36C24922Q0251 0002.docx

AMENDMENT 0002 – RFQ 36C24922Q0251

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 NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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) 06-29-2022 N/A None Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129 90C Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24922Q0251 06-10-2022

X X X

X The purpose of this amendment is to publish answers to questions and request for information (RFI).

1. Answers to questions and RFIs asked. (See Page 2 -

RFQ-36C24922Q0251 0002)

---------------------------------No further questions or RFIs will be accepted. --------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------END OF AMENDMENT 0002-------------------------------------

Dewana M. Raynor Contracting Officer Acute Hemodialysis Services Vendor Questions & Request for Information (RFI)

1. QUESTION:

I have a question regarding the above referenced contract pertaining to Performance Standards in paragraph 4.5.4.3. This paragraph requires the Contractor personnel to perform weekly bacteria cultures of Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Dialysis machines, 100% of the time. This standard is also included on the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) Attachment.

This amount is in excess of the standards set forth by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). Although weekly tests are required in certain circumstances (i.e. new machines, water treatment system modification, etc.) the standard of practice is for monthly testing.

As there are costs associated with cultures, can you confirm that performance of this contract requires cultures/testing in excess of the AAMI practice standards, or alternative, clarify this requirement?

ANSWER:

All intervals pertaining to the Performance Standards in paragraph 4.5.4.3 shall be changed from “weekly” to “Bi-weekly” for bacteria cultures of Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Dialysis machines on performance interval.

QASP-Section 6 QASP Performance Report, PWS Reference 4.5.4.3. changed from “weekly” to “Bi-weekly” for bacteria cultures of RO and Dialysis machines on performance interval.

These associated changes were posted on amendment to RFQ 36C24922Q0251 0001 on 6/21/2022.

END OF VENDOR QUESTIONS & REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

NO FURTHER QUESTIONS & RFIs WILL BE ACCEPTED

END OF AMENDMENT 0002 TO RFQ 36C24922Q0251