36C24118Q9148-0006000.docx

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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 ITE

M 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 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:

D. OTHER

BY

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) 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 07-30-2018

X X X The purpuse of the amendment is to incorporate the following action:

a. Provide the attached Questions and Answers

Question: Regarding the Price Schedule, would the Government please specify the estimated quantity of carts required per year? By soliciting only one firm fixed-price to be held for a five-year term, the Government forces offerors to price in the risk of increasing costs over a long term, and therefore the Government will pay higher prices than it should in the base or early years of the term.

Answer: please see attached estimated quantity for the life of the contract.

Question: Would the Government please set forth evaluated quantities for Items 11 and 12 relating to training, together with the unit of measure?

Answer: Biomed Staff Training: Day Shift - One Day (there are 11 Facilities in VISN 1 that require this training) – this is to be a one day (eight (8) hours) training to work with the Biomed staff in the technical aspect of the carts.

Answer: Staff User Training – (1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts) - This training is to be a one day (eight (8) hours) to train the staff on all of the functions: care and use of the carts.

Question: Regarding Warranty, would the Government please clarify "During the warranty period, the vendor shall provide all-inclusive service (parts, labor, preventive maintenance, travel and unlimited repairs) at no additional cost Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 am – 4:30 pm (excluding holidays)."

Answer: Please see below.

Question: Does this service level require the vendor to provide on-site warranty repair?

Answer: Yes, for the period of the warranty.

Question: If on-site warranty repair is required, within what response time?

Answer: Yes within 24 hours from time of contact.

Question: If on-site warranty repair is required, would the Government please confirm that remote diagnosis and trouble-shooting will be completed prior to dispatching a technician for on-site repair?

Answer: Yes, Yes, the Government will perform the diagnosis and troubleshoot the system before the government calls for a technician.

Question: With what frequency does the Government require preventive maintenance?

Answer: The government follows the manufacturer recommended preventive maintenance schedule.