36C24723Q1088 0001 Amendment - Vendor Questions.docx

36C24723Q1088

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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

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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 amendmen t, 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) 10-16-2023 Department of Veterans Affairs Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 South 19th Street Birmingham AL 35233 Department of Veterans Affairs Birmingham VA Medical Center 700 South 19th Street Birmingham AL 35233 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24723Q1088 10-16-2023

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X The purpose of this amendment to solicitation number 36C24723Q1088 is to answer vendor questions related to the posted combination synopsis/solicitation 36C24723Q1088. Please see continuation page for all questions posed and the responses to those questions.

The due date for quote submissions remains 10-18-2023 at 11 am. CST.

Jason Compton Contracting Officer

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Questions and Responses for 36C24723Q1088

1. Solicitation states that “The Contractor is to provide all equipment, tools, materials, labor, transportation, to include utility hook-ups (power, data, telephone)” Will the facility have a power hook-up with a suitable plug-in (Russell Stoll) within fifty feet of the trailer or will the contractor need to provide it?

Answer: The facility has the power connections for the unit. The facility has used this type of equipment in the past.

2. Do the MRI technologists have some experience operating a Siemens MRI utilizing the Syngo platform?

Answer: The technologist currently work with Siemens Espree and utilize all applications.

3. What are the “Normal duty hours”?

Answer: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

4. Solicitation states that “The Contractor shall provide an integrated modular breast health platform application” but no Breast coil is listed as “Minimal Coil requirements” Please clarify.

Answer: We do not perform MRI breast imaging procedures. Breast health application/coil is not required.

5. Utility Infra-Structure requirement lists a Cold-water supply, 3/4" female connector and Waste: 1 ½” female threaded connector for 1 1/2” male threaded hose connection. An MRI trailer does not usually have a sink or toilet. Please clarify need for cold water supply and waste connection.

Answer: This has been a requirement in the past, water supply requests verified per Biomedical.

6. Is OEM service required or is a reputable third-party provider acceptable?

Answer: OEM preferred, but third-party acceptable.

7. Can vendor deliver a different unit on Oct 23, 2023, and swap it to the Espree on Nov 27, 2023?

Answer: The facility requires a Siemens Espree mobile unit in-place by October 23, 2023. This is a hard requirement.

8. You are requesting either two or three days of applications training. Please let us know if it is two days or three days of apps training.

Answer: Three days of apps training required.

9. Is there an existing pad? Is there a drawing of the pad?

Answer: There is an existing pad. We have used mobile MRI services in the past.

10. Is there a power hookup? How far is the power plug from the pad and where is it located front or back ?

Answer: The facility has the power connections for the unit. Connections are located next to pad, approximately 4-6 feet.

11. Is there an existing MRI on site, if so what type of machine is it?

Answer: Currently two stationary units on site: Siemens 1.5T Espree & Siemens 3T Skyra

12. Is this replacement for replacement or service?

Answer: This request is for service while new stationary unit is installed.

13. Who is the main point of contact at this location?

Answer: TBA upon award

14. Is a site visit required?

Answer: Not required by facility.