Q and A 12-01-21.docx

Q&A 12/01/21

Will the requested units be able to be serviced over the period of the requested service term, or will they need to be serviced over a shorter time period? This affects pricing and personnel required to perform services.

-please provide your best price based on the following fluid exchange schedule from the Purchase description “The Contractor shall replace/exchange fluid in 16 week periods or 3.3 times per year.”

2. Would servicing personnel need to be escorted when performing services, or will they be free to move from unit to unit as needed to perform services unsupervised?

-prior to issuance of first delivery order, information regarding personnel needing access will need to be provided to the COR for depot access, during early delivery/performance escort may be needed.

3. What types of solvent/ cleaning fluids are being requested in each unit type?

- MIL PRF-680C, Type II or Equal solvent-The purchase description has been updated to reflect this

4. What are the service execution requirements in terms of flexibility and scheduling services?

-the scheduling of fluid exchanges per machines should be based on “16 week periods or 3.3 times per year”, the movement of machines between when requested by COR should be within 24 hours after notification if possible.

5. If Awarded, when does the 60 day period to start services begin, and what kind of transition schedule will be allowed for initial unit placement?

-please provide your best estimate for delivery of units after award in your quote, a current transition estimate is 4 weeks after contract

6. Can we get a list of the bid tabulations from the previous time that these services were competed?

-the last contract was for service of government owned machines, this a rental action