Q-A - Flat Bronze Amendment 1

Questions and Answers - 36C78626R0104 | Flat Bronze Markers 1. Question: May samples submitted under previous solicitations be used if previously approved by MPS? Answer: No. Offerors must submit new samples in accordance with Solicitation 36C78626R0104. Samples submitted under previous solicitations will not be accepted. 2. Question: Is this a new requirement or a recompete? If a recompete, what is the previous contract number? Answer: This requirement is a recompete. Information regarding prior awards is publicly available on SAM.gov. 3. Question: What are the acceptable overall length and width tolerances for sample and production markers? Answer: The acceptable overall length and width tolerance is plus or minus 1/8 inch from the specified nominal dimensions. 4. Question: May the contractor name, solicitation number, email, physical address, and phone number be handwritten on the reverse of the sample using a permanent marker? Answer: Yes. This identifying information may be handwritten legibly using a permanent marker. 5. Question: Which government-property marking is required on sample and production markers, and what size and letter case? Answer: Both samples and production markers shall bear “PROPERTY OF THE US GOVERNMENT” in 1/2-inch-tall letters. 6. Question: What methods are acceptable for applying the government-property marking? Answer: The required wording must be permanent, legible, and cast into the bronze as part of the marker. Applied ink, engraving, or post-casting stamping does not meet this requirement. 7. Question: How should Volume B pricing be submitted: PDF, Excel, or both? Answer: Volume B shall be submitted as the completed Price/Cost Schedule Excel spreadsheet (Attachment 1) only. A PDF of Volume B is not required. Volumes A, C, and D shall be separate PDF files.