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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

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1. CONTRACT ID 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

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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) None 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

36C24623Q0914 08-09-2023

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1. The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to provide answers to vendor submitted questions.

2. The quote due date and time remain unchanged.

Mario L. Santiago Contracting Officer

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1. Does the government know the current locations of the storage facilities utilized by the vendor? If so, can the government please provide that information.

Answer: The incumbent contractor storage locations are located throughout the Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 6 Catchment area as listed in the solicitation. The Government does not have the exact street location information.

2. Does the government anticipate September as a hard award date with the transition period occurring from Oct thru November?

Answer: The Government expects to issue an award on October 01, 2023, and for transition period to occur from October thru November.

3. Is the Government’s Medicare accreditation for DMEPOS a sufficient standard in place of Joint Commission accreditation?

Answer: No. DMEPOS is not a substitute for JTC.

4. Can the government provide a list of current incumbents and their storage locations?

Answer: Please refer to the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) for incumbent information. Storage locations are throughout the VISN 6 Catchment Area listed in the solicitation.

5. Can the government please provide an estimate award amount?

Answer: Estimated award amount is unknown at this time.

6. Will the government reimburse for storage costs or add a CLIN for this expense?

Answer: No. Storage is at the expense of the vendor. The storage cost is accounted for in the delivery fees.

7. Will the government add in labor rates for labor categories specific to customer service reps to facilitate interaction with the veterans for pickup/delivery/maintenance?

Answer: No

8. Will the government add a CLIN for labor category for warehouse or inventory specialist?

Answer: No, all cost should be accounted for in the delivery fee.