Attachment 0001 - Synopsis Questions and Answers.pdf

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M548 Metal Ammunition Container
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W52P1J-20-R-0014
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This document provides details on a forthcoming federal contract solicitation for metal ammunition containers. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island intends to issue request for proposal number W52P1J-20-R-0014 on February 12, 2020, with proposals due by March 13, 2020. The contract will be a small business set-aside awarded as a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity agreement with firm fixed pricing and economic price adjustment terms. The contractor will be required to deliver 271,000 metal ammunition containers over five delivery orders scheduled between the award date and 1825 days thereafter. Delivery quantities are estimated at 87,000 for the first order, and 46,000 for each subsequent order. The solicitation will be issued and amended electronically, so interested parties should periodically check the listed website for updates.

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Q1. You mentioned the govt intends to award to a Small Business "Set Aside". How do you define the Set Aside?

A1. A Small Business Set-Aside means this requirement is “set-aside” for only Small Businesses. The NAICS Code determines the size standard in terms of the number of employees. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332439 “Other Metal Container Manufacturing”, which has a size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business.

Q2. Is the govts intent to provide the RFQ on/about 2-12-2020 with a Bid date of 3-13-2020?

A1. It is anticipated to issue the RFP on or around 2/12/2020 with a response date of 3/13/2020.

Q3. Confirming that the cans must be domestically produced - “Made is USA.”

A3. This requirement is subject to but not limited to the following FAR and DFARS Clauses:

52.225-1 “Buy American-Supplies”

52.225-2 “Buy American Certificate”

52.225-13 “Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases”

252.225-7001 “Buy American and Balance of Payments Program”

252.225-7002 “Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors”

252.225-7009 “Restrictions on Acquisition of Certain Articles Containing Specialty Metals”

252.225-7012 “Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities”

252.225-7048 “Export-Controlled Items”

Q4. Will these cans need to be stenciled, labeled, etc.?

A4. This is found in the Technical Data Package (TDP). Please request access to view the TDP per the instructions in the synopsis.

Q5. Will the cans need inner packaging, foam, or other items, etc.?

A5. This is found in the Technical Data Package (TDP). Please request access to view the TDP per the instructions in the synopsis.

Q6. Are there any related solicitations we should also focus on for these cans?

A6. No, there is not any additional solicitations related to this requirement.

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