W911RQ26RX00 Questions for CO (001).pdf

RRAD – Steel Roadwheel Blanks

Questions for CO

1. This was moved to a full and open competition, but we see that FAR 52.219-14 and FAR 52.219-33 are still present. Was this in error, or was the intent to apply SBA small business restrictions the same as a set-aside?

Response 1 (R1). Based on offers received the award could be set aside. An updated Combined synopsis solicitation will be uploaded.

2. Under FAR 15.403-1, certified cost and pricing data is not required when price is based on adequate price competition or when the item is commercial. Considering FAR 52.212-1 was included, and this is structured as a competitive acquisition – is the intent to have DFARS 252.215-7008 trigger the need for certified cost and pricing data if only one offer is received, or were these included by mistake?

a. Considering the inclusion of FAR 52.212-1, commercial acquisitions use streamlined procedures and FAR part 15 clauses are not typically included – which adds to confusion.

R2. Streamlined procedures will be utilized, however a request for other than certified cost and pricing data may be requested.

3. DFARS 252.216-7000 inclusion on a fixed price effort with 9-month delivery time raises a pricing question.

Does the Government want offerors to price with inclusion of commodity risk included, or solely rely on DFARS 252.216-7000 for unforeseen fluctuations in price?

a. If EPA pricing is confirmed, what is the base index date and applicable commodity index (e.g. PPI) the Government considers applicable?

R3. It is contractors responsibility to factor in pricing risk for total quantities in the solicitation.

4. The solicitation title states steel road wheel blanks, however CLIN 0001 states Aluminum Roadwheel Blanks. Can the Government clarify intent on metal used?

R4. Should say steel road wheel blanks. Solicitation will be amended to reflect steel roadwheels.

5. Table I states a quantity of 17,510 for FY26. Table II states ~2,000 per month (~18,000). Delivery Schedule says 1,800, then 2,750 per month after (18,300). Given the different quantity calculations, can the Government confirm the number of roadwheel blanks that are required? Is the intent for the final month of the delivery schedule to be 1,960 to equal 17,510 total?

R5. Total quantity for contract is 17510 ea. Contractor will be required to deliver between to 2,000 ea.

and 3,000 ea. per month.

6. Delivery location and place of performance location have different addresses, both at RRAD. Place of Performance is typically the Contractors’ location in a manufacturing environment, so was this place of performance identified in error or does the Government desire Contractor presence on RRAD facilities?

R6. Manufacturing will occur at the contractor’s facility, and items will be shipped to RRAD where they will be inspected and accepted as stated in the solicitation.

7. Solicitation states that this will be a Firm Fixed Price – requirements contract. As a requirements contract is typically an Indefinite Delivery contract, under FAR 16.503, is the intention for this to be Indefinite Delivery – Requirements or Firm Fixed Price?

RRAD – Steel Roadwheel Blanks

a. Is there an intention to order a different quantity than what is listed in Table I, or have subsequent orders based on pricing in the awarded contract?

R7. The contract will be definite quantity FIRM FIXED Price contract. Required quantities are stated in the solicitation. Solicitation will be amended with the correction.

8. Solicitation calls for drawing 12358464 Rev H and QAP 12358464 Rev K. Can the Government confirm that these revisions are the current/latest revisions of both documents?

R8. BOTH drawings have been confirmed to be the most up to date.

9. No packaging or marking requirements were included – does the Government want the offeror to use industry practice for packing/marking, or is MIL-STD-2073 or other required?

R9. Contractors shall use the best commercial industry practice for packing/marking. When shipping the items, shipping documents shall notate the Contract number with the delivery.

10. Does the Government have a required form/template for the Certificate of Conformance, or is manufacturer CoC accepted?

R10. Submit with each shipment a manufacturer CoC statement IAW FAR 52.246-15.

11. Contractor acknowledges it will fill out page 2 of the RFQ in its response. Does the Government have a required proposal/quote format required, such as page limits? Given the inclusion of a requirement for supporting documentation, Contractor wishes to clarify.

R11. No Page limit

12. Evaluation criteria identify “Best Value” on page 3, but “lowest responsive offer” on page 5 under FAR 52.212-2 “Addendum”. Can the Government clarify what evaluation criteria is being utilized?

R12. The Government intends to award, without discussion, to the offeror whose offer represents the Best and Lowest Responsive Offer for the Government based on price, technical acceptability and delivery time frame.

13. FOB is Destination – can Government confirm Inspection/Acceptance will also be Destination?

R13. RRAD will be INSPECTION/Acceptance Location.

14. The request for the blanks is going to be raw steel with no finish?

R14. The wheels shall be manufactured up to the point where the rubber vulcanization process occurs.

There should not be any other coating on the wheels other than what is done during the manufacturing to form the wheels.