36C24821Q0453 0001_1.docx

See attached document: 36C24821Q0453 0001.

Questions and Answers

1. Has the VA acquired a TAA Compliance waiver such that the product does not have to be TAA Compliant? If yes, could you please post the waiver?

The VA has not acquired a Trade Agreement Act (TAA) Compliance Waiver for the product being solicited. Products quoted must be TAA Compliant in accordance with FAR 52.225-5 on page 11 of the RFQ.

2. I had a question regarding solicitation 36C24821Q0453, Is onsite training requested at each of the 7 locations?

Onsite training is not required.

3. What is the significance of "High/Low Power" if there are already required to be "10 levels"?

The first being touch screen with 10 levels. Second having a high and low power setting. These are exclusive from each other.

4. Please clarify the meaning of "UV-C Power: 4W x 2" UV-C Power: 4W X2 means 2 UV-C 4 W bulbs

5. Specifying "Motor Power" is meaningless because the true desired characteristic is air flow (ie - suction, CFM = Cubic Feet per Minute). Motor power does not guarantee good air flow (suction). What is the salient characteristic for air flow (suction)?

Wattage is a measurement of how much power (or electricity) will be consumed we have not stated that wattage implies air flow. We have not listed a salient characteristic for air flow.