36C24622Q0579 0001.docx

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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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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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

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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) Harold McQuillia harold.mcquillia@va.gov 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

36C24622Q0579 06-16-2022

X X X

6/24/2022 12:00pm est.

See CONTINUATION Page X THE PURPOSE OF THIS MODIFICATION IS TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR QUOTE SUBMISSION, PROVIDE OFFEROR QUESTIONS AND

GOVERNMENT ANSWERS.

a. THE DEADLINE FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT QUOTES IS HEREBY EXTENDED FROM 12PM 6/21/2022 TO 12PM 6/24/2022.

b. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED OFFEREOR QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT ANSWERS TO THE SOLICITATION.

c. THERE ARE NO OTHER CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION AS A RESULT OF THIS AMENDMENT.

Harold McQuillia Contracting Officer

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OFFEROR QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT ANSWERS 36C24622Q0579

1. When you are requesting an “Elite Denture” what makes in an “Elite” denture? Does that mean you are expecting premium teeth versus economy teeth or is that a name brand you are referring too? If not, what makes it an “Elite Denture”? “Elite” is both a trade name and a level of quality. The name “Elite” versus “Value” simply refers to the wear pattern and longevity of the tooth used. An “Elite” tooth has 7 layers – as compared to only 4 layers in a “Value” tooth – and has a significantly better wear resistance. Otherwise, all materials are the same for both “Elite” and “Value” line products.

1. When you are requesting an “Elite Partial Cast” what makes it an “Elite” partial cast? See answer to question #1

1. When you are requesting an “Elite Partial Flex per arch” what makes it an “Elite” partial flex? See answer to question #1

1. Can you explain the term “Elite” at the beginning of a couple of the items? See answer to question #1

1. There is no time schedule indicated for how much time you require the lab to take when performing each item in the Schedule of Services. Can you please provide a turnaround time for each item in the solicitation? The anticipated turnaround time for each lab product is diagramed at the bottom of each page on the fee schedule, (except on the second page of removable partial dentures.)

1. Will the VA be providing the teeth to perform each item? No.

1. If the lab will select/provide the teeth, can you let me know if the VA prefers premium, midlevel, or economical teeth…this will determine the costs on certain item? NA

1. Will Fedex be suitable to use as a courier? Our Dental Service has no courier preference, but we prefer an “overnight” option, as many of our products contain wax that could melt if kept overnight in hot climates.

1. Will the VA use their own courier to send the lab their cases? Or will the lab arrange a pick up at the VA in Ashville? Dental Service staff will drop off outgoing cases and pick up incoming cases at CGVAMC shipping department daily.

1. Do you want a contingency plan in the RFQ or after it is awarded? pt 10, 4.3 Yes include contingency plan in package.

1. As for the font requirement and the margins requirements, does that apply to documents that are premade brochures, information sheets and documents made professionally with our logo that we may attach as a reference? Many of those documents have smaller fonts than 12pt and margins may be smaller than 1/2 inch. pg 41, d.

Smaller font documents are acceptable. Please try to meet font and margin requirements when possible.

1. Can I confirm you want the section III: Price file in a PDF format, not an excel file? pg 43, 1st chart at top of page.

Either file format will be fine.

1. Can you clarify what you want us to do with the Attachment 1: Table of Deliverables? Is that an information only document or do you want us to add this info in the RFQ in some way? Please give us more information about the reason for this document.

Please include required deliverables in package.

1. Pricing on pages 4-7, "1013: Set up Partial per tooth" - do you mean you only want us to price for one tooth, not a full arch or partial arch set up. It is customary to price full denture and full partials in three stages: 1) bite block, 2) set all the missing teeth on the arch and 3) process to finish. We don't usually set up per tooth. Please clarify set teeth per tooth or set teeth per arch? If a vendor chooses to charge set-up fees “per tooth,” it is only to be fair to the customer who might be fabricating a partial denture that replaces only a few teeth versus a complete denture replacing all 14 teeth in the arch.

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