36C25520R0040 0004.docx

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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

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

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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(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.)

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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)

07-09-2020

657-501

36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25520R0040 06-08-2020

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TBD

Project # 657-501, Construct Surgical Suite Addition at Marion VA Medical Center, Illinois.

a. The purpose of this Amendment 0004 is to provide clarifications on questions and answers #36 and #37 which were posted in the Solicitation Amendment 0003 on 07/06/2020. Please see clarifications in page 2.

b. Proposal due date has been extended from July 13, 2020 to July 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM CDT.

c. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force.

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Clarifications on Questions and Answers #36 and #37 which were issued in the Solicitation Amendment 0003 on 07/06/2020:

1. Does the equipment labeled as “CC” (contractor furnished contractor installed) required to be Stryker equipment? All to be provided by contractor.

A/E Answer: Yes, turnkey by contractor and yes Stryker equipment.

1. Will the VA please clarify if offerors are to include the Stryker equipment package and supporting software in their price proposal?

VA Answer: Yes

1. Was spec section 11 76 00 and the S-Series Equipment Management System Pre-Install Manual and preliminary drawings, only provided to the contractor as a reference for coordination of VA supplied equipment?

A/E Answer: All is basis of design. Stryker is quoting to all contractors as full turnkey to VA.

1. Are other manufacturers than Stryker, acceptable to provide the OR equipment?

A/E Answer: No only Stryker (unless VA directs differently).

1. If it is acceptable to use other manufacturers, please provide a list of acceptable manufacturers.

Answer: No

The goal was to have Stryker provide turnkey, up to the if they want it done differently now.