Amendment 2.pdf

Amendment Two (2) RFQ: 20-01B

BPA for Isolation Gowns

The combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, RFQ 20-01B, BPA for Isolation Gowns, is amended to the following questions:

1. Which page is the solicitation form required?

2. Do you have previous award history and bid tabulation?

At this time, information pertaining to previous award history and or information is not available.

This information can be sought by filing a request under the Freedom of Information Act.

Information on the Freedom of Information Act can found at www.foia.gov

3. Is this buy American?

We are looking into this issue, the RFQ does provide for like or alternate items to be submitted.

Contractors can provide a quote for any products that meet the minimum specifications. When making their submission, please note quote requirement #4.

4. Is the shipping cost/unit to be added to the stated unit price in the quote?

If shipping applies information must be provided. Please see quote schedule on page 19.

5. Do the Gowns need to be TAA compliant?

Please see answer #3

6. Can a minority-owned, service-disabled, veteran-owned, small business participate in this solicitation?

RFQ is 100% small business set-aside

7. Is the last awarded price available?

Please see answer #2

8. Can you accept imported goods from China?

Please see answer #3

9. We want to confirm the quantity, is it 1200 &500 cases?

Yes

10. Do you have any idea of the frequency of delivery and amounts of the isolation gowns?

Gowns will be ordered as needed.

11. Are HUBZone small businesses eligible to submit pricing for this requirement?

Please see answer #6

12. How soon after award will the products be needed?

Please see answer #10 http://www.foia.gov/

13. What level of protection is needed? (i.e. AAMI Level 1, Level 2, and etc.?)

Minimum specifications can be found on Quote Schedule page 19

14. Must the gown be manufactured in the USA?

Please see answer #3

15. What colors are acceptable for the gowns?

Please see answer #13

16. Is there a minimum case order?

Please see answer #10

17. Will freight or delivery charges be allowed?

Please see answer #4

18. Is this a Buy USA or Buy America Solicitation?

Please see answer #3

19. Will you require a product sample for same/similar products, even though they are the exact specifications?

No determination has been made on product samples, if needed, we will request at a later time.

20. Are you looking for an option year forecast as well?

See RFQ Statement of Work

Please acknowledge all amendments.

All other RFQ requirements and due dates remain the same. Quotes are due by December 11, 2019 4:00pm CST.