36C24618Q9433-0003000.docx

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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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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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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 3+atch 07-25-2018 n/a 36C246 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

VA

23667 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton

VA

23667 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24618Q9433 07-18-2018

X X X RFQ is amended to add an additional area of service to the Statement of Work, General Requirements paragraph; see continuation page for correction to the SOW and the corrected Schedule (two CLINS are added to each year of performance).

This amendment also provides answers to vendor questions; see continuation pages for responses.

This amendment also closes question period on this solicitation.

Darla Hurlock Contracting Officer, NCO 6

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1 - CORRECTION TO STATEMENT OF WORK:

General Requirements paragraph adds Building 42 as an area of service:

General Requirements:

Salisbury VA Medical Center (VAMC) has a requirement for the distribution and supply of medical- grade liquid bulk oxygen. Contractor shall provide a Contractor-owned or leased tank and back-up tanks as required:

Bulk Oxygen Bldg 2:

Primary tank – 3000 Gallons Secondary Tank – 1500 Gallons

Bulk Oxygen Bldg 42:

Primary Tank – 1500 Gallons Secondary Tank – 20 Liquid O2 Cylinders

2 - VENDOR QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT RESPONSES:

Question 1: Is there telemetry currently installed?

Response 1: There is not telemetry installed.

Question 2: If so, is there telemetry on each tank or only on one?

Response 2: No telemetry.

Question 3: If not, is there a potential need for installing telemetry and if so, should/could the offeror provide CLIN 005 Monthly Telemetry Cost.

Response 3: Any addition of telemetry would require a modification to the contract. Presently, no pricing is requested for telemetry.

Question 4: If not telemetry, how is resupply initiated and what is the lead time (48 hours for example) based on the facility reading the gauges?

Response 4: The tanks are monitored by a physical, weekly check and resupply is initiated to the vendor by a member of the Logistics office. The lead time for delivery should be IAW with the SOW.

Question 5: What is the average daily usage in either Gallons or in inches (Gauge reading)?

Response 5: The tanks are not monitored for daily usage.

Question 6: Please confirm there is a HUB Zone Price Evaluation for qualified HUB Zone Firms?

Response 6: There is no price evaluation for HubZone firms; this is a typographical error only and is removed by this amendment.

Question 7: Please confirm that the Prime Contractor SDVOB must be currently licensed by the State of NC as a prescription drug (compressed medical gases) wholesaler as per… Response 7: The gas manufacturer must comply with 21 NCAC 46 .2610 MEDICAL GAS, OXYGEN AND RESPIRATORY RELATED EQUIPMENT and have an active permit with the State of NC for the manufacturing of medical gases.

A.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS - PRICES

See attached document: Corrected Schedule 36C24618Q9433 0003.