Government Answers to Contractor Questions.pdf
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- Hangers and Garment Bags for CIIP
- Solicitation number
- W911S7-25-Q-A004
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers for the W911S7-24-Q-A002 Fort Leonard Wood Annual Firetruck Inspection (BPA) solicitation. The procurement is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside for hangers and garment bags, with multiple deliveries planned throughout the year. Key details include acceptable product specifications such as 14.5-gauge wire strut hangers, 468-470 bags per roll, and 0.6 mil garment bags, with first delivery expected in late July or early August 2025.
The solicitation requires product specifications to be submitted with the quote, and no bonds are required. Quotes are due by 9:00 AM CST on 14 July 2025, with contractors instructed to follow FAR 52.212-1 for offer submissions. The annual requirement represents the total estimated amount for the year, to be fulfilled through multiple separate deliveries, with flexibility on certain product specifications to accommodate industry standards.
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W911S7-24-Q-A002 Fort Leonard Wood Annual Firetruck Inspection (BPA)
Questions
Contractor Question 1: Is there another acceptable Gauge for the Wire Strut Hangers for Trousers?
Government Answer 1: The wire strut hangers can be 14.5 gauge instead.
Contactor Question 2: Is there an approximate date for the first delivery?
Government Answer 2: The first delivery should be around late July, early August.
Contractor Question 3: On SAM.gov, the solicitation is listed as "SBA Certified Women- Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside," whereas the attached documents refer to a "Small Business" set-aside. Could you please clarify the Set-Aside details?
Government Answer 3: This is a WOSB set-aside.
Contractor Question 4: Could you confirm whether the term "Annual Requirement" refers to multiple deliveries spread throughout the year or a single, one-time delivery?
Government Answer 4: The annual requirement refers to the total amount estimated for a year, but the orders will be broken up into multiple deliveries.
Contractor Question 5: The requirement specifies 13-gauge with a 250-count. However, after consulting with several manufacturers, I’ve found that the standard available specification is 14.5-gauge with a 500-count. Would this alternative be acceptable, or is strict adherence to the original specification required?
Government Answer 5: 14.5-gauge with 500-count is acceptable.
Contractor Question 6: Does the suit hangar have to be metal? I have found it in black or clear plastic with pant clips
Government Answer 6: The suit hangers must be metal, 13 or 14.5 gauge.
Contractor Question 7: Is this a WOSB set aside project?
Government Answer 7: Yes, this is a WOSB set aside.
Contactor Question 8: Is bond required?
Government Answer 8: No bonds are required.
Contractor Question 9: Are product specifications required with quote?
Government Answer 9: Yes, product specifications are required with a quote.
Contractor Question 10: Garment Bags: The mil thick requested is 0.65 but every vendor only carries 0.6
Government Answer 10: 0.6 mil is acceptable.
Contractor Question 11: Garment Bags: The amount of bags on a roll I can find that is close to 470 is 468.
Government Answer 11: 468 bags per roll is acceptable.
Contractor Question 12: Wire Strut Hangers: The gauge requested is 13 gauge but industry standard is 14.5. No vendor has 13 gauge for these hangers.
Government Answer 12: 14.5 gauge is acceptable.
Contractor Question 13: Is it too late to put in a bid?
Government Answer 13: Quotes are due at 9:00 AM CST on 14 July 2025. Please follow instructions to offers under the clause FAR 52.212-1.
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