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Questions and Answers Hygiene Kits

1) Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted as solicitation number GSASPB18Q0010 on FBO contain requirements similar to a existing contract or will this be a new requirement?

ANSWER: This is a new requirement of creating a BPA for hygiene kits, however the government has procured these services in the past as one time contracts to assist FEMA with emergency response during Hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria.

2) Can I just quote replenishment or do I have to offer both replenishment and emergency orders.

ANSWER: You may quote to offer one or both.

3) Can I quote just less than 30,000 at a time.

ANSWER: The estimate is 90,000 a year. This may be more or less. You may quote what you think you can provide within a 24, 48 or 72 hour time frame.

4) Do the items have to be TAA compliant?

ANSWER: Yes, the items must be TAA compliant or BAA compliant if a small business.

5) Will FEMA confirm how many kits will be purchased in this calendar year?

ANSWER: There is no definitive estimate, since this is a BPA and not a contract.

FEMA may purchase more or less than the estimate, including no kits per year.

6) From the date of award is there an estimated time line for the first call on the BPA?

ANSWER: No timeframe on when or if a first order will appear.

7) Will the award be separated between the 2 requirements, Disaster/Emergency and Replenishment?

ANSWER: Task orders will be competed against BPA holders for either emergency or replenishment efforts. A contractor may receive an award for either one or both, but it will be one contract.

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