36C24426Q0173 0001_1.docx

SUBJECT*

339113 | Bariatric/Patient Chairs delivered to the Altoona VA Medical Center | Small Business Set-aside | Amendment 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 4 Commodities 1 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia PA 19104

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Eric Christy Eric.Christy@va.gov Email only

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Altoona VA Medical Center

2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd.

Altoona PA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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DESCRIPTION

Amendment 1 issued to answer initial questions related to the Brand Name or Equal requirement.

Request for Quotes (RFQ) issued for bariatric and patient chairs delivered to the Altoona VA Medical Center as a small business set-aside.

This is a brand name or equal requirement; essential features and specifications are listed in the Statement of Need portion of the solicitation.

Review the attached solicitation document titled "S02 36C24426Q0173 Bariatric Chairs SB” for additional information and quote submission instructions.

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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. 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)

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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) 12-30-2025 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Commodities 1 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia PA 19104 36C244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Commodities 1 3900 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia PA 19104 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24426Q0173 12-29-2025

X X X The purpose of Amendment 1 is to answer initial questions regarding the Brand Name or Equal requirement.

The initial questions and answers are included on the continuation pages.

There are no other changes resulting from this amendment.

Page 1 of Page 1 of Questions submitted in response to solicitation 36C24426Q0173 Bariatric / Patient Chairs – Altoona VAMC

1) Could you please confirm the following so we may respond accurately to the vendor and proceed accordingly:

That the solicitation does not require specific manufacturer part numbers to be provided by the government, and That vendors are expected to propose their own manufacturer model or part number, supported by technical literature demonstrating compliance with the salient characteristics.

Answer: There are no specific brand, manufacturer, or part number requirements. The listed brand and model information is only to provide an example of an acceptable product which meets the required salient characteristics, but any brand/model/part which meets the listed salient characteristics would be acceptable.

Offerors are required to provide sufficient technical literature or specifications which demonstrate any proposed alternate chairs meet the required salient characteristics. Manufacturer and part number of any alternate chairs should be included in the Technical Section of your quote if available.

All offerors must acknowledge this amendment at the time of quote submission or prior to the quote submission deadline.

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