36C10G22Q0134 0001 Q_A Amendment.docx

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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY 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) n/a 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

36C10G22Q0134 09-26-2022

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10/06/2022 8:00 AM CST

See CONTINUATION Page

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions in regards to the above listed solicitation. All interested parties should review the Questions and answers attached to this amendment, please follow all directions.

CONTINUATION PAGE

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

1. Given the amount of price increases in raw materials and components we have seen in the last year, would the VA be willing to allow for price increases in option years?

Yes, we do allow increases for inflation. Please submit what you perceive as inflation increases.

1. I believe the spirit of the transfer height the VA is trying to accomplish is ADA accessible height. According to CMS, this is 17-19" minimum height. In light of this being a brand name or equal solicitation, we respectfully ask you revise this salient characteristic to the ADA standard. https://beta.ada.gov/resources/medical-care-mobility/ The minimum of 18” is the requirement anything lower is above and beyond, anything higher than 18” will be evaluated for ease of use and transfer of a patient who is using a wheelchair.

1. "Sensors prevent injuries during table movement" is a Brewer only feature. In light of this being a brand name or equal solicitation, we respectfully ask this requirement be relaxed as our review of Joint Commission data from 2021 only showed 7 sentinel events regarding medical equipment. We see no evidence that any of these were because of an exam table. Please see the attached report.

Your focus should be on the salient characteristics. Please submit your solution based on your product. You submission will be elevation based on the salient characteristics and not the CLIN items provided.

1. Colors like Clamshell, Gunmetal, Feather, and Tapestry Red are all proprietary colors for Brewer. We respectfully ask these color names be removed.

Please provide your best solution, if you have your own proprietary colors, please submit.

1. Would the VA be willing to entertain a zone system for installation of tables given the different areas across the country? Would the government also be willing to entertain quantity breaks on both exam tables and installation costs?

YES

1. Confirmation that the subject solicitation is due on 10/06/2022.The main solicitation page has a date of 10/6 but Attachment D has a due date of 9/19. ATTACHEMENT D CONTAINED A TYPO, THE LAST DAY FOR SUBMIITING QUESTIONS WAS 09/19/2022.

1. On attachment A, if we are submitting an equal product, can we make a new columns showing the offered brand name/part #/description to match the Brewer information?

Unless you have objections, my reply is “Yes, they may added new column.