RFI_Dispensing_Solution_Questions.pdf

RFI Dispensing Solution Questions for the Government

1. I was under the impression that equipment would be purchased by GSA and then provided

(via an internal transfer of funds, etc.) from GSA to end-user customers/accounts. I also thought that either GSA representatives or the end-user would be responsible for keeping the vending equipment stocked, etc. The RFI references vendors owning and managing the inventory which would imply a rental / lease of the equipment to GSA, with the vendors being responsible for not only managing the dispensing station, but also owning and managing the inventory contained therein. Please provide clarification.

GSA is seeking multiple options from the dispensing community. GSA is asking respondents to offer different options and perhaps the costs benefits of each model proposed.

2. How many dispensing solutions does GSA actually want to implement initially?

GSA is still in the planning process. GSA possibly anticipates 7 units initially.

3. How many dispensing solutions would be specifically for industrial supplies?

GSA is receiving an increasing number of requests, predominately from the military depot level maintenance facilities for 4PL supported dispensing equipment.

4. How quickly would the initial dispensing solution need to be delivered to GSA

Headquarters?

The solution model GSA pursues will based on feed back received from this RFI and will determine where the equipment is shipped. For the 1800& F option the equipment would be shipped to that addressed and placed on each floor. The time frame would be indicated in a potential RFQ.

5. What other Government facilities are being considered today? What is GSA’s long-term intent for these locations?

GSA does not have any plans set for long-term intent. Any GSA customer locations could be potential options for dispensing equipment.

Please note that the RFI has been extended to November 8th, 2013 (12pm EST).