Vendor Questions
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Vendor Questions
Question #1
We understand the requirement to be 12 tons of crude degummed soybean oil with a minimum of 99% fat delivered to Clay Center, Nebraska. Could you please clarify whether delivery is bulk tanker or packaged?
Response: Bulk Tanker
Question #2
Could you please clarify whether TN means U.S. short tons (12 TN equals 24,000 lbs.)? Response: TN means US tons. 12 TN equals 24,000 lbs.
Question #3
Could you please clarify whether the specification's reference to soybean hulls is a clerical error?
Response: Yes, this is a clerical error. Apologies. This need is for Soybean Oil. Question #4
Could you please clarify whether we should price tanker delivery within 30 days of award as Attachment 1 states, with the exact date coordinated at award as the solicitation says? Please price tanker delivery within 30 days of award.
Response: Delivery in the range of approximately 30 days after the award. Question #5
Please confirm whether one 12-ton load is acceptable and whether any unloading connection, pump, hose or delivery equipment requirements exist? Response: Contractor’s trailer must be equipped to unload the product from the tanker. Awardee to confirm hose and connection requirements with Gov’t POC prior to delivery. Question #6
Please confirm the quotation submission email/method?
Response: Please submit electronically via email to [email protected]; acceptable formats for attachments are PDF, Word, or Excel.
Question #7
Could you please clarify whether a product specification sheet or certificate of analysis is required with the quote or at delivery?
Response: Product Specification and Certificate of Analysis should be submitted with the quote to confirm that your quote is acceptable.
Question #8
FAR 52.219-14 and 52.219-33 are not checked. Please confirm whether the belowthreshold exception applies, allowing an otherwise eligible small-business reseller to quote U.S.-made oil from a large processor.
Response: Correct, FAR 52.219-14 and 52.219-33 are not applicable. Oil must be U.S. made.
Question #9
The notice lists AGAR 452.232-72 as Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. Please confirm the correct invoice clause, invoice system and payment timing. Response: Payment Net 30. The following with be added to the solicitation terms and conditions:
“Invoices: To invoice, a vendor must first enroll in the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) by visiting https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment. Once enrolled, all invoices must be
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