Questions_and_Answers_5_September_2019.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

FA489719QA226

September 5, 2019

Q: The solicitation states for the film reading unit:

• Able to process 14x7 Imaging plates for current stock of imaging plates.

Do you know what those plates are?

A: See Amendment 01 Specifications Sheet Dated: 5 September 2019.

Q: Alternatively could you tell us what reader is being replaced (Manufacture and Model)?

Q. What specifically is meant by the requirement below, this is not specific enough to determination what standards are required and what methods are being referred to??

2.1.3.2. Process Control Standards for all methods included

B. Capability Characteristics, I understand the requirement for 2.2.1. (Must be able to comply with Air Force Approved Applications and Methods) what I’m confused on is all the requirements below:

2.2.2. Software must not permanently alter original image during editing

2.2.3. Halogen Erasing Method

2.2.4. Digital Archiving possible

2.2.5. Optics System must maintain Positive Air Pressure during operation

Q: Can you confirm that the government intends to make this a Carestream requirement?

A: No, the government is looking for Digital X-Ray Crack and Foreign Object Detection Systems that meet the Specifications Sheet found in Amendment 01 Dated: 5 September 2019.

Q: Again, I am asking for clarification on what Digital CR systems the government will accept bids on, just Carestream or any all approved systems?

A: The government is looking for Digital X-Ray Crack and Foreign Object Detection Systems that meet the Specifications Sheet found in Amendment 01 Dated: 5 September 2019.

Q: Based on the below, do you already have Imaging plates and Flexible cassettes?

2.1.3.1. Able to process 14x7 Imaging plates for current stock of imaging plates

Q: Based on the below, are you referring to the (2) Transport Cases?

2.1.4. Carrying Case included

A: Yes.