Response to Questions.xlsx

XLSX spreadsheet 13 KB Posted Feb 15, 2022

Attached to: Medical and Surgical Products
Solicitation number: 1145PC22Q0022
Issued by: Peace Corps

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File	Type	Posted
Revised Attachment 1- Product List.xlsx	XLSX spreadsheet	Feb 16, 2022
Revised Medical Supply BPA RFQ.pdf	PDF	Feb 15, 2022
1145PC22Q0022 Medical Supply BPA RFQ.pdf	PDF	Jan 26, 2022
Attachment 1- Product list.xlsx	XLSX spreadsheet	Jan 26, 2022

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QUESTION	RESPONSE	CHANGE TO RFQ
Is there a way to provide item numbers so that we can match the items up exactly and or make substitutions if allowable? It will also enable us to provide a more efficient and timely response.	A revised product list has been posted to relect estimated quantities, suggested OEM's and item numbers.
Do you have a listing of products that include the manufacturer and product code? This list of general descriptions is vague and it is hard to ensure that we are matching exact products.	See response to question number 1.
Is there way you can provide us with manufacturer re-order numbers for all items on solicitation 1145PC22Q0022 product list?	See response to question number 1.
For the following line items, would the Peace Corps be willing to accept an alternate but equivalent brand? Also, what are the estimated yearly quantities? #45 GLV EXAM NITRILE FLEXAL COMFORT MED

#80 GLV EXAM NITRILE FLEXAL PF SM

#298 GLV EXAM NITRILE FLEXAL COMFORT LG

The Peace Corps will accept equal to items. Estimated quantities have been added to the product list.
If I may ask, this opportunity 1145PC22Q0022 Medical Supply BPA has a NIACS Code of 339113, Surgical appliance & Supplies Manufacturing. This NIACS Code is a set aside for a WOSB by the SBA. Would it be possible to reissue the solicitation as a set aside for a WOSB? Please advise.	Solicitation 1145PC22Q0022 will remain full and open with no socio-economic set-aside.
Is this opportunity open to all business, i.e. large and small with no set asides in place? The reason I ask is because the FAR Clause 52.219-14 “Limitations on Subcontracting” is checked, but there is no mention of Small Business Set Aside in the SAM.gov listing.	Yes, this solicitation is full and open to all businesses.	FAR 52.219-14 is changed to unchecked.
Is it at all possible for you to provide the item # for the items being requested?

See response to question number 1.
Is there way you can provide us with manufacturer re-order numbers for all items on solicitation 1145PC22Q0022 product list?	See response to question number 1.
I was reviewing RFQ 1145PC22Q0022 and was wondering if the BPA requires the vendor to bid and supply all listed medical supplies or are we able to bid on individual items?	This is a single award BPA and the selected vendor is required to provide all items.
Are product numbers available for each item? If so, may I have them please.	See response to question number 1.
Can you provide the quanties ordered in the last year?	See response to question number 1.
Was this billed per item or for a predetermined number of items per month/quarter? If per item, can the price be provided? If per predetermined number of items, can this list be provided, along with the frequency, so we can provide an equal quote.	Estimated quantities have been provided per year in the revised product list.
If an item is currently not available because of the pandemic/supply shortages, can a equal item be substituted?	See response to question number 4.
The solicitation requires a 12 month warranty for delivered products. How can this be honored for med/surge products where the shelf life that is less than 12 months?	This section will be removed.	This section has been removed from the solicitation.
There is a section within the solicitation that references “Applicable to time and material labor hour.” Is there a service within this bid that the Peace Corps is requiring where time and labor hours would be applicable?	There is no service aspect to this solicitation.
Will substitute items be allowed or is it required to have the vendor specific product? For example, can Cardinal Health items be substituted for similar products from a different manufacturer?	See response to question number 4.
Does the US Peace Corps want exact item only, or are essentially the same substitutions acceptable?	See response to question number 4.
Items are listed in cases – do you need cases or would you prefer box pricing?	Case or boxes are acceptable.
Are substitutes acceptable?	See response to question number 4.
There are duplicate items, ie: Name Brand alcohol pad and the same size generic alcohol pad, do you want duplications quoted or pointed out/noted?	The product list shall be posted as is.
How do price increases/price escalations work? Are prices quoted in the product list firm for additional option years?	Price adjustments in the out years for products will be negotiated.
Could the deadline for questions be extended to 5 pm Eastern on February 14, 2022?	The deadline for questions will not be extended.
Could the deadline for proposals due be extended at least 2 weeks to properly source the list of items?	The solicitation will not be extended.
Will the answers to all questions be posted and if so where and when?	Answers to questions will be posted via SAM.gov
Is this an all or nothing bid, meaning all line items must be priced or is partial bidding allowable?	This will be a single award BPA. Partial bidding will not be accepted.
Is a single award or multiple award anticipated?	Single award.
Is this a new requirement or a successor requirement to a previous award?	This is a new requirement.
If not a new requirement, what is the contract number and who is the incumbent contractor(s)?	N/A
Is this Unrestricted (Full and Open) or is there scope for set-asides for either small business, 8(a), Veteran-owned, etc. considered?	This solicitation is unrestricted.
Are the items on the sample list Brand Name or is equal or better allowed?	See response to question number 4.
Can you provide Manufacturing Part Numbers for the items on the list?	Part numbers and manufactuers were provided for those products that were available.
Could you provide part numbers used currently to order these items?	See response to questions number 31.
When multiple packaging is referenced, are those choices for us to make or do you want a quote for each quantity?	Quote shall be for each quantity.
If the Unit of Measure Packaging is a choice, do you prefer we bid the smallest quantity or largest quantity?	Smallest quantity is preferred.
Approx half way down on this list, the manufacturer part number is no longer listed, can you please update the spreadsheet to include all product codes so that we may price accordingly?	See response to questions number 31.
When will updated solicitation be posted to SAM removing FAR Clause FAR 52.219-14?	In the next amendment to the solicitation.
Are substitutes acceptable?	See response to question number 4.
Do you accept alternatives with the same specs, but different brand names?	See response to question number 4.
We are currently pricing the items that are missing a vendor material number, will you update the list and add the missing vendor material numbers in the near future or should we keep pricing and add them ourselves?	There will not be another update to the product list.

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