36C24922Q0554 0001.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

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)

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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) Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro

TN

37129 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

36C24922Q0554 08-02-2022

X X X

This amendment is set forth as follows:

1). Contractor Questions and the Government's Response to date are found on the attached pages.

2). The question submission period in the solicitation remains unchanged.

Shawn M. Hendricks Contracting Officer

NCO915L2-4043

Contractor Questions/Government Answers

1. Do you have information on the award from the last contract?

Government Answer – Yes, VA249-18-C-10336 was awarded to Evergreen Medical Services, Inc. on 10/01/2017 as a base plus four option year firm fixed price contract having a total period of performance of 10/01/2017 through 09/30/2022 in the amount of $36,000.00 (total contract value including all options).

1. I didn’t see an inventory with the number of outlets, valves, alarms, and source equipment. Do you have that information?

Government Answer – I do not have this information and it cannot be provided without causing an administrative burden on hospital staff and postponing the acquisition. A site visit is being offered on August 17th, 2022, from noon until 4pm CST to show interested prospective contractors all equipment to be included in the annual inspection. The contact information has been outlined in the request for quote (RFQ).

1. Normally we provide a quote after the inspection to repair deficiencies found during the inspection. Is that what is expected?

Government Answer – Yes, it is the expectation that a quote will be provided for items identified as needing repair before any action is taken on the part of the contractor.

1. I noticed it said vendor to supply parts for repair but didn’t know if that was supposed to be included in the price of the inspection.

Government Answer – No, only minor items such as O-rings found during annual inspections would be expected to be replaced if identified. Any replacement parts or repairs needed outside of minor regular maintenance items are not expected to be included in the price of the inspection. In the event additional repairs or replacements parts are needed, a quote would be provided to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) on site. After given direction from the Contracting Officer to proceed, the government would be responsible for the cost of the part and repair service. The contractor will provide the part to ensure it complies with applicable performance and reliability specifications outlined by the NFPA 99C.

1. Inspections on OR’s and other areas that are busy during the day will normally be done after hours. Is that ok with the facility?

Government Answer – The COR on site at the Memphis VA Medical Center will help to facilitate access to areas in need of inspection. If there are areas that cannot be accessed during normal working hours the COR will help schedule an inspection time with the contractor as needed.