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36C24424Q0641 Amendment 0001

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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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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.

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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 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 reference 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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Contractor

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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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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)

503-24-1-5225-0025

383855 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Commodities 1 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia PA 19104

36C244 See Block 6.

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24424Q0641 04-30-2024

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Provide the Questions & Answers in response to the RFQ.

2) Provide a revised Statement of Need.

3) Extend the due date and time for offers FROM: 05/10/2024 at 4:00 PM Eastern TO: 05/20/2024 at 4:00 pm Eastern

NO OTHER CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE AND ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

Andrea Buckley Contracting Officer

JAMES E. VAN ZANDT VA MEDICAL CENTER

ALTOONA, PA

VIDIR THREE-POSITION HOSPITAL BED LIFT

Solicitation: 36C24424Q0641 Questions & Answers

Question #1: Additional Equipment: Are there any extra pieces of equipment or accessories that the VA anticipates needing alongside the hospital bed lift?

Government Response:

Refer to the revised Statement of Need included in Amendment 0001 for equipment requirements. Anti-microbial coating and (3) stretcher adapter plates (platform inserts for storing stretchers, gurneys, and other narrow equipment) must be included.

Question #2: Installation Site Images: Could you provide photographs or diagrams of the space where the bed lift will be assembled? This will help us ensure that our installation plan is thoroughly prepared and compliant with site-specific requirements.

Please refer to the revised Statement of Need included in Amendment 0001.

Question #3: Budget Expectations: To better tailor our proposal, could you share the price range the VA has earmarked for this procurement? Understanding whether there is an incumbent vendor and their pricing can also aid us in offering a competitive and comprehensive package.

There is no incumbent.

Question #4: How should our proposal be submitted? I was not sure where out on SAM.gov to upload it.

Please submit your quote to the POCs listed on the SAM posting, making sure to use the correct POC emails.

STATEMENT OF NEED

Background:

The Department of Veterans Affairs James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA has a brand name requirement for a heavy-duty three-position hospital bed lift for use by our Bio-Med section. This equipment must be able to accommodate all makes/ models/sizes of beds used within the facility, while still fitting within the dimensions of the specific area which has been identified for its placement. Model ST333-45X manufactured by Vidir.

Salient Features: This is a brand name requirement for:

1 each Vidir Model ST333-45X Three-position Hospital Bed Lift with the following salient characteristics:

Total carrier positions: (3) Front-loading Anti-microbial coating Height: no more than 9' 6" Width: no more than 4' 6" Depth: no more than 10' 0" Weight capacity: 2,700 lbs.

Weight capacity per Carrier: 900 lbs.

Useable height per position: 32" Useable width per position: 44.5" Useable depth per position: 95" 220V, single-phase, 15-amp power Must include (3) stretcher adapter plates (platform inserts for storing stretchers, gurneys, and other narrow equipment)

Vendor Responsibilities:

Deliver unit to facility loading dock.

Provide technician on site within 3 working days of equipment delivery.

Unpack, place and assemble equipment in position designated by the VA.

Remove and dispose of shipping material/trash. (On-site dumpsters may be used).

VA Responsibilities:

Move palletized equipment from loading dock to vicinity of installation site.

Ensure 220V, single-phase, 15-amp power receptacle is available within 6’ of unit.

Provide contact person to answer technician’s questions.

Complete the modifications depicted below prior to delivery of equipment.

Delivery:

All items must be FOB Destination to the following location:

Altoona VA Medical Center Attn: (VA Purchase Order #) 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd.

Altoona, PA 16602 Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 3:00pm

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