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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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

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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

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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:

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Contractor

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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.

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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) 08-15-2019 541-19-3-250-0358 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300 Independence OH 44131 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300 Independence OH 44131 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25019Q0976 08-02-2019

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541-3690160-250-824100-3131 010044175 x The Solicitation referenced above is hereby amended to reflect the following changes:

1. RFQ Questions and Answers begin on page 2.

Rachelle J. Hamer Contracting Officer

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Q&A)

1. Q. Is BioMed Certification required? If yes, how many technicians need this?

A. NO

2. Q. Shall support minimum weight capacity of 500 lbs. Is this referring to patient weight or safe working load? Is weight capacity referring to both the bedframe and mattress?

A. The weight capacity is referring to patient weight. Yes both the frame and mattress must be able to meet this requirement.

3. Q. Shall have steering capability setting for transport. Is motorized power transport required?

A. Motorized is not required but preferred.

4. Q. All frames shall include hardware/adapters to receive trapezes/helper bars. Is the facility needing trapezes/patient helpers as well? If yes, what quantity?

A. No.

5. Q. Shall have integrated IV pump holder. Is it required to have a IV Pole? If yes, what quantity is needed?

A. Yes, there should be an IV pump holder and pole per bed.

6. Q. 2 side rails located at head of bed (larger) and 2 side rails located at foot of bed. Is it acceptable to have 1 side rails located at head of bed (smaller) and 2 side rails located at foot of bed (larger)?

A. We cannot use any lower siderails in the CLC so they would either need to be removed or locked down. We are attempting to go as close to siderail as possible, so the bed must be able to function using a hand-held pendant as well.

7. Q. Bed frame shall have integrated no tools required deck frame and deck plate extension lengthening capability beyond 84 inches to a minimum of 90 inches to accommodate the taller patient. (integrated decking/plate extension to minimize time requirement to shorten bed for fitting into the elevator during emergency transport). Is powered push of a button length extension required?

A. It is not required but is preferred.

8. Q. Is it required to have contact free heart rate and respiratory rate sensing technology built into bedframe?

A. No.

9. Q. Is it required to have incontinence management system built into bedframe?

A. No.

10. Q. Is it required to have an integrated USB port in the siderail?

A. Yes.

11. Q. Is it required to have a system to monitor bed safety features- such as brakes set, bed exit, or Side Rail up/down status with lights and projections on the floor?

A. Yes.

12. Q. Shall have a therapeutic surface to assist in management of pressure, shear, and microclimate for the patient. Is a powered or nonpowered surface required?

A. Either is an option

13. Q. Shall have a 40-degree full body turn capability for assistance with early mobility and prevention of pulmonary complications. Is Continuous Lateral Rotation Therapy (CLRT) required? Is turn assist required?

A. Preferred but not required

14. Q. Shall have sensor technology for automatic adjustment of pressure for patient weight, height, position changes, and bed frame articulation changes. Is powered weight-based pressure redistribution required?

A. No

15. Q. Is it required to provide OEM Parts?

A. Yes, all equipment should be from OEM.

16. Q. Is it required to have OEM Trained & Certified Technicians?

A. Yes.

17. Q. Are you bidding the bed frame and mattress separately or do they need to come as a package?

A. The solicitation will be awarded on an all-or-none basis.

B.

18. Q. Are we able to submit multiple bids with different options?

A. Multiple quotes will be accepted.