36C25019R0093-A00011000.docx

36C25019R0093 A00011 – Q&A

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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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)

A00011 03-19-2020

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 10 8888 Keystone Crossing Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 46240 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25019R0093 12-06-2019

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: April 7, 2020 at 15:00 ET

1 (one) The purpose of this amendment is to answer contractor questions. Please see the attached (beginning on page 2) for the list of the questions and thier respective answers. This amendment answers questions that were received on March 17, 2020 through March 18, 2020.

The Q&A period remains the same as identified under Amendment #A00010, March 23, 2020 at 15:00 ET.

This amendment is being extended to April 7, 2020 at 15:00 ET.

Lisa Bailey Contracting Officer

Questions Received from Vendors 03.17.20 – 03.18.20

1. GE has stopped manufacturing the Discovery XR656 Plus Base System and depending on when installation takes place, they may not have the Discovery XR656 Plus Base System available. GE is recommending a generation 2 model of the Discovery XR656 Plus Base System which is the Discovery XR656 HD system. Does the VA accept this updated model in replacement of the one stated in the PWS? We reviewed both products, the original request and the upgrade. The Discovery XR656 HD looks like an acceptable piece of equipment and should meet your needs.

2. Due to the Coronavirus some states have restricted traveling causing employers to mandate telework for employees. With that, would the VA consider allowing Offerors to submit our proposals via email instead of hard copies? The VA is changing our original request from hard copy submission to electronic submission. Please submit proposals electronically (e.g.: CD or pdf format emailed to the Contracting Officer but cannot be USB/flash drives). Please redact offers, you can decide if you want to use your CAGE code or some other identifier method.

3. Will the solicitation due date remain the same? Due to the delay in answering questions received on 3/6/2020, the solicitation will be extended to April 7, 2020.