36C24424Q0957 0001 Amendment.docx

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 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:

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)

646-24-1-230-0389

None 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh PA 15215

36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24424Q0957 08-29-2024

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Answers to Vendor's Questions

Extended offer due date to 09/13/2024 by 4PM EST.

Erik Whitaker Contracting Officer

Questions from Vendors:

1. Detailed line-item bills of material showing the manufacturer name and number for each component per requested custom surgical pack.

Answer: Each Contract Line Item (CLIN) has associated Sub Line Item Number (SLIN) represented by a double letter. Each SLIN needs the manufacturer name and part number entered by the offeror. The listed SLINs are general descriptions of the item needed and not specific to a manufacturer. Offerors can submit CLIN/SLINs for their packs to be evaluated.

1. Clarify if the Quantity in column J of the Items tab and quantity per case of each custom surgical pack.

Answer: Number in column J represents estimated number of packs per year. The SLINS represent the number of items required for each pack.

1. Are the custom surgical packs to be quoted TAA or BAA compliant?

Answer: Offers will be evaluated based on BAA and TAA regulations. Fill out appropriate sections in provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certificates starting on page 47 of the solicitation.

Offerors are highly encouraged (not required) to send sample packs to:

Department of Veterans Affairs University Drive C ATTN: Chief Logistics Officer, 91U BLDG 1 Room AA145 Pittsburgh, PA 15215

All samples must be submitted before the close date on the solicitation.

All shipping information shall be coordinated through the contract specialist, Matthew Wright at matthew.wright6@va.gov.

Offerors will send tracking information on samples shipments or details on samples that will be hand delivered. The offeror shall provide return shipping labels if they want the samples returned.

According to the Instruction to Offerors: Product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of quotes. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during testing.

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