36C24823Q0421 0001 SF-30 with Questions and Answers.pdf

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

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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

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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)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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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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1-26-2023

573-23-1-030-0033

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Commerce Building 300 E. University Ave. Ste. 170 Gainesville FL 32601-3460

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24823Q0421

01-26-2023

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X X

01-30-2023 4:30 PM ET

See CONTINUATION Page

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to vendor questions. Questions and Answers are on page two (2).

This solicitation is hereby extended to close on 01-30-2023 4:30 PM ET.

Victor Mercado

Questions and Answers

Q: The features, fit and form specifications listed below are contradictory, could you please confirm if the end user is looking for a single-door hinge or a power door?

A1. “Must have single hand door hinge” Yes- Single hand door hinge. Single door configuration.

A2. “Must have power multi-door safety features” Must have power safety features.

Q: Our team will be at a national sales meeting this week and cannot make the site-visit. Are there drawing/floor plans that we are able to obtain since we are not able to attend?

A. Drawings provided as attachment.

Q: We need clarification if this is a single door unit or not. If perhaps we can get the Serial number for the existing STERIS/AMSCO unit, we can easily provide a quote for comparable unit. Specs states:

A1. Must have single hand door hinge - Yes single door

A2. Must have operator interface control panel - Yes

A3. Must Non-Operating End (NOE) Control Panel No

A4. Must have power multi-door safety features YES door safety features required.

A.5 Serial numbers: 031480702, 032010708

Q. Specs states “Must have Ink-On-Paper Impact Printer”. Steris systems are thermal printer as standard, very minor change, but worth mentioning.

A. Must have -ink -on-paper impact printers.

Q. Need clarification on 3-phase connection for Electrical – Vacuum Pump, can only be one of the following choices (from Specs):

A. 208/240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 3-phase, 6 Amp per phase (8A Circuit Breaker Recommended).

Q. Facilities Management Requirements:

A1. Do all plumbing and provide mixing valves. Need clarification on what the scope of work is.

Facility to provide utilities terminating in ball valve above sterilizer.

A2. Provide water supply. Same as above. Need clarification on what the scope of work is.

Facility to provide utilities terminating in ball valve at sterilizer.