Questions_and_Answers_1.pdf

HSCG84-17-Q-AA1526

Responses to Questions (1)

Answers provided 7 July 2017

This document provides United States Coast Guard (USCG) responses for questions that have been asked regarding solicitation HSCG84-17-Q-AA1526. Question numbers are provided simply as a reference and in no way infer a prioritization of the questions.

Number Question USCG Response

For the current contract, in the UPH, they have been handing in Bed Pads. Is this required in the new contract?

There is not a requirement for bed pads, however, there is a requirement for zip up mattress covers. This has been added to the schedule of prices.

For the current contract, in Medical, there are two different sheets Double and fitted sheets. Is this required in the new contract?

Single flat and fitted sheets are required for Medical. Attachment 3, Schedule, has been updated to specify the type of sheets required.

Currently the CDC uses at least 500 wash cloths a week. Attachment 3 (PWS) has an estimated quantity of 200.

Attachment 3, PWS, has been updated to state that the contractor shall provide 500 washcloths to be used throughout the week.

When putting the numbers in the excel spreadsheet.... the numbers are rounding

up. With our contract, we had to round down.

The pricing schedule is correct. All unit prices shall be rounded to 2 decimal places.

Other than the pricing schedule, what other documents are required?

Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance (page 1 of 14, attachment 2).

Contractors must provide all required documentation on page 2 of 14, attachment 2, so that the government can evaluate their technical acceptability.

Contractors must provide references for past performance so that the government can evaluate past performance.