Questions_related_to_Solicitation.pdf

Questions related to Solicitation W911S7-18-Q-0005:

Vendor Question: I would like to request an extension of time for the bid dated at least till Monday January 29th which would allow me ample time to gather quotes for the recent addendum. I thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter.

Answer: Solicitation extended to 20180130/1200 CST.

Vendor Question: CLIN: 0001, 0002. These items come in a Box of 40. Do you require 150 boxes of 40?

Answer: Items required in CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 are requested in Unit of Issue: “EACH”.

Vendor Question: CLIN: 0003, 0004. These items come in a Box of 35. Do you require 150 boxes of 35?

Answer: Items required in CLIN 0003 and CLIN 0004 are requested in Unit of Issue: “EACH”.

Vendor Question: CLIN: 0005, 0006. It looks like these are exactly the same…. Is there a missing item?

What is it?

Answer: Items are not the same. CLIN 0005 “24 Teeth”. CLIN 0006 “48 Teeth”.

Vendor Question: Item 0030 on solicitation W911S7-18-Q-0005 shows it must be compatible with two different types of connections. Which is correct? The Y/SDS Max or TE-S?

Answer: W911S7-18-Q-0005-0002 clarified connection type as TE-S.

Vendor Question: Can you provide the part numbers for the Hilti items on this solicitation? Hilti is having a difficult time finding a part number to match some of the descriptions. We want to make sure we are providing the correct items.

Answer: The items sought are NOT brand name specific, the items just have to be compatible with the tools in the description, i.e. ITEM NO 0001, "...blades must be compatible with the Hilti WSR 36-A Cordless Reciprocating Saw Part #3487010."

Vendor Question: How do you anticipate a response of foreign end products since such products as Hilti can be manufactured outside of the US?

Answer: Please review the following clause (also in the solicitation), 252.225-7036 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments