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This is an Amendment of Solicitation document issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) at the Orlando VA Healthcare System on September 2, 2026. The amendment number is 0001 for solicitation 36C24826Q1194, originally dated August 27, 2026. The purpose of this amendment is to address questions received during the Question and Answer period and close the Q&A process. Quotes must be submitted to Contracting Officer Benjamin Amato at benjamin.amato@va.gov by September 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT. No additional questions will be entertained following this amendment.

The Q&A clarifications address key procurement requirements for what appears to be a supply set-aside for small businesses: offerors without relevant past performance will receive a neutral rating; systems must minimally meet stated salient characteristics to be technically acceptable, including an integrated digital touchscreen interface and real-time humidity sensors; contractors must complete form 852.219-76 and no Non-Manufacturer Rule waiver applies, meaning products must originate from a domestic small business manufacturer; clinical staff will conduct Receipt and Acceptance testing within 15-30 days of delivery with no set completion timeline; there is no specific brand requirement provided the salient characteristics are met; and authorized distributor letters must comply with clause 852.212-71 regarding gray market and counterfeit items. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

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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

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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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0001 09-02-2026

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

36C24826Q1194

08-27-2026

X

X X

The purpose of this amendment is to answer the questions received during the Question and Answer 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 09/08/2026 at 13:00 hrs EDT.

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CONTINUATION PAGE

Q&A

Q1.Reference Section E.5(a)(3), Past Performance: Will the Government confirm that, in accordance with standard federal procurement practices, offerors lacking relevant corporate past performance history will receive a Neutral rating and will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably?

A1. If there is no past performance available for evaluation, the offeror will receive a neutral rating.

Q2. Reference Section B.4.2 and B.4.4, Salient Characteristics: Will the Government clarify if systems must possess both an integrated digital touchscreen interface for cycle control and built-in humidity sensors capable of reporting real-time moisture extraction data to be considered technically acceptable?

A2. The response must minimally meet the Salient characteristics to be considered technically acceptable.

Q3. Reference Section C.6, VAAR 852.219-73: For non-manufacturers bidding on this supply set-aside, will the Government confirm if a Small Business Administration (SBA) Non- Manufacturer Rule (NMR) waiver applies to this procurement, or if the offered product must originate from a domestic small business manufacturer?

A3. There is no waiver that applies to this procurement. Contractors are required to complete 852.219-76. Not completing 852.219-76 will result in being administratively removed from the solicitation.

Q4. Reference Section B.1(3)(c), Invoices: What is the standard estimated timeframe for the clinical staff to complete 'Receipt and Acceptance' testing upon physical delivery of the devices to the warehouse?

A4. It is anticipated that clinical staff will receive the devices from the warehouse within 15-30 days of delivery and attempt to address any issues with the physical items. There is no set timeline for completion of this task.

Q5. Can you confirm if you are requiring a specific brand?

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A5. There is no requirement for a specific brand but a requirement to meet or exceed the salient characteristics.

Q6. Is an authorized distributor letter required.

A6. Refer to 852.212-71 Gray market and Counterfeit Items Clause.

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