Q_A for RFP 36C10G25R0012.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 36C10G25R0012 for NX Defibrillators. The Q&A addresses six key questions from potential offerors, covering topics such as contract compatibility, Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) applicability, Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance, and subcontracting requirements. Notable responses include clarification that the contract is not subject to FSS or Industrial Funding Fee, waivers for TAA compliance are rare, and no small business subcontracting plan is required based on market research.
The Q&A provides specific technical and administrative guidance, such as confirming that CLIN0010 must be compatible with CLINS 0001-0006, and that a Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan is not required if no Small Business Subcontracting Plan is submitted. The document serves as a supplementary resource for potential vendors to understand the nuanced requirements and expectations of the Veterans Health Administration's defibrillator procurement solicitation.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 36C10G25R0012 0002_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C10G25R0012 0002.pdf | ||
| 36C10G25R0012 0001.pdf | ||
| 36C10G25R0012 0001_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| ATTACHMENT F - PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCES - NX DEFIBRILLATORS.pdf | ||
| ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - NX DEFIBRILLATORS.docx | DOCX document | |
| ATTACHMENT E - QUARTERLY SALES REPORT - NX DEFIBRILLATORS.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 36C10G25R0012.docx | DOCX document | |
| ATTACHMENT B - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - NX DEFIBRILLATORS.docx | DOCX document | |
| ATTACHMENT G - PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRE - NX DEFIBRILLATORS.docx | DOCX document | |
| ATTACHMENT A - PRICE COST SCHEDULE - NX DEFIBRILLATORS.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES - NX EQ DEFIBRILLATORS.docx | DOCX document |
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Questions and Answers for Request for Proposal No. 36C10G25R0012 _ NX Defibrillators
Question 1. Regarding Salient Characteristic 13 - Must be compatible with CLINS 0001-0006- for CLIN0010 - Semi-recessed Wall Cabinet (Device Only) and CLIN00011 ZOLL AED 3 Carry Case.
a. CLINS 0010 and 0011 are only compatible with CLIN0009. Should SC13 state, “Must be compatible with CLINS 0009”?
Answer to Question 1: SC13 - CLIN0010 must be compatible with CLINS 0001-0006, use the same consumables, reporting software, etc.
Question 2. Will the sales under this contract be subject to FSS IFF?
Answer to Question 2: No. This requirement is not subject to the Federal Supply Schedules Program or Industrial Funding Fee. However, a Service Level Agreement (SLA) fee and quarterly sales reporting does apply to this requirement. See ATTACHMENT C - CONTRACT CLAUSES - NX DEFIBRILLATORS and ATTACHMENT D - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS - NX DEFIBRILLATORS for details.
Question 3. Will pricing under this contract be tied to our FSS pricing?
Answer to Question 3: No. This requirement is not subject to the Federal Supply Schedules Program.
Question 4. The AED Carry Cases is not TAA compliant; can we request a TAA waiver?
Answer to Question 4: Waivers for TAA compliance are not common, but there are certain circumstances that allow exceptions. Such exceptions are most often related to urgent or compelling needs, non-availability determinations, or other particular situations recognized by the governing statutes or regulations.
Question 5. Would FAR clause 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan be considered not applicable if we are not submitting a Smal Business Subcontracting Plan as part of this contact?
Answer to Question 5: Correct. A Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan is not required if not submitting a Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
Question 6. Are we required to submit a small business subcontracting plan as part of this contract?
Answer to Question 6: No. Based on market research, it has been determined that no subcontracting possibilities exist for this requirement.
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