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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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(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.)

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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) 04-23-2019 540-19-2-072-0083 None Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC(688)

50 Irving Street NW Washington

DC

20422 Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC(688)

50 Irving Street NW Washington

DC

20422 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24519Q0259 04-18-2019

X x x x

Questions and Answers

CONTINUATION PAGE

FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (FBO)

SOLICITATION # 36C24519Q0259

QUESTION AND ANSWERS

Solicitation Close Date:

Question: Please clarify close date & time: Amendment 1 states 4/27/2019 and RFQ Instructions to Quoters state 4/26/2019 at 3pm ET.

Answer: The quote closing date and time for this solicitation is extended to Monday, April 29, 2019 3:00 PM ET.

Question: A a result of this solicitation, will a multiple or single award be made?

Answer: This will be a single award.

SPECIFIC BED REQUIREMENTS

Facility Engineering Technical Training

Question: It states a minimum of 2 units in this section and then the price/cost schedule item number 10 & 18 has 3 units requested for BioMed Certification. Please clarify if they need 2 or 3 units?

Answer: A minimum of 2 is required but would like to send 3 biomedical representatives for certification.

Overall Dimensions

Question: Wide PCB: Is it required to have a minimum sleep deck width of 40” and maximum overall width of 43”?

Answer: Yes, wide PCB is required to have a minimum sleep desk width of 40” and maximum overall width of 43”.

Question: Bariatric PCB: Please provide minimum and maximum widths needed?

Answer: Bariatric PCB: Minimum width 40”, Maximum width: 50”

Positioning Features Question: Standard & Wide PCB: Ability to Expand Width. This is listed as a requirement, should this only be for the Bariatric PCB?

Answer: Yes, this requirement is only for the bariatric bed.

Question: Standard, Wide, & Bariatric PCB: Is a one button chair position required?

Answer: One button chair position is required for the standard and wide beds and preferred for the bariatric bed.

Question: Bariatric PCB: Is a feature to prevent/minimize patient migration when the head of bed is raised required?

Answer: Yes, a feature to prevent/minimize patient migration when the head of bed is raised is required.

Question: Bariatric PCB: Is touchscreen control on each side of the bed a requirement?

Answer: No, touchscreen control on each side of the bed is preferred but is not a requirement.

Question: Bariatric PCB: Is powered push of a button width expansion required? If yes, what are the minimum and maximum widths needed?

Answer: Yes, powered push of a button width expansion is required. The minimum width is 40” and the maximum width is 50”.

Additional Safety Features

Question: Standard & Wide PCB: Is it required to have a maximum patient weight of 500 lbs?

Answer: Yes, it is required to have a maximum patient weight of 500 lbs.

Question: Standard & Wide PCB: Is it required to have a system to monitor bed safety status with lights and project status onto floor?

Answer: Yes, it is required to have a system to monitor bed safety status with lights and project status onto floor.

Question: Standard & Wide PCB: Is it required to have an integrated USB charger?

Answer: Yes, it is required to have an integrated USB charger.

Question: Standard & Wide PCB: Is it required to have accessory outlet on frame?

Answer: Yes, it is required to have accessory outlet on frame.

Question: Wide PCB: Is it required to have ergonomic push handles?

Question: Yes, it is required to have ergonomic push handles.

Question: Bariatric PCB: Is it required to have a maximum patient weight of 1000 lbs?

Answer: Yes, It is required that the Bariatric PCB has a maximum patient weight of 1000 lbs.

Question: Bariatric PCB: Is motorized transport required to prevent caregiver injuries?

Answer: Yes, motorized transport is required to prevent caregiver injuries.?

Question: Bariatric PCB: Lighted Hand Grips for Safety. Is this preferred?

Answer: Yes, having lighted hand grips for safety is preferred.

Specific Mattress Requirements

Mattress Features

Question: Standard & Wide PCB: Is an integrated mattress to prevent blower box from hanging off footboard required?

Answer: Yes, an integrated mattress is required to prevent blower box from hanging off footboard.

Question: Standard & Wide PCB: Is a powered air mattress required to provide microclimate management?

Answer: Yes, a powered air mattress is required to provide microclimate management.

Question: Standard & Wide PCB: Is it required to have patient comfort settings to adjust the mattress pressure from softer to harder in the head & seat sections?

Answer: No, it is not required to have patient comfort settings that adjust the mattress pressure from softer to harder in the head & seat sections.

Question: Standard & Wide PCB: Is a sloped heel section required to offload pressure on the heel area?

Answer: No, the sloped heel section is not required, however it is preferred.

Question: Standard, Wide, & Bariatric PCB: Is it required to have a mattress designed to expand in length and width with bed frame adjustments?

Answer: No, it is not required to have a mattress designed to expand in length and width with bed frame adjustments.

Question: Standard, Wide, & Bariatric PCB: Is Turn Assist required?

Answer: Yes, Turn Assist is required.

Question: Standard, Wide, & Bariatric PCB: Is weight-based pressure redistribution required?

Answer: Yes, weight-based pressure redistribution is required.

Question: Bariatric PCB: Is low air loss required?

Answer: Yes, low air loss is required.

Question: Bariatric PCB: Is Continual Lateral Rotation Therapy (CLRT) required?

Answer: Yes, Continual Lateral Rotation Therapy (CLRT) required.

Question: Bariatric PCB: Is seat deflation to assist patient getting in & out of bed required?

Answer: Yes, seat deflation is required.