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AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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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

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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.

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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 r eference 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:

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BY

Contractor

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DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

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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.

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AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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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.)

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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) Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC

Manchester 718 Smyth Road Manchester NH 03104 Department of Veterans Affairs VAMC Manchester 718 Smyth Road Manchester NH 03104 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24118Q9148

X X X The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the following actions:

Provide the attached Questions and Answers Extended the closing date from 7/18/18 4:00 PM EST to 7/20/2018 4:00 PM EST.

1. Biomed Training Requirement:

a. To price accordingly:

i. How many biomed training sessions should we price?

ii. Would it be only 1 per facility for the 5 years or do you require more than 1? If more than 1, can you provide a number of training sessions?

One biomed training session per facility

2. The salient characteristics indicate the following.

a. How should pricing be offered since there is only (1) cost/price schedule?

Please provide single unit pricing, but it should be based on the total quantity the facilities are looking to buy over multiple years.

b. Should we provide 2 separate bids as pricing will vary between these 2 options?

· LCD Monitor – washable and/or able to disinfect

· Screen: 22in (will accept up to 24 in)

· Resolution: 1280 x 1024

· Brightness: 300 cd/m

· Contrast Ratio: DC 8000:1 (1000:1) (Typ.)

· The vendor shall provide the following computer options for the carts:

· All-in-One Computer – Tangent M24T or comparable

· Small Form Factor Computer – Dell 7050 Micro or comparable Please provide both options on the same quote with single unit pricing. It should be based on the total quantity the facilities are looking to buy over multiple years.

3. Will a bid be disqualified if some salient characteristics for the quoted carts fall outside the VA requested salient characteristics?

Quotes will not be outright disqualified, but will be evaluated based on prices and how closely they meet the requested salient characteristics.

4. There quite a few details to pull together for this solicitation. Is it possible to extend the due date by (1) week?

The solicitation will be extended until 7/20/2018 at 4pm EST.