VISN 15 Rental Questions.docx

VISN 15 Rental Questions

Is this solicitation an “All or Nothing”?

Response: Yes

Will multiple vendors be awarded this BPA?

Response: No

-What is the anticipated date of award?

Response: 7/1/2021 Is it anticipated that this will be a sole source award, or could contracts be awarded to multiple vendors?

Response:

This will be awarded to a Single vendor. If there is a possibility or need for the selected vendor to subcontract, then that should be identified and explained in the submission.

Please note:

The new rule requires prime contractors under small business set-aside contracts to agree that they will not pay more than a certain percentage of the amount they receive from the government to subcontractors. The percentage is 50% for services and supply contracts, and 85% for construction contracts. The substance of the limitations on subcontracting has not changed—the prime contractor still must perform 50% (or 15%) of the work

If a vendor cannot provide equivalents to all beds/mattresses listed will they still be considered for award?

Response:

This is not a Brand name specific request. Equal or better products will be considered.

The solicitation states that the technical portion shall have no identifying marks indicating company name or product. It also states that offerors are encouraged to ensure that the information furnished in support of the technical response is factual, accurate and complete. How should a vendor present that their products meet the description of need without supporting product literature?

Response:

This verbiage is being reviewed for future solicitations. Please submit your quotes in a way that best represents your organization and in a way that addresses all of the requirements that are being requested. Quotes should be detailed enough that the source selection team can make a decision based off of the information provided.