AMENDMENT 36C24822R0028 0001.pdf

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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.

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

(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)

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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

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36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24822R0028

09-01-2022

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The purpose of this amendment is to update the solicitation. As a result:

a. The Site Visit date is changed from 09/14/2022 at 09:00 am EST to 09/20/2022 at 09:00 am EST.

b. Question and answer requests are extended from 09/21/2022 at 12:00 PM EST to 09/27/2022 at 12:00 pm EST.

c. Reference page two for changes to the solicitation.

36C24822R0028 0001

Changes to the solicitation on page 63 of 84.

Purpose: These instructions prescribe the format of proposals and describe the approach for the development and presentation of the proposal data. They are designed to ensure the submission of information essential to the understanding and comprehensive validation of proposals. Offerors are cautioned to follow the instructions carefully.

Question and Answer Requests: In order to maintain the integrity of this solicitation and subsequent award, all offerors are advised that any question-and-answer requests shall be submitted in written form via e-mail with a subject heading of “RFP 36C24822R0028 Question” to the Contracting Officer, Christopher Bany at Christoper.Bany@va.gov and Contract Specialist at Jessica.Kiser@va.gov no later than TUESDAY, SEPTMEBER 27, 2022, AT 12:00 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST).

Questions will not be entertained after TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022, AT 12:00 PM

EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST).

The Contracting Specialist will issue a consolidated response via solicitation amendment. The applicable Statement of Work paragraph number or solicitation reference shall precede questions.

Proposal Submission. Submit proposal by the Proposal Due Date and Time (Eastern Standard Time) specified in this solicitation (See SF 1449 Block 8 for Due Date.) Proposals shall be emailed. Submission of proposals by fax will not be accepted. Be sure email and proposal clearly state solicitation number, intended recipient(s), and telephone number of the intended recipient(s).

The Government reserves the right to reject any proposal(s) that does not substantially comply with the proposal preparation instructions.

This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of your proposal, in making any necessary studies for the preparation thereof, or for any visit the CO may request for the purpose of clarification of the proposal.

Site Visit: The Government will conduct a site visit for Orlando Lake Nona site during the solicitation period for this requirement as listed below:

Location: Lake Nona Campus – 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827-September 20, 2022, at 9:00 am Meet at the Piano near the Emergency room.

The purpose of the site visit is to provide an opportunity for interested quoters to view the laboratory area where the automated tracking system and other components to be installed. Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where the automated tracking system will be installed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. All interested firms may attend with a limit of two (2) attendees per firm. Please submit, in writing, the names and organization of attendees to the Contract Specialist, Jessica Kiser via email at jessica.kiser@va.gov no later than 2:00 PM EDT on September 16, 2022.

Note: Site visits are not to answer questions. All questions have to be presented in writing and will be answered via addendum. That way, it does not present any advantage to a particular company. Site visit is not to clarify specification & requirements.