36C24623Q1027 0001.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

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

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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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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) None Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 201 Hay Street, Suite 305 Fayetteville

NC

28301 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 201 Hay Street, Suite 305 Fayetteville

NC

28301 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24623Q1027 08-30-2023

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September 6, 2023 at 11:00am See CONTINUATION Page X The purpose of this amendment is to correct storage capacity from 25lb to 50lb and also express request is for Brand Name or Equal.

"Equal" must match needs of salient characterisitcs

No other changes to this solicitation.

LaToya Glover Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Symphony Plus Ice and Water Dispenser, countertop, SensorSAFE dispense, removable ice machine, automatic load, Chewblet nugget ice, air-cooled condenser, 425 lb. production/24 hours, 50 lb. storage capacity, stainless steel exterior

Brand Name or Equal

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 50CI425A-S

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Installation

A.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705

USA

5.00

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SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

50 lb (22.7 kg) ice storage capacity Counter-height removable air- or water-cooled ice machine with up to 425 lb (193.0 kg) daily production of Chewblet ice

- modular ice machine slides out from behind lower front panel

- soft, chewable, compressed nugget ice is preferred over cubes1 and is ideal for patient care

- Quiet Night™ sleep mode turns off ice machine when idle Designed with sanitation in mind

- automatic self-flushing of ice machine removes impurities

- drain cup provides internal air gap for added protection of food zone components from drain line contaminants

- Agion® silver-based antimicrobial provides protection of key ice and water contact components2

- one-hand lever or SensorSAFE infrared ice dispense Dependable design, easy to service and clean

- cleaning and sanitizing of entire machine takes only 1 hour

- LED control board provides at-a-glance machine status

- panels are easily removed for accessibility to all components

- ice machine parts are common across all Symphony Plus dispensers

- stainless steel evaporator and auger deliver long life Environmentally responsible

- meets Consortium for Energy Efficiency Tier 2 specifications

- R404a refrigerant has zero ozone depletion potential

- continuous ice making process uses less electricity and water Durable, attractive dispenser

- stainless steel cabinet with accent trim

- poly drain pan, grille and dispenser lid are corrosion-resistant

- secured top lid Easy installation

- comes fully assembled and installs with three easy connections – electric, water and drain Warranty

- 3 years parts and labor, 5 years compressor

A.3 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must—

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by—

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

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