory that is not part of this contract? If so, will DLA retain this inventory or sell it to the incoming contractor? If DLA retains the inventory, at what point does the contractor take on new inventory to support items currently in DLA’s inventory?

a. In SOW, Section C, 2.3(b), “On hand inventory levels” refers to DLA’s inventory.

b. DLA will retain and attrit the inventory.

c. SOW, Section C, 2.2(c), indicates the Contractor shall, in its Transition Plan, “develop adequate stock of items to fully support these items at the conclusion of the transition.”