Amendment_1_Questions_Answers.pdf

Solicitation Number: AMENDMENT 1-W912K6-18-Q-0018

Notice type: Combine Synopsis/Solicitation

Response Date: April 19, 2018 NLT 10:00AM ET

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1-15

Question 1: Is there a DWG CAD file available for the above project that you could send me please?

Answer 1: Yes, will provide CAD file format; CAD file to be uploaded when available via another amendment.

Question 2: We are a steel casework cabinet company that manufactures and ships from California. If I bid this job (the cabinets / benches) required will we need to add installation into quote or will there be an installer team to assemble and put in place on site?

Answer 2: Installation required. Stated under “Purpose” and “Delivery Schedule” in the announcement and in the attached SOW.

Question 3: Are you requesting furniture manufactured by a specific brand, or would an 'equal' suffice?

Answer 3: Brand not specified; or “equal” would suffice.

Question 4: One question regarding the above mentioned RFQ. I represent (???) and we are a furniture systems manufacturer on (???) under NAICS 337214. We are considered “other than small business.” However, we have multiple distributors who also hold their own GSA schedules and are considered small businesses.

Given that literally only a couple of furniture systems manufacturers are small businesses would you consider a RFQ from a small business on GSA schedule (with full small business credit to the agency) that is quoting products from a “other than small” business?

Answer 4: Set Aside: Total Small Business. Refer to the Non-manufacturer rule for small businesses.

Question 5: I didn't see anything specified for material type for most of the L and U stations. Is wood or laminate preferred?

Answer 5: Refer to the NAICS 337214 product description; “….(except wood)…” Laminate is accepted.

Question 6: Can you please send me the FBO_FloorPlan_HDGRC_Furniture.pdf in its original .dwg (CAD) format?

Answer 6: Refer to Answer 1.

Question 7: Is there a required delivery date for the furniture? If so, what is the date?

RFQ: AMENDMENT 1-W912K6-18-Q-0018

Q&A 1-14

Answer 7: Building occupation is pending delivery and installation of furniture. Refer to Evaluation Factors attachment with the announcement.

Question 8: Does the building have a loading dock that can receive a 53’ trailer?

Answer 8: Building does not have a loading dock, but can accept a 53' truck

Question 9: Are these rooms on the ground floor? If not, is there a freight elevator?

Answer 9: Single Story building

Question 10: Are there any specifications for furniture fabrics or fabric grades?

Answer 10: No specifications.

Question 11: Are there any upholstery standards or specifications?

Answer 11: No specifications.

Question 12: Is this an existing building or is it a building under construction? If under construction, when is it expected to be completed?

Answer 12: This is a newly constructed building; construction completed. See Answer 7.

Question 13: Since this is a project for the ARNG, I would assume we, (???), would need to be on state contract, correct? I ask because sometimes the funding comes from elsewhere.

Question 13: This is a “federal” requirement to be awarded under a “federal” contract in accordance with FAR and DFARS.

Question 14: Set-aside question, it is listed as Total Small Business, the manufacture, dealer, and installer all required to be small business -will this change?

Answer 14: See Answer 4.

Question 15: Does the Non-Manufacturer Rule apply here or is there a waiver that will allow us to use our Package Office contract with a Large Business manufacturer?

Answer 15: Refer to Answer 4; no waiver for the NAICS at the time of this announcement.