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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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(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.

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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 00001 607-18-1-969-0004 none 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee

WI

53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25218Q0380

X X X Extended until 01/11/2018 @ 2:00pm Amendment 00001 is to answer questions on solicitation 36C25218Q0380 and to update the pricing schedule to reflect the changes.

Answer to questions and new pricing schedule is on pages 2-5 of this amendment.

All other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain the same.

Contract administration: Michael J Rosenthal; michael.rosenthal@va.gov

Michael J Rosenthal Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-SAOC-2016-A0427B46

SUMMARY OF CHANGES to Power Stretchers RFQ 36C25218Q0378 for the William S. Middleton VA Medical Center located in Madison WI:

Please note that the following information has been added to the solicitation, which has been revealed in correspondence with the market for which the solicitation is intended. The following questions and answers are provided:

1. Which color of the four have the brake pedals on head and foot ends for four stretchers

a. only RED

2. Which color of the four have the exit alarm system and scale for four stretchers?

a. only RED

3. Verify only 8 stretchers are requested?

a. There are 12 stretchers and all characteristics apply to all 12 stretchers except the above-mentioned need on the RED stretchers.

4. Please define the surface / mattress requirement?

a. At least 5” H X 30” W X 76 “ L welded seams, polycarbonate polyurethane covering, mattress to include both foam and gel components. Needs to be USA 16 CFR 1632 compliant. Velcro strips on bottom of mattress that match stretcher surface Velcro points.

The response due date has been extended and is hereby extended to Thursday, January 1, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. CST.

SUBMITTAL OF QUOTE: The submittal package must be faxed (414-844-4887) or emailed to Michael.rosetnahl@va.gov. Omission of any one item MAY result in an offeror’s package being deemed not technically acceptable. Offerors shall submit a minimum of one (1) complete copy of the original signed RFQ including pricing.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

(SF 1449, Continuation of Blocks 19 – 24)

Contractor shall provide the following item for the William S. Middleton VA Medical Center located in Madison, WI FOB destination. The following items are known to meet the VA’s needs. Offeror shall provide the following items:

00033

1105045310

TOTAL COST

Memo or correspondence which authorizes distributor to distribute the manufacturer’s products must be included with RFQ response if offeror is not original manufacturer.

Specifications/salient characteristics:

· Patient stretcher motorized with electronic functions for patient and staff to position.

· 700lb weight capacity

· Mattress with at least 3-inch height.

· Oxygen tank holder mounted.

· Integrated transfer board.

· 4-wheel central locking brake system with dual end activators.

· Dual side-mounted foot control hydraulics with uni-lower pedal.

· Trendelenburg positions.

· 8 inch casters with wheel covers.

· Powered backrest with lift assist manual which uses patient weight to raise head of stretcher.

· Powered knee gatch with quick release lowering.

· Retractable cord reel.

· Foot end lock out controls.

· At least a 2-year warranty with 2-year parts, labor and travel.

· Brake pedals on head and foot ends for four stretchers only

· Exit alarm system and scale for four stretchers only.

· 8 stretchers to be powder blue color for base assembly.

· 4 stretchers to be red color for base assembly.

All Items to be delivered and installed at:

William S. Middleton VA Medical Center Warehouse 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison, WI 53705‐2286

Delivery and installation coordination is TBD. The product will be stored at contractor’s warehouse until the scheduled delivery is determined. Delivery will be during normal working hours, between 7:30am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.