Q&A-W9124D-18-T-0003-Final.pdf

W9124D-18-T-0003 Portable Power Chargers

Questions/Answers - Final

1. The original Standard Form 1449 for this effort lists the incorrect Solicitation Number in Block

5. All amendments note the 0003 designation, however, as mentioned, the SF-1449 has an incorrect designation.

ANSWER: You are absolutely correct. There must have been a glitch in the system. As the amendments reflect the correct solicitation number in block 5. The solicitation number is in fact W9124D-18-T-0003 for the Portable Power Chargers.

2. In the original specification, the battery requirement was indicated to be:

“2200mAh lithium polymer Grade A battery device is enough to charge smartphones, MP3players and more.” In the Q & A, a requirement was added:

“5. Will the lithium polymer cell and/or the power bank need to meet any certifications?

ANSWER: UL certified” There was no requirement for UL listing for the 2200 mAh in the initial specification nor in the product #354123 listing. The difference has significant impact on pricing. UL certification is available. Can you please clarify, what is the requirement?

ANSWER: UL certified.

3. I do not see any changes on the specification, can you please tell me what changes was made?

ANSWER: See block 14 of page one. It lists all the changes. The bottom of page 13 starts the specification changes.

4. What is minimum quantity on each individual order? What is minimum quantity guaranteed to be order in the base period?

ANSWER: See 52.216-19 Order Limitations within the solicitation.

5. Specifically, will the government require offerors to provide the UL Certification with the initial proposal submission?

ANSWER: UL certification

6. Will the Government please add CLIN 0001 with the updated quantities (275,000 and 200,000, respectively) to the SF1449 Continuation Sheet, so we can provide a proper quote?

ANSWER: Refer to amendment 4 of each solicitation. Provide your quote as requested on page three of 18-T-0003-0004 (add your pricing in the charts).

7. Will the government accept Li-ion cells, as well as li-polymer cells? Or only the latter?

ANSWER: li-polymer battery

8. Can I note acknowledgement of amendments two and three on a separate sheet since section 12 (a) does not indicate returning a copy of the amendment?

ANSWER: Yes

9. In a previous question and answer, you mentioned the power bank needs to have UL certification. However, the specifications were not amended. If so, can you please clarify if a UL certification is required for the battery?

ANSWER: UL certification is required

10. If the UL certification is required, delivering product in 60 days is mostly likely not possible due to the technical requirements for the testing. Would a timeline revision for delivery be considered?

ANSWER: Yes

11. Can you please confirm that the following is still accurate - "40% of total quantity on the delivery order is due 60 days after receipt of order" (ex: 275,000 units x .40 = 110,000 units delivered within 60 days)?

ANSWER: Yes

12. How soon after RFQ submission can we expect to be notified of award status?

ANSWER: Not yet determined

13. Right now, the specification includes an imprint on the metallic power bank case (i.e. Army Star logo). Our concern is a silk print on a metal case will rub off over time. Would you consider a laser engraving? Mind you, it would only be one color.

ANSWER: No