QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.docx

This is a Questions and Answers document associated with RFQ 246-26-Q-0020 for Tuttnauer autoclaves with printers issued by the Indian Health Service under the Department of Health and Human Services.

The document provides clarifications on a solicitation for two line items, each requiring one Tuttnauer #3870EAP Autoclave with Printer. The RFQ is a 100% Buy Indian set-aside for commercial items under NAICS code 339114, with quotes due by June 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT to Misti Bussell at misti.bussell@ihs.gov. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror using a firm fixed price contract with a 90-day period of performance. The autoclaves must meet specific technical capabilities including ability to autoclave wrapped and unwrapped items, sterilization time up to 99 minutes, closed door drying (EAP models), 85-liter chamber volume, in-line particle filter, and standby heating functionality. Evaluation will be based on pricing compared against the government's independent government cost estimate as the primary factor, with technical capabilities serving as a secondary consideration for acceptability.