99--MSPV RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS

INVITATION FOR VENDOR INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION PERTAINING TO THE MEDICAL SURGICAL PRIME VENDOR CATALOG (MSPV) BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (BPAs) AND CONTRACTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) BACKGROUND: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC), is provided an invitation to interested parties to participate in an online Industry Day on November 12, 2015 at 2:00pm EST. The initial submission of questions/comments, the presentation of information/responses, as well as any subsequent submission of feedback/comments from contractor community is considered an exchange of information for purposes of improving industry's participation/competition in VA's Next Generation MSPV Catalog Program. The planned exchange of information seeks to improve the understanding of VA requirements and industry capabilities, thereby allowing potential interested parties to judge whether or how they can satisfy the VA's requirements, and enhance VA's ability to obtain quality supplies and related services, at reasonable prices. Additionally, the planned exchange with industry seeks to increase efficiency in proposal and/or quotation preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award/agreement. Attached you will find the responses to all questions pertaining to this.