Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Request for Information Amendment A0001
Response to Vendor Questions
MSPV RFI VA119-14-I-0222
1. In relation to 2.5 of the statement of Work:
Vendors incur processing fee charges for each purchase card transaction. Are vendors able to pass those charges along to the government as a separate fee?
Answer: The intent of the Government is to pay a single distribution fee.
2. Are all of the products need to be stored by the Prime Vendor?
Answer: It is the responsibility of the Prime Vendor to ensure the Government receives products as they are purchased.
3. Will the VA be purchasing the products directly off FSS Schedule/Blanket Purchase Agreement?
Answer: It is the intent of the VA to provide the prime vendor(s) with a list of VA mandatory sources and pricing that may include FSS Schedules/Blanket Purchase Agreements. The prime vendor will be expected to use these sources, and only these sources, to provide VA with medical/surgical supplies.
4. The bid will consist of storage and distribution fees only?
Answer: The intent of the Government is to pay a single distribution fee.
End of Questions.
Lance Belcher
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