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Questions and Answers

Question # Question Answer Date Received 1 Does the SBA nonmanufacturer rule apply to this procurement, and if so, has an individual waiver been obtained or must the quoted furniture be manufactured by a qualifying small-business manufacturer?

The nonmanufacturer rule does not apply to small business set-aside contracts at or below $350,000, but it does apply to all set-aside contracts under the 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB programs. This requirement is solicited as a small business set-aside, is not set-aside under any of the listed programs, and is expected to be under $350,000, so it is not subject to the nonmanufacturer rule. No waiver is necessary.

7/14/2026

2 Is the contractor required to provide a new microwave/refrigerator combination unit for Room 106, or will the existing units remain?

The existing units will remain and were mentioned solely to describe existing items that will remain in place, so this is unavailable space for new furniture.

7/15/2026

3 Is the contractor responsible for moving all furniture from the LRS loading dock to Building 1215?

The loading dock is available, but it is not required. The contractor is responsible for delivery to and installation at building 1215. A second loading dock has been located, and it has been identified on the updated Purchase Description.

7/16/2026

4 Will any Government material-handling equipment be available?

The contractor is responsible for all equipment necessary to deliver and install at building 1215.

7/17/2026

5 What access or screening requirements will apply to delivery and installation personnel?

All personnel must be pre-approved through Security Forces by submitting their information on an SFS Form 12, which has been attached to the solicitation. This will be used to perform a background check. Approved personnel are required to present a REAL ID upon entry.

One-time deliveries may be able to be accomodated by a government-provided escort, but this will depend on personnel availabilty and coordination prior to arrival.

7/18/2026

6 Could you please provide any available details regarding the items to be removed? If available, we would appreciate any dimensions, photographs, drawings, or other information related to the existing furniture scheduled for removal.

Photos have been attached the the Contracting Opportunities notice. 7/28/2026

7/29/2026

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7 For contractors that did not attend the optional site visit, will a proposed furniture layout prepared solely from the Government-provided Building 1215 dimensions be acceptable?

While the Government-provided dimensions for Building 1215 represent the best available data and are accurate to the best of the Government’s knowledge, they are for conceptual planning and general estimation purposes only. The Government cannot guarantee exact field dimensions, wall squareness, or the precise fit of any specific manufacturer's furniture.

Each potential offeror was provided the opportunity to inspect the site and satisfy itself as to all local conditions, spatial constraints, and physical dimensions affecting the execution of the contract. Failure to attend a site visit or perform accurate field measurements does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of successfully performing the work.

The Contractor retains responsibility and liability for ensuring that all furniture meets exact spatial requirements, fits within the designated rooms without blocking egress or utilities, and functions fully as intended.

7/28/2026

8 The furniture in room 107 is built in. Who is responsible for its removal, disposal, wall patching, etc.

At this time, we are working internally to determine the best course of action. The answer will be provided in a future amendement.

7/28/2026

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