Questions and Answers - Medical Kits for TCPO.pdf

Supply of First Aid Kits for TCPO

Embassy of the United States of America

Kyiv, Ukraine Combined Synopsis and Solicitation 19GE5020Q0041

Questions and Answers

Q1: Clin 001 Line Item 2: Can you please provide a commercial example of this item? The description is unclear in regards to currently available items on the US market A1:

Ukrainian market US market

Medical band (patch/bactericidal adhesive plaster) in roll

Nexcare Durable Cloth First Aid Tape, 2-Inch x 10-Yard Roll Or Medipore H 2" x 10 Yard Hypoallergenic Soft Cloth Surgical Tape (not exactly the requested sizes,but any equivalent will be suitable) th

Q2: Clin 001 Line Item 14: Can you please confirm the size listed, is the sterile gauze roll to be 7m (23 ft) in length?

A2:

Sterile gauze, length 7 m, wid 14 cm

(it a standard gauze package)

SNL Sterile Krinkle Kerlix Type 4 1/2" x 4 1/8 Yds, Latex Free, Bandage Roll

(not the requested size, but 2 rolls can be offered to meet the length requirement)

Q3:Clin 001: Line Item 1: Can products of a similar action from another manufacturer be provided?

A3:

The Emergency Bandage (nicknamed by US soldiers Israeli bandage) is a device that is used to stop bleeding from hemorrhagic wounds caused by traumatic injuries in pre-hospital emergency situations. We didn’t asked for particular brand, so products of a similar action that have three unique features can be provided:

- A sterile non-adherent dressing to allow removing the bandage without reopening a wound.

- A pressure applicator placed over the wound to stop bleeding by applying pressure.

- A closure bar at the end of the bandage to secure the bandage and add pressure to a wound.

Q4: Clin 001: Line Item 5: Is key chain a prerequisite for CPR Emergency Face Shield?

A4:

No, CPR Emergency Face Shield without key chain can be provided.

Q5: Clin 001: Line Item 6: Can a silver-colored thermal blanket be one-sided extra reinforced?

A5:

Recipient requested two-sides thermal blankets. If it is impossible to find requested item, it would be better to refuse from “reinforced” feature and provide standard 2 sides (silver and gold-colored) blankets.

Q6: Clin 001: Line Item 9: Can a tourniquet of another brand with the same technical specifications be provided?

A6:

Yes

Q7: Clin 001: Line Item 12 and Line Item 13: Please indicate the language in which you need to make instructions for use, also a card of the injured fighter?

A7:

Ukrainian language

Q8: Clin 002: Line Item 29: Please specify the characteristics of this product. Is this product disposable or reusable?

A8:

It’s a disposable single use resuscitator.

Q9: Clin 002: Line Item 31: Please specify the specifications of the fabric for the bags, as well as the design of the bag? (If that matters).

A9:

Size of the bag should be big enough to place inside all items described in CLIN 2 (except line item 30). Fabric doesn’t matter, but it must be strong enough to carry all items inside the bag without damage of the bag.

Q10: Is it possible to extend the delivery timeline to 120 days?

A10:

Yes, but we would be very grateful for as soon as possible delivery date

Q11: Clin 001. Line Item 2: “Medical band (patch/bactericidal adhesive plaster) in roll” Size 5m long not less than 3 cm wide. As translated, this suggests both a bandage as well as a type of rolled adhesive tape. As described there seems to be no commonly produced product. Could you provide a better description, a common English name or product brand name?

A11:

Medical band (patch/bactericidal adhesive plaster) in roll

Nexcare Durable Cloth First Aid Tape, 2-Inch x 10-Yard Roll Or Medipore H 2" x 10 Yard Hypoallergenic Soft Cloth Surgical Tape (not exactly the requested sizes,but any equivalent will be suitable) th

Q12: Clin 001. Line Item 6: In order to meet the request “extra-strong” Would a two side

(Olive Drab “OD” Green and Silver) be accepted?

A12:

Recipient requested two-sides (silver and gold-colored) thermal blankets. If it is impossible to find requested item, it would be better to refuse from “reinforced” or “extra -strong” feature and provide standard 2 sides (silver and gold-colored) blankets.

Q13: Clin 001. Line Item 11: Would the color Black-Ink be accepted?

A13:

No, Legal Instruction for Standard police medical kits in Ukraine described the color of the marker as blue. We have to follow standard Medical kit items description.

Q14: Clin 001. Line Item 12: All major components within the kits already have directions and where necessary even diagrams describing the application. Will this suffice?

A14:

No, it is not enough.

Card of injured person as well as list of recommendations on the items application should be written on Ukrainian (as components directions are often in Eng). Again this requirement is part of legal framework and it is part of National Police of Ukraine order, where each item described in details.

Unfortunately there is nothing we or recipient can change.

Q15: Clin 001. Line Item 13: Will the US DOD style/layout be accepted?

Will water-resistant heavy card stock be accepted as laminated?

What language is necessary?

A15:

The US DOD style/layout be accepted.

Water-resistant heavy card stock be accepted as laminated.

Ukrainian language is necessary according to the Ukrainian law.

Worldwide pQ16: Clin 002. Line Item 2: Would a common antiseptic containing benzalkonium chloride 0.1% and benzocaine 5.0% be accepted?

A16:

Q17: Clin 002. Line Item 8: Sterile Gauze this size does not seem to exist. Would a Multi

Trauma Sterile Dressing 12” x 30” (30.5 cm x 76 cm) be accepted?

A17:

Q18: Clin 002. Line Item 16: As written, it is somewhat confusing in how the gloves are supposed to be packaged. Please advise.

Due to the andemic of COVID 19 would only LARGE size gloves being supplied be accepted?

A18:

Each glove pare have to be in the individual pack. LARGE size of gloves will be accepted.

Q19: Clin 002. Line item 30: These items are large and commonly stored within their own pack. Does it also need to fit within the First Aid Kit Bag line item 31#?

A19:

If soft stretches for victims transportation stored within their own pack, there is no need to fit it within the First Aid Kit Bag.

Q20: Clin 002. Line item 31: Being a vehicle-based kit, what style of bag is preferred? An

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Scene Bag or a Field Medic shoulder worn backpack?

What color should the bag be?

Is there any medical insignia or reflective requirements on this bag?

A20:

An Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Scene Bag is preferable. There is no requirement or description of this item in Ukrainian Police Orders or Instructions, therefore bag design, colors, medical insignia or reflective signs are on your choice.

Q21: Would you accept any origin of goods provided manufacturer have an FDA/ISO and CE

A21:

FDA/ISO and CE are preferable, but there is no requirements for medical goods certification described in the Ukrainian legal framework, Police Orders or Instructions, therefore it is not mandatory and any origin of goods will be accepted.