36C10G23R0002 0001.docx

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist David Daniel David.Daniel1@va.gov

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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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

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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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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CHECK

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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) /2022 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

36C10G23R0002 -2022

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See CONTINUATION Page X The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to provide the Government’s responses to questions received from industry as a result of solicitation # 36C10G23R0002 for NX EQ Centrifuges . All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Please see Government responses on the Continuation Page.

Sharon Redman Contracting Officer

VA-OAO-2017-49625765

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS SOLICITATION NX EQ CENTRIFUGES 36C10G23R0002

1. Can we bundle rotors and centrifuges into one product number? Yes, the vendors can create bundle packages, however replacement rotors should also be available.

2. Should the pricing also include installation? We would like to see two-line items, one for the item and one for installation.

3. Can a large business not on GSA bid on this opportunity? Any company can bid on this opportunity.

4. Would you like a service contract to go along with your centrifuges? Service contract can be an extra option that each company can have but not required.

5. What are you looking for when you say SLA (3%) on the Price Cost schedule? What does the 3% mean? Please explain columns U, X, AA, AD, and AG. Please refer to Section C – Contract Clauses (C.1 a.) Service Level Agreement Fee.

6. Some of these Beckman models say touchscreen when they do not have touchscreens, do you mean an LED screen? We are looking for both Touchscreens and LED screens. Not all models need touchscreens.

7. According to your solicitation you require ultracentrifuge with this speed below, ultracentrifuges with a speed usually between 30,000 and 120,000 RPM, no Beckman model listed can do that. Should we add equipment that meets those specifications? Please do add equipment that meets those specifications.

8. Can we use Sole Sources instead of Brochures or a combination of both when it comes to technical documents/literature? The government is looking for documentation that shows your company has a product or products that meet the minimum Saliant Characteristic.

9. Can lead time/storage be a factor added to the evaluation for basis of award in Section D.8 of Attachment D? No, lead time and storage shall not be added to the evaluation for basis of award. The government is looking for documentation that shows your company has a product or products that meet the minimum Saliant Characteristic listed in the Product Description of the solicitation to be considered technically acceptable.

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