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This is a Questions and Answers document related to Solicitation W15QKN-26-Q-A158 for Sand and Salt Supply Delivery at Devens Reserve Forces Training Area in Massachusetts. The document addresses inquiries submitted by potential contractors regarding the solicitation requirements, delivery specifications, and other contract terms. The Q&A document serves as Amendment 0002 to the original solicitation and clarifies government expectations for the 1,000 tons of Solar Salt and 200 tons of Sand/Salt Mix delivery to 30 Quebec Street, Devens, MA 01434. As with all Questions and Answers documents, this file provides official government responses to contractor questions that modify, clarify, or confirm the requirements stated in the base solicitation and Statement of Work.
The specific questions and answers contained within this document address particular contractor concerns and uncertainties about the solicitation scope, delivery timelines (which were revised in Amendment 0001), product specifications, and performance standards. Contractors submitting quotes in response to this Army Contracting Command-New Jersey solicitation should review this Q&A document thoroughly, as the government's answers constitute binding clarifications to the original solicitation terms and conditions.
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Sand and Salt Supply Delivery – Devens, MA Questions and Answers Q1. Does the SBA nonmanufacturer rule apply to this acquisition? If so, must the solar salt and sand/salt mixture be produced by a small-business manufacturer or processor, or has an SBA waiver been obtained?
A1.: The SBA non-manufacturer rule does not apply to this acquisition.
Q2. May the Vendor purchase the materials from a qualified supplier and use a separate trucking subcontractor to complete delivery?
A2.: Yes let your venders know, all People coming on Post will be vetted at Main Gate
Q3. Will the full quantity of 1,000 tons of solar salt and 200 tons of sand/salt mixture be delivered at one time, or will deliveries be ordered throughout the period of performance?
A3.: The Deliveries will be Delivered as needed throughout the Performance Period
Q4. Please confirm the anticipated number of deliveries, permitted load sizes, delivery hours and required advance notice for each delivery?
A4. Usually, 100-ton deliveries Monday through Friday 0700 to 1500
Q5. Are certified scale tickets and certificates of material composition required with each load?
A5.: Yes, usually the ticket you get from them will supply all that information
Q6. Please confirm the required sand-to-salt ratio for the 200 tons of sand/salt mixture and whether the solicitation identifies an approved product, mine, manufacturer or country-of-origin requirement?
A6. 80/20 on the mix or 75/25 would also be acceptable, Most are local venders who supply salt
Q7. May the Vendor rely upon the experience and past performance of its proposed material supplier and trucking subcontractor when demonstrating technical capability?
A7.: Yes, that is fine
Q8. Is there a scheduled site visit, or may an offeror arrange an inspection of the delivery and stockpile areas before submitting its quotation?
A8.: There is not a scheduled site visit but if one is needed, I can accommodate
Q9. Please confirm the deadline for submitting contractor questions and whether responses will be posted through a solicitation amendment?
A9. The deadline for vendors to submit contractor questions was Tuesday, 11 August 2026 no later than 2:00pm (EST). Once the Government’s Requiring Activity provides a response to the questions received, an amendment to this solicitation will be posted on the website www.SAM.gov and the amendment will contain the responses to the questions.
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