36C10G21R0010 0002.docx

Contract Opportunity Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation Amendment P0002 | Follow-On Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Electrophysiology (EP) Catheters 22408-2697 36C10G21R0010 07-12-2021 12pm

EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

N 339112 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center 10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697 Gwennifer Epps Contract Specialist Gwennifer.epps@va.gov 540-479-8450 To Be Determined https://www.va.gov See SAC and its mission Program Title: Follow-On Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Electrophysiology (EP) Catheters Amendment P0002 – Questions and Answers

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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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

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)

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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) 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

36C10G21R0010 06-23-2021

The mutual agreement of the parties x Program Title: Follow-On Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Electrophysiology (EP) Catheters

Purpose: To provide responses to questions received for BPA (EP) Catheters

Brian Shepard Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTION 1. Page 4, Item 1 - DESCRIPTION OF AGREEMENT: Paragraph 4 states that the BPA holder shall provide written notice of relevant changes that impact items on this resultant BPA including new product introductions. Would the VA consider being flexible on this requirement since there are cases where newly launched products may not yet be readily available for sale in certain markets and to certain customers. Please advise.

RESPONSE: Per the notice, changes include, but are not limited to price increases and decreases, product deletions, new technological refreshes to its product lines or of new product introductions, and/or change in vendor company information including contract administrator, company name, address and phone number. For newly launched products that are not available for sale in certain markets, the vendor is free to submit a price proposal to the Strategic Acquisition Center, via a modification request form, for either a FAST-TRACK or NEW ADD – TO EXISTING ITEMS review.

QUESTION 2. Page 12, Item 20 – CANCELLATION: Paragraph 2 states that the BPA Holder must immediately notify, in writing, the responsible VA SAC Contracting Officer if the BPA is no longer in force. Can you please clarify what this notice requirement is for?

RESPONSE: The cancellation clause is included into the notice, as this is a Blanket Purchase Agreement, and both the vendor and the government have the right per FAR 13.302-4 to terminate or cancel. However, we ask that the contracting officer be notified in timely fashion and in writing, to allow our organization to find a replacement vendor or alternate solution for veterans if necessary.

QUESTION 3. Can questions be submitted to you and answered as they come up through Thursday June 17th or would you prefer that we send them all at once? Additionally, would you be ok with us e-mailing questions as they arise after that time since as you know things can come up that may require additional clarification. Additionally, would you be available to discuss live if necessary?

RESPONSE. As stated on Page 25, QUESTION SUBMISSION – All questions should be submitted in writing, via email prior to the June 17th, 2021 12:00 PM. No questions will be accepted after the June 17, 2021 at 12:00PM, EST. Also, I am not available to discuss anything live, at this point in the process. If a round of clarifications is required, it will take place during the negotiation phase.

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