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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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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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 ADM

INISTRATIVE 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 d ate specified.

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

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Contractor

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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) 04-17-2019 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

36C10G19Q0049 04-01-2019

X X X

X The purpose of this amendment is to post the responses to the questions submitted for this acquisition.

The responses on the continuation page are in red and underlined.

1. Would you consider in adding an additional Salient Characteristics to include the variable stiffness function? Colonoscopes should include a variable stiffness function because allows the flexibility of the Olympus scopes to be changed incrementally by manipulating a flexibility adjustment ring. This feature allows the scope to be adjusted on a case-by-case basis, to meet the unique anatomical needs of the patient and the handling preferences of the physician. We cannot add any additional salient characteristics that will restrict competition as this is a “Brand Name or Equal” (BNOE) solicitation. Adding the above mentioned salient characteristic to this requirement will limit competition likely resulting in only Olympus meeting the requirement.

2. Would you consider in adding an additional Salient Characteristics to include the a One-touch Connector feature on the Endoscope? The One-touch connector allows for a one-step connection to the light source and processor. Unlike previous generations of endoscopes, the EVIS EXERA III endoscopes do not require a water-resistant cap, simplifying reprocessing and minimizing accidental water damage. The enhanced efficiency delivered by the one-touch connector can also help expedite procedure room setup and turnover. We cannot add any additional salient characteristics that will restrict competition as this is a “Brand Name or Equal” (BNOE) solicitation. Adding the above mentioned salient characteristic to this requirement will limit competition likely resulting in only Olympus meeting the requirement.

3. A Monitor is not listed in the Requirements for the Evis Exera III Video Endoscopy System, will you be adding a Monitor to the list of items as part of the requirement? It is not required that a monitor be added to this requirement. This is covered with Salient Characteristic #2 “HD Outputs must include DVI and HD-SDI”. This requirement allows the unit to display on existing monitors or a locally procured monitor.