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Question and Answers for Solicitation W81K00-27-Q-A015

1. Is this a new requirement?

Answer: Yes. This is a new requirement
2. Can the accreditation requirement be satisfied by an ISO 17025:2017 accredited teaming partner that will perform the calibration services? Answer: Yes
3. May a prime contractor that is not itself ISO/IEC 17025 accredited satisfy this requirement by subcontracting the calibration, temperature mapping, and repair services to a qualified ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory, while the prime contractor retains overall contract administration and responsibility? If so, may the subcontractor's current accreditation certificate and scope be submitted as evidence of compliance?
Answer: Yes
4. Please identify what equipment "LIG-300" refers to, including the equipment type and manufacturer/model if available.
Answer: Liquid in glass thermometers (reference thermometers).

5. The SOW includes up to 6 reference weight sets, 9 reference thermometers, and up to 12 pipette repairs, but separate pricing CLINs are not apparent. Please advise how these services should be priced.
Answer: This was corrected during Solicitation Amendment 0001. LIG-300 is the reference thermometers. Reference weights and pipette repairs were removed.

6. Please confirm whether ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from another recognized accreditation body, such as ANAB, is acceptable provided the resulting calibration reports satisfy A2LA requirements, or whether A2LA accreditation itself is mandatory.
Answer: Any accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is acceptable. The company must provide calibration certificates with their certification number at no additional charge.
7. SF 1449, Block 10: Please confirm whether this acquisition is unrestricted or set aside for small business.
Answer: This is an unrestricted acquisition

8. Could you please let me know if all of the equipment will need to be scheduled for the same visit.
Two visits per year. All pipettes will be calibrated at both visits. The thermometers, balances, and autoclaves will be split between the two visits. 9. Please confirm which quantities should govern pricing. Section B lists three autoclaves, 25 balances, and 280 pipettes, while Section C specifies up to five autoclaves, 26 balances, and 200 annual pipette calibration slots. Could a corrected pricing schedule be provided?
Answer: This was corrected during Solicitation Amendment 0001

10. What equipment or service does CLIN 0003, “LIG-300,” cover? Please also