Questions_and_Answers.pdf

18 June 2018

Questions and Answers

1. Why would you care about the Brand name so long as you get the exact item you are specifying? I don't understand the basis of your comment, "*If quoting AvinED #ATD-42-HMMEL-K-F/AMF26-AS-HMMEL-F-CB Lectern quote a quantity of 70. *If quoting an "or equal product" quote a quantity of 72."

Our training group is currently finalizing their “Universal Classroom Initiative” (UCI). The purpose of this initiative is to standardize all furnishings/set-up across all classrooms There are currently two model classrooms that were accomplished as a proof of concept i.e. whiteboard placement, projector placement, desk placement, Instructor/podium placement. The AvinED podium was used in the two (2) model classrooms for its features and size. The purpose of the 70 AvinED and 72 of an or equal item is to ensure we don’t have two classrooms that do not conform to the UCI. If your company can furnish podium/instructor combos that meet the salient characteristics and are extremely similar in look to the AvinED, provide a quote for a quantity of

2. Do you care what factory the product is made in so long as you are getting the exact item you are specifying?

In regards to manufacturing, due to this being a small business set-aside. The podium/desk combos furnished must be manufactured by a small business. In addition, items must conform with provisions 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies, 252.225-7000 Buy American – Balance of Payments Program Certificate, and clause 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. These were inadvertently left off the combined synopsis solicitation.