SV0219-26 Q AND A.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document for federal contract solicitation SV0219-16 issued by UNICOR for the procurement of eyeglass frames.
The solicitation requires vendors to supply two frame models (FPI-1 and FPI-2) in multiple sizes with specific vertical measurements provided. FPI-1 sizes include 49-17, 51-17, 54-17, and 57-17, while FPI-2 sizes include 48-20, 50-20, 52-22, and 54-24, with bridge sizes 22 and 24 required. Frames must be optical frames (not sunglasses) suitable for both men and women, with removable side shields included in pricing. Commercially available frames from third-party manufacturers are acceptable if they meet all solicitation requirements and Trade Agreement Act standards. Vendors must submit samples for each frame model to demonstrate compliance; UNICOR will cover return shipping costs while vendors pay for shipping samples to UNICOR. A standing maintenance stock level of 10,800 total units across all 16 SKUs must be maintained throughout the contract period to address previous supply chain issues. Frames must comply with Trade Agreement Act requirements and cannot be manufactured in China. Payment terms are N15 under the Prompt Payment Act. The anticipated contract award date is mid-August 2026 with a performance commencement date of October 1, 2026. Prior contract pricing was $328,220 under Contract Number 15UC0C23D00001123. Vendors must provide pricing for all items to be considered for award, with the maximum contract value determined by the awarded vendor's pricing. The offeror's business name is not required to appear on the eyewear, and samples are evaluated based on physical frame structure and compliance rather than labeling. Photos of current frames will be uploaded to SAM.gov.
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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.
Q32: Does a contractor have to provide pricing for all items on the solicitation?
A32: Yes, to be considered for award you must provide pricing for all items on the solicitation
Q33: Can the frames provided be manufactured in China?
A33: No, the country of origin must follow the Trade Agreement Act.
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