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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

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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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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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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

36C24824Q0859

04-23-2024

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The purpose of this amendment is to update the Salient Characteristics and provide responses to questions made during the question and answer period.

As a result:

a. Salient Characteristics have been updated see section B.4 on page two.

b. As of April 23, 2024, question and answer period has ended as of 11:00 AM EST.

c. Responses to all questions received, see pages three and four.

d. Questions will no longer be entertained.

e. Please submit quotes to contract specialist Eunice Bones at eunice.bones@va.gov and

Contracting Officer Benjamin Amato at benjamin.amato@va.gov.

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B.4 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, Orlando VA Medical Center

(OVAMC) has a requirement for Utility Vehicles for the Lake Nona VA location.

Brand Name or Equal

Brand Name –

1. Manufacture Name: Club Car, Model: XRT 800, Model Year: 2023

2. Manufacture Name: Toro Workman, Model: HD 07369

Equal -

1. Key Features:

A. Roof

B. Side mirrors

C. Windshield

D. Headlights and brake lights for nighttime operation.

E. Cargo bed

F. 2 seats

G. 17 MPH

H. Limited slip differential

I. 48-volt lithium-ion battery

J. Dual rear wheel self-adjusting with cast-iron drums, single brake pedal

K. Low-battery waning indicator

L. 300 lb. Tilting bed box

M. All terrain tires

N. Front and rear tapered mono-leaf springs with dual hydraulic shocks

O. Twin I-beam welded aluminum

P. Dry Weight: 874 lb.

Q. Payload Capacity: 800 lb. for the vehicle 300lb for cargo bed.

R. Dimensions: 100” (L) x 45” (W) x 47” (H)

S. Wheelbase 67 inches

T. Ground clearance 6 inches

2. Key Features:

A. Canopy

B. Folding windshield

C. Side mirrors

D. Kohler Model CH23, 2-cylinder, 4-cycle, air-cooled engine. 23 hp (17.2 kW)

E. Fuel gauge, hour meter, oil pressure warning light and battery charge indicator light.

Tachometer/speedometer.

F. Independent system with dual “A” frame control arms, dual coil springs and dual shock absorbers with anti-sway bar. Provides 5 3/4” travel.

G. DeDion rear axle (weight carrying axle) suspension independent of transaxle with dual leaf springs and dual shock absorbers. Provides 3” travel.

H. Rear transaxle directly connected to engine, twin axle drive. 3-speed synchromesh (forward speeds only), h-shift pattern with high-low range providing 6 forward speeds and 2 in reverse.

Transmission housing doubles as hydraulic reservoir with outlet screen and external filter.

I. Manual engage rear differential lock.

J. Steel space frame front frame and C-channel rear frame.

K. Hydraulic power steering with steering valve coupled to hydraulic cylinder with thru shaft.

L. 4-wheel hydraulic disk brake system. 9 1/2” disk with hydraulic service brakes using twin piston floating calipers. Parking brake uses mechanical cable actuated caliper on rear wheels.

M. 4 gpm (15 lpm) gear pump provides hydraulic flow for power steering and lift in series. Lift control valve with quick disconnects for dual lift cylinders or for attachments when quick disconnects are switched. 8-quart total capacity.

N. Steel hitch bracket bolted to rear DeDion axle. Mounting plate provides mounting hole for pin or ball hitch and incorporates two safety chain mounting holes. Maximum tongue weight of 600 lbs.

(272 kg). Maximum trailer weight of 3500 lbs. (1587 kg). Trailers over 1500 lbs. require trailer brakes. (Electric Brake Kit available through parts, 117-4837

O. Compatible with Grounds Toro 200 Gallon Sprayer Compatible with Grounds Toro Topdresser

1800.

P. Compatible with Grounds Toro Pro Force Debris Blower.

Q. Throttle and speed limit control that provides constant RPM for stationary attachments or a controlled maximum speed for applications such as spraying or spreading.

R. Rear mounted, 540 RPM, PTO shaft mechanically driven by transaxle.

S. Hydraulic Dump Bed.

T. Cargo Capacity 3,352 lbs.

U. Dry Weight: 1,248 lb.

V. Payload Capacity: 3,352 lb.

W. Dimensions: 130” (L) x 64.7” (W) x 81” (H)

X. Hitch Type: Steel Hitch Mounted to Rear DeDion Axle

Y. Enclosure: Open

Z. Certified to meet SAE J2258. Certified to meet ISO/DIS 21299 for ROPS. Engine meets all applicable emission standards per the manufacturer. Certified to meet the CE Machinery

Directive.

*No Installation or Training Required*

Responses to Questions:

1) What (if any) specifications must these utility vehicles have? Is the VA looking for EV, gas or diesel ?

Do they need to be a certain color? What type of interior material?

Response: See Salient Characteristics Section B.4 SALIENT CHARCATERISTICS on pages two and three of this amendment.

2) If an Electric Vehicle is desired, is the government needing a charging station?

Response: No charging station required. See Section B.4 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS on pages two and three of this amendment.

3) Is the government looking for a specific model ?

Response: See Section B.4 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS on pages two and three of this amendment.

4) What are the utility vehicles being used for ?

Response: Utility vehicles designed for various tasks around outdoor properties.

4) Is the VA looking for a Warranty on said vehicles? If so, are they also looking for roadside assistance as well?

Response : Manufacturer Warranty at no extra cost to the government. No roadside assistance. See

Section B.4 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS on pages two and three of this amendment.

5) How many vehicles does the government plan on purchasing?

Response: See Section B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE on page 5 of Solicitation.

6) When a contract is awarded, how many days does the offeror have to fulfill said order?

Response: 90 Days ARO, see Section B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE on page 5 of Solicitation.

7. Specifications for UTVs, Brand Name or equal?

Response: See Section B.4 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS on pages two and three of this amendment.