17T0058_Question_and_Answer.pdf

Q&A – W912EK17T0058 – NFFMC Sandbag and Poly IDIQ

1. QUESTION: It mentions both wood shipping containers and pallets. Would that be the suppliers’ choice or the contracting officer depending on the delivery order?

ANSWER: This would be specified in each Task Order.

2. QUESTION: Under shipping the term, open bed trucks is used. Typically there are multiple “double stacked” pallets on a truck for this product, a closed (regular) semi would be much safer and keep the product intact. I wanted to make sure I understood the terminology correctly. Can they be delivered on a regular semi?

ANSWER: See Amendment 0001.

3. QUESTION: Sandbags are a huge part of our business both government and commercially. Is bidding on all three line items a must or can we bid on just the sandbags?

ANSWER: Contractor must provide price for all items in order to be considered for award.

4. QUESTION: Please confirm if solicitation is open market or GSA Contract required.

ANSWER: Open Market

5. QUESTION: I am working on this opportunity, just checking to see if the quantities noted on page 3 of 111 3. guaranteed minimums are as follows and then the three line items noted with the quantities Are these quantities for: Each year of the Ordering periods 1 ,2,3. Or are the quantities for the 3 Ordering periods total. So for Ordering Period 1 for examples Line item 1 1,200,000 sand bags is that for the 3 year term total or 1,200,000 sand bags for each year (3)

ANSWER: The minimum guaranteed quantity is the quantity that will be ordered on the first Task Order. There is no guaranteed quantity beyond that.

6. QUESTION: What is the format for sending the quote? I saw the attachment along that but I could barely understand anything so If you can guide me through that it'd be great.

ANSWER: To fill out the pricing information on the pricing sheet, enter proposed Unit Price for each Quantity range listed.

7. QUESTION: Will I be required to submit any documents during the registration or should I need to submit during the final stage of the contract opportunity?

ANSWER: The only document required to be submitted at time of solicitation is the pricing sheet.

8. QUESTION: With the guaranteed minimums, are those amounts annual usage or per order quantity?

ANSWER: The guaranteed minimum is for the first Task Order. See CLAUSE 52.216‐19 for minimum and maximum quantities per ordering period.

9. QUESTION: Can you provide an average Per Order quantity? Will government accept minimum requirements?

ANSWER: No we cannot provide this. The Contractor must meet the requirements in the Scope of Work.

10. QUESTION: Has there been a previously awarded contract for this solicitation?

ANSWER: Yes.

11. QUESTION: If so, what was the awarded price and who was the awarded vendor?

ANSWER: The awarded vendor was La Pac Manufacturing.

12. QUESTION: Can you explain CLIN 004? Should pricing include FOB or are there various delivery locations? There is no line item for CLIN 004 on pricing sheet.

ANSWER: CLIN 0004 is for transportation costs and will be handled at the Task Order level. At this time, the quoted price should not include transportation costs.

13. QUESTION: With the possibility of inflation or deflation in resin pricing, can a seasonal price redetermination clause be added according to the CPI index?

ANSWER: No.

14. QUESTION: If provided with a return envelope, can you provide a sample of the products?

ANSWER: No.

15. QUESTION: Can an alternative equivalent product be quoted as well for the polyethylene sheeting?

ANSWER: The product must meet the specification provided.

16. QUESTION: Are vendors required to test bags or will government testing be done?

ANSWER: The vendor is required to perform the testing and provide written results. However, USACE may choose to perform a test at any time following award of the contract.

17. QUESTION: Price Sheet shows a CLIN AA & AB. Do I have to provide pricing for both?

ANSWER: Contractor must provide price for all items in order to be considered for award.

18. QUESTION: Solicitation mentions “Part 4 Attachments”, can you provide a copy of this?

19. QUESTION: Upon award, how long would I have to send samples?

20. QUESTION: What certificates need to be provided? Is there a specific certificate required?

ANSWER: No certification is required at time of solicitation. When items are shipped, contractor will need to email COR stating items are in compliance with the specification.

21. QUESTION: Would you accept imported products?

ANSWER: See CLAUSE 252.225.7000 and the DFARS; see also DFARS 225.872‐1.

22. QUESTION: the specifications for the typical sandbag, the wording under section 2.1.2 is a little confusing when it references “coated polypropylene fabric.” We are one of the largest importers of sandbags in the country, and all standard sandbags are not “coated” to allow water to flow through. In this instance, does “coated” mean an added UV inhibitor to protect the bags from breaking down?

ANSWER: Yes, “coated” means an added UV inhibitor to protect the bags from breaking down.

Section 2.1.6 states the sandbags shall contain ultraviolet resistance to retain 70% strength after 200 hours of exposure to accelerated weathering testing.

23. QUESTION: In section 2.1.3 of the typical sandbag specifications the denier is specified, however the weave is not which somewhat defeats the point. Our standard woven polypropylene sandbag has a 10x10 weave, is there a requirement?

ANSWER: See Amendment 0001

24. QUESTION: Our sandbags are produced in India, which last time for a bid was not on an approved list. Is that a prerequisite again?

ANSWER: See CLAUSE 252.225.7000

25. QUESTION: If chosen to be your supplier on this bid, what is the expected date of the first delivery?

ANSWER: The date of delivery shall be 45 days from issuance of the task order. The task order shall be issued within one week of contract award. However, if an emergency occurs, additional task orders will require delivery within 48 hours.