Amendment 0003 Questions and Answers.docx

Amendment 0003 Questions and Answers The following are answers to vendors’ submitted questions.

a. Q: What we need to know is will the glove count, per box, going to be an issue or barrier?

What is the Unit of Measure?

A: There is not a set quantity of gloves per box requirement. Vendors are to use box quantities that are utilized in the normal commercial environment. The unit of measure of EA on the price/cost schedule equals one individual glove.

b. Q: Since most of these products are made in China and Malaysia, will the TAA clauses apply? Are there preferred countries of origin? Any excluded countries of origin?

A: FAR clauses 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019), and 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchased (JUN 2008), apply. Please review the solicitation for all applicable clauses and provisions.

in less time would that work or stick to schedule?

A: All gloves are to be delivered within 45 calendar days from the date of award in accordance with the instructions noted within the solicitation. Vendor may deliver the gloves in a single or multiple shipments.

e. Q: Are we able to bid two different glove options, as long as we provide all of the necessary information/documentation for both?

A: Yes. Note: If a vendor is submitting multiple brands of gloves, the vendor shall submit the documents for each brand in separate files.

f. Q: Would it be at all acceptable to submit an authorized distributor letter form the initial importer since they would be able to attest to quality of the product?

A: No, Please see VAAR 852.212-72, Gray Market and Counterfeit Items (Mar 2020) on page 16 which states in part 'Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM.

Additionally, a portion of Section E.2, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, states: If the potential Authorized Supplier is not the OEM, the Authorized Supplier must provide an Authorized Distributor Letter from the OEM that is still in effect. The Authorized Distributor Letter from the OEM shall include for each product(s) proposed authorizing the quoter as a distributor for the proposed product(s). The letter must either state specific product(s) proposed or that the quoter is an authorized distributor for all the manufacturer's products. This letter must be on the manufacturer's letterhead and contain the signature of an authorized official for the manufacturer. The Authorized Supplier shall maintain its Authorized Distributor status of all manufacturers and distributors of supplies throughout the life of this agreement. Failure to do so will render the quote submitted as technically unacceptable and not eligible for award. This document is to be provided as an individual file.

g. Q: Does prompt pay apply to this solicitation if it is an SDVOB that is bidding?

See FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 2018), states: Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315. See page 9 of the solicitation document.

h. Q: Does this replace solicitation 36C24921P0119? Was that solicitation ever fulfilled after awarded in December?

A: 36C24921P0119 is an awarded action; not a solicitation. Please see award notice for solicitation 36C24921Q0023 for information. This solicitation (36C24921Q0088) is a separate requirement.

i. Q: The Glove specifications does not outline a thickness. Is there a minimum mil thickness that will be accepted? Do these gloves need to be Chemotherapy rated in accordance with ASTM D6978?

A: Gloves shall meet all of the MTR requirements stated in the solicitation.

j. Q: Is the supplemental appendix (Attachment 2) detailing each CLIN the same as Solicitation File Attachment 2, Macro-Enabled Glove Quote Spreadsheet? If so, should it be submitted as a separate file labeled as an Appendix to the Section B file?

A: Yes, Attachment 2 is the same as Macro-Enabled Glove Quote Spreadsheet and each CLIN should be entered within the spreadsheet. This is to be submitted as a single file.