Toner Cartridge BPA

Response to Questions - Amendment #3



1. Will this contract be mandatory or strongly recommended?

This will be mandatory use.

2. Did/does VIP currently have a toner BPA?

There is one in existence in VISN 22

3. If you are awarding on lowest price, will you have multiple awards?

No.

4. We thought E-way was a proprietary website of Corporate Express? Will our offer be in jeopardy because we do not utilize Corporate Express' E-way?

The term "E-way" was mistakenly used as a generic online ordering method. Bidders are encouraged to have an online ordering method; however, it is not a requirement and will not affect the award outcome.

Response to Questions - Amendment #2

1. Will there be a statement of work?

This is a standard supply agreement. The VA will place an order, the vendor will deliver.

2. What are the evaluation factors?

This will be evaluated by price.

3. Will there be reporting requirements?

Yes.

Add as #14 to the BPA: Quarterly cost savings reports will be sent to the WSNC Procurement Analyst and facility Chief Logistics Officers.

4. Are there specific delivery terms?

The delivery terms are as stated in the original GSA schedule.

5. Any Web specifications?

There are no Web specifications; however, E-way is the preferred ordering method.

Response to Questions:

1. Who was the previous incumbent?

ABM Federal Sales

2. Were there any issues with the previous incumbent?

There were no issues.

3. What was the previous winning award amount?

Average discounts from GSA price schedule of 8.5% to 9.7%

4. Is this open market?

No. Bidders must hold a GSA schedule in order to be considered.

5. Can we provide OEM pricing as well as Remanufactured Pricing?

There are two tabbed worksheets on the Excel spreadsheet provided in the Request for Proposals. One for OEM pricing and one for comparable Remanufactured pricing.

6. Is the Palo Alto location going to be doing the purchasing for other locations as well?

No. Each facility will be responsible for placing their orders.

The Western States Network Consortium plans to issue a Blanket Purchase Agreement for OEM and re-manufactured toner cartridges to a service disabled veteran owned business that holds a GSA contract. No other offers will be considered. The request for proposals will be released on August 12, 2008 with responses due by September 9, 2008.Point of contact is Pam Mondrey, who can be reached via email only at pam.mondrey@va.gov .