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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

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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.

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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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00244

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 4

1010 Delafield Road

Pittsburgh PA 15215

00244

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 4

1010 Delafield Road

Pittsburgh PA 15215

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24419Q1054

08-21-2019

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1. This RFQ Amendment (0001) is being issued to post answers to RFQ questions and extend the RFQ response date.

2. RFQ response date has been extended from 8-22-19, 12 noon EST to new date of 8-29-19, 12 noon EST.

3. Deadline to submit any other questions is extended to 8-26-19, 12 noon EST.

4. See attached document for answers to questions submitted for this RFQ.

5. All other RFQ information, Clauses and Provisions remain the same.

Ronald J. Kline

8-21-19

8-21-19

Answers to questions regarding VAPHS Defib RFQ 36C244-19-Q-1054

1. CLIN 0001 description appears to indicate that Carbon Monoxide monitoring is required but it is not identified on Line 11 in the Equipment Requirements as a parameter. We would like clarification as to whether it is required or not?

A: Required

2. Line 11 of the Equipment Requirements indicates that Non-Invasive Blood Pressure is required but it is not identified in the CLIN 0001 description. We are seeking clarification on this point.

A: Required

3. The Equipment Requirement appears to address the device in CLIN 0001 but not CLIN

0002. Are there additional equipment requirements for CLIN 0002 outside of the CLIN description?

A: No additional requirements, quote as written in RFQ

4. Both CLIN #’s indicate that CSN: 6515-438660, NXR-NX PLAN-BIOMED-AED is required. We are looking to get clarification as to what is required exactly for this line.

A: Ignore the text: EIL 13AED, CSN: 6515-438660, NXR-NX PLAN-BIOMED-AED . This is internal language for VA Logistics.

5. Can the FIPS requirement be removed from the transport defibrillators (the units with 12

Lead ECG) as no vendor can meet this requirement

A: For the transport yes.

6. The FIPS requirement for the crash cart defibrillators can be met by the ZOLL R Series

Plus and ZOLL R Series ALS units, however there is a software element that has not been addressed in the solicitation.

A: Quote as detailed in RFQ

7. In the description you mentioned the need to transfer code data wirelessly, is this correct?

A: Yes

8. While the entire industry has transitioned away from external paddles to hands free defibrillator electrodes. Are adult paddles with pediatric capabilities required for all defibrillators?

A: Yes, it is required.

9. The adaptors listed in the solicitation, are these for the Philips bedside monitor accessories? IE ECG leads, blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximetry and invasive pressures?

A: Yes, these are for Philips

10. Do all defibrillators crash cart and transport need the ability to attach to beds, stretchers and wheelchairs?

A: Yes

11. Delivery of this equipment of this equipment is approximately 120 days ARO, which is consistent with ZOLL Medical Corporations FSS contract delivery.

A: Noted

12. Should the transport monitors have invasive blood pressure?

A: Yes

13. Please confirm which requirements are needed so that the proper product can be submitted for bid?

A: Utilize the detailed salient feature information in the Statement Of Work in the RFQ

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