B.08.03 Q&A 2 - Rathbun Shoreline Protection - 20260717.pdf

This is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document for federal contract opportunity W912DQ26QA068: CAP Rathbun Shoreline Rock Purchase.

The document addresses ten clarification questions posted by prospective bidders regarding the solicitation requirements. Key substantive clarifications include: (1) evaluation testing of unlisted stone sources requires test results equivalent to or better than approved sources, with no specific values provided as they vary by quarry; (2) lab tests from prior years are acceptable if from the same ledge and unit using the same test method; (3) all stone must come from approved sources, with additional stone from unapproved sources within the quarry requiring testing matching approved source results; (4) a Certified Quality Control (CQC) certificate is not required for submittal or test observation, but the submitting person must be familiar with specification requirements and have authority to commit the vendor; (5) ENG Form 4025 is optional and not required by the Corps; (6) RMS (Records Management System) is not applicable as this is a supply contract, requiring manual reconciliation for submittal tracking; (7) contract commencement begins at time of award with all material delivery by the end of the performance period, with specific delivery schedules to be coordinated with the Corps; and (8) the acquisition is solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-aside, clarifying conflicting PIEE and Form 1449 information. The Q&A document was posted on July 17, 2026, reflecting responses to questions submitted the same date.