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Contract Opportunity Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation NX EQ Ellex, Inc. Ultra Q™ Brand Name or Equal Ophthalmic Q-Switched ND YAG Laser System 22408-2697 36C10G21Q0021 03-02-2021

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N 334510 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center 10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697 Contract Specialist Sonja Davis Sonja.Davis2@va.gov 202-957-2083 https://www.va.gov/oal/sac/index.asp To learn more about SAC mission, please click here The purpose of this Amendment is to answer the following questions submitted by vendors.

QUESTIONS and ANSWERS

QUESTION 1: Regarding Notice ID # 36C10G21Q0021, Ellex UltraQ YAG. This laser system is currently listed on GSA contract 36F79719D0193. Can you confirm since Ellex is the manufacturer and on contract with the VA that this will be awarded directly to Ellex?

ANSWER: This solicitation is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) against your GSA schedule and does not guarantee award will be to Ellex, Inc. Solicitation 36C10G21Q0021 was issued as a “Brand Name or Equal” and the Government will award a mandatory VA-wide Requirements contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor that provides a technically acceptable quote that conforms to the solicitation and which is determined to be the most beneficial (i.e., best value) to the government, considering technical capability and price Please note, that we are attempting to improving the management of our supply chain to aggregate demand and facilitate ease of ordering in the field by moving from local contracting to national contracting whenever feasible. Simplified ordering processes will drive volume towards suppliers with national contracts. For our suppliers, we anticipate that these changes will ease the process of doing business with the VA and drive down our supplier’s costs. In return, we expect that suppliers will offer the VA value commensurate with VA’s status as the largest integrated healthcare provider in the United States. We expect to receive the most favorable prices, warranties, conditions, benefits, and terms for the same product as those given by the supplier to other customers. Lastly, we expect that VA s large volumes will increasingly be directed toward those suppliers best able to offer value to the VA.

QUESTION 2: Can third party vendors quote on this solicitation?

ANSWER: As stated in the solicitation, quotes will only be accepted from authorized distributors as certified by the original equipment manufacturer.

QUESTION 3: Is this solicitation set-aside for SDVOSBs or small business?

ANSWER: This solicitation is set-aside for small business concerns.

QUESTION 4: If awarded would this be purchased on a “Blanket PO”? The solicitation is requesting a price for 25 systems.

ANSWER: No, the award would not result in a Blanket PO. The Government will award a Requirements contract resulting from this solicitation which will allow the Contracting Officer (CO) and designated VA Ordering Officers to place orders directly with the contract holder when needed. The quantities listed in Attachment A, Price/Cost Schedule are the estimated quantities for the year listed.

QUESTION 5: In order to quote the correct pricing, we need delivery addresses of various locations as mentioned in the RFQ. Please provide the destination addresses.

ANSWER: As stated in the solicitation, the award will be a Requirements contract with FOB destination delivery to VA medical facilities throughout the United States. The exact delivery location, delivery dates, and quantities will be stated in the orders placed against the Requirements contract.

QUESTION 6: How do I get the SLA fee and total proposed unit price?

ANSWER: The SLA is 3% of your proposed unit price. The total proposed price is the total of your proposed unit price and the SLA fee.

For example, if you proposed a unit price of $9, the SLA Fee would be $0.27. The total proposed price would be $9.27.

QUESTION 7: Is the SLA an additional amount the vendor pays?

ANSWER: No. The SLA Fee is provided as a means of reimbursement from our customers for acquisition-related services related to the resultant contract award. The fee is imbedded in the price and reimbursed to the SAC quarterly.

QUESTION 8: Are there any provisions/clauses I have to complete?

ANSWER: As stated in the solicitation, vendors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer, if not available in SAM. Vendors are reminded to complete the fill-in Provisions listed on Attachment C:

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (if not completed in SAM) 52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate (if not US made)