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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

VA

none 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington

DC

20006 00101 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Acquisition Directorate 1800 G. Street N.W.

Washington

DC

20006 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10E23Q0088 05-05-2023

X X X

X The purpose of this Amendment is to respond to the Request for Information (RFI) received.

Please see attached for the RFIs received and their responses.

No further RFIs will be accepted.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

VBA Mail Meter Machine Lease and Preventative Maintenance 36C10E23Q0088 Amendment 0001

Question 1: Can the VA clarify if they require 4 postage meters 1 that is equal to the current SendPro P3000 that has 270 letters per minute, 30lb scale, 15in color touch screen and power stacker and three that are equal to the current DM400 automatic feed with 10lb scale or 4 postage meters that are all the same that are equal to the current DM400 automatic feed with 10lb scale? Equal to or better.

Questions 2: Is it a requirement that the proposed solution have an approved ERA with the VA to be allowed on the VA network? This will not be on the VA system network.

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

Provide all supervision, labor, administrative support, materials, tools, parts, supplies, equipment, software, hardware, freight, lodging, transportation costs (rental car, air fare, etc.), per diem, and transportation to and from work site, necessary to fulfill all the requirements of this Statement of Work (SOW) effectively and efficiently.

Questions 3: In order not to over charge to government can they change the requirement to exclude consumable supplies like ink, labels and sealing solution or create a separate line item for consumable supplies that is a not to exceed line item? Exclude consumable supplies.

Provide a fully qualified on-site technician who shall be responsible for the performance of work. The name of the person and all alternates shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The technician shall have full authority to act for the contractor. The technician shall be on-site during work hours (8am to 4pm) and for contingencies requiring work beyond normal work hours. The Contracting Officer (CO) shall have the right to determine whether the proposed representative has sufficient technical and lingual capabilities, and the contractor shall immediately replace any individual not acceptable to the Government.

Questions 4: Can the VA please confirm if a full-time on-site technician is required or can this be removed or changed to all service requests must be responded by a qualified technician with-in 4 business hours of placing the service request? Changed to all service request must responded by a qualified technician within 4 business hours of placing the service request.