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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

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) 05-14-2024 None Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive Lobby M, Suite M2200 Ann Arbor MI 48105 Y Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive Lobby M, Suite M2200 Ann Arbor MI 48105 To all Offerors/Bidders

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X One(1) The purpose of this amendment is to post the responses to questions received regarding the solicitation.

Lisa Bailey Contracting Officer

Questions and Answers 36C25024R0036 | DME Services – FCC | VISN 10 IN & MI

1. It is stated in Box 10 on page 1 of the Solicitation that the acquisition is 100% for Small Business Set Aside. Binson’s Hospital Supplies, Inc. and its affiliates combines are not a Small Business per CFR 121.104. Will bids be considered for evaluation from potential bidders that DO NOT meet the Small Business Requirement of less than $41,000,000?

No, this is set aside for only Small Businesses. If you are not a small business under the NAICS code associated with this procurement, then you will not be considered for evaluation.

2. It is stated in Box 20 on page 1 that the Government intends to make multiple awards separated by Indiana and Michigan VAMCs. In order to be a Responsive Bidder is the respondent required to submit pricing and be able to service all Geographic Service Areas in A) VA Northern Indiana Health Care Systems (NIHCS), Fort Wayne, IN / Marion, IN AND/OR B) Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana in Indiana and VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Battle Creek, Michigan, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan and Aleda E. Lutz Saginaw VA Medical Center, Saginaw, Michigan?

No, you would only submit an offer to the geographic area that you’re interested in.

3. Should the respondent response include 36C25024R0036 Line Items Template with Column “O” unit price included AND/OR B.4. PRICE/COST SCHEDULE Pages 8 through 55?

Please follow the instructions provided in the solicitation under Section E.

4. Is information available regarding the current price the Government is paying regarding the Delivery charges proposed in this solicitation?

No, if you are wanting that information a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request would be required to be submitted to the Privacy Officer.

5. Could you please clarify if the VA is open to the possibility of dividing the counties and/or hospitals between multiple contractors? Specifically, we are interested in understanding whether separate contractors can be allocated for Michigan and Indiana, or if the VA is seeking a single contractor to manage both states comprehensively.

Per the solicitation, this is a multiple award solicitation with 2 geographic locations as defined in the statement of work; however, contractors may submit offers for both geographic locations if they should desire to cover both geographic locations. Contractors may also submit offers for just one geographic location.

6. Additionally, if the VA is considering dividing the responsibilities among different contractors, could you advise how we should structure our proposal? We would like to know the preferred method for submitting a proposal.

Structure your proposal as defined in the Instruction to Offerors and indicate which geographic location you are submitting a quote for. Contractors can submit offers for one or both geographic locations if they’d like.

7. Should the VA prefer to engage a single contractor for the entire region, please be assured that Call Your Assistant LLC dba CYA Mobility is fully prepared to deliver comprehensive services across both Michigan and Indiana. We are committed to fulfilling the VA’s needs throughout the region and would appreciate guidance on structuring our proposal to cover all specified areas.

See above answers to the other questions.