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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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

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

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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) 539-24-2-072-0040 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati

OH

45219 36C250 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati

OH

45219 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25024Q0404 03-15-2024

X X X

X Please refer to questions and answers attachment.

Closing date of 3/21/2024; 08:00am EST remains the same.

Please refer to attachment with question and answer responses.

Contracting Officer - Services Evaluation Factors

1. The contractor is to provide a narrative description showing vendor competency & proficiency in the following: full repairs and refurbishments to entail complete reinsulating, laser welding, straightening, testing, realigning, machining, powder coating, sharpening, and complete rebuilds as well as other actions needed to bring instruments to original design specification & in compliance with ANSI-AAMI ST-79 part 7.7.

2. The contractor shall furnish evidence of ISO 9001:2015 certified Other Electronic & Precision Equipment Repair & Maintenance certification, furnish documentation of certification with bid submission.

3. Contractor shall provide descriptive response of how you are able to provide 1-hour response time to initial trouble call via a phone call and 24 hours onsite.

4. Provide a narrative plan of how you plan to meet cart repairs including case carts, loading carts, once per month (infrequent typically 1-2 per year.)

5. Describe your plan to assure quality assurance including techniques or references for accuracy when sharpening different scissors, repairing needle holders, Hemostats, forceps, etc.…

6. Describe your expertise for reporting work performed utilizing facility tracking software, Censitrac.

7. Provide a plan that demonstrates the ability to accomplish at least 1,100 plus trays including 8000 plus instruments at least annually. Estimation of 90 trays per month and or equivalent to 15-20 trays a week including misc. individual instrument repairs.

Cincinnati Tool Sharpening Questions and Answers:

1. There are numerous endoscopes, rigid and flexible, along with power tools and other non-instrument items listed in the equipment list. Is there a repair history on all the scopes and power tools so any contractor can provide an accurate bid? No endoscopes, Power tools. Is it assumed that costly endoscope repairs be paid for by the Contractor? No Endoscopes

1. Based on the 90 trays per month, is it assumed that instrument repair and sharpening is onsite 2 days a week? 1-2 days

1. What brand and model number are the blue light scopes? No blue scopes

1. How many days per week are you currently receiving onsite services? (1)

1. Is the POP correct for contract start? YES

1. In reviewing the instrument list, we found that the list also includes items that are not typically serviced onsite in a mobile lab. These items include rigid endoscopes, power and video equipment etc. We are assuming these pieces of equipment were included with the inventory list as it was pulled from the instrument tray tracking system.

5. Should we assume these items would not be part of an annual service agreement? No endoscopes, power, or video equipment should be included

5. If to be included, can you provide a complete inventory with model number and quantity of each item?

5. If included, will you add a separate Clin to the cost schedule to price these serialized devices?

1. Is there a desired cleaning schedule for the Belimed Sterilizer Racks, such as 2 times annually etc.? (2) Annually

1. How many case cart repairs are averaged per month? (1)