36C10G24R0035 0001_1.docx

SUBJECT*

NX EQ Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinets | Vendors Q & A

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center

10300 Spotsylvania Ave | STE 400 Fredericksburg VA 22408-2697

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Michael Andrews michael.andrews6@va.gov 678-428-5319

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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)

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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) 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

36C10G24R0035

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X The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to (1) Update the Agency Contact's email address from michael.andrews6@us.af.mil to michael.andrews6@va.gov. on page 2 of 17 of the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.

(2) Provide the government's response to questions received from industry as a result of solicitation 36C10G24R0035 for Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinets.

All changes made by the following Government responses on the following pages hereby amends the terms of the solicitation.

Sharon Redman Contracting Officer

VA-OAO-2017-49625765

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1. Which is the Agency’s accurate Agency Contact’s email address? There are two email addresses listed, michael.andrews6@us.af.mil and michael.andrews6@va.gov on page 2 of 17 of the Combined Synopsis/ Solicitation.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The Agency’s accurate Agency Contact’s email address is michael.andrews6@va.gov.

Q2. Please provide clarity why there is no small business set-aside or small business set aside with a socio-economic category?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The Agency, in conjunction with OSDBU, has determined that unrestricted competition is appropriate for this procurement.

Q3. Please clarify which FAR Part is being used in conjunction with FAR Part 12

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Offers will be evaluated in conjunction with the procedures set out in FAR Part 15.

Q4. SDV respectfully requests clarity and clarification if the VA intends to score and evaluate proposals in any other method beyond being either technically acceptable or not.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

A. To receive a rating of Acceptable, the offer must demonstrate the vendor’s ability to meet, at minimum, the Salient Characteristics (SC) listed in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice. Those offers meeting the salient characteristics will then be evaluated using the listed subfactors and assign an adjectival rating.

Q5. Can you please provide clarity on how the VA intends to utilize an adjectival scale in a “Brand Name or Equal” basis.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

A. Offers meeting the salient characteristics will be evaluated according to the solicitation.

Q6. Can you please explain in detail how the VA will evaluate the past performance factor for a vendor which has no relevant or current experience selling Steris® brand cabinets.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

A. The solicitation does not require experience selling Steris brand cabinets.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q7. Please clarify where and how the VA ascertained an adjectival rating could exist in a “Brand Name or Equal” environment.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

A. Name brand and equal products meeting the salient characteristics will be evaluated according to the solicitation and assigned an adjectival rating.

Q8. Please explain and clarify how past performance will be actually evaluated and how the VA will determine superior past performance for the purposes of award.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

A. The Offeror will be evaluated to determine the extent to which their performance demonstrates the likelihood of successful performance in providing requirements similar in size, scope, and complexity to this solicitation.

Q9. Regarding past performance, the solicitation document indicates responses must include recent actions "...for nationwide delivery of Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinets." May we include and receive full credit for past contract actions for similar supplies (non-endoscope cabinets)? Alternatively, may respondents include the manufacturer as a sub-contractor and claim their recent contract actions as past performance?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

A. The Offeror will be evaluated to determine the extent to which their performance demonstrates the likelihood of successful performance in providing requirements similar in size, scope, and complexity to this solicitation.” Past contract actions for supplies similar in size, scope and complexity are acceptable.

3. All other terms within the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice remain the same.

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