B-3_Amendment_0002_to_Questions_and_Answers.docx

Amendment 0002 to Request for Quotation (RFQ) SB1341-18-RQ-0309 incorporates questions received in response to RFQ SB1341-18-RQ-0309. The questions and respective answers are as follows:

Industry Question 1: Can you please provide the referenced technical drawing?

NIST Response to Industry Question 1: Please see Amendment 0001 Attachment 1: Drawing for the technical drawing.

Industry Question 2: Is this one-time or recurring purchase? What is the quantity for each order if recurring and schedules?

NIST Response to Industry Question 2: The Government does not have any known further requirements for the requested borosilicate glass ampoules. No known requirement has been identified for recurring and scheduled purchases.

Industry Question 3: Can you please provide information around the delivery date expectations?

NIST Response to Industry Question 3: In accordance with page 6 of the SF1449 under section IV. Delivery, the contractor is expected to propose a delivery date time frame based on standard commercial lead times.

Industry Question 4: Can NIST certify the product before the awarding the contract to ensure quality upfront?

NIST Response to Industry Question 4: As noted on page 7 of the SF1449 inspection and acceptance will occur after delivery of all items. No product quality testing will be performed prior to award.

Industry Question 5: Do these products conform to specific standards? Please provide it.

NIST Response to Industry Question 5: As noted on page 5 of the SF1449 the proposed products must meet the standards listed on pages 5 through 6 of the SF1449. There are the only product specifications required.