QandA_Board_12639524R0014.pdf
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- 12639524R0014
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This document provides details for a five-year indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery contract solicitation for coated plastic blood collection tubes. The solicitation seeks 8 ml tubes that are 13 x 100 mm in size with caps. Interested parties must submit a complete 55-page SF1449 response form to the contracting officer by 8:00 am on March 14, 2024 using the solicitation number in the email subject line. The response must address all items listed on the form's instructions page or it may be considered incomplete. The contract will support the National Veterinary Stockpile in stockpiling critical veterinary supplies including vaccines to respond to animal disease outbreaks affecting human health and the economy within 24 hours in multiple locations simultaneously. The Stockpile stores inventory in multiple locations in sufficient volume to respond to multiple concurrent large-scale outbreaks.
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QUESTION AND ANSWER
Q - What is the es�mated quan�ty of blood collec�on tubes the USDA an�cipates needing per year? Or for this order?
A - The Maximum es�mated quan�ty per year is 1,200 boxes (1000 tubes/1000 caps per box)
Q - Are there any an�cipated future increases in demand or changes to the specifica�ons that we should be aware of?
A – None at this �me
Q - What is the preferred method of delivery for the tubes (e.g., bulk pallets, individual boxes)?
A - Bulk Pallets - According to the Specifica�ons; The contractor must mark on the end of the exterior box the Na�onal Stock Number (NSN). Contractor must ensure all other packaging requirements outlined in this Statement of Work is followed. Contractor will stack boxes on a pallet, include a flat carboard between every other layer for support and to prevent damages during transit. Shrink-wrap with the packaging label visible on outer layers when the shipment is received. The pallet should not exceed 54 inches.
Q - Are there any specific packaging or labeling requirements that the USDA has?
A – See Packaging and Marking instruc�ons in specifica�ons
Q - Can you share any historical pricing informa�on for similar purchases?
A - Most current order was 12639523P0215
TOTAL ACCESS MOBILITY SERVICES LLC
SAM UEI HW9VQC21T8T3 CAGE 8NBE5
2916 Mistletoe ST New Orleans, Louisiana, 70118-1733 Award Date 05/18/2023
Line 001 Coated Plas�c poly blood collec�on tubes 8 ml 13 x 100 ml 500 boxes @ 102.00ea = 51,000.00
Q - Are there any specific tolerance levels for the tube dimensions or coa�ng thickness that are not explicitly stated in the no�ce?
A – No. See coa�ng specifica�ons for all details
Q - How important is the rounded botom feature? Are there any alterna�ve designs that would be acceptable?
A – No alternate design will be accepted
Q - Is there any flexibility in the polyalkylene glycol coa�ng ra�o or are there alterna�ve coa�ng op�ons the government is open to considering?
A – Alternate products other than the suggested coa�ng specifica�ons and recommended source for coa�ng (Dow 50HB-660 (Union Carbide product) are acceptable so long as the product passes the First Ar�cle Tes�ng.
Q - As we consider par�cipa�ng in this opportunity, can you clarify the origin requirements for the blood collec�on tubes? Are there any limita�ons on the geographic source of materials or components used in the manufacturing process?
A - The Solicita�on for this requirement will contain the Federal Acquisi�on Regula�on (FAR) Clause 52.225-5 Trade Agreements and Federal Acquisi�on Regula�on (FAR) Provision 52.225-6 Trade Agreements Cer�ficate. In accordance with FAR 52.225-6 (c) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of part 25 of the Federal Acquisi�on Regula�on. For line items covered by the WTO GPA, the Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products without regard to the restric�ons of the Buy American statute. The Government will consider for award only offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless the Contrac�ng Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for those products are insufficient to fulfill the requirements of this solicita�on.
FAR Clauses and Provisions for this solicita�on can be found in full text at htps://www.acquisi�on.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far
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