36C24824Q1469 AMENDMENT 0002 with Questions and Answers.docx

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

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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)

(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)

516-25-1-2071-0006

36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8)

10,000 Bay Pines Blvd Bay Pines FL 33744

36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center 10000 Bay Pines Blvd.

Bay Pines FL 33744 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24824Q1469 09-19-2024

X

X 09/23/2024 at 10AM EDT

516-3650160-2071-825500-2520 010020177

The purpose of this amendment is to provide Questions and Answers.

Cindy Smith Contracting Officer

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36C24824Q1469

AMENDMENT 0002

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System WASP and Slide Preventative Maintenance Services

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Question: Can you extend the closing due date?

Answer: RFQ Amendment 0001 is posted to extend the closing due date.

2. Is a site visit available?

Answer: RFQ Amendment 0001 is posted to include site visit information.

3. Question: Will the government please clarify if there is an incumbent providing service on this contract or is this level of effort a new need? If there is an incumbent, can the government please provide the most recent contract award number & contract value?

Answer: This is a new requirement as the warranty has expired on the existing Copan Diagnostics equipment.

4. Question: According to FAR this Invitation For Bid (IFB) should not be a public bid as the service request is a highly specialized limited resource.

Answer: We still have to meet the synopsis requirements in accordance with FAR 5.2; therefore, the contract action would still need to be posted. Additionally, this requirement is being conducted utilizing FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The equipment at the VA facility are devices from Copan Diagnostics. Only authorized service providers would be eligible for award as they would need to submit certifications and/or additional documentation indicating such to be able to perform work on this equipment. In the solicitation, please reference: ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

5. Question: Referencing the section on FAR 52.212-3, is that something that would have been filled out when we registered as an entity? Or do I need to complete it on paper and submit it with the solicitation?

Answer: There is a section in this provision where there are some fill-ins. You would fill it out on the solicitation document and send back to me via email with the rest of your quote package.

6. Question: Are there instructions for how to proceed with submitting a bid through SAM?

Answer: You do not need to submit anything through the SAM database. You can submit your quote and response to the solicitation via email as outlined in the solicitation under the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items. Please ensure to submit everything outlined in the Addendum. You may submit the quote to me via email by the amended closing due date.