SV0219-26 Q AND A.pdf

SV0219-16 Questions and Answers

Q1. Could you clarify whether commercially available frames from a third-party manufacturer are acceptable if they meet all solicitation requirements, including sizing, material, hinge type, Z87.1 compliance, and certification requirements?

A1. Yes, commercially available frames are acceptable. They must meet Tade Agreement standards. We would also require samples of each of the frames to ensure compliance with our requirements.

Q2. Would a manufacturer’s certificate of origin or TAA compliance document be sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the TAA?

A2. Yes

Q3. The best method to receive the current samples?

A3. Shipment to the address list on the solicitation. Send tracking to the emails list in the solicitation. When shipping the samples please ensure packing has the corresponding Part number that is being submitted in comparison to the UNICOR samples. Please return the UNICOR samples with your shipment of samples.

Q4. The anticipated lead time for sample distribution?

A4. 3-5 business days to ship from facility and standard shipment times for delivery Q5. Any handling or shipping fees?

A5. UNICOR will pay the cost of our samples being shipped and the vendor will pay the cost of shipping samples to UNICOR.

Q6. To prepare more accurately quotation, would there be specific requirement on model design?

A6. At the request of the vendor, samples from UNICOR will be sent to the address of the vendors choice.

Q7. Would you share relevant photos, front/side outline drawing, or sample reference?

A7. At the request of the vendor, samples from UNICOR will be sent to the address of the vendors choice.

Q8. Are the FPI-1 and FPI-2 models currently being used by UNICOR?

A8. Yes

Q9. Could you provide the "B" (vertical) measurements for all sizes of both models?

A9. Frame. size

A B.

FPI-1 49-17 49.90 30.25

51-17 51.60 32.72

54-17 54.64 35.17

57-17 57.86 38.43

FPI-2 48-20 47.10 36.80

50-20 49.57 38.74

52-22 51.10 40.90

54-24 53.46 43.25

Q10. Do the FPI-1 and FPI-2 frames have integrated side shields or removable side shields?

A10. Removable if provided. Not required with the removal of the ANSI requirements

Q11. Would you be able to provide photos of the frames currently in use?

A11. At the request of the vendor, samples from UNICOR will be sent to the address of the vendors choice.

Q12. Is this eyewear intended for occupational prescription safety use, or standard prescription wear by inmates?

A12. The eyewear needs to meet the standards set forth in the solicitation.

Q13. Do FPI-1 and FPI-2 represent two frame shapes (e.g., one round and one rectangle), each offered in four sizes?

A13. See C.1 Specifications of the Solicitation.

Q14. Could you please clarify whether side shields should be included in the quote?

A14. Yes, removable sides shields should be included in the price.

Q15. Has this item been awarded under a previous contract?

A15. Yes

Q16. Could you please share the prior contract pricing and contract number?

A16. $328,220; Contract Number: 15UC0C23D00001123

Q17: Are the frames to be provided intended for use by both men and women?

A17: Yes

Q18: Can you provide photos of the current frames?

A18: Yes, images will be uploaded to the solicitation posted on SAM.gov.

Q19: Do we fill out using the part numbers we have or use the part numbers on the solicitation.

A19: Please reference the UNICOR Part number but include your vendor SKU/Part number.

Q20: Can we send one sample of the FPI-1 and FPI-2 instead of sending samples of all the sizes?

A20: Yes, but the vendor must ensure in writing all frames will meet the requirements in the solicitation.

Q21: What are the payment terms, and can you confirm if there are any specific requirements we should follow?

A21: Payment terms will be N15. All requirements will follow the Prompt Payment Act.

Q22: Can you confirm if these frames should all be optical frames or sunglass frames?

A22: Optical Frames

Q23: Are bridge 22 and 24 necessary?

A23: Yes, the 22 and 24 bridge is required.

Q24: The required maintenance stock total across all 16 SKUs is 10,800 units. Is this intended to represent a standing stock level maintained at all times throughout the contract period, or is it a yearly replenishment requirement?

A24: This is the standing stock levels required for the duration of the contract period

Q25: The solicitation requires frames to meet ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020 and bear the manufacturer's identification trademark.

A25: The ANSI requirement has been removed from the solicitation.

Q26: Must the product be manufactured and marked under the offeror's own company name, or may it be sourced from an established eyewear manufacturer such as CAT, Oakley, or Wiley X?

A26: The vendor can provide frames from another manufacturer.

Q27: Is the maintenance stock requirement a new addition to this solicitation intended to address inventory or performance concerns from the prior contract period, or does it reflect standard UNICOR inventory management policy?

A27: The maintenance stock requirement is to eliminate supply chain issues experienced in the past.

Q28: What is the anticipated contract award and performance commencement date?

A28: The anticipated contract award date has not been set. The goal is to award mid-August and commencement date October 1, 2026

Q29: Are the sample items submitted by offerors intended to reflect final eyewear labeling as it would appear on the inside of the frame, or are samples evaluated solely on physical frame structure and compliance?

A29: Samples will be evaluated on physical frame structure and compliance.

Q30: For the delivered product, must the offeror's business name appear on the eyewear, or will UNICOR/FPI branding serve as the required identifier on the frame?

A30: Offeror’s business name is not required to appear on eyewear.

Q31: Is there a stated ceiling value for this award, or is the contract value limited only by the minimum and maximum ordering thresholds established in FAR 52.216-19?

A31: The maximum value of the contract will be determined based on the pricing of the awarded vendor. The maximum cannot be determined without exact pricing.