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AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

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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

(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.

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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

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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

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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.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

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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) 00001 02-27-2018 None 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Laura E. Scott laura.scott4@va.gov 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24418Q0306 02-27-2018

X x x 03-01-2018 at 12:00 PM EST x The purpose of this amendment is to answer vendor questions and to extend the due date for responses to 12:00 PM EST on 03-01-2018. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

Laura E. Scott Contracting Officer This amendment to the solicitation answers vendor questions. The questions and answers are hereby incorporated as changes to the solicitation.

This amendment also extends the solicitation response due time to 12:00 PM EST on 03-01-2018. All responses must be submitted to CO Laura Scott at laura.scott4@va.gov.

Vendor Questions and Government Answers

1. Is there any way to clarify if a laboratory is outside the 1 hour radius, will they reject the bid?

Answer: The Government requires that the laboratory must be able to meet the turn-around times (TAT) and daily courier service as stated in the SOW. The quote must clearly demonstrate these capabilities. The laboratory does not have to be within a 1 hour radius of the Pittsburgh VA MC to meet this requirement; however, that is preferred.

2. My question is we would we even be considered if I were to respond to the bid or should I assume that we do not qualify to meet your requirements as we are in Southern California?

Answer: The Government requires that the laboratory must be able to meet the turn-around times (TAT) and daily courier service as stated in the SOW. The quote must clearly demonstrate these capabilities. The laboratory does not have to be within a 1 hour radius of the Pittsburgh VA MC to meet this requirement; however, that is preferred.

3. We wanted to be sure that we read [Section B.5.1. of the SOW] correctly and that cases must be picked up and delivered by the laboratory itself or by courier (other than FedEx, UPS, etc.)? If so, we just wanted to make sure that we factor courier fees into our overall prices.

Answer: Yes, that is correct. And yes, the rates must be fully burdened as stated in the SOW.

4. Is this a multiple award or single award solicitation?

Answer: The government may award multiple awards or a single award from this solicitation.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

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