RFP_Amendment_0002_-_W912DY19R0199_-_Great_Lakes_Multiple_Buildings.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this RFP Amendment is to provide Government answ ers to vendor questions. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912DY19R0199

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Sep-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

U0002

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

19-Sep-2019

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEERING & SUPPORT CENTER

HUNTSVILLE ENGINEERING & SUPPORT CENTER

P.O. BOX 1600

HUNTSVILLE AL 35807-4301

W912DY 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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Vendor Questions and Answers Navy, Great Lakes – Beds

RFP W912DY-19-R-0199

9-19-19

1. Vendor Question: Does there need to be union rate for laborers?

HNC RESPONSE: Please refer to individual counsel before proposing to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.

2. Vendor Question: Does there need to be a union elevator operator?

HNC RESPONSE: See response to question number 1 above.

3. Vendor Question: Can we use 2 crews to install this project?

HNC RESPONSE: Yes, as long as you provide your proposal and pricing IAW the RFP Instructions.

4. Vendor Question: Are Beds to be on GSA Contract?

HNC RESPONSE: No, beds are not required to be purchased from GSA or on any GSA contract.

5. Vendor Question: Is product that is being removed from the barracks able to be recycled or are pieces of old/removed product able to be used to make new product to go back into the barracks as new product?

HNC RESPONSE: No.

6. Vendor Question: This RFQ went from unrestricted to a small business set aside. Is this correct? Please state what values and terms of manufacturing HNC considers set aside.

HNC RESPONSE: This requirement is for a 100% set-aside. Please see FAR Part 19 for additional information

7. Vendor Question: The RFQ states there will be a first article delivered and Any changes to the provided product are only authorized by the Huntsville Center (HNC) Contracting Officer (KO). If there are changes because product does not meet the standards or the Navy/Corp. decides they want something additional/different on the product will the awardee be able to change the price they quoted to allow for the changes or will the RFQ be put up for re-quote? If the awardee is allowed to change the price what is the allowed amount, is there a maximum?

HNC RESPONSE: This requirement is for a Firm Fixed Price contract. There is not a requirement for a first article; however, the winning vendor will be required to provide a "pre-production" sample that will simply be reviewed and approved visually by the Corp of Engineers at a time and place TBD. Previous to award, as described in the RFP, HNC will make a technically acceptable or not-technically acceptable determination. Therefore, the bed requested is merely a demonstration of compliance with the technical requirements. No changes will be made.

8. Vendor Question: This RFQ states the awardees will be chosen by LPTA and best value. If a vendor has a higher price but has best value will the contract be awarded to them? Will Lean sigma six studies of the product be considered in the decision of best value?

HNC RESPONSE: This requirement will be awarded to the lowest priced technically acceptable vendor. Trade-off evaluation criteria will not be used to make a decision for this award. The successful offeror will be the one whose proposal is lowest priced and technically acceptable.

9. Vendor Question: What wage and labor laws are to be used in the manufacturing process and on base for this RFQ? Is there a minimum wage requirement and what is that wage?

HNC RESPONSE: Please refer to individual counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws etc.

10. Vendor Question: Do the removed racks become the property of the awardee?

HNC RESPONSE: No, the removed product must be disposed of/recycled as this is government property until disposal is complete. Base personnel will prepare paperwork for DLA/DRMO to sign-off of prior to disposal.

11. Vendor Question: Is there a resistance requirement for slippage for the lock pad?

HNC RESPONSE: See the FID for requirements. Where the FID is silent, vendor shall provide their proposed solution.

12. Vendor Question: Is there a weight requirement and deflection requirement standard for the sleeping decks not to belly/bow?

HNC RESPONSE: See the FID for requirements. Where the FID is silent, vendor shall provide their proposed solution.

13. Vendor Question: What is the total height of the bunked bed?

HNC RESPONSE: See the FID for requirements. Where the FID is silent, vendor shall provide their proposed solution.

14. Vendor Question: How far off the floor is the top and the bottom of the bed?

their proposed solution.

15. Vendor Question: What is the degree the sleeping deck opens?

16. Vendor Question: What is the height requirement to the top of the sleeping deck on the top bunk?

17. Vendor Question: Please clarify how many safety rails are required per bed? 1 or 2 per sleep surface?

HNC RESPONSE: See FID for requirements.

18. Vendor Question: Garment bag hangers, Can you please explain the breakaway feature?

Can you provide us with a photo of the hanger?

HNC RESPONSE: See the FID for requirements. Where the FID is silent, vendor shall provide their proposed solution.

19. Vendor Question: Regarding furniture removal: Are the bunk beds being removed steel or wood? This is important as we need to know how to dispose of the old bunk beds.

HNC RESPONSE: Removed product is steel.

20. Vendor Question: Can you provide information for the nearest disposal site?

HNC RESPONSE: It is up to the vendor to find the nearest recycling center that they wish to use.

21. Vendor Question: Will we be allowed to deliver roll-off containers to discard all packing material?

HNC RESPONSE: Yes, There is room on site for a dumpster

22. Vendor Question: Can you please provide dimensions and weights of the old beds being removed?

HNC RESPONSE: Racks being removed are the same size approximately as the ones in the RFQ, the weight close to the same as well.

23. Vendor Question: Will the rooms be occupied at the time of installation?

HNC RESPONSE: These are open bays, the bay will be empty during the install.

24. Vendor Question: The information on the SOW for furniture installation and removal is extremely conflicting:

Can you please confirm that every building will have the same number of racks that will need to be removed and installed?

HNC RESPONSE: The numbers in the Att 3, SOW are correct.

Per the SOW it seems like for some buildings only new installation will be required without removal but it’s all messed up.

HNC RESPONSE: Some bays will be completely empty.

On pg. 9-10 it states

For new install;

Bldg.7103 - Naval Station Great Lakes, 3600 OHIO, GR LLINOIS 60088 Bldg. 7104 - Naval Station Great Lakes, 3600 OHIO, GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS 60088 Bldg. 7116 - Naval Station Great Lakes, 3415 SAILOR, GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS 60088

GREAT LAKES,

For move of excess racks to other buildings:

7102/ 3610 ILLINOIS, GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS 60088 7111/ 3410 SAILOR, GREAT LAKES,

ILLINOIS 60088 7112/ 3410 SAILOR, GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS 60088 7113/ 3515 SAILOR,

GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS 60088 7114/ 3505 SAILOR, GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS 60088 7115/

3425 SAILOR, GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS 60088 7122/ 2635 KANSAS, GREAT LAKES,

ILLINOIS 60088-

Then it states on pg. 10

Racks to install:

7101 – 675 Racks 7102 – 624 Racks 7103 – 606 Racks 7104 – 630 Racks 7116 – 713 Racks 7121 - 354 Racks

Then on pg. 12

Racks to be removed:

Bldg 7101 – 675 Racks Bldg 7102 – 624 Racks Bldg 7103 – 606 Racks Bldg 7104 – 630 Racks Bldg 7116 – 713 Racks Bldg 7121 – 354 Racks Warehouse: B3212 - 110 RACKS

Please clarify what is required….

HNC RESPONSE: Removal of the stated numbers of racks, and install of the stated number of racks is required. The numbers listed in the SOW are correct.

25. Vendor Question: Since this project was posted on FBO.gov, which is where commercial items are procured, does the requested bed for this RFP need to be on the bidder’s GSA contract?

HNC RESPONSE: No, beds are not required to be purchased from GSA or on any GSA contract.

26. Vendor Question: If it does not need to be on the bidder’s GSA contract, does the requested bed need to be GSA tested?

HNC RESPONSE: See response to question number 25 above. GSA testing is not required.

27. Vendor Question: What days will the base be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday?

HNC RESPONSE: 21 Dec - 6 Jan.

28. Vendor Question: Is there any way you can send me a drawing of the products?

HNC RESPONSE: A picture or drawing will not be provided.

29. Vendor Question: Is there a possibility that you could extend the time for a few more days?

HNC RESPONSE: Proposal extensions will not be provided.

30. Vendor Question: Can you let us know the name of the company that you originally received the specification?

HNC RESPONSE: The specification was released by the USACE Huntsville Center. Any questions in regard to this specification should be sent to the Contracting Officer prior to the close of the period of time designated in the RFP to answer questions.

31. Vendor Question: Should our offer include:

Bed Racks, Lift Deck, Single Metal casegoods Wooden casegoods Underbed drawers

HNC RESPONSE: Product includes metal lift deck bed racks. See RFP documents for further information.

32. Vendor Question: Will you accept additional vendor questions?

HNC RESPONSE: No, additional questions will not be accepted as the submission time for questions has closed.

33. Vendor Question: Will progress payments be authorized for this contract?

HNC RESPONSE: Please refer to FAR 32.2 Commercial Item Purchase Financing for payment information.

34. Vendor Question: Do the beds need to pass any test requirements or regulations?

HNC RESPONSE: Please see the FID. The winning vendor will be required to provide a "pre-production" sample that will be reviewed and approved visually by the Corps of Engineers at a time and place TBD.

35. Vendor Question: The RFQ states single beds however, in the FID it states there needs to be 2 sleeping decks. Please clarify. Is this a bunk bed? If it is a bunk bed does it have solid end frames or stackable

HNC RESPONSE: Per the FID, each unit shall have a steel tube head frame and a steel tube foot frame and two sleeping surfaces, among other requirements. See the FID for additional requirements.

36. Vendor Question: The FID states Shall be constructed to reduce racking and deflection if opened at either end. Deflection shall be less than 1". Deflection will be determined in the field by opening the storage lid from one front corner at a time and measuring the opening at each of the front corners. The measurement of deflection is the difference between the heights of each corner above the base. If deflection of greater than 1" is detected what happens?

HNC RESPONSE: Per the FID, deflection shall be less than 1”. Greater deflection is not technically acceptable.

37. Vendor Question: Is there only one drawer?

HNC RESPONSE: Please see FID. One drawer per storage compartment is required.

38. What is considered structural on these racks that needs to be 14 gauge?

HNC RESPONSE: Please see FID for requirements regarding gauges of steel. All structural components for the bed racks shall be 14 gauge.