_Exteranl_Audit_Questions_Answers_36C10B24Q0526.pdf
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This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial items request for quotation (RFQ) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin. The purpose is to obtain an external FDA compliance audit of the VA's Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) system.
The key details are: The solicitation number is 36C10B24Q0550 and it is a Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 541519. The contract will be firm-fixed price for a base year with two 12-month option years. The place of performance is VA facilities, with the Hines, IL office as the primary location. Quotes are due by 07/26/2024 at 13:00 EST and must be submitted via email. Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible offeror. The Government will evaluate offers based on total price, including options. Any Offeror-imposed terms and conditions that deviate from the Government's requirements may render the offer unacceptable.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 36C10B24Q0550_2.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C10B24Q0550_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| P09 PWS QS Audit Final.pdf | ||
| 36C10B24Q0550.docx | DOCX document | |
| PRICE SCHEDULE FINAL.pdf |
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QS External Audit Questions and Answers
Solicitation 36C10B24Q0550
Question 1:
It appears that this is a 3-month contract based on the way it is stated. Can you clarify if this means this RFQ is a solicitation for a contract that is a 3-month contract with renewable options for 2 years after the first base year?
On Page 3 of 20 of the PWS, section 3.1 under Reporting Requirements, it states.." A final report of the audit findings is required within ten working days from the end of the onsite audit and shall include any non-conformances found with a reference to the FDA regulation...."
• RESPONSE: The task will take place as follows:
o 3 weeks ahead of site visit – access to information o 1 week audit on-site
Verbal out-brief on last day of on-site audit o 1 week after site visit – final report delivery
Question 2:
If the answer to Q1 is yes, it appears based on the way it is worded that the three-months include both the desk audit, the in-person audit and the completed report is 10 days after, which makes it 100 days for completion of all activities.
o 1 week audit on-site
Question 3:
Can you clarify if this timing is correct <or> Does just the in-person audit have to be completed within 3 months?
o 1 week audit on-site
Question 4:
What is the size of the Facility?
• RESPONSE: This task is an audit of the VA’s Blood Bank FDA compliance at the national level. It covers the entirety of the VA enterprise.
Question 5:
What is the number of applicable equipment?
• RESPONSE: This is a Quality Management System audit – no equipment is applicable.
Question 6:
What is the number of applicable employees?
• RESPONSE: This task is applicable thirteen (13) VBECS team members responsible for the Quality Management System creation and implementation.
Question 7:
Would Dropbox or a Shared drive be appropriate for document sharing?
• RESPONSE: The VA will provide a shared space to use on the VA network in the form of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
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