36C10X21Q0153 A0003.pdf

36C10X21Q0153 0003

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

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)

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7/16/2021

36C10X

Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

36C10X

Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs

5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C10X21Q0153

06-24-2021

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Please see the continuation pages for the details of this amendment.

Kevin Armillotti Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

The purpose of amendment A0003 is the following:

1. Re-open the solicitation as the Government has added language which may require vendors to revise their quotes. Quote revisions quotesare due no later than Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 10:00AM EDT.

2. Given the amount of changes and considering the solicitation has re-opened, any questions are due no later than Monday, June 19, 2021 at 12:00PM, EDT.

3. Add a synopsis to the solicitation in accordance with FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Items. This RFQ is a combined synopsis/solicitation.

4. Add VAAR clause 852.215-70, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Veteran- Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors to section C of the Request for Quotation (RFQ).

5. Add VAAR clause 852.215-71, Evaluation Factor Commitments to section C of the RFQ.

6. Add VAAR clause 852.219-72, Evaluation Factor for Participaction in the VA Mentor- Protégé Program to section C of the RFQ.

7. In section E.1, Instructions to Offerors, Add Volume III, Socio-economic Considerations

8. Per Amendment A0001, for the evaluation factor of Experience, worked performed during the last three years has changed to five years.

9. Add the non-price evaluation factor of Socio-economic Considerations (Volume IV) to Section E.1 of the RFQ. See the conformed RFQ for details of this inclusion.

10. In section E.2, add the non-price factor of Socio-economic Considerations.

11. Revise section E.2 FAR 52.212-2, #1, of the RFQ to state the following:

The Government will award an order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government price and other factors considered.

Awards will be made on a best value basis using a trade-off process. The best value determination will be made by evaluating the following non-price factors listed in descending order of importance: Technical Capability, Experience, and Socio-Economic Considerations. The non-price factors, when combined are more important than Price. It should be noted that award may be made to other than the lowest priced offerors, if the Government determines that a price premium is warranted due to merits of the non-price factor(s).

12. Revise section E.2 FAR 52.212-2, #1, page of the RFQ to redact the following:

The Government will evaluate price to determine whether or not it is considered fair and reasonable.

The award will be made based on technical acceptability and price. Complete in accordance with the instructions above. Not completing and submitting the pricing will result in unsuccessful Quote. Price will be evaluated based on the total aggregate cost of the schedule of items listed.

13. Provide a conformed RFQ 36C10X21Q0153. See A0003 Attachment 1, Conformed RFQ 36C10X21Q0153.

Notes of Importance:

1. All additional language is highlighted in yellow. All redactions are marked with a strikethrough.

2. It is of vital importance that you read all instructions in section E in their entirety.

A0003 Attachments:

See attached document: A0003 Attachment 1 Conformed RFQ 36C10X21Q0153.