QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

SV0100-27

1. Could you confirm whether the SBA Nonmanufacturer Rule applies to this solicitation?
a. It is the determination of the agency that this does not apply. These are not end product safety eyewear. These items will be purchased as components (a Kit) for assembly at our location.
2. Section language appears to print the IDIQ minimum guarantee as "$10,00.00." Please confirm the intended amount.
a. This should be $10,000.00
3. Please identify the exact PPI series, base period, timing, calculation method, and any cap or floor that control the annual economic price adjustment. a. PCU339115339115, Every 12 months, Cost Index-based EPA, The Cap is outlined in 52.216-2 listed in this solicitation
4. Please confirm whether the solicitation's small-business set-aside and NAICS 339115 contain any additional manufacturer or nonmanufacturer representation or supply-chain requirements beyond the clauses in the released package. a. There are no additional requirements outside what is in the solicitation. 5. Please confirm whether samples of each offered item must be physically received by the offer deadline or may be shipped by that date with tracking emailed as stated.
a. Samples must be sent with tracking prior to the date and time of the closing of the solicitation.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

SV0100-27

6. Regarding Section C.3, Vendor Stock Maintenance Requirement, please confirm whether the required maintenance stock may be maintained at the manufacturer's or authorized distributor's warehouse on behalf of the contractor, provided the inventory is dedicated/committed to the contractor and is available for immediate fulfillment of UNICOR delivery orders within the required delivery schedule.
a. The Stock Maintenance requirement will be stored at the Contractor’s location of choice. As long as they maintain the stock requirements and are able to meet the delivery times in the Contract.
7. The solicitation is a total small-business set-aside but includes FAR 52.225-5 and 52.225-6. Which country-of-origin requirements and certifications govern this purchase?
a. WTO GPA and FTA both apply.
8. What control and availability evidence would satisfy Section C.3? a. If the contractor has the maintenance stock located and controlled by another vendor, the contractor would need provide a statement from the vendor who will have possession of the products they will maintain the required stock on hand for the duration of the contract.