W15QKN22R0031 - Question Set 6-13.docx

Question 6: On page 117, Paragraph L.3.1 Volume I: Technical slides (Oral presentation & written proposal): Does the contractor have to submit a written proposal in a paragraph format and also submit slides for these subfactors or do the slides constitute the written proposal?

Answer 6: The slides constitute as the written proposal.

Question 7: On page 80 paragraph (b) it states “The contractor shall submit the first article test report within 180 calendar days from the date of this contract”. Is the 180 days from contract award or from delivery order award?

Answer 7: It is 180 days from the delivery order award.

Question 8: In the TDP for this solicitation drawing # 9317920 “SHEET” NOTE: 4 suggested source of supply: Our sources have informed us that Edison plastics company is no longer in business. Does the USG have any other suggest source they would be willing to share with us?

Answer 8: The current source used is Cadillac Products Packaging Company, 2005 South Main Street, Paris, Illinois 61944.

Question 9: Respectfully requesting the USG consider including the EPA clause -52.216-4- Economic Price Adjustment-Labor and Material into the current Solicitation No. W15QKN-22-R-0031-60 81 120mm FRPC OR appropriate language that would allow for a "reopener" to revisit the unit price due to the increasing cost of materials.

Answer 9: Due to the nature of this procurement being competitive with the possibility of multiple awards, an EPA clause or reopener language will not be considered at this time.

Question 10: Reference Solicitation, paragraph L.3.2.3.4, page 118, stipulates a minimum font size of 18 – does this requirement apply to graphics such as charts, illustrations, tables, etc?

Answer 10: No, this does not apply to graphics. However, if the Government cannot read the graphics, then they will not be considered part of the proposal.

Question 11: Reference Solicitation, paragraph L.3.1, page 117 – Are title slides included in the page count for the Technical factor?

Answer 11: No, title slides are not included in the page count for the Technical factor.

Question 12: Reference Exhibit A, DD1423 CDRL Portfolio and Reference Solicitation, paragraph L.2.3.1, page 117, requires Block 17 & 18 of each DD Form 1423 to be filled out as per the instructions. There is no Block 17 & 18 on any of the DD 1423 forms. Please clarify.

Answer 12: Box 17 is “price group” and Box 18 is “estimated total price”. However, the USG does not require these items to be filled out for Firm Fixed Price Contracts. Therefore, the Contractor will not be required to fill out these blocks on the CDRLs.

Question 13: Reference Attachment 0004, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities - If we do not have any lobbying activities for this solicitation, do we still need to complete/submit the referenced attachment. The form does not provide the option to state that there are no lobbying activities for this solicitation (covered federal action).

Answer 13: If you do not have any lobbying activities for this solicitation, you do not need to complete/submit the referenced attachment.