B08 RFQ QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES.pdf

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

RFQ W81XWH-21-Q-0234 MEDICAL CONSUMBABLES AND SUPPLIES

1. QUESTION: Can you please confirm that the unit of measure for all the required items is "Each" (EA)? Many of the items come only in batches (Packages, Containers, Boxes, etc...), so it won't be possible to deliver the items separately.

RESPONSE: The unit of measure should NOT be EACH for each CLIN. The units of measure have been corrected in the Amendment 0001 to RFQ W81XWH-21-Q-0234.

2. QUESTION: Are you looking for a company that will provide everything as a

RESPONSE: The Government is seeking one vendor to provide all items included in the RFQ.

3. QUESTION: What are the fabric and the weight requirement for the Level 4 gowns as different thicknesses and weight affect price?

RESPONSE: 43 gsm, GW: 10.2 kg, SMS fabric.

4. QUESTION: What specific fabric would you consider, as Level 4 can come in poly-fabric or SMS Fabric? Both have a price difference but the same level of protection. The Poly is Plastic Material and SMS is a breathable nonwoven fabric?

RESPONSE: SMS fabric.

5. QUESTION: What Quantity is required for gown and gloves and towels? A large quantity is eligible for a great discount.

RESPONSE: 150 surgical gloves/case. 100 gowns/case. Please note that the Unit of Issue for CLINs 0024 and 0025 have been updated to CASE instead of EACH.

6. QUESTION: What size is required for surgical towels?

RESPONSE: 18in x 25in

7. QUESTION: Are you looking for only Aero Chrome brand gowns? We deal in Cardinal Health Gowns and Medical Link gowns which are the industry standard and DOD-approved gowns.

RESPONSE: The requirement is for Brand Name or Equal. The gowns quoted must meet the MECs as listed in the RFQ.

8. QUESTION: Is this a Catalog Bid where we submit our ecommerce products in a catalog?

RESPONSE: Offerors shall submit pricing for all CLINs included in the request for quote.

Additional instructions are identified in the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors beginning on page 28 of the RFQ. The Offeror shall provide a unit price and total price for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) identified within this solicitation. Offerors shall use Section B of this solicitation to provide the unit price and total price for CLINs 0001 through 0027. The Government anticipates award of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract and the Offeror shall propose FFP pricing on all CLIN items.

All CLINs shall be priced.

A.2. The Offeror's quote shall include the make and model of the products, manufacturer sales literature or other product literature which clearly documents the required Consumable Resources and Supplies identified in this RFQ.

A.3. The product offered must be new. Offerors offering used or remanufactured products are "Unacceptable".

A.4. Shipping shall be Free-On Board (FOB) Destination IAW FAR 52.247-34.

The shipping location is:

JPC1

TELEMEDICINE AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER (TATRC)

1054 PATCHEL STREET

FORT DETRICK MD 21702

A.5. The Government requests "best possible pricing available" equal or less than commercial preferred, or GSA/FSS, or other Government contract discount pricing.

*If the offeror possesses a Commercial Price List for the quoted Items, the offeror shall include a copy in their response to this RFQ.

Please let me know if there are any additional questions on how to submit your quote.