A22 - Question and Answer Tracker 20251201.docx

Question and Answers for Solicitation W912EK26RA004

1. Maximum Order Limits The Solicitation details the estimated quantities for each ordering period (e.g., 4,000,000 Typical Sandbags per CLIN). However, the document also references a "maximum order limit" when describing delivery methods, which is not explicitly defined in terms of quantity (e.g., Section 3.2.b, c, d, e for Typical Sandbags, and Section 3.2.b, c, d, e for Large Sandbags).

Request: Could you please confirm the maximum quantity (maximum order limit) for a single, individual Delivery Order issued under this contract for both Typical Sandbags and Large Sandbags?

Response: Attachment 0003 posted to sam.gov along with the Solicitation has all the ordering quantities to include the guaranteed minimum and maximum.

NOTE: please use Attachment 00001 for your financial proposal. Do not deviate from what’s on the Proposal Pricing Worksheet.

The Annual order for Typical Sandbags is 8 million as stated in Attachment 0001 amendment 0001 The annual order for large sandbags is 20 thousand as stated in attachment 0001 amendment 0001.

2. Transportation Expense CLIN (e.g., CLIN 0001AE) The Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs table lists a unit of "Each" for the Transportation Expense(e.g., CLIN 0001AE) with an Estimated Quantity of 85.

Request: Could you please clarify what the unit of "Each" represents for the Transportation Expense CLIN? Specifically, does "Each" represent: a) An individual Delivery Order (regardless of size)? b) A specific unit of measure (e.g., truckload, pallet, or container)? c) If it represents a dollar value (e.g., $85), how should we use this to enter our unit price for transportation, which is intended to be reimbursed based on actual cost per Section 3.2.g?

Response: Transportation will be reimbursed based on actual cost (when invoiced) Please refer to the legend on attachment 00002 which states that Transportation Expenses are cost reimbursable, estimated by the government, and will not be evaluated as part of the lowest price. You do not need to propose transport cost it’s given. Please refer to paragraph 4a, that requires know tariff cost be incorporated into the cost to the item.

3. Domestic Preference / Buy American Act (BAA) Compliance We did not find a specific clause addressing the Buy American Act or similar domestic preference requirements in the provided sections of the solicitation. Given the nature of this procurement, we must confirm the country of origin rules for the required materials.

Request: Could you please clarify the domestic preference requirements (such as the applicability of the Buy American Act or Trade Agreements Act) for the sandbags and shipping containers? Specifically: a) Is there a requirement for the sandbags (including the coated polypropylene fabric) to be manufactured or substantially transformed in the United States? b) Are we permitted to source the finished sandbags from a non-designated country, such as China, for this contract?

Your clarification on these points will be greatly appreciated and will help us submit a fully compliant and accurate proposal.

Response: Under 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions you will find FAR 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies and other clause that speak to your question.

Q: Would it be possible to get a copy of the Corps logo you would like printed, and let us know how many colors it entails?

A: See attachment 0004 that was posted to sam.gov with the solicitation.

Q: Can it be a sticker, or does it need to be printed on the pallet?

A: Please refer to the scope of work within the solicitation which provide detailed instruction on marking, (see example below).

3.3.5 Marking

The exterior of all shipping containers shall be marked with the container quantity (number of bags contained in the shipping container) on all four sides in four inch number/letters, the weight of the filled container, and the contractual delivery date in two inch numbers/letters. Letters shall be capitals without serifs and numerals shall be Arabic per industry specifications and standards. The top (lid) of all shipping containers shall be marked with a stenciled arrow indicating the location of the wood screws used to secure the top (lid) to the container. The exterior of all shipping containers shall also be marked, on all four sides, in the upper, left-hand corner with the full colored, 6 × 6 inch, Corps signature (logo and text), as indicated on the attached sheet.

3.3.6 Drawings of Shipping Containers

Shop drawings of the shipping containers, including a list of materials and material dimensions shall be submitted for acceptance within (ten) 10 calendar days of the contract award date.

Q: Are you looking to have the logo printed on every individual bag or primarily on the pallets themselves?

A: Again, please refer to the scope of work within the solicitation that provided information related to your question.