C03. 36C24723Q0895 0005.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 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

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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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(If other than Item 6)

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(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)

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0005 09-05-2023 509-24-1-208-0001 none

Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901

Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity 501 Greene Street Hatcher Building - Suite 2 Augusta GA 30901

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C24723Q0895

X x x

X 1

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Extend date of solicitation due date from 09/06/2023 to 09/08/2023 16:00 EST

2. Provide received responses to submitted questions. (Answers were posted in Description of previous solicitation) Attch 1.

Joseph E. Horn Contract Officer

Questions and Answers:

1. When were the most recent annual inspections completed and will the VA provide a copy of these? Last copy I was able to find was dated 04/30/2015. However, in reviewing what I could find it appears that Airgas was doing the annual inspections upon request by the facility. If more updated records can be located, they can be provided.

2. How does the GOV plan to ensure that Offerors/Prime Contractors are compliant with State of Georgia Board of Pharmacy requirements for licensing to distribute/wholesale Medical Grade Oxygen (a prescription drug)? The offeror/contractor would need to provide documentation that they are compliant with state requirements for review and acceptance.

3. Offeror’s Liability Insurance – There is no mention of offerors being required to have any General Liability Insurance, a common requirement for 325120 Contracts. How is the GOV going to discern that the offeror is properly insured for NAICS 325120 to supply Medical Grade Bulk Oxygen? This is important because there are very few underwriters that will insure small businesses for compressed gases – hence the technical requirement to perform is met. Contractors/vendor would need to provide proof that they are any subcontractors is insured to conduct business with compressed gases.

4. For Bulk Oxygen Deliveries, will the GOV allow Vendors 24-Hour delivery access to the tank site? Possibly, but all regularly scheduled deliveries should take place during normal working hours (M-F, 730am -300pm) when staff is present at both tank locations in case of emergency or other issues were a government employee may be needed. In emergency delivery instances it is possible that access would be granted after hours, holiday, weekends, but this will require the vendor to provide an anticipated arrival time so government staff can be present during the delivery if needed.

5. What is the purpose of utilizing “Cubic Feet” for the Unit/Measure for Bulk Liquid Oxygen when the billable industry standard is per 100/CCF, which page 6 of 18, Para 5.1.7 mentions that “quantities listed are per 100 cubic feet?” Billing can be billed per industry standard.

6. Please confirm the delivery window for Bulk Oxygen Deliveries. Are deliveries allowed during regular Work Hours or strictly on Fridays? See below for notations in the RFQ: Deliveries can be made during normal work hours as identified (M-F). The Contractor shall be available during normal business hours of 8:00am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday, excluding Federal Holidays to meet delivery requirements for non-emergent requests submitted by the government.”

7. Current Contract# 36C24719C0019

8. What is the GOV’s rationale for price being the sole evaluation factor for award for a critical hospital function such as Medical Grade Oxygen supply (a prescription drug) for a Veterans Hospital? How will the GOV deem an offeror is technically acceptable to perform the critical level of work required under this contract with no technical or past performance submission requirements? Why not Evaluate via “Best Value” to ensure the VA receives the best possible offer/service and not just to the offeror with the lowest price? Requirement to be awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Solicitation. Offeror will have to meet all qualifications detailed in Statement of Work of Solicitation.