Attachment to Amendment 0001 - Responses to all vendors' questions Final 9 20 2011.docx

Attachment to Amendment 0001 – RFP SPM2D1-11-R-8010

Note: The Government responses listed below in most cases will direct the vendor back to a solicitation reference pertaining to the subject question if such a reference is available.

It is the Governments intent to capture the vendor’s entire commercial price book for the items specified in this solicitation. Further technical definition and detail for requirements of individual medical facilities will be provided at the time of Request for Proposal (RFP) for delivery order placement and are not required at this time. All vendors that are awarded a long term contract will have the opportunity to offer competitively on each delivery order.

1. Will there be a similar worksheet as to the RFI – “Essential Characteristics for Integrated Operating Room” that will be part of the solicitation?

Govt Response: Please refer to the caution notice on page 2 and the worksheet instructions in Sections 1-2 on page 66-77 in the solicitation.

2. Is the contractor required to supply an integrated system to include the video endoscopy equipment, video routing equipment, surgical lighting, as well as equipment management (via cart or ceiling mounted equipment boom) from a single OEM to ensure the highest quality and seamless conductivity?

Govt Response: No, this is not a requirement. Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation)

3. Is the OEM vendor required to test components prior to sending to the customer?

Govt Response: Yes, and the Government would like to see the factory acceptance testing paperwork during Government inspection.

4. Are all of the components of the system required to be tested together to ensure compatibility?

Govt Response: Yes, upon completion of installation at a given facility, the Government will conduct a complete inspection of the functional system

5. Is the video router required to have FDA 510k clearance?

Govt Response: All system components required to have FDA 10K certification shall be so certified, and be produced by a manufacturer with ISO 13485 certification or Categorized as a Class One Medical device with the FDA.

6. Is the IOR system required to provide a FDA 510k approved recording device with dual channel recording capability both simultaneously and independently?

Govt Response: Not a requirement. Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation)

7. Is the contractor/OEM responsible for support and maintenance or can a third party be used for support? (CONUS v. OCONUS)

Govt Response: The Contractor is responsible for all support and maintenance under their contract. The Government does not specify how such a vendor will provide that support.

8. Is the surgical routing system required to be conveniently upgradable by trained biomedical engineers or otherwise trained staff to support service as well as future capabilities? Some systems require routers to be physically replaced when upgraded whereas other systems are able to have router software and hardware removed and replaced while in place thereby ensuring no OR downtime.

Govt Response: The Government requires all upgrades to be performed by trained personnel.

9. Will the IOR system be required to transmit periodic automated status indications to a server if network security measures are satisfied? Including information on the surgical lighting and video router.

Govt Response: Not a requirement. See Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation).

10. Is the video router required to route up to 1900x1200, high definition digital imagery?

Govt Response: The router is responsible for routing high definition video images.

11. Is the video router required to have multiple fail safe provisions in the absence of power or failure of the video router?

Govt Response: Yes, there should be an UPS system provided in case of power failure.

12. Will the system be required to show and record onscreen real time data relating to related endoscopy equipment i.e. insufflator pressure, light source level, captured digital imagery?

Govt Response: See Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

13. Is the IOR system required to route images in native resolution and multiple formats i.e. 4:3 and 16:9?

Govt Response: YES

14. Will the system be required to support video conferencing from a uniform user interface?

Govt Response: Not a specific requirement. See Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation).

15. Shall the system have the ability to control devices from a central location in the OR outside the sterile field to include the operating room surgical lighting, endoscopy camera, light source, insufflator, digital capture, and certain powered instrumentation?

Govt Response: This is a site by site requirement which may change depending what equipment is overlaid at that site.

16. Is the system required to offer “paperless” image data management per the government requirement in 2014? (i.e. eliminate the need for DVD, USB and paper media with server based management system)

Govt Response: This is not one of the essential characteristics.

17. What are the lifespan requirements for the surgical lighting systems? Are there certain durable material requirements for the light head itself (i.e. plastic vs. glass)?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation), and Appendix 5- Warranty Maintenance (page 106) for all requirements.

18. We assume an in-light camera is required, please clarify. If yes, is it required to be able to move from OR to OR without peripheral control equipment?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

19. What are the monitor size requirements for the flat panel arms? Is it required that these arms are able to adapt to various sized monitors without upgrading the monitor yoke system?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

20. Do the boom systems (equipment/anesthesia) require flexibility in placement of shelves, handles and accessories?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

21. Do the boom systems require a braking system with a back-up?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

22. Page 105. How is system uptime measured?

Govt Response: System uptime will be measured in accordance with each vendor’s standard commercial specifications and policies.

23. Pg 69 C.1.6: What medical devices are needed to be controlled? Is a list available to provide?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements (C.1 on page 68-69 in the solicitation)

24. Pg 69 C.1.8: Can a list of all desired systems that will have to be integrated with be provided along with the desired functionality?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation)

25. Request software versions and contact information for each system that needs to be integrated?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements (C.1 on page 68-69 in the solicitation)

26. Pg 69 C.2.2: Suction Solutions. Request that the Suction Solution requirement and capability desired be defined.

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements (C.1 on page 68-69 in the solicitation)

27. What is the requirement and capability desired for a Fluid Waste Management Solution?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements (C.1 on page 68-69 in the solicitation)

28. What is meant by “full warranty”?

Govt Response: Vendors shall agree to meet the warranty requirements specified in the solicitation as well as their standard commercial warranty.

29. Pg 71 E.2: What level of field support desired, please describe?

Govt Response: See pg 71, Tab E.

30. Pg 73 DICOM Appendix.

Please provide:

a. PACS server company

b. Software version

c. Conformance statement

d. Contact person.

Govt Response: This is information is not required at this time. The PACS systems installed at DoD facilities varies from site to site.

31. Why must images be transferred to DICOM automatically?

Govt Response: This is a customer requirement.

32. Please describe the desired workflow

Govt Response: This information is not required at this time.

33. Should camera systems be designed with specific multi-specialty presets (i.e. laparoscopy, cystoscopy, ENT)?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements (C.1.1 and C1.2 on page 68 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

34. Is it important to have multiple HD camera heads based on surgical preference?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

35. Is it important to have camera heads that can accommodate C-mount scopes for Orthopedic procedures and can accommodate couplers for eye piece scopes?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

36. Should the IOR system have multiple couplers to accommodate surgical preference?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

37. Should the camera head could be programmed to control all the same medical devices as the touch panel through the router (i.e. light source, insufflator, etc)?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

38. Should the camera system output a VESA standard 1080p to ensure compatibility with other devices?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

39. Should rigid laparoscopes scopes and camera heads have the capabilities to visualize infrared light?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

40. Should the IOR system scopes be designed to maximize optical performance when used with HD cameras?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

41. Should the scope have an HD digital flexible tip laparoscope in 5mm (bariatric & standard lengths) and 10mm (standard length)?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

42. Should the scope be designed with an ergonomic handle and simple locking mechanism?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

43. Should the scope deflect over 100 degrees in all directions?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

44. Is it important to have a fiber and digital flexible cystoscope offered?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

45. Should flexible cystoscopes use a 510(k) approved sterile sheath to protect from cross- contamination?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Regularity Compliance (C.3 on page 70 in the solicitation)

46. Is it important to have a digital flexible ureteroscope offered?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

47. Should all flexible scopes be controlled with the same console?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Definition of Integration (on page 66) and the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation)

48. Should the light source use an LED module to eliminate replacement bulbs and extend the life of the light source?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

49. Is it important that the light cables be designed with a safety feature designed to put the light source on standby as soon as the scope is disconnected?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

50. Do you require that the capture device support dual channel HD video signals to record and take pictures?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

51. Would it be beneficial for the capture device to display an accurate count of how many prints remain on the printer?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

52. Is it important that the capture device be able to record in H.264 (mpeg4)?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

53. Should the capture device be able to save prints to a PDF format?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

54. Do you require a capture device with the ability to control other medical devices in the Operating Room?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

55. Would it be beneficial to control devices in the Operating Room via voice activation?

Govt Response: “Government requirements for IOR devices can include any of the following medical items: flat-panel (LCD/LED) and wide-screen monitors, video switches and routers, high-definition video sources/systems, automatic robotic systems, telemedicine, telestration (an annotation tool), and voice activation.” (see page 66). Please also refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation).

56. Is it important for the capture device to be able to integrate with smart phones via Bluetooth?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation), and the System Security Requirements (Tab J on page 74)

57. Should the capture device be able to store to Bluray?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation), and the System Security Requirements (Tab J on page 74)

58. Would it be beneficial for the capture device to offer user profiles to allow for specific access and customized settings?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation), and the System Security Requirements (Tab J on page 74)

59. Is it important for the surgeon and staff to be able to see stats from desired devices on the surgical display? Should this be customizable?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

60. Should the capture device support DICOM video transfer?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation), and the DICOM Requirements (Tab I. on page 73-74)

61. Is it required that the video system be able to transmit uncompressed 1080p video?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation), and the System Security Requirements (Tab J on page 74)

62. Should the wireless system to be able to simultaneously transmit to multiple wireless devices?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation), and the System Security Requirements (Tab J on page 74)

63. Should the wireless video system connect to any HD video system?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation), and the System Security Requirements (Tab J on page 74)

64. Should the wireless video system be compatible and tested with the da Vinci Surgical System?

Govt Response: “Government requirements for IOR devices can include any of the following medical items: flat-panel (LCD/LED) and wide-screen monitors, video switches and routers, high-definition video sources/systems, automatic robotic systems, telemedicine, telestration (an annotation tool), and voice activation.” (see page 66). Also, please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation), and the System Security Requirements (Tab J on page 74)

65. Should the surgical displays have integrated wireless capability?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation), and the System Security Requirements (Tab J on page 74)

66. Do you require an insufflator that is 510K approved for pediatric and vessel harvest indications?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation), and the Regulatory requirements (C.3 on page 70).

67. Should the insufflator have voice control capabilities?

Govt Response: “Government requirements for IOR devices can include any of the following medical items: flat-panel (LCD/LED) and wide-screen monitors, video switches and routers, high-definition video sources/systems, automatic robotic systems, telemedicine, telestration (an annotation tool), and voice activation.” (See page 66). Please also refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation).

68. Is it important that the insufflator has real time pressure sensing capabilities?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

69. Should the insufflator have specialty modes (ex. bariatric, pediatric, high flow and vessel harvest) and touch screen capabilities?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

70. Is the requirement to have an illuminator which allows you to transilluminate ureteral and esophageal structures allowing for anatomical identification during urologic, GYN, bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

71. Do you require a pneumatic scope holder for laparoscopic surgeries?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

72. Is the requirement to have a pole-mounted Arthroscopic Joint?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

73. What are the in-joint temperature requirements during arthroscopic procedures?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

74. Is it a requirement to utilize an Arthroscopic Pump that contains specific surgeon preference files?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

75. Is it a requirement to have an Arthroscopic Pump that will integrate, “talk to”, and work in conjunction with the Shaver and RF consoles?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation), and the System Security Requirements (Tab J on page 74)

76. Are color-coded tubing cassettes to make the Arthroscopic Pump set-up easier to complete required?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

77. Is it a requirement to have a wireless footswitch option for RF and Shaver control?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

78. Is it a requirement to have a smaller footprint console and footswitch set-up to save space in the OR? 1 console and footswitch vs. 2 for RF and Shaver functionality?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

79. Would a program that allowed pre-set settings for your surgeon/staff be beneficial for time efficiency in the OR?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

80. Is it a requirement to have the ability to activate RF and Shaver from the hand piece?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

81. Is it a requirement to have an integrated coupler/scope option for orthopedic cases?

Govt Response: Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation) for all requirements.

82. Page 26 – Under Contractor’s Obligations, it states: “All equipment, services and training will be of a quality to pass without objection in the trade and will be fit for the particular purpose under the contract description.” What does “without objection in the trade” mean?

Govt Response: This is a general contract provision. “Without objection in the trade” would be mean normal commercial quality in the marketplace.

83. Service Support/Maintenance/Warranty/Repair Parts – pgs 72 and 105 appear to conflict with each other, specifically the availability of spare parts on page 72 Tab G, G.1 requires spare parts support for a minimum of three years from the date of final system acceptance; while on page 105 section 2 subparagraph 2.1 states the Contractor shall provide maintenance/service support for a minimum or seven years and five years past equipment end of life. Please clarify.

Govt Response: Requirement remains unchanged. The requirement to provide spare parts for a minimum of 3 years after final system acceptance is different than the vendor requirement to offer maintenance service programs for 7 years.

84. Socio-economic Consideration. Is any consideration being afford to small business?

Govt Response: Please see page 135, Section (5) Multiple Awards.

85. Would the committee kindly provide additional information on what is meant by ‘The IOR shall have integrated image data management, advanced visualization, and intra-operative imaging’ in requirement C.1.3?”

Govt Response: See P.66-Government requirement for IOR and P.69 para C2.2

86. Since the OR Integration is a specialized product category and a custom offering is established for each location, can we use % discounts by category instead of line item prices?

Govt Response: Yes

87. Does the pricing offered have to be from a GSA Schedule or can we make a pricing offer specific to this solicitation outside of our Government contract pricing which is better than or equal to our most favored customers?

Govt Response: Vendors are expected to offer pricing better than or equal to their most favored commercial customers.

88. Can special pricing or discounts be provided to an individual location based on the size of an order or if a special price or discount is offered to one location, all locations would receive the same?

Govt Response: Special pricing can be provided to individual locations at time of delivery order placement.

89. What is the minimum warranty period that will be acceptable for this solicitation?

Govt Response: 1 Year

90. When providing sales information to the Government and General Public can we use category totals rather than individual line items due to the quantity?

Govt Response: Yes

91. On page 25 of 157; Excludes conduit and wire in conduit from “installation”. Does this include conduit necessary for interconnection of equipment? Or is this only in reference to power conduit?

Govt Response: Generally this would only refer to power conduit. Please note that Clause 52.246-9038 covers general installation provisions only. All other installation is covered under Appendix 3, Turnkey Installation.

92. Excludes plumbing from “installation”. Does this include medical gas piping?

93. Govt Response: Medical gas piping is covered in Appendix 3, Turnkey Installation. Item 4.9, Rigging - What are the parameters around physical movement? Distance? Does this clause assume customer responsibility for vertical lifts required due to unavailability or insufficiency of a clear ingress/egress route?

Govt Response: : Vendor is responsible for all movement of the system into the installation site per Page 93, para. 4.9.

94. Item 4.6, Dust Barrier – Does “Dust Barrier” extend beyond a simple visqueen wall into Infection Control measures? If so, please supply boundaries, (e.g. Hepa filters, monitoring, hard walls, etc.).

Govt Response: Standard industry dust barrier protection for working in an operating room environment will apply.

95. What is the timeframe after September 30, 2011 in which a decision will be made regarding awards?

Govt Response: The Government cannot supply you with exact time frames since award depends on various other factors such as number of offers’.

96. Will all questions/answers be posted on the public website or via direct email, or will we receive answers to our questions only?

Govt Response: All questions and answers will be issued as an Amendment to the Solicitation.

97. Acquiring and maintaining DIACAP certification on all network-related products is costly. Will that be an acknowledged aspect when reviewing pricing?

Govt Response: The government acknowledges that there will be associated internal costs to both the offeror and the Government in order to test, correct/mitigate, and document requirements for certification. The costs on the offeror side are not directly reimbursable by the government.

98. Does it make a difference if (COMPANY NAME) already has an FSS Contract/how is integration pricing on the FSS contract affected?

Govt Response: It does not make a difference that you may have existing contracts in place (such as an FSS). All pricing proposed in response to this solicitation is is independent of any FSS currently in place.

99. Is this bid/award tied to current (COMPANY NAME) FSS Schedule Contract and terms?

Govt Response: No, See answer to #98 above.

100. Do the terms of this bid/award, or current FSS contract terms, prevail?

Govt Response: Only the terms and conditions of this solicitation apply.

101. Is this a contract award separate from current FSS Contract?

Govt Response: Yes

102. Do (COMPANY NAME) Integrated Operating Room products have to be on the current FSS contract?

Govt Response: See answer to #98 above.

103. Will an awarded supplier also be required to have an FSS contract for Integrated Operating Room products?

Govt Response: See answer to #98 above.

104. Will purchases from this award use DAPA or FSS Schedule?

Govt Response: Neither.

105. Does “worldwide jurisdiction” also include ships?

Govt Response: Yes, appropriate products may be purchased and installed on ships.

106. Are you GHX compatible?

Govt Response: Are you referring to the GHX-10 universal cross converter for video formatting? Please refer to the Functional Requirements and the Essential Characteristics (C.1 and C.2 on page 68-69 in the solicitation)

107. Can we provide two pricing options-one for multiple awards and one for exclusivity?

Govt Response: The Government intends to make multiple awards under this solicitation.

108. What are the price evaluation policies?

Govt Response: All pricing has to be determined to be fair and reasonable by the KO. The Government should be receiving your lowest prices and best discounts charged to any class of your customers under similar terms/conditions.

109. As this is expected to be a multi-vendor award with a long term, what are the abilities to adjust pricing from year to year, or is the pricing locked in for the initial five year term?

Govt Response: The EPA clause on pages 29-37 of the solicitation covers all price adjustments.

110. When are contract terms to be redlined?

Govt Response: The term “redlined” is not understood. All contract terms are specified in the Solicitation.

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