Attachment G - Amendment 0004 Questions and Answers.xlsx

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This document provides questions and answers regarding a solicitation by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for COVID-19 personal protective equipment and medical supplies. The solicitation seeks firm fixed unit pricing for items listed in Attachment A, including masks, gloves, and face shields. While the buy American act has been waived, country of origin must still be disclosed. Questions and answers indicate that only items specifically listed in Attachment A will be considered for award, and that there is no deadline for submissions which will be accepted on a continuous basis. Evaluation will prioritize technically acceptable proposals with the lowest prices.

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Q&A 033020

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1. Could you please provide me more details on how to submit the quotations, is there any template we can use?1. You must submit a complete proposal for award consideration that follows the requirements of the solicitation and Amendments. Quotes/proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability, acceptable past performance, and price reasonableness (and vendor determined responsible). See any Amendments for updates to quote/proposal submission instructions. Further Amendment 0003 specifically identifies what is required for a complete proposal.
2. And shall we submit any examples to the FEMA first? If so, how do we submit them, since our products are still in China at the moment?2. No, as long as the items proposed meet the specifications stated in the solicitation. However, the government does reserve the right to test products if deemed necessary.
3. We would have the resources to offer Kn95 masks in regular quantity at lower costs on a longer term however, would appreciate your advice on how to submit this kind of proposal versus a one-time bid on a fixed quantity at a fixed price.3. KN95 Masks are not required at this time. If it's not listed in Attachment A, then there is currently not a need for it. If items proposed are not identified on Attachment A the offer will not be considered.
4. Can we send a list of products and the supply information to you in the meantime?4. Please see Answer to Question #1 in this Amendment 0004.
5. We have visited the website announcing Notice No 70FA2020R00000011, COVID-19 PPE & Medical Supplies, but cannot download the attachments. Are you able to send them via email, or advise how one can download them using a different website?5. Documents are accessible from the solicitation site. Please try the website again.
6. How can we offer this product that we have on hand, we don’t see the contract package to do a correct bid, we only see the attachments but not the contract6. Submit a quote that reflects what is currently available from your company/source for the government to purchase. Offer submission instructions are listed in the solicitation and subsequent Amendments.
7. We do not make masks, so it would only make sense to quote if the US government were getting into the mask-making business. Is our assumption correct?7. Submit a quote that reflects what is currently available from your company/source for the government to purchase.
8. Hello, can you please confirm that the due date for this response is Sept. 25, 2020, 9:00am EDT?8. This is an open and continuous solicitation. Responses can be received at any time until the solicitation is closed via an Amendment. As the responses are received, they are evaluated against the criteria set forth in the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to end the solicitation at any time.
9. Is there a required format for this proposal?9. Please see Answer to Question #1 in this Amendment 0004.
10. Even if they FDA approved, the hospitals keeping asking for W9s. Well, they have no entity in the USA, so no USA tax ID number. So qualified to supply or not?10. The Federal Government cannot comment on what the hospitals require of your company. We are only ably to respond to questions relative to this solicitation.
11. What are the quantities needed for disposable face masks, gloves, and face shields?11. Please see Attachment A. Also, Please see Answer to Question #1 in this Amendment 0004.
12. Is there still a requirement that any bidder must bid on at least 25% of the items listed in this bid in order to be considered a responsive bidder?12. This stipulation was removed via Ammendment 0001.
13. Are there fixed anticipated requirements and or minimum quantities the Government intends to commit to buying, or does the Government merely want pricing and packaging information to be used against future IDIQ delivery orders?13. Submit a quote that reflects what is currently available from your company/source for the government to purchase.
14. Some of the items I have sourced including NIOSH N95 masks are manufactured in China. Would this be acceptable for this solicitation?14. The Buy American Act (FAR 52.225-1) has been waived for all items included in this solicitation; however Offerors shall disclose country of origin for reporting purposes.
15. Additionally, what will the lead time be between when the award is made and the when the product will need to be delivered?15. Established at award level.
16. Who do I send our price list and any other info to?16. Please see Answer to Question #1 in this Amendment 0004.
17. Please advise on how/where to submit our price list per attachment A?17. Please see Answer to Question #1 in this Amendment 0004.
18. How we do include certifications, specs, & additional documents?18. Please see Answer to Question #1 in this Amendment 0004.
19. Is there a specific format for submitting our quotes19. Please see Answer to Question #1 in this Amendment 0004.
20. Should we consider any taxes in our prices quote?20. The federal government does not pay sales tax.
21. What is the quote submission process?21. Please see Answer to Question #1 in this Amendment 0004.
22. Is the U.S. Government able to procure PPE not manufactured in the US under 70FA2020R00000011?22. The Buy American Act (FAR 52.225-1) has been waived for all items included in this solicitation; however Offerors shall disclose country of origin for reporting purposes.
23. FDA EUA dated Mar 27,2020 lists NIOSH approved masks under EUA (https://www.fda.gov/media/135763/download) , but a recent CDC guidance for N95 respirators indicates that due to supply issues, KN95 and FFP2 certified masks will be allowed for use. See: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/respirators-strategy/crisis-alternate-strategies.html Do KN95 and FFP2 certified masks qualify for this Notice with FEMA?23. KN95 and FFP2 Masks are not required at this time. If it's not listed in Attachment A, then there is currently not a need for it. If items proposed are not identified on Attachment A the offer will not be considered.
24. Currently we can supply KN95 masks.I don’t see in the solicitation the quantity required?24. KN95 Masks are not required at at this time. If it's not listed in Attachment A, then there is currently not a need for it. If items proposed are not identified on Attachment A the offer will not be considered.
25. Destination shipping and speed of shipping to be determined at award level. Who is the best person within FEMA/DHS to inquire about how the product and equipment will be shipped/received? Can you please advise contact name(s) and phone number(s)?25. Established at award level.

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