36C10G19Q0081-0001000.docx

FedBizOpps Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation Rev. March 2010 NX EQ Electromyographs (VA-18-00041198) Industry Questions 22408-2697 36C10G19Q0081

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05-13-2019 N 334510 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center 10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697 Hosea Berkley hosea.berkley@va.gov www.va.gov/OfficeOfAcquisitionOperations/about/sac.asp VA | OALC | OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center Hosea.Berkley@va.gov Hosea.Berkley@va.gov

INDUSTRY QUESTIONS

NX EQ – ELECTROMYOGRAPH

NX – 36C10G19Q0081

1. QUESTION: Most customers use CadLink data management to move and store data. Can this be added as an option CLIN for end users who require this capability?

ANSWER: This item cannot be added during the solicitation/quote process due to this action being a BNOE (Brand Name or Equal). Adding this item would deem the requirements too restrictive thus not allowing competition from similar items on the market. However, if the requested item does get awarded, additional items can be modified in that contract on an as needed basis.

2. QUESTION: Current VAMC Cadwell customers have HL7 integration to the electronic health record. Can this be added as an option CLIN for end users who require this capability?

ANSWER: This item cannot be added during the solicitation/quote process due to this action being a BNOE (Brand Name or Equal). Adding this item would deem the requirements too restrictive thus not allowing competition from similar items on the market. However, if the requested item does get awarded, additional items can be modified in that contract on an as needed basis.

3. QUESTION: On the CLIN 0008 there is an additional attachment needed with a separate part number for the footswitch holder of the POC cart. Can this be added to the quote?

ANSWER: Yes, this item can be added to the quote. Be sure to give a description as to why this item is being added to your quote.

4. QUESTION: Integrated ultrasound with Sierra Summit is commonly requested. Can this be added as an option CLIN for end users who require this capability?

ANSWER: This item cannot be added during the solicitation/quote process due to this action being a BNOE (Brand Name or Equal). Adding this item would deem the requirements too restrictive thus not allowing competition from similar items on the market. However, if the requested item does get awarded, additional items can be modified in that contract on an as needed basis.

5. QUESTION: The Sierra Summit has optional test fixtures for preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Can this be added as an option CLIN for end users who require this capability?

ANSWER: These items cannot be added during the solicitation/quote process due to this action being a BNOE (Brand Name or Equal). Adding these items would deem the requirements too restrictive thus not allowing competition from similar items on the market. However, if the requested item does get awarded, these items can be modified into the contract on an as needed basis.