Solicitation W81K00-22-Q-0122 Amendment 0001_Questions and Answers.pdf

W40M USA HLTH CONTRACTING ACT

REGIONAL HEALTH CONTRACT OFF CENTRAL

POC: BRENDA FERJAK

1650 COCHRANE CIRCLE, BLDG7500

FORT CARSON CO 80913-4604

0011784346

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

A. The purpose of this Amendment is to provide government responses to industry questions.

B. This ends the Question and Answ er period.

C. All other solicitation terms and conditions remain the same.

See SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 3

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 10-Jun-2022

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W81K0022Q0122

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

31-May-2022

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

10-Jun-2022

CODE

W40M USA HLTH CONTRACTING ACT

REGIONAL HEALTH CONTRACT OFF CENTRAL

2539 GARDEN AVENUE

FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-0000

W81K00 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE W81K00

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W81K0022Q0122

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

Industry Questions and Government Responses for Solicitation W81K00-22-Q-0122

1. Page 1 of 63 lists NAICS code 325413 in box 10. This code is primarily used for In-Vitro Diagnostic

Substance Manufacturing as part of the Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing. Would you consider changing the NAICS code to 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) as we feel more closely reflects the requested services?

Government Response: Government considers 325413 appropriate for this CPRR requirement, laboratory instrumentation is not being purchased.

2. Page 3 of 63 states the need for a “back-up dipstick reader analyzer”. Statement of Objectives page 27 of

63, Section 5.3 also states Backup dipstick reader will perform same testing as automated system dipstick reader. To ensure standardization is it preferred or required that the back-up analyzer utilize the same chemistry strip technology and operation as the primary analyzer being offered?

Government Response: Yes, it is required that the primary and backup use the same methodology.

3. Page 3 of 63 references the request for a “CPRR” (Cost Per Reportable Result). Is it acceptable to quote a

Firm Fixed Monthly Cost as an alternative option to include all requested equipment, service, and consumables throughout the term of agreement? This alleviates the lab’s need to submit monthly test counts or pay fluctuating invoice amounts based on usage. The monthly amount invoiced would remain constant for the term of the agreement. The lab simply orders what they need when they need it but the monthly cost and extended annual costs do not fluctuate.

Government Response: Given that FAR Provision 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal, is included in the solicitation, offerors may propose alternative line item pricing; however, pricing in accordance with the solicitation is still required.

4. Statement of Objectives page 26 of 63, Section 4 states reagent shipment must have a “minimum six-month expiration date” and be of the highest quality “to assure precision and accuracy”. Is it preferred or required to have Quality Assurance checks such as onboard humidity checks and longest onboard stability of strips possible to ensure integrity of results?

Government Response: Required

5. Statement of Objectives page 26 of 63, Section 5.1 lists “Color” as a required test parameter. Because dark color urine is a common interference, is it preferred or required that automatic color correction is also provided, thereby reducing false positives?

Government Response: NOT required

6. Statement of Objectives page 27 of 63, Section 5.10 states proposed module should have the lowest possible reportable range to prevent false positive result report. Is it also important for the analyzer to

W81K0022Q0122 have the highest possible reportable range to reduce offline dilutions and also ensure accuracy of results?

Government Response: NOT required

7. Statement of Objectives page 27 of 63, Section 5.11 lists system must “automatically pipette patient samples”. To maintain integrity of sample is it preferred or required that analyzers must not introduce chemicals or other fluids to sample tube during pipette process that would contaminate the sample and preclude additional testing if needed?

Government Response: Required

8. Statement of Objectives page 27 of 63, Section 5.5 states “testing system must be semi-automated to allow for walk away”. To clarify, does this also include true walkaway final results without operator re-classification of urine microscopic particles?

Government Response: No

9. Is it preferred that the vendor provide floor-standing configurations with carts to contain reagent and pneumatic units? This is often requested to allow location and workflow flexibility.

a. If yes, is this a requirement for the backup dipstick reader also or can that be placed on a countertop?

Government Response: (2-part question) NOT required. 8a. No, not a requirement for the backup dipstick reader and yes, backup can be placed on countertop.

(End of Summary of Changes)