Questions_and_Answers.pdf

Wall-to-Wall Pharmacy Inventory Questions and Answers

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1.) Is the VA looking for a firm-fixed price for all locations, or can the rate vary depending on the actual size of the inventory?

Each listed location will have its own individual firm-fixed price amount to cover the estimated wall-to-wall inventory value reflected in Attachment 1 – Pricing Schedule. The unit price on the SF 1449 will reflect the combined unit price of all individual location prices in Attachment 1.

2.) Can you confirm these numbers are from the most recent inventory?

The numbers reflected are from the 2018 inventory performed.

3.) Is it possible to get inventory data regarding the number of unique SKUs from those inventories to better estimate staffing requirements and schedule capabilities?

Currently, we only have the following reports that show the total NDC counts for Audie Murphy, Kerrville, Frank Tejeda and North Central Federal Clinic. These will be added as attachments.

4.) Would you be able to provide an approximate total NDC Count for each of the (18) locations?

Currently, we only have the following reports that show the total NDC counts for Audie Murphy, Kerrville, Frank Tejeda and North Central Federal Clinic. These will be added as attachments.

5.) Would you be able to provide the approximate number of inventory staff that have been used in previous years at each of the (18) locations and how long each location took to inventory with those staff members to complete within the (1) business day requirement?

Team sizes historically have been 4, 6 or 8 depending on the size of the Pharmacy. No current information on how long it took to accomplish within one day.

6.) Will an email copy of our Final RFQ suffice to you or do you need to receive a hard copy at the VISN17 physical address as well?

Email copy is the only copy needed.

7.) Could you also provide an explanation as to what is meant by “proof of adjudication within the last 12 months”?

Proof of adjudication requirement has been removed.

8.) Is the completion date flexible?

Inventories must be completed by Mid-February per hospital guidance.