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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

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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.

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is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO:

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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:

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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 03-27-2019 None 36C10G U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center 10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697 36C10G U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center 10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10G19Q0044

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The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to revise Product Description by adding SC 17 and provide the Governments response to question received from vendors.

Beth A. Davis Contracting Officer C-4

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Product Description Salient Characteristics Literature Review

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the Lopital brand ® name or equal Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chair product line as a candidate for a VA-wide (otherwise referred to as “national”) single Requirements contract award.

More and more care facilities are turning to showering for resident’s personal hygiene. Showering a patient in a standard chair will cause the caregiver to work in unnatural postures and suffer static back strain. The best way to overcome this situation is to introduce the right equipment that significantly increases the percentage of time that the caregiver spends working in a healthy position.

Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chair also referred to as “Shower Commode Chairs.” serve as both a toileting and showering aid and can be used either as an independent toilet or an assistive device that fits over a pre-existing standard toilet. Virtually all have wheels and can be used to transport patients the short distance from bedroom to bathroom. Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chair reduces static load and saves time for the caregiver and makes the hygiene routines safer, more comfortable and dignified for the resident/patient. Ultimately it improves efficiency of the care, as it enables a single caregiver to perform the entire showering procedure, as well as a wide range of other everyday hygiene tasks.

The Contractor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation. The objective is to provide Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chairs to be used by clinicians throughout the VA medical centers and facilities. The period of performance is for one 12-month base period with two 12-month option periods.

2. REQUIREMENT

This requirement will be IAW FAR clause 52.211-6, “Brand Name or Equal” which requires the quoter indicate that each product being offered as an “equal” product to the Lopital Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chair. For each equal product, the offeror must include a description reflecting the salient characteristics (SC) and level of quality that will satisfy the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics of the equal product(s) specified in the solicitation. The quoter must also clearly identify the item by brand name (if any) and make/model number. Finally, the quoter must include descriptive literature, such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the contracting officer, and clearly describe any modifications it plans to make to a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors who can provide Lopital® Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Ergonomic Hygiene Chair as listed above or equal commodities which meet all the following salient characteristics.

CLIN 0001 - Applies to the Following SC’s:

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(Preference for 2 Batteries and a Wall Charger to Avoid Running Out) Literature Review

CLIN 0002 - Applies to the Following SC:

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CLIN 0005 - Applies to the Following SC:

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Questions Received from Vendors Extended Capacity Powered Multipurpose Hygiene Chair Solicitation # 36C10G19Q0044

1. Question, I do not see any post-sale responsibilities listed once the product has arrived at the facility. Are there any?

Answer: No.

2. There is not a ‘seat width’ listed under Salient Characteristics.

Answer: SC 17 has been added. Seat width must be no less than 21 inches wide.