MOD | 84 | Modification of Previous Notice to W91231-2011-ACP, Commercial Army Combat Pant. The following information is Industry questions in relation to this request for proposals and the Government's answers.

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 23, 2011 FBO #3559
MODIFICATION

84 -- Modification of Previous Notice to W91231-2011-ACP, Commercial Army Combat Pant. The following information is Industry questions in relation to this request for proposals and the Government's answers.

Notice Date: 8/21/2011
Notice Type: Modification/Amendment
NAICS: 315211 — Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
Contracting Office: ACC-APG SCRT - Natick (SPS), ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5011
ZIP Code: 01760-5011
Solicitation Number: W91231-2011-ACP
Response Due: 8/25/2011
Archive Date: 10/24/2011
Point of Contact: Mark Marchioli, 508-233-6172
E-Mail Address: ACC-APG SCRT - Natick (SPS)
(mark.marchioli@us.army.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: The Government WILL NOT be accepting additional questions from Industry after this notice is posted. -------------------- Question: We understand that we only need to provide one Technical proposal for each Volume (1 thru 4), no additional copies, correct? Answer: Contractor proposal submissions shall be submitted in Contractor's format in Adobe PDF with two CDs for each Volume consisting of the information required in the request for proposals. Volume III, the PDS, consists only of the PDS item with no supporting requirement. Question: In order to determine a price we need to view patterns and a spec description. We also need to know exactly what fabric is needed and the preferred source of that fabric. Answer: This requirement is for a commercial Army Combat Pant that meets the required salient characteristics of the request for proposals. There is no pattern or spec description, other than the salient characteristics. Question: We would like to know what the Army paid per unit last time these items were purchased? Answer: There is no pricing history as this is the first time this item is being procured. Question: Has the Army selected a fabric for these? We manufacture so we usually sew what we are told to sew and we are told what fabric you want and we get a pattern so we can cost? How would a manufacturer know how many yards to use in putting a proposal together? What are the required salient characteristics? Answer: This is for a commercial item, there is no Government spec or patterns on this to sew to. We are looking for Contractors to propose a developed item that meets the salient characteristics that are listed in the FBO posting. Question: I would like to see if I can respectfully ask for an extension so we may submit a finished product with the new FR material? If not, can we submit the finished pant without our FR fabric in order to show form and function? We would later submit the finished product with the new FR fabric. We can submit a fabric spec sheet to supplement non-FR sample. Answer: The Government cannot provide an extension at this time. All proposals must be complete to be considered, including a finished PDS that is representative of the commercial item being proposed to meet the salient characteristics. Question: Do we have to include a past performance section? If so, in what volume should we include it? Answer: A Past Performance proposal is not required for this request for proposals. Question: Can we use a font size similar or equivalent to Times New Roman 12? Answer: No. Proposals shall be in Times New Roman size 12. Question: Can the test data and COC letters be on an appendix? Answer: No. Question: Is the 15 pages limit for the technical proposal single page or double page? Answer: Single page. Question: We would normally provide all the CoCs, Berry Compliance letters, and Letters of Commitment for the materials and components in the proposal for the PDM. Can these be provided in Vol 3? Answer: No. Question: Is there a page limitation for Vol 3, the section for the PDM? Answer: There is no written proposal component of Vol 3, only the PDS garment. Question: We respectfully request the lead time for the first delivery to be in 150 days in lieu of 90 days. Answer: The Government cannot extend the delivery schedule due to schedule requirements, etc. Question: We understand that we only need to provide one Technical proposal for each Volume (1 thru 4), no additional copies, correct? Answer: Contractor proposal submissions shall be submitted in Contractor's format in Adobe PDF with two CDs for each Volume consisting of the information required in the request for proposals. Volume III, the PDS, consists only of the PDS item with no supporting requirement.
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Place of Performance: Address: ACC-APG Natick Contracting Division ATTN: Mark Marchioli (NESSIE) 100 Medway Rd. Suite 305 Milford MA; Zip Code: 01757
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84 -- Modification of Previous Notice to W91231-2011-ACP, Commercial Army Combat Pant. The following information is Industry questions in relation to this request for proposals and the Government's answers.