Q__A_Answers-_Government_Responses_to_Industy_Questions_-_NIEHS2016064-1_Rodent_Feed_-_NH_4-28-16.pdf

Attachment to Amendment 0001 Government Responses to Industry Questions

NIH-31 Rodent Feed

NIEHS2016064-1

Industry Questions Government Responses

1. Attachment I – Pricing: Option Years – Is this a mutual agreement between NIEHS and the contractor?

FAR Clause 52.217-9 will be included in the resulting award. The clause provides the Government the unilateral right to exercise optional periods included in the original award, provided that a notice of intent to extend is provided at least 30 days in advance of contract expiration.

If the notice is not provided by the specified time period, the exercise of the option then requires a bilateral agreement between the Government and the Contractor.

2. Per SOW - 1.2 – Scope - Because we are the manufacturer of the product and will be shipping directly from our facility, would NIEHS be willing to accept full truckloads of 40,000 lbs per delivery?

Yes

3. Per SOW - 2.1.2 – Moisture Content – Our minimum moisture content is 13% would this level be acceptable?

As stated in the SOW, the maximum moisture content is 12.5%; however, a shipment will not be rejected based solely on a moisture level that exceeds 12.5%. The acceptance of a batch of feed is based on a flexible feed scoring system, reference the SOW.

4. Per SOW - 4.1 Form – The shape of our NIH- 31 Open Formula Rat and Mouse Ration is a wafer (The wafers are about 0.4 inches in height. They are approximately 0.78 inches wide and our spec is a 1x1 cut for length and width). Will this be acceptable?

This is acceptable.

5. Per SOW - 4.4 Packaging – Our autoclave bags have holes that go straight through. Will this be acceptable?

No, the described autoclave bags would be considered unacceptable. As stated in the SOW, the bags must have the 3-ply laminate and must withstand autoclaving at 250° for 20 minutes. Also, the bags must be perforated with pinpoint holes two inches apart (2" squares) that are offset so that one cannot see through the bags.