36C10G22R0011 AMD 0001 - Responses for QAs - NX EQ Case Carts.docx

SUBJECT*

NX EQ Case Carts Brand Name or Equal Amendment 0001

GENERAL INFORMATION

OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Tonya W. Purce tonya.purce@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

POSTAL CODE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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)

06-06-2022

N/A 36C10G U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400

36C10G U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10G22R0011 05-26-2022

X x x N/A x The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to provide the Government’s responses to questions received from industry as a result of solicitation #36C10G22R0011 for NX EQ Case Carts. All changes made by the following Government responses on the Continuation Page hereby amends the terms of the solicitation.

David Barber Contracting Officer

VA-OPAL-SAC-2022-166958

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CONTINUATION PAGE

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1. Pricing in our offer will hold firm for 90 calendar days in accordance with the Proposal Submission Instructions; however, given current significant fuel cost fluctuations, will the Government consider allowing price escalations as needed during contract performance?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

As stated in the RFP Section E.6 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS, vendors are to propose Firm Fixed Prices in Attachment A – Case Carts – Price List. The period of performance is for one base year and four (4) 12-month options. All options included in the offer will be evaluated at the time of the award and reviewed prior to exercising an option. Before exercising any of the options, the contracting officer will make the required determination specified in FAR 17.207(f). The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Offerors may account for inflation or any other anticipated cost fluctuations in their proposed option year pricing.

Q2. Alternatively, will the Government consider a Time-and-Material Contract Line Item separately for transportation costs due to rising fuel costs and unknown points of delivery?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

No. The Government has determined that a single award Requirements contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) orders is appropriate for this requirement. Vendors are to propose Firm Fixed Prices in Attachment A – Case Carts – Price List.

Q3. Regarding ATTACHMENT B – PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE, please confirm the Government requires that, for contracts for which a CPARS is not available, offerors both should submit a completed copy in Volume II and request that the evaluator submit his/her (same) completed document directly to SAC?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Yes, that is correct. A Past Performance Questionnaire is NOT required for a vendor’s contract/order reference if a CPARS record already exist for it. In the event an assessment was not completed in CPARS for the contract/order, offerors may request the reference point of contact (POC) to complete and submit ATTACHMENT B – CASE CARTS PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE.

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