SOURCES_SOUGHT_questions.pdf

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS FROM POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS

1. Is there a current contract with another vendor going up for rebid or, is this all new work being proposed?

Answer: Any resulting contract will be for new work.

2. Besides print materials, what other commodities will be stored in the warehouse?

Answer: It is the intent of the Smithsonian to store paper, general office supplies, and other commonly purchased commodities. We have not determined what those other commodities would be; however, we would like to have the option of storing most of the Institution’s regular purchases.

3. Which platform are you using for the current ERP system?

Answer: Oracle Peoplesoft Enterprise

4. The Statement of Need states the service provider will “Provide next day fulfillment and delivery to commodities ordered by 4:00 PM for all primary Smithsonian locations.” Can you provide a list of these locations?

Answer: The Primary Locations will be for Smithsonian Locations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, including the following zip codes: 20024, 20560, 20008, 22202, 21037, 20151, 20746, 20763, 20013, 20001, 20002, 20170, 20785, 20004, and 20006.