Vendor Managed Inventory System (VMI) for Tool & Fixture - RIA JMTC

<p><strong>Amendment 0001:</strong></p>

<p>The purpose Amendment 0001 is to publish questions and answers for Solicitation W519TC26QA141.</p>

<p><strong><u>1. Question:</u> </strong>When may the contractor invoice? The PWS says the Government assumes ownership when an item is removed from the cabinet, but it also says the contractor may invoice after stocking.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong><u>Answer:</u> </strong>The contractor shall invoice monthly, stated in section 6.3 in the PWS. &ldquo;The Contractor shall submit invoices for approval and payment on a monthly basis. The contractor&rsquo;s monthly invoice may include cost incurred from multiple visits within the month&rdquo; which will be invoiced through Defense Finance and Accounting (DFAS) via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). See DFARS 252.223-7003 &amp; 252.223-7006 for additional guidance on invoicing.</p>

<p><strong><u>2. Question:</u> </strong>Where are the VMI equipment costs placed? There is no separate CLIN for cabinets, software, installation, connectivity, maintenance, or onsite labor. Should those be allocated across the item unit prices?</p>

<p><strong><u>Answer:</u> </strong>Per 1.1, Scope of the PWS, the items shall be placed in the vendor supplied cabinets/bins/shelving and designated Government owned racks. The Contractor shall provide, install, stock, and maintain the cabinets/bins/shelves. Therefore, <u>ALL COSTS</u> of services and supplies shall be included on the corresponding price matrix items, quote must be complete and accurate. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><u>3. Question:</u> </strong>Minimum versus maximum quantities. The guaranteed minimum is based on the minimum-on-hand quantities, but the spreadsheet&rsquo;s evaluated extended prices appear to use maximum quantities. Can you confirm the intended calculation and initial delivery order quantity?</p>

<p><strong><u>Answer:</u></strong> The extended price is what our maximum quantity is for storage, and for projected usage.</p>

<p><strong><u>4. Question:</u> </strong>Site access before bidding. The contractor is instructed to verify cellular reception for the electronic cabinets. Will that be offered so the proposed VMI operator can inspect the 20-by-50-foot room and test connectivity?</p>

<p><strong><u>Answer:</u></strong> A site visit can be approved for this solicitation, please reach out to travis.l.thomas38.civ@army.mil to coordinate a visit. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>- End of AMD 0001 Narrative -</em></p>

<p>See Solicitation and PWS</p>

Point of Contact

• Travis Thomas — travis.l.thomas38.civ@army.mil
• JOHN JACOBSEN — JOHN.E.JACOBSEN16.CIV@ARMY.MIL

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/654ec8e92fb34d7ca549d76ada706d15/view