CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.docx
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- W519TC26QA023
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This file is a Contractor Questions and Answers document addressing specifications and requirements for the DRS Assault Kitchen Pot solicitation (W519TC26QA023) issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal.
The Q&A clarifies two critical requirements for the 60-quart stainless steel stock pot specification. First, regarding dimension equivalency under a "or equivalent" clause, the government confirmed that a proposed pot with dimensions of 16" diameter x 18" deep would not be acceptable, despite meeting the 60-quart capacity requirement, because the item must fit within the footprint specified in the drawing (nominal dimensions: 17.75" diameter x 15.94" deep). Second, the government confirmed that the pot must include a lid, as specified in note three of the drawing, which requires a "cover with handle provided as shown." These responses establish that bidders must adhere to the specified dimensions and include the matching cover as part of their offer, with Buy American compliance achievable through domestic sourcing of compliant products.
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| RIA153183 DRAWING.pdf | ||
| B08 W519TC27QA023.pdf |
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CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q1. “We have one question before we submit.
To meet Buy American, we plan to offer a US made 60 qt stainless steel stock pot with matching stainless cover. Its capacity matches the requirement, but its proportions differ from the nominal drawing dimensions:
| . | Drawing (nominal): 17.75" diameter x 15.94" deep, 60.0 qt |
| . | Offered item: 16" diameter x 18" deep, 60 qt, 18 gauge 18-8 |
stainless, side loop handles, separate matching stainless cover with handle Could you confirm whether a 60 qt stainless pot with these dimensions would be accepted as an equivalent under the drawing's "or equivalent" note?”
A1. No the dimension will not fit in the footprint we need them to fit in.
Q2. “Does the pot require a lid?”
A2. Yes, according to note three on the print which says "cover with handle provided as shown"
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