Question and Answer - 36C24424Q0946.docx
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- 36C24424Q0946
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) related to Solicitation Number 36C24424Q0946 for a water system testing and maintenance service contract for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) dental clinic in Pittsburgh.
The key details are:
- The solicitation is for a 5-year, firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for water system testing and maintenance services at a VA dental clinic.
- The contract includes requirements for quarterly water sampling and testing, and actions to be taken if bacterial levels exceed specified thresholds, including shocking the lines and potentially replacing them.
- The NAICS code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.
- The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).
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| Question and Answer - 36C24424Q0946 - Version 2.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24424Q0946 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment B - Past Performance Questionnaire - Version 2.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24424Q0946 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment A - Statement of Work - Version 2.pdf | ||
| Attachment B - Past Performance Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24424Q0946.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment D - Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| Attachment A - Statement of Work.pdf | ||
| Attachment C - Price Schedule.docx | DOCX document | |
| Combined Synopsis - 36C24424Q0946 - Dental Water Testing - 646.docx | DOCX document |
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Question and Answer
1. In the Statement of Work, General Requirements, C states sample to be collected at first “draw” to catch the water that comes out immediately from the outlet, without the use of “flush”. Bacterial sample procedure includes flushing.
Answer: Testing protocol a. Test each line separately. b. Remove all handpieces and any other equipment reprocessed by SPS before drawing samples from the lines. Air-water syringe tips should be removed. The air-water syringe itself, if not changed between patients (e.g., if barrier + disinfection is accomplished by dental personnel), should remain on the line while drawing the sample. c. Quarterly d. Use of a water testing lab certified in environmental specimens is preferred. e. Report results to the Infection Control Committee or the Safety Committee as appropriate for the facility.
Action Levels f. If >200 cfu but 500 cfu line before returning it to service. h. If shocking and retesting again yields >500 cfu i. Line remains out of service. ii. Contact dental equipment manufacturer and waterline treatment manufacturer for recommendations on options, such as repeat shocking or line replacement.
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