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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

CODE

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

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(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.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 01-23-2019 Y Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Suite 525 Tampa

FL

33637 00248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Tampa

FL

33637 To all Offerors/Bidders

TONY RUTLEDGE

813-972-2000 EXT 5297

36C24819Q0115 12-18-2019

X X X

X The purpose of this amendment is to amend Section E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION-- COMMERCIAL (OCT 2014) ADDENDDUM to update language in paragraph (c) add Non-Manufacturer Rule evaluation in paragraph (g), provide instructions to view documents and to extend proposal due date.

1) See enclcosed for language update and additions.

2) Instructions to view documents: Click on Solicitation 1/Amendments then click DOWNLOAD ZIP FILE.

3) Extend proposal due date to February 5, 2019 3:00 PM EST.

End of Amendment

E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) ADDENDUM

Paragraphs (a) and (b) are hereby replaced with the following:

(a) The Government will award a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contact to the responsible quoters using a comparative evaluation. The comparative evaluation will be performed in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). The government reserves the right to select a quotation that provides benefit to the government that exceeds the minimum but is not required to do so. Quoters are advised that quotation may exceed the requirements but the government is not requesting or accepting alternate quotes; each response must respond to the solicitation requirement, stated in the RFQ.

(b) The government will apply the following comparative evaluation process as the basis for award:

Assess the direct comparison of one quote with another using a uniform and fair approach to determine which quote provides the government what it needs, where and when in accordance with the SON and RFQ.

Once one quotation is found acceptable, it is compared to the remaining ones, and the “best” one is chosen for the best value to the government.

Paragraphs (c) thru (e) are hereby added.

(c) The Government may rely on internal documentation including the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), contracting officer’s knowledge of and previous experience with supply or service and relevant contracts for the same or related items and other references being acquired for determining Past Performance. If no record of past performance is found in CPARS, the contract shall not receive a favorable or unfavorable rating, but shall receive a rating of neutral.

(d) Price shall be submitted using the enclosed Price Schedule. Completely and legibly fill in the “Unit Price” and “Amount in the solicitation Price/Cost Schedule (SF 1449).

The Government will review the price schedule for completeness and accuracy and will evaluate the reasonableness of the quoted prices. Normally, adequate price competition establishes a fair and reasonable price. Different analytical techniques and procedures may be used, singly or in combination, to ensure that the final price is fair and reasonable.

Quoters are cautioned that an unrealistically low price or materially unbalanced pricing may be grounds for eliminating a quote on the basis that the vendor does not fully understand the requirement.

(e) Information not contained in a vendor’s quote will not be considered during the evaluation. The Government intends to make award selection without clarification, but may determine after evaluating submitted quotes that the elements stated in FAR 13.106-2(b) for evaluation procedures are necessary, and conduct them as appropriate. The Government reserves the right to make no award if no quotes meet the requirements of this solicitation.

Paragraphs (f) TIERED EVALUATION are hereby added.

(f) The government will conduct tiered evaluations for small business concerns with the following procedures.

Government will evaluate the quoters, if any, submitted by SDVOSB concerns. If no quotes were submitted by SDVOSB concerns, or if none of the quotes would result in award at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the United States, the government will proceed to the set-aside for VOSB concerns.

If no offers were submitted by VOSB concerns, or if none of the offers would result in award at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the United States, the government will proceed to the set aside for other small business concerns.

If no offers were submitted by other Small business concerns, or if none of the offers would result in award at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the United States, the government will withdraw from the set-aside, cancel the solicitation and resolicit as an unrestricted procurement.

If any, submitted by SDVOSB, VOSB or other small business concerns are accepted the government will proceed with the following comparative evaluation for the basis of award.

Paragraphs (g) Non- Manufacturer Rule are hereby added.

(g) Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with 13 CFR 121.406 Non-Manufacturer Rule in order to qualify as a small business concern for a service disabled veteran owned or small business set-aside to provide manufacture products or supplies or exempt under an approved non-manufacture waiver.

End of Addendum to 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items