W81XWH-17-R-0009_Q&A_FINAL_07-19-2017.pdf

Question and Answers (Q&A) – W81XWH-17-R-0009 - USAMRICD / AFMES General Laboratory

Supplies, Chemicals, Scientific and Laboratory Equipment, and Animal Supplies

Questions and Answers

As of 19 July 2017

Q = Question A = Answer

Notice: The Government provides the best answer to those Questions asked. Offeror’s proposal shall be based on the amended Solicitation.

Q1. Please describe in detail the government accounting method(s) used for estimating the BPA ceiling value of $68,000,000.00?

A1. The Government’s BPA ceiling value is based upon past purchases.

Q2. Please describe the average annual usage quantity for each of the sample products listed in Exhibit A.

A2. Offerors shall use Exhibit A Price Sheet to submit the price proposal in response to the solicitation. The quantity stated for the supplies in Exhibit A is identified under the “Quantity” column. The average annual usage quantity is not required to complete Exhibit A.

Q3. Can I assume that since this is a Multiple-Award BPA that it is acceptable to submit a proposal for only certain items listed (not all)?

A3. In accordance with the solicitation, Page 58, Section A.2.1. Factor 1 – Technical Capability/Specifications, paragraph (1), the Offeror shall provide a response to all supply items in Attachments A through G by stating “Yes” or “No” in the column titled “Capable of Supplying” under Exhibit C. A response to each line item is required and failure to provide a response will be interpreted as “No” (non-response – No) and paragraph (2), the Offeror is capable of delivering a minimum of 80% or 334 of the 418 supply items in Attachments A through G as evidence from #1 above.