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This is a Questions and Answers document related to RFQ1744411 for insulated shipping boxes and ice packs for the Anchorage VA Medical Center. The Q&A clarifies that deliveries will be made to Alaska under a Base plus 4 option years IDIQ contract. Annual estimated quantities are specified as 12,000 small insulated cold boxes (6x6x6), 220 medium insulated cold boxes (9x9x9), and 24,000 ice packs.
Key technical requirements include maintaining a temperature range of 2°C to 8°C (35.6°F to 46.4°F) for up to 96 hours during transit. The dimensions provided refer to the Styrofoam interior, with external cardboard box dimensions of 10x10x10 for small coolers and 13x13x13 for medium coolers. Boxes must be delivered fully assembled, and ice packs are to be delivered separately from the coolers. The VA facility has freezing capabilities for the gel packs on site.
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Q&A 1: Regarding your RFQ1744411 IDIQ for Insulated Small & Medium Shipping Boxes | Anchorage VAMC, would the insulated cold boxes/foam coolers need to ship to Alaska? Or would they ship to Seattle?
A: These will ship to Alaska.
2: What is the length of the contract?
A: The VA is seeking a Base plus 4 option years IDIQ Contract.
3: Can you provide estimated quantities for each delivery as well as annually?
A: Items will be ordered as needed. Estimated annual quantities are listed below.
6x6x6 Small Insulated Cold Box w/Foam Cooler: 12,000 per year.
9x9x9 Medium Insulated Cold Box w/Foam Cooler: 220 per year.
Ice Packs: 24,000 per year.
4: Do the ice packs need to be delivered in the coolers, and if so, do they need to be frozen?
A: The ice packs need to be delivered outside of the coolers.
5: Does the Alaska VA have the capability of freezing the gel packs?
A: Yes.
6: Are the dimensions provided for the inside or outside of the box?
A: Dimensions provided are for just for the Styrofoam part. Dimensions for the external cardboard boxes are as follows: small coolers require a 10x10x10 cardboard box, medium coolers require a 13x13x13 cardboard box. It is important to AVASH for the boxes to be fully assembled, vendors should provide the insulated shipping containers and cardboard box fully assembled.
7: What temperature profile do you need the solution tested to?
A: The shipper shall maintain temperature range of 2°C to 8°C (35.6°F to 46.4°F) for up to 96 hours and provide consistent cold storage during transit.
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