Attachment-02 Industry Questions and Answers 26-Q-A074.pdf

1ID H2F Office Furniture and Equipment

W911RX-26-Q-A074

Solicitation Industry Questions and Answers

Question 1: Could you please confirm if this is a brand name only, or if an equivalent product with the same or better specifications is acceptable?

Answer 1: An equivalent product with the same or better specifications will be determined acceptable or not acceptable by the requiring activity at the time of quote evaluations.

Question 2: Are there any TAA, country-of-origin, or other compliance requirements?

Answer 2: No, there are no procurement compliance requirements.

Question 3: As this acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 337211, please confirm whether the Nonmanufacturer Rule applies to this procurement and whether offerors may provide products manufactured by other-than-small-business manufacturers.

Answer 3: No, in accordance with RFO FAR 19.505, the Nonmanufacture Rule does not apply to acquisitions set aside for small businesses that are estimated to be under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

Question 4: May the contractor source the required products from multiple manufacturers and distributors, provided all items meet the Government's technical specifications?

Answer 4: Yes

Question 5: Is the contractor responsible for assembling furniture that is delivered unassembled or partially assembled?

Answer 5: No assembly is required by the contractor.

Question 6: Does the requirement include inside delivery, installation, room placement, mounting, or setup of any furniture or equipment, including televisions, monitors, projector screens, dry-erase boards, acoustic panels, or other wall-mounted items?

Answer 6: This requirement is strictly a supply buy with delivery inside a warehouse located at 7920 Apennines Dr. Ft. Riley KS. 66442. The contractor will be responsible for unloading the shipment from the truck into the warehouse.

Question 7: The solicitation states that all deliveries must be accepted and off-loaded the same day. Is the contractor responsible for providing all labor and equipment necessary for unloading at Building 580, or will Government personnel/equipment be available to assist with off-loading?

Answer 7: This requirement is strictly a supply buy with delivery inside a warehouse located at 7920 Apennines Dr. Ft. Riley KS. 66442. The contractor will be responsible for unloading the shipment from the truck into the warehouse.

Question 8: May items be delivered in multiple shipments before December 31, 2026, or does the Government prefer/require delivery of the entire requirement as one consolidated shipment?

Answer 8: It is preferred to all be delivered at once, but if that is not possible, the Contract Officer Representative (COR) can work out delivery adjustments with the vendor after award.

Question 9: Will delivery before December 31, 2026 receive more favorable consideration under the Delivery evaluation factor, or is any proposed delivery date on or before December 31, 2026 considered equally acceptable?

Answer 9: Any delivery date on or before December 31, 2026, is equally acceptable.

Question 10: For the “Vendor Responses/Item Specifications” column in Attachment 1, should offerors provide the proposed manufacturer, brand, model/part number, and a narrative demonstrating compliance with each listed specification?

Answer 10: This information will enable the requiring activity evaluator(s) to determine whether the item is technically acceptable or not technically acceptable. Manufacture, model number and item specifications (if comparing like or similar items). If exact item is found, verification of manufacture and model/type is fine.

Question 11: Should product literature, specification sheets, photographs, or manufacturer cut sheets be submitted with the quotation to establish technical compliance?

Answer 11: This information will enable the requiring activity evaluator(s) to determine whether the item is technically acceptable or not technically acceptable.

Question 12: What past-performance information should offerors provide with their quotation, and is there a preferred number or format of references?

Answer 12: Contractor past-performance that is within the same scope as this requirement is deemed relevant. There is no preferred number or format for this information.

Question 13: Does the Government intend to make one award for the entire requirement, or does the Government reserve the right to make awards by individual item or product category?

Answer 13: The award will be lowest price, technically acceptable. The desire is to receive a single award fulfilling all items; if no vendors are able to provide all items as a prime contractor or utilizing a sub-contractor, a partial fulfillment may be decided on by the requiring agency.

Question 14: Please confirm the exact offer deadline, including time zone, and the official deadline for questions.

Answer 14: Offers are due on 16SEP2026 at 1000 CDT and questions were due on 09SEP2026 at 1000 CDT.

Question 15: Should the offer and completed technical specification spreadsheet be emailed to both contacts above?

Answer 15: Yes

Question 16: Is this acquisition restricted to total Small Business, or does the WOSB wording on the Standard Form 1449 indicate an additional WOSB restriction?

Answer 16: Per Section 10 of the SF1449 this 100% set aside for total Small Business.

Question 17: Does the nonmanufacturer rule apply to this acquisition and to every end item? Are any SBA class or individual waivers applicable?

Answer 17: No, in accordance with RFO FAR 19.505, the Nonmanufacture Rule does not apply to acquisitions set aside for small businesses that are estimated to be under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

Question 18: Are equivalent products acceptable when they meet or exceed the listed specifications? If yes, should the offer identify the original requested model and the proposed equivalent model side by side?

Answer 18: Yes, an equivalent product with the same or better specifications will be determined acceptable or not acceptable by the requiring activity at the time of quote evaluations. You may present the offer in a comparison format.

Question 19: For the conference room tables listed as “10-Pack,” does quantity 1 mean one package containing 10 tables?

Answer 19: Yes 1 packet contains 10 mobile tables of same color (brown/gray), for the price of $1799.00 in the listed dimensions. What is important is to have 10 matching (brown/gray) tables that are mobile in the listed dimensions that are not heavier than 20lbs.

Question 20: For the blackout curtain line, does quantity 2 mean two complete sets with 104 inches , with two panels per set, or two individual panels?

Answer 20: Yes, two complete sets, with two panels per set, each panel around 52 inches wide and 84 inches long with a 3-inch rod pocket

Question 21: For the AA and AAA battery lines, do the quantities refer to packages of four batteries?

Answer 21: Yes, it is a set of 4 AA and we need 5 packs for a total of 20 AA batteries. For the AAA, it is a total of 40 AAA batteries.

Question 22: The toner line references a Pantum P3302DW and the drum line references a Pantum P3303DW. Which printer model should govern compatibility?

Answer 22: The Printer is a PANTUM P3302DW; Ink cartridge is a DL-410E (Extra high yield 6k pages); the Drum is a DL-410

Question 23: Is delivery limited to curbside delivery, or are inside delivery, room placement, assembly, removal of packaging, or installation required?

Answer 23: This requirement is strictly a supply buy with delivery inside a warehouse unloading the shipment from the truck into the warehouse.

Question 24: Are country-of-origin, Buy American, Trade Agreements Act, AbilityOne, or other source restrictions applicable to any line item?

Answer 24: No, there are no source restrictions.

Question 25: Are manufacturer authorization letters, product catalogs, warranty documents, or country-of-origin certifications required with the offer?

Answer 25: If there is applicable documentation related to any of the required items, please provide those at the time of delivery or via email to the COR.

Question 26: Please confirm whether any delivery appointment, Fort Riley access pre-registration, or additional installation-specific credential is required.

Answer 26: Refer to Section F of the solicitation as it pertains to Deliveries or Performance- Ft. Riley Access & Delivery Information. A pre-registration form [FR Form 103 Feb 2015] is available as PDF download at the following:

http://www.riley.army.mil/Portals/0/Docs/Services/RileyServices/EmergencySvcs/FRfm10 3ReqAccessPass.pdf

For questions pertaining to the Fort Riley access control procedures, call Directorate of Emergency Services, Security Branch @ (785) 239-3138.

Question 27: Attachment 1 identifies several specific product numbers and product descriptions. May offerors propose alternate manufacturers/models that meet or exceed all listed technical specifications, or are the specifically identified products/part numbers required?

Answer 27: Yes, an equivalent product with the same or better specifications will be evaluations.

Question 28: Section M identifies Past Performance as an evaluation factor; however, we did not identify specific instructions regarding the information or references that offerors should submit. Please clarify what past-performance documentation should be included with the quotation. For a newer small-business prime, may relevant OEM/manufacturer, subcontractor, and/or key-personnel past performance be considered?

Answer 28: Contractor past-performance that is within the same scope as this requirement is deemed relevant. There is no preferred number or format for this information.

http://www.riley.army.mil/Portals/0/Docs/Services/RileyServices/EmergencySvcs/FRfm103ReqAccessPass.pdf http://www.riley.army.mil/Portals/0/Docs/Services/RileyServices/EmergencySvcs/FRfm103ReqAccessPass.pdf

Question 29: Because this is a total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 337211 and the requirement contains products from multiple product categories/manufacturers, please confirm whether the Nonmanufacturer Rule applies to this acquisition and whether any individual or class waiver applies.

Answer 29: No, in accordance with RFO FAR 19.505, the Nonmanufacture Rule does not

Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

Question 30: Please confirm whether the requirement is for delivery only to Building 580, or whether inside delivery, furniture assembly, installation, placement, or removal of packaging/pallets is required.

If contractor off-loading is required, please also confirm that requirement.

Answer 30: This requirement is strictly a supply buy with delivery inside a warehouse unloading the shipment from the truck into the warehouse.

Question 31: Are brand-name-or-equal products acceptable when the offered items meet or exceed all specifications listed in Attachment 1?

Answer 31: Yes, an equivalent product with the same or better specifications will be evaluations.

Question 32: Must an offeror provide pricing for every item in the spreadsheet, or may the Government make a partial award for only certain items?

Answer 32: The award will be lowest price, technically acceptable. The desire is to receive a single award fulfilling all items; if no vendors are able to provide all items as a prime contractor or utilizing a sub-contractor, a partial fulfillment may be decided on by the requiring agency.

Question 33: Does the requirement include assembly and installation of the furniture and equipment, or is delivery to the specified Fort Riley destination the only requirement?

Answer 33: This requirement is strictly a supply buy with delivery inside a warehouse unloading the shipment from the truck into the warehouse.

Question 34: Are the referenced manufacturers and product numbers mandatory, or may vendors quote technically compliant “brand name or equal” products?

Answer 34: Yes, an equivalent product with the same or better specifications will be determined acceptable or not acceptable by the requiring activity at the time of quote evaluations.

Question 35: Does the nonmanufacturer rule apply to this acquisition, and has an individual or class waiver been issued for any products?

Answer 35: No, in accordance with RFO FAR 19.505, the Nonmanufacture Rule does not

Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

Question 36: Please confirm whether the Command curtain-hook requirement is for two packages containing two hooks each.

Answer 36: Yes, that can hold up to 10lbs each, for a total of 4 curtain-rod hooks.

Question 37: Please provide the required specifications for the 85-inch monitor, including whether a commercial display or television is acceptable.

Answer 37: a television is acceptable as long as it is close to 85 in and 4K Ultra HD

Question 38: Please confirm the radio make/model for the U94 PTT headsets and whether the Kenwood two-pin connector is mandatory.

Answer 38: Yes, for compatibility with the radios

Question 39: The workbook references Pantum P3302DW and P3303DW printers. Please confirm the correct printer model and required TL-410X/DL-410 compatibility.

Answer 39: Pantum P3302D and the Pantum TL-410X/DL-410 is compatible

Question 40: Please confirm that a quotation may combine products from multiple manufacturers and suppliers.

Answer 40: Yes, a quote may combine products from multiple sources.

Question 41: Please confirm that the complete submission should be emailed to Mr. Engle and Ms. Washek, with Ms. Anderson copied.

Answer 41: Complete quote submission should be emailed to Mr. Engle and SFC Washek