QA-Amend 0001_toners.pdf
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This document is an Amendment 0001 Questions and Answers (Q&A) for Solicitation 75H70725Q00078, a procurement for HP Toner Cartridges for the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center. The amendment clarifies several solicitation points, including: confirmation that HP toners are specifically required (not just equivalent brands), removal of language about prior written approval for services, clarification on contract commencement, and confirmation that minimum orders can be as low as one (1) toner. The solicitation is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act, with a NAICS code of either 339940 or 325910, and is issued by the Indian Health Service Albuquerque Area Office. Offers are due by April 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time, with questions submitted by April 9, 2025.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Sol_75H70725Q00078_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_75H70725Q00078.pdf | ||
| Past Performance Survey_Sol 75H70725Q00078.docx | DOCX document | |
| IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf | ||
| Toner Cartridge Pricing List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| QA_.docx | DOCX document |
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Amend 0001 to provide Q&A.
Solicitation Page #
Section # Section Title Question Answer
4 B (4.)
Can the Government please provide specific details relating to the contractor's requirements associated with New Mexico Gross Receipt Taxes for services provided in the associated county within the State of New Mexico?
Supplies are not a taxable item in NM. The NM Gross Receipt Taxes are for services provided in any county in the State of New Mexico sentence will be removed from section B4 of this solicitation.
Page 5 and
C (2.), F (2.)
Section C- Statement of Specifications
Section C refers to toners specifically manufactured by Hewlett Packard (HP).
However, Section F-Deliveries or Performance (2.) to Delivery location states that the contractor shall provide "brand name or equal" to "original HP toner cartridges". Can the Government please clarify if HP manufactured toners are required or an "equal" will be acceptable?
This requirement is for HP Toners.
FAR clause 52.211-6 “Brand Name or Equal.”
C (6.)
Statement of Specifications
Section C refers to any services under this agreement requires prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. Can the Government please clarify when written will be provided to the offeror to use another vendor to supply the product?
After further review, this will be removed, section C6.
F (1.)
Section F- Deliveries or Performances
Section F refers to services under this contract shall commence NLT 10 days after all clearances occur. Can the Government please clarify the "clearances" that are required to be conducted prior to performance activities?
“Services under this contract shall commence NLT 10 days after all clearances occur,” will be removed. The following will be added. “Upon award, the contractor will be notified to commence work.”
Page 6 C (4.)
Statement of Specifications
Under deliverables, the 5th bullet point notes that items will be ordered upon need. Please clarify if there will be a minimum order requirement for order or if a quantity of one (1) is intended by the government. Please clarify as the processing and shipping of small orders will need to be reflected in pricing.
Yes, if (1) toner is needed at the time.
The SAM listing indicates a NAICS Code of 339940 (Office Supplies, except Paper, Manufacturing), which matches the original Sources Sought listing on SAM. However, the SF1449 form lists a NAICS Code of 325910 (Printing Ink Manufacturing).
Similar NAICS code will be considered.
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