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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REGARDING SOLICITATION 36C25024Q0619: Question, would you need someone on-site 100%? With performing PM s and repairs for 693 units, this would require one or two personnel on-si... QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS REGARDING SOLICITATION 36C25024Q0619: Question, would you need someone on-site 100%? With performing PM s and repairs for 693 units, this would require one or two personnel on-site every day. Answer: One technician is required on-site during the hours stated in the SOW for the days of Monday through Friday. Ref: B.3 Performance Work Statement, Page 6, #3. SCOPE. Scope: The included service, maintenance and repair should include repair of user reported defects, preventative maintenance services, safety inspection, incoming inspection service when new beds and stretchers are purchased by the medical center, manufacturer and VA reported hazard/maintenance alert remediation, technical phone support, 97% uptime guarantee, 4 hours onsite response time, and all parts and labor under a fixed price agreement to ensure equipment operation is in accordance with the manufacturer s specifications for the beds and stretchers listed on the provided inventory. How is the 97% uptime measured? What is the current readiness rate? In addition, if under 97% how long will the vendor have to achieve the 97% goal? Given the inventory of beds and stretchers in the hospital approximately 97% of them need to be operational at any time. A reasonable time period will be allowed due to parts delays and locating the broken unit. Ref: B.3 Performance Work Statement, Page 6, #4 Specific Tasks, Part b. Parts and Service. The contractor will supply all necessary repair parts, labor and transportation to restore operation of the equipment included in this agreement during the standard hours of coverage as stated above. This applies to replacement of the parts due to normal wear and due to misuse, abuse, or neglect. Would the Government consider removing the verbiage regarding covered parts and labor repairs due to misuse, abuse, neglect? If not, would the Government consider adding a CLIN to cover these repairs? The contract language remains as written. A discussion between the CO and COR shall take place to clarify any ambiguity. Ref: B.3 Performance Work Statement, Page 6, #4 Specific Tasks, Part a. Planned Maintenance (PM). Maintenance releases: Contractor will provide and install OEM maintenance releases at no cost to the Cleveland VA Medical Center. 4. What is considered a maintenance release, and can the Government provide an example? A. any software update that the manufacturer recommends or requires to maintain the proper operation of the bed or stretcher. 5. Is there a location on site where work will be performed? A. basic repairs can be performed where the bed is located or in a nearby corridor. Extensive repairs will be conducted in the corridor outside the Machine Shop or in a designated area approved by Engineering/ COR. Q: Are mattresses covered under this fixed rate agreement? Mattresses are covered under this contract. Q: Is/was there any non-contracted work performed on these beds/stretchers over the term of the contract? No, the contractor performs all repairs, except for any incidental fault reset that might occur by staff plugging a bed in or moving an obstruction from a sensor. 8. Can the Government provide a list of beds/stretchers that are down for repair or maintenance so the vendor can perform analysis as part of the pricing model? A. The inventory can vary with new purchases. Manufacturer and model can change with replacement units coming in at various times. Did the hospital make any purchases of any equipment/tools etc. to support the bed program that will be left for the next vendor, if so, can the Government provide this list? Tools will be provided by the contractor including a laptop for software upgrades needed by manufacturer. 10. Regarding the mattresses, if the Government wishes to have these as part of this contract, can a list of that inventory be provided? A. When the beds are delivered to this facility, they have the mattress standard with that bed model

Inactive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)

The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center seeking sources for a Five-Year Contract that can provide maintenance and repair of Hospital Beds, Stretchers and Mattresses for the Cleveland VA Medical C... The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center seeking sources for a Five-Year Contract that can provide maintenance and repair of Hospital Beds, Stretchers and Mattresses for the Cleveland VA Medical Center (10701 East Blvd Cleveland, OH 44106). The period of performance for the base year of the contract would start from 10-01-2024 through 9-30-2025. The solicitation will be in accordance with FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and shall be 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns in accordance with FAR 6.203. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811210. The Contractor shall adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of this contract. The Government intends to award a five-year firm-fixed-price contract for this requirement. The solicitation shall be posted to the CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES website on or about June 7th, 2024, as a request for quote. Responses to the solicitation shall be due by email by July 9th, 2024, by 3pm EST. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information, including amendments. Correspondence or questions regarding the solicitation may be directed to Roman Savino, Contract Specialist at roman.savino@va.gov with 36C25024Q0619" in the subject line by June 25th, 2024, at 3:00 pm EST. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. All offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov to do business with the Government. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired. The procurement is subject to the availability of funds.