Attachment 6 Questions and Answers.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- W9124D25QA316
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation W9124D25QA316, a federal contract for USARD Future Soldier T-shirts. The solicitation involves producing and distributing t-shirts to multiple Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) locations, including domestic and international sites. Key details include: plastisol or direct-to-film screen printing on t-shirts, specific packaging requirements (12"x15" poly bags, retail folding with front design visible), and shipping instructions mandating USPS delivery with a 70-pound maximum per box. The Army seeks t-shirts that are Berry Amendment compliant, with pre-production samples to be submitted and approved prior to full shipment. Vendors must follow the detailed Attachment 1 Shirt Quantity and Distribution List for precise quantities and delivery locations, with shirt sizes ranging from small to extra-large across various MEPS locations.
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1.) I would like to know what is the "Kit" being referred to on Excel. On the excel file it shows the quantity per size of the Tshirts per location. Please advise so we can provide the most competitive price. Thank you.
Answer: Each location will receive the designated number of shirts per sizes listed on the Excel Document; example Baltimore MEPS will receive 200 small shirts, 800 medium shirts, 800 large shirts and 200 extra-large shirts. The term “Kit” which the document is named is the Army Program.
2.) I have a question regarding the shipping instructions for the international MEPS locations. Can we ship loose boxes to the MEPS address in Germany? From my understanding, only USPS can deliver to APO addresses and they don't handle pallets.
Answer: Yes, only the United States Postal Service (USPS) can deliver directly to APO (Army Post Office) maximum weight of each 70lbs per box
3.) What was the reason for the repost?
Answer: The sources sought on sam.gov notice ID: W58FGZ51910001 was posted for market research purposes by the requiring activity. Notice ID:
W9124D25QA316 is published by the contracting activity.
4.) If I may ask, What is the delivery timeline?
Answer: The delivery timeline is provided in the SF 1449 on page 6.
5.) Is there a previous contract award we can view?
Answer: There is no previous procurement history available.
6.) Please provide the definition of "KITS" for Solicitation W9124D25QA316 USARD Future Soldier T-shirts.
Answer: See answer to question #1
7.) The only thing it doesn’t mention is if there was a similar contract awarded previously that we could refer back to. Do you know if there is one?
Answer: See answer to question #5
8.) Regarding the part that mentions the supplier needs to provide the high-resolution digital samples (including front, back, and close-up detail images) showing final print/design, colors, labels, and packaging element should these be sent to this current email address?
Answer: A point of contact at the requiring activity will be provided at contract award.
9.) The SOW specifies plastisol screen printing. Would the Army accept “direct to film, heat seal transfer to garment” printing for the tee shirts.
Answer: Yes
10.) I could not locate a requirement for Product Demonstration Models to be submitted with our bid. My understanding that the required samples are post-award pre-production samples. Am I correct?
Answer: Product sample are pre-production. Once approved the vendor may ship to MEPS. Please see the SOW Sample Requirement.
11.) Apart from SF1449 blocks 30a, 30b, and 30c, and the price form on page three, is there anything else our company needs to fill out?
Answer: please see Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services of the SF 1449 for details.
12.) Is the Army able to share patterns or technical specifications on the t-shirt bodies?
Answer: The Army have provided all patterns in the SOW.
13.) Does the contractor need to be NIST SP 800-171 and/or JCP compliant?
Answer: No.
14.) Can the Army please clarify whether the contractor is to ship all items FOB Destination to Fort Knox, KY packaged based on the "Attachment 1 Shirt Quantity and Distribution List" OR FOB Destination directly to all locations on the "Attachment 1 Shirt Quantity and Distribution List"?
Answer: The contractor shall ship according to the Attachment 1 Shirt Quantity and Distribution List.
15.) What will the size of the polybags, type of fold, labels, boxes, etc to utilize for shipment?
Answer: Poly bag 12"x15": Bag to be sealed. Retail Fold/Display Fold: The t-shirt is folded with the front facing out (so the logo or design is visible), and the sleeves are tucked neatly to the sides. Each Poly Bag will be labeled with size of t-shirt in a 2"x2" label. Sizes of the T-shirt will be marked on the outside of the box (this is in the SOW)
16.) As per the Shipping Spreadsheet listing the addresses and number of shirts per location, can you explain what is referenced in the column labeled "KIT?" It does not seem to coincide with the number of boxes needed for those locations when considering the special packaging needs.
Answer: See answer to question #1
17.) In the "Scope Of Work" section "PACKAGING" #3 Subsection-A refers to the 4 international locations and the 2 OCONUS locations. It says that for these locations the shirts shall be packaged into larger boxes or pallets. Do these locations not need to adhere to the "Special Packaging" instructions listed for MEPS locations?
Answer: Deliveries oversee should ship according to USPS maximum 70lbs.
18.) What is the payment schedule for awards won?
Answer: Please see clause 252.232-7003 and Clause 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.
19.) Does all packaging, pallets etc need to be Berry Complaint as well?
Answer: The tshirts must be Berry Amendment complaint. Packaging is outside the scope of the Berry Amendment.
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