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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

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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)

(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) 09-26-2019 n/a Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe BLVD Houston

TX

77030 4298 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe BLVD Houston

TX

77030 4298 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25619Q1534 09-26-2019

X x x

N/A See CONTINUATION Page X The purpose of this Amendment is to Answer questions submitted in response to the RFQ This Amendment also provides Facility drawings listed as Attachments.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

CONTINUATION PAGE

RFQ 36C25619Q1534 Questions

Para A2 states “Lifting capacity: The lift systems shall have a maximum capacity of 825 lbs. (375 kg)” Can this be reduced to 800lbs to allow additional competition? Yes

Para A3 states “Scale: Integrated/internal scale, Class III” Will you accept external scales? No.

We are very specific in our request for integrated scales for we are following the guidance and recommendations found in the VA’s Bariatric Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Guidebook published by VHA Center for Engineering and Occupational Safety and Health (CEOSH) which states in section 2.1.10 Scales: one of the preferred options for scales for bariatric patients to preserve patient dignity is to procure a scale which is built into lifting equipment. It is our intent to procure a product which both protects our patient’s dignity while remaining readily available in the immediate patient care workspace. We are focused on remaining compliant with recommendations set forth by the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Para A4 states “Hand control: Wired, with LED screen capable of displaying patient weight” can the requirement to display weight on hand control be removed? With the external scale weight is clearly displayed on the scale. No. This response is the same answer found in the previous question.

The CLINs call out “Wifi capable and CLM” can this be removed, as it is too restrictive? No.

CLM or Care Lift Management provides both important maintenance information as well as information regarding equipment usage. The Safe Patient Handling Coordinator as described in VHA Directive 1611 section 4.h.13.i is responsible for coordinating and monitoring a comprehensive Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program. Care Lift Management or CLM allows us to track lift usage to include how often maximal weight capacity is lifted. It also allows us to know how many times the lift has actually been used or activated. This feature supports our efforts to fulfill the requirements of VHA Directive 1611.

Are there any drawings of the floorplan, layout, or any reflective ceiling plans that can be included to fully understand the project requirements? PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHMENTS FOR DRAWINGS OF FLOORPLAN, LAYOUTS.

See attached document: 100-1-D-PT.

See attached document: 100-2-H Second Floor.

See attached document: 100-2-L Seconf Floor-AreaL.

See attached document: 100-3-G Third Floor.

See attached document: 100-b-j Basement Floor-Area J.

See attached document: 100-B-K Basement Floor-Area K.