Q and A 05Jan2023.pdf
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- MCoE Heavy Equipment Transport
- Solicitation number
- W911SF-23-R-0005
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This document contains a question and answer file related to a solicitation for heavy equipment transport services. The solicitation seeks proposals to provide transportation of heavy equipment for the Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Eustis. Services will include transportation of equipment via heavy equipment transport vehicles. The performance period is for one base year with four option years. Proposals are due by January 10, 2023. The incumbent contractor is PSI. Questions address requirements for equipment transport, fuel pricing terms, loading and unloading responsibilities, and subcontracting allowances. Clarification is provided that the requirement is for on-site heavy equipment transport vehicles.
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Combined Questions for HET Solicitation W911SF-23-R-0005 12/14/2022
1. What is the previous bid tabulation sheet?
A: Please see previous contract, W911SF-18-C-0007.
2. Should all equipment be moved with HET? Or can a semi-truck with a trailer (e.g.:
step deck, lowboy, rgn) be used?
A: Yes, equipment must be able to support in accordance with weights listed in PWS.
3. Are the HTE transmission manual or automatic?
A: This is a vendor decision.
4. After the 90 days term can the bid price change if there's an increase in gas prices?
A: No
5. Can the prime use subcontractors? Do the prime have to be a transportation company? Or can the prime be a firm that hire qualified subcontractors?
A: Yes, prime contractor has to be a vendor with applicable NAICS code.
6. I would like to know if I have multiple contractors with heavy trucks do I need to provide all of their annual inspections? or Do you need to have one submitted only?
A: Inspections are required on all trucks used on Contract.
7. My second question is around the solicitation submission, can i submit via email? or is there another submission preference.
A: Reference page 87 of the solicitation, all required copies are due by 10 January 2023, no later than 10:00 AM, EST.
Responses should be submitted to the following email addresses:
usarmy.benning.acc-micc.mbx.micc-proposals@army.mil ; Attention: Saundra Love saundra.m.love Highlight
8. Who holds the current contract?
A: PSI held the previous contract.
9. How many HETs are required to remain on-site?
A: Yes
10. Is this Live load / Live unload or will the driver(s) be required to load and unload?
A: Government personnel will load and unload per para 3.1.
11. Are any of these moves considered HAZMAT?
A: No.
12. What is the projected spend on this bid?
A: The Government provides the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the contractor is responsible for providing the associated cost performing the task within the
PWS.
13. Are there other shipment requirements which are not outlined within the bid?
A: No.
14. Most small businesses do not normally have the luxury to have 10 trucks or trailers sitting on a lot. Most are used to provide services on an as needed basis in its line of business. Will the government allow time to ramp up for this effort or will it require immediate start up?
A: Yes
15. Fuel Cost: We understand the costs and the annual increases associated with the fuel cost on this contract. However, considering our economic times, should fuel cost exceed the NTE on this effort, will the Government consider a modification to the contract or an equitable adjustment if and when such circumstances should arise?
A: Yes
16. Is there an incumbent contractor?
A: Yes, PSI was the previous contractor.
17. If so, what is the previous contract number?
A: W911SF-18-C-0007
18. Is the fuel surcharge to be included in our cost or is it in addition to total contract value?
A: No
19. Are there loading ramps or a loading dock at the pickup and drop-off points? We noticed some of the trailers currently being used don't have ramps attached.
A: No. Previous vendor used drop trailers and trailer with ramps.
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