Attachment 3. 0001 - 36C77625Q0028 - Part 3 of 4.pdf

Q&A – 36C77625Q0028 - Part 3 of 4 - Responses

Q1 – Please reference E.2 and E.10. Additionally, past performance is reviewed as part of the

Determination of Responsibility.

Q2 – Please reference E.2 and E.10.

Q3 – The VA rule of two has been met.

Q4 – Please reference VAAR 808-405-70 and VAAR 808-405-570 for the applicability of VAAR 852.208-70.

Q5 – No, not at this time.

Q6 – Please reference Section 13. Cylinder Inventory Audits in the SOW.

Q7 – This is in reference to any documentation or records the VA has regarding the invoice.

Q8 - Immaterial question, does not impact an offerors ability to respond to this RFQ. An independent audit (conducted by only one party) will not change the LOU calculation.

Q9 – Please reference Section 9. Ordering Processes in the SOW.

Q10 – Please reference Section 1.2 of the SOW regarding this specific requirement.

Q11 – No, there is no expectation for this web application to interface with TUNGSTEN.

Q12 – No, this will not interface with TUNGSTEN, please reference Section 1.2 of the SOW.

Q13 – Please reference Section 1.2 of the SOW, system will not interface with FSC.

Q14 - Please reference 1.2 of the SOW, E.2 and E.10 of the RFQ regarding this specific requirement.

Q15 - Please reference 1.2 of the SOW regarding this specific requirement.

Q16 – Please reference 1.2 of the SOW regarding this specific requirement.

Q17 – Please reference Section B of the RFQ regarding EDI.

Q18 – RFQ 36C77625Q0028 is currently in the solicitation phase with the intent of awarding a new contract. Please reference Section B of the RFQ regarding EDI.

Q19 - RFQ 36C77625Q0028 is currently in the solicitation phase with the intent of awarding a new contract. Please reference Section B of the RFQ regarding EDI.

Q20 – Please reference 1.6, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 13.7, and 13.8 of the SOW.

Q21 - Please reference 1.6, 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 13.7, and 13.8 of the SOW.

Q22 – VAAR 852.219.76 in located on page 45.

Q23 – Please reference Section 6. of the SOW.

Q24 – Please reference Section 6.8 of the SOW. The Contractor shall return the non-compliant GFE cylinders back to the ordering facility on the next delivery at no additional cost to VA with documentation and clear marking on the GFE cylinders to label it defective.

Q25 - Please reference Section 6. of the SOW.

Q26 – The VA does not confirm this. Please reference Section 6. of the SOW.

Q27 - Please reference Section 6. of the SOW.

Q28 – The VA does not confirm this. Please reference the Section 7.4 of the SOW.

Q29 – No, the Government has no intent to change this requirement at this time. However, if the prime contractor is unable to receive invoices in a timely manner from their subcontractor, an exception or contract modification can be made to extend the 10-day timeframe.

Q30 – No, these are different meetings. Please reference 8.1 regarding orientation meetings. The post award orientation (often called the kickoff meeting) is between the CO and the contractor upon award of the contract.

Q31 – The transition timeline depends on a multitude of factors. A specific timeline will not be included in this RFQ.

Q32- Please reference Attachment D.2, column G. After contract award, delivery schedules may be changed via bilateral contract modification.

Q33 - Please reference Sections 9. and 10. of the SOW for a detailed description regarding non-emergency and emergency orders.

Q34 – No additional information will be provided. Please reference 11.1 of the SOW for information regarding a written action plan. A response to a national, state, or local emergency does not, in itself, require 24-hour delivery. 24-hour delivery is only required for specific orders place on an emergency basis.

Q35 – The report should include data from the requirements identified in 10.2 of the SOW.

Q36 – 16.2 references contractor liaisons that will be working with the VA on this contract, this may include customer service for ordering officers. 16.3 references one person to be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer, that has the full authority to act on behalf of the contractor on all matters listed in 16.3.

Q37 – Please reference Section 18. Information Sharing of the SOW.

Q38 – Quotes should be detailed yet concise.

Q39 – No, the Government will not change this requirement.

Q40 – Please reference Section 1.2 of the SOW and E.2 2. Part 2 – TECHNICAL (e) of the RFQ.

Q41 – Please reference E.2 Quotation Submission Instructions. The Government will not alter E.2.

Q42 – Yes, this is allowable.

Q43 – The Government will not alter Section 13.3.

Q44 – The Government may utilize any documentation or information available to make this decision.

Q45 - The Government will not alter Section 13.7.

Q46 – No, the Government will not alter LIN 1063.

Q47 – The Government will not alter Attachment D.1.

Q48 – The standard is use, unless otherwise indicated.

Q49 – Yes, size G is being requested.

Q50 – Not a question.

Q51 – The Government will not alter Attachment D.1.

Q52 – Please reference Section 13. of the SOW.

Q53 – Please reference Section 3. of the SOW and C.6 Supplemental Insurance Requirements. 52.212-4 will be included in the contract.

Q54 – Please reference 2.3 of the SOW. Additionally, 52.212-4 will be included in the contract.

All questions or comments made in each question category that were not specifically addressed have no impact on any offerors ability to submit a response to this RFQ.