AMENDMENT 0001.pdf

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

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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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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)

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0001 01-28-2025

589-25-1-7626-0009

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

36C25525Q0128

01-14-2025

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X X

** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 02-05-2025 11:00AM CST

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Blood Bank Refrigerators | Leavenworth VAMC

A) The purpose of this Amendment is to provide Questions and Answers, see Continuation Page and an updated Statement of Requirement. This solicitation is for Brand Name or Equal.

B) This Amendment also extends the RFQ submission date, From January 28, 2025, To February 5, 2025, by 11:00 a.m. Central

C) This conclude the Question & Answer period.

Teresa Cabanting

Contracting Officer

QUESTION & ANSWER

QUESTION: I am reaching out to inquire about a description for the Helmer Scientific IBR120

GX within the solicitation. The document states iBR120-GX (a 20 cf unit) but then requires 25 cf which would be the iBR125 GX.

ANSWER: The Statement of Requirement has been updated.

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT

The Leavenworth VAMC Laboratory is requesting to purchase two blood storage refrigerators for the blood bank department. This will be used to store human blood for transfusion.

Salient Characteristics for Blood Bank Refrigerator

High Performance Medical-Grade Blood Bank/ Upright Refrigerator/AABB Compliant. Brand

Name or Equal to the Helmer Scientific iBR125 GX

• Storage Volume – minimum of 25 cubic feet/ 504 Blood bags

• Interior Storage- must contain 7 drawers that are liquid -tight, stainless steel, and are adjustable. 100 lbs. maximum capacity per drawer.

• Temperature Range: +2°C to +10°C. Set Point: +4°C. Must have Minium and Maximum temperature display and reset. Equipped with Temperature Monitoring Ballasts.

• Exterior/Interior Finish: Bacteria-resistant powder coating stainless steel.

• Unit must be able to utilize existing 115 volts 60Hz electrical power.

• Performance Characteristics: Uniformity +/- 1.0°C. Recovery to 8°C after 3 minutes of door opening is 1 minute. Stability: 0.07°C. Pull-down time to 4°C is 65 minutes.

• Microprocessor-with touchscreen input and display. User interface that is door mounted with color touchscreen this at least 7 inches with °C or °F readings.

• Controller: on/off power switch. Control Sensor: RTD, stainless steel. Must have Communication Ports with the capability to Download via USB, CSV, and PDF with remote alarm contacts, RJ45 (Ethernet).

• Chart recorder- Refrigerator must have Intergraded, 4”’ diameter use inkless pressure-sensitive charts, with a battery backup. Includes an Interactive Temperature Graph.

• Alarms- Refrigerator must contain Power Failure Alarm, Door Ajar Alarm, Condenser Temperature Alarm and High/Low Alarms- Tests. All alarms must be fully adjustable. The High/Low Alarms-Tests must be fully adjustable with automatic (Peltier) testing capability.

• The Refrigerator must have a Temperature Log including an Event Log that records all alarms and door openings and an Access Log with optional access control. All alarms must have the capability to be downloaded onto a USB.

• Refrigerator must be equipped with a dual pane glass door, right hinged, made of standard safety glass. Lockable door, password protected settings, PIN access via optional access control.