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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

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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)

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

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

To all Offerors/Bidders

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The purpose of this amendment is to answer the questions received during the questions period. As a result:

a. Questions received by the respondents are answered, reference continuation page.

b. Question and Answer period is now closed. No additional questions will be entertained.

c. Submit quotes to Contracting Officer: benjamin.amato@va.gov by email no later than 06/17/2025 at 13:00 hrs EDT.

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1Q. Unit must fit in within a 1 to 1.5 sqft footprint which would be 216 square inches.

1A. Yes, See Section B.4 and subsection 1.3 of the solicitation

2Q. The units found do not come with an audible low battery alerts but can give a notification via the mobile monitoring app, so by connecting a government device to the app it can provide notifications to that device, would this be an acceptable option.

2A. It must have audible low battery alerts.

3Q. Could you please provide the specifications of the refrigerator to help determine the appropriate UPS sizing?

3A. Electrical power: 115 V/60 HZ, Maximum current 1.5 amp /0.85 amp, building supply rating 15amp dedicated ground circuit

OR

110-120 V/60 HZ building supply rating 15amp dedicated ground circuit

OR

120 V/60 HZ, Maximum current 2.5 amp, building supply rating 15amp dedicated ground circuit

OR

115V/60Hz, Maximum current 1.3 amps, building supply rating 15amp dedicated ground circuit

4Q. Could you confirm the input voltage requirement?

4A. Electrical power: 115 V/60 HZ, Maximum current 1.5 amp / 0.85 amp, building supply rating 15amp dedicated ground circuit

OR

110-120 V/60 HZ building supply rating 15amp dedicated ground circuit

OR

120 V/60 HZ, Maximum current 2.5 amp, building supply rating 15amp dedicated ground circuit

OR

115V/60Hz, Maximum current 1.3 amps, building supply rating 15amp dedicated ground circuit

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5Q. How many refrigerators will be used in total across the 9 battery backups?

5A. Total of 9, one fridge to each battery.

6Q. May we please have the manufacturer name and model number of each refrigerator so that we can include the available backup time for each?

6A. The nine (9) refrigerators are from various manufacturers, but will be one of the below:

1. Manufacturer: Helmer Scientific BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator Model number – iMX113

2. Manufacturer: LabRepCo Clinicool Item # LHP-5-URG-PH

3. Manufacturer: TempArmour Refrigerator

BFRV84

4. Manufacturer: Thermo Fisher Scientific C65r

7Q. Is there a minimum required backup time for each refrigerator?

7A. 72 hours

8Q. Are any / all refrigerators located in the same room? And, if so, are they side-by-side? The proximity of each refrigerator to on another may influence the recommend solution.

8A. No, they will be in different rooms.

9Q. Is there a requirement to provide a complete and signed Solicitation with our response to the solicitation or is just a quote acceptable.

9A. There is a requirement to provide a complete signed solicitation, all signed amendments along with all the required and applicable items listed in Section E.1 of the solicitation.

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