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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 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.

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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.

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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:

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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,

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 544-25-1-036-0001 n/a Department of Veterans Affairs Central Alabama Veterans Health Care 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery

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36109-3798 Department of Veterans Affairs Central Alabama Health Care System East Campus 2400 Hospital Road Tuskegee

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36083-5001 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24723R0084 09-12-2024

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544-3650160-036-824800-2580 0100J00P1 x The purpose of this Amendment is to answer questions by Vendors SEE ATTACHED////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Marcus Watts Contracting Officer Questions

1. Does the agency anticipate requiring a single day Turnaround Time for any dental item?

A: No.

1. Do the Prime Contractors need to be HIPAA compliant to be eligible for an award resulting from this RFQ?

A: A BAA is not required

1. What implant systems are used primarily for placement?

A: Biomed is primarily used

1. Will Implant UCLA abutment be sent with the case or should the implant part be included into the price of the product?

A: Custom abutments are primarily used

1. Will Implant Analogs be sent with the case or should the part be included into the price of the product?

A: Lab Provides

1. Line Item 11, (Impt Supported Restorations (PFM Noble Alloy)) – Would this be for a Cement Retained or Screw Retained? If Screw Retained, would the UCLA abutment be sent with the case?

A: Custom abutments

1. Line Item #15, would this be cement or Screw Retained?

A: Cemented crown on top of screw retained abutment

1. We offer three types of screw retained crowns:

7. Traditional (1-piece) with UCLA abutment

7. Screwmentable (2-piece w/ CAD/CAM abutment)

7. Full Zirconia with a Ti-base abutment Each of these are priced differently, what would be the preferred product?

A: Custom abutments.

1. Line Item #20, Can you provide clarity of this product? Would this be a provisional?

A: It is for provisional/temporary crown

1. Line Item #24, what type of alloy would be requested?

A: type 3 is the standard. Item is not requested very much if at all.

1. Is this going to be a single award IDIQ?

A: Yes

1. Is this a new requirement.

A: Yes

1. Please confirm that Attachment VII- is regarding VOSB or SDVOSB status verification.

A: Attachment VII is talking about credit for certified…SDVOSB/VOSB.

1. Line #18- Implant connecting Bars (precious metal/Titanium) Q: Can you provide additional information on what we are to bid on the below line item?

A: Item is for implant supported denture i.e. bar connecting #6 - #12 for denture attachment support.

1. Line Item #19- Resin-bonded Bridges (Maryland Bridge) (Bridge units) Q: Is this to be bid per unit (Example: Wing / Pontic / Wing) or as a complete restoration?

A: Pricing for pontic, wings priced with substructure weight.

1. Line Item #20 - Screw-retained Restorations (not including final crown) Q: Please provide further clarification on what is required.

A: For temporary crown fabrication

1. Line Item #22- All-ceramic C&B prostheses Q: Previous line items asked for both lithium disilicate and zirconia; what material is required for the below.

A: Either item could be requested dependent upon provider’s prescription.

1. Line Item#23- C&B metal/Titanium/Zirconium substructures Q: Can you provide additional information on what we are to bid on the below line item.

A: Item refers to customs ticonium/zirconium abutments for implants

1. Q: For the examples that are requesting for the PFM line item #8, will you accept a Non Precious Metal as an alternative, since it will only be used for evaluation purposes and the price of gold is very expensive?

A: Yes this will be acceptable.

1. Are the very large quantities disclosed in the price sheet based on past history or just simply an estimate which we may or may not see if awarded the contract? I understand you cannot commit to them, but it could change pricing estimates if we price something based on 3,000 a year and then we only receive 10 for the year to fabricate.

A: Amounts provided are estimated and based off past history from previous invoices/reports.

1. How many veterans does WJB Dorn service? Also, how many dentists does the facility have on staff?

A: 10 Dentists supporting 32K eligible patients N/a