W912EK22R0027 QA Gabion Basket.pdf

1. Are you looking at only HESCO for this IDIQ or would an equal be sufficient? The Minimum order says 40 units – 600LF?

a. If a product meets the specifications as advertised, it would be acceptable.

b. The minimum order for this IDIQ contract is 40 units. Additional delivery orders and quantities may be placed using this contract for the entire period of the contract.

c. The maximum number of units for this contract is 12,000 units.

2. Is this on a task order basis? Where is the location for delivery?

a. Yes, task orders will be issued for specific quantities and delivery locations determined at that time.

b. Page 3 and 4 of the solicitation states:

i. “Orders shall be delivered anywhere in the Continental US 48 states” with two options:

1. Within 5 business days of receipt of delivery order.

2. Within 45 days of receipt of delivery order

ii. Orders shall be delivered anywhere outside the CONUS within 90 days of receipt of delivery order. Outside CONUS is defined as the US States of Alaska and Hawaii, and US territories such as Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Island, or Guam.

3. How will shipping costs be handled?

a. CLIN 0003 or CLIN 1003 will be included on task orders for payment of actual shipping costs.

4. It impossible to determine shipping rates?

a. Payment of shipping costs will be made under CLIN 0003 and 1003.

5. The requirements for a maximum order qty of 1056 units to be delivered within 5 days

CONUS….is there any process for USACE/NFFMC to negotiate acquisition of this inventory at the end of the contract period in the event it is not extended?

a. Page 3 and 4 of the solicitation states, “The Contracting Officer may issue a series of orders up to the maximum order limit for urgent deliveries anytime within a 45 day period.”

b. The maximum number of units for the total contract is 12,000 units.

6. Item 8 of the preamble conditions says ‘8. Offeror shall provide ESTIMATE NUMBER OF DAYS to delivery after receipt of award’ How many units would be required for this?

a. The first task order will be between 40 and 1056 units.

7. For CLIN 0001AA, AB & AC we would offer ‘FOB Destination’ as FOB our factory in MD. Please confirm this is correct

a. In accordance with the solicitation, CLIN 0001AA, 0001AB, & 0001AC will be FOB Destination.

8. No prices need to be submitted for CLIN 0003 & 0004 – please confirm

a. Correct, funding will be provided on specific task orders for Cost CLINs 0003 and 0004.

9. In Para 2 (g) you refer to a ‘consideration’ in event of a delivery delay. Is there a formula for this calculation and whether it is implemented in circumstances beyond the suppliers control?

a. Consideration for delivery delays will be negotiated by the Contracting Officer based on the circumstances.

10. 2.1.1 Geotextile Lining Material ‘a. Meet the following requirements in temperatures ranging from -50 to 120 degrees’ (a) High and Low Temp testing are usually carried out as a standalone tests, however (b) thru (f) would be carried at ambient or specific temperatures in accordance with the ASTMs rather than across the full temperature range.

a. See updated Scope of work in solicitation.

11. Suggestion that government provide a freight carrier

a. Noted; solicitation will remain unchanged.

12. Due to the state of logistics and materials there may be some price changes depending on the order time span.

a. Provide a price for the time period as detailed in Attachment 0001.

13. Suggestion instead of ordering 40 consider ordering product if there is storage.

a. Noted; solicitation will remain unchanged.