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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 ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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)

(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) 02-14-2023 36C241 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Regional Procurement Office (RPO) East Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1)

36C241 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Regional Procurement Office (RPO) East Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1)

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24123Q0339 02-08-2023

X X X

The purpose of this amendment is outlined on page 2.

Brett Cook

CONTINUATION PAGE

The purpose of this amendment is outlined below:

1. Answer all questions received by the 2/10/2023 11:00AM EST deadline. Questions and answers are as follows:

Q: Can the due date be extended?

A: The due date will not be extended.

Q: A company is a small business but not an SDVOSB, and they are the sole source for some of the items being solicited. Should the company submit an offer on this solicitation stating that they are the sole source and provide OEM letters as support? Or will the items not be able to be quoted on by small businesses for this solicitation? And will these items be requested in a later solicitation that is open to all small businesses, and should small businesses wait to respond to that opportunity?

A: This opportunity is open to businesses of all sizes using a tiered evaluation approach. Please see RFQ provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items under section E.3.

Q: Is there a non-manufacturer rule waiver for this requirement?

A: There is not a standalone non-manufacturer rule (NMR) waiver approved for this requirement, however, NMR Class waivers do apply to this requirement.

Q: It is not clear how to answer Column R on the Quote Sheet and whether products are eligible for the NMR Waiver. For a certified WOSB, would this not be applicable?

A: The NMR is applicable to WOSBs. Under column R, answer “Yes” if the item is covered under a NMR Class waiver or if the item meets the requirements of the NMR. Answer “No” if the item is not covered under a NMR Class waiver and does not meet the requirements of the NMR.

Q: Are Woman Owned Small Businesses being considered for this solicitation?

A: Yes, Woman Owned Small Businesses are being considered for this solicitation.

Q: Can alternative items be recommended and quoted in response to this RFQ?

A: Currently, only items being solicited will be accepted and reviewed, any alternatives can be submitted via the current New Item Request Process.