B.01_Q&A_W9127N22Q0012.pdf

Question & Answer for Solicitation W9127N-22-Q-0012, COVID-19 Test Kits

Q1: Can the quotation be emailed or are they to be mailed to a physical address?

A1: Quotes are to be emailed in accordance with the SAM Posting Attachment, Page 2:

“Quote Submissions: Quotes are due no later than, 10 December 2021, at 2:00 PM PST. Offerors are responsible for verifying receipt of their proposals to this office before the offer due date and time.

We do not accept facsimile (Fax) responses. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Mr. Carl Schmurr by email or at 503-808-4639.

Quotes shall be emailed to: Carl.R.Schmurr@usace.army.mil, Michael.E.Saldana@usace.army.mil”

Q2: We are requesting confirmation that each home use kit being ordered should have just one test in it.

A2: Specification on Page 30 states that the test kit, “Must produce results within 60 minutes and not require a second test for final results.”

Q3: How many tests are you needing for a single kit?

A3: According to the specifications, the test kit “Must produce results within 60 minutes and not require a second test for final results.”

Q4: Is it 1400 COVID tests with possible extension?

A4: Base CLIN 0001 would be activated at award, requiring 1400 kits. Optional CLIN 0002, requiring an additional 1200 kits, may be activated by the Government in accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-9 in the solicitation.

Q5: Are you accepting COVID Ag tests for this solicitation?

A5: USACE is accepting COVID-19 test kits that fall within the requirements of the specifications on Page 30 of the solicitation.

Q6: Is the solicitation for Point of Care (POC) or Over the Counter (OTC – Self Test/Home Test) tests?

A6: OTC.

Q7: When referring to “kit”, is it referring to “test” or kit of 2 or more tests?

A7: One “kit” must include whatever is needed to “produce results within 60 minutes and not require a second test for final results” in accordance with the specifications on Page 30 of the solicitation.