36C24822R0059 Amendment 0001.pdf

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Molecular Diagnostics Analyzer Reagent Rental

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 33637

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24822R0059

BASE NOTICE TYPE P

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 06-24-2022 10:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK,

USA

ARCHIVE 40 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 6640

NAICS CODE* 334516

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

8875 Hidden River Pkwy Suite 525

Tampa FL 33637

POINT OF CONTACT* Contracting Officer

Camille Alderman

Camille.alderman@va.gov

813-972-2000

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

James A. Haley Veterans Hospital

13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd

Tampa Florida

POSTAL CODE 33612

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov URL DESCRIPTION Department of Veterans Affairs AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS Camille.Alderman@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION Contract Specialist

DESCRIPTION

This is an amendment to solicitation to answer vendor questions. See below answers.

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

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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

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)

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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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36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

8875 Hidden River Pkwy Suite 525 Tampa FL 33637

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

8875 Hidden River Pkwy Tampa FL 33637

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24822R0059

04-20-2022

X x x

UNCHANGED AT: 06/24/2022 10 AM EST.

1. The purpose of this amendment is to answer vendor questions (see below). All questions are now due on 05/23/2022.

Proposals due date unchanged at 06/24/2022 10 am EST.

2. All offerors must acknowledge this amendment.

Solicitation number/Description: 36C24822R0059 Molecular Diagnostics Analyzer Reagent Rental Amendment number: 0001

Question

Question Answer

1 Please confirm proposal/response date is 6/24/22 by 10:00AM EST?

Yes, per block of #8 of the RFP, all offers are due by deadline 06/24/2022, 10 am EST.

2 Are you looking for one new 6800 or replacing the first 6800?

Per Statement of need on page 5 of 98 RFP, #5.

Equipment, is asking for new equipment only.

3 Do you plan to leave the 4800 or consolidating to the 6800?

This RFP is asking for new equipment only. We advise you to provide your offer for what this RFP solicitation is asking for per p. 6 of RFP, 5.

Equipment, section m. Your proposal will be evaluated on what this RFP is asking for. This RFP is not asking for any consolidation of existing equipment.

4 If you are leaving the 4800, are we adding a second one?

This RFP is asking for new equipment only. We advise you to provide your offer for what this RFP solicitation is asking for per p. 6 of RFP, 5.

Equipment, section m.

5 Collection media - What proof source are you looking for to answer line "U"

PCR media package inserts.

6 Can you confirm your media types for SARS-CoV-2 ?

Currently using Abbott Universal Collection Kit, REF # 09N77-055.

7 Would you want to understand any upcoming or pending FDA submissions that could be approved in 2022-2023?

Only what is currently FDA-approved/FDA-EUA approved for this RFP.

8 Can you please confirm if a 1-or 2-hour block will be allotted for an onsite visit?

The optional site visit is from 12-2 (max 2-hour visit)/per Contractor. We currently have two vendors who confirmed site visit dates: Abbott 5/6/2022 and Roche 05/20/2022.

9 Can you confirm the deadline for questions is 6/17/22? This date is very close to the submission deadline of 6/24/22.

Questions due date/deadline has been changed from 06/17/2022 to 05/23/2022, to allow enough time to prepare proposals.