36C25621Q1143 0002.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 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

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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

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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) 598-21-3-784-0329 Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi MS 39531 Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Network Contracting Office 16 Veterans Avenue Biloxi MS 39531 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25621Q1143 07-12-2021

X X X 12pm CT July 28, 2021

The purpose of this modification is to change the solicitation from brand name only to brand name or equal.

This amendment add specific salient characteristics that the product must meet without any alterations to the pit.

This amendment includes additional clauses required for the change.

Responses are to by 12pm CT July 28, 2021 via email to tina.harris3@va.gov.

****Please see continuation sheet for Changes****

****Please pay close attention to instructions to offerors****

Tina Harris Contracting Officer This amendment changes the solicitation 36C25621Q1143 from Brand Name only to Brand name or equal Brand Name. Salient characteristics are being provided below. Offeror must provide descriptive literature to validate the or equal products qualifications. Products offered as an or equal must fit inside the pit without any alterations to the pit. Pit dimensions are also provided.

Salient Characteristics Unique Features and Performance Characteristics of Instrumentation

1. System is a stand-alone unit which does NOT require a connection to the internet or access to the “Cloud” for operation.

2. System has interactive touch screen.

3. Must have a minimum compartment size of 46” wide x 85” high x 85” long.

4. Doors:

Height – Max=90”, Min=85” Width – Max=No max, Min=44”

5. Overall Dimensions:

Length - Max=100” (With Ramps=180”), Min=97” (With Ramps=157”) Width – Max=89”, Min=86” Height – Max cabinet=94” (104” to top of damper), Min=no minimum as long as door height and chamber height is at least 85”

6. Loading Ramps (if applicable):

Length – Max=40”, Min=30” Height – Max=3”, Min=Flush to chamber floor

7. Must be able to be mounted in and fit in our current pit with no pit modifications required.

8. Machine must not be larger than the following dimensions to fit inside the pit:

Length - Max=85”, Min=82” Width - Max=70”, Min=64” Depth – Max=10.5”, Min=no minimum as long as there is a way to support the machine on the current pit blocks, which are 10.5” from finished floor.

9. Must be designed for daily usage.

10. Must have an automatic water rack flush system.

11. Must have double door pass through operation.

12. Must have an automatic damper.

13. Must have a drain discharge cool down system.

14. Must have an illuminated wash compartment.

15. Must have one barrier wall flange.

16. Vendor must offer on-line technical support for server and phone support.

17. Vendor will install and train on operation of system and software and maintenance.

18. Washer must have at least a two-year warranty with options to purchase service agreements after expiration of warranty.

ADDENDUM TO SECTION E.1 FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERRORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS, AS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN SOLICITATION IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Provisions that are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date), have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

I. AWARD BASED ON INITIAL OFFERS: Offerors are cautioned to submit their initial quotes based on most favorable terms including Price and Technical specification by 12:00pm (Central) on July 28, 2021 via email to tina.harris3@va.gov. Faxed or mailed offers will not be accepted. The Government reserves the right to make an award based on initial quotes received. There shall be no public bid/proposal opening on the due date specified in Block 8 of the SF 1449.

Offers will be considered only from offerors who are regularly established in the business called for and whom the Contracting Officer (CO) can determine to be financially responsible via FedDataCheck profile.

QUESTIONS: All questions must be submitted by email to Tina Harris tina.harris3@va.gov no later than 12:00pm (Central) on July 19, 2021 to allow for adequate time to research and answer (in the form of an Amendment) all questions received and to allow offerors adequate time prior to proposal submission.

NOTE: QUOTES SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL NO LATER THAN 12:00 PM CT ON JULY 28, 2021 TO TINA.HARRIS3@VA.GOV

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL SHOULD BE READABLE WITH MICROSOFT 2010 SOFTWARE.

II. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

A. TRANSMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS: Package shall be clearly marked with Solicitation Number 36C256-21-Q-1143 – Washer Rack. No facsimile or mailed copies will be accepted.

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING TO TINA HARRIS, CONTRACTING OFFICER, VIA EMAIL AT tina.harris3@va.gov:

SF1449: Please fill out….

1) Block 12 if applicable.

2) Block 17a including telephone number

3) Blocks 30a, b, and c

Please provide:

1) DUNS Number

2) Federal Tax ID Number

3) Provide descriptive literature for product to include inside and outside dimension, picture is option but recommended. The descriptive literature must clearly identify the item by brand name, make or model number, as applicable. Descriptive literature must include specs to justify brand name is equal.

Price Schedule (Section B): Please fill out….

1) Prices in Bid Schedule Columns for the items

2) Grand Total Block

3) Technical capabilities shall be brand name or equal. Please confirm which you are offering.

4) All amendments must be acknowledged by either signing and returning them or acknowledged by completion of section B.1(4) of original solicitation.

Clauses (Section C):

1) Please read through in its entirety. There is no need to return Section C as a copy will be provided to the contractor who contract award is made to.

Solicitation Provisions (Section E):

1) Please read provisions through their entirety.

2) Complete task listed above as part of the quote documentation.

3) Complete and return 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items ONLY if your on-line Representations and Certifications (https://orca.bpn.gov/) are not up to date and current.

CONTRACT AWARD: A firm fixed price contract may be awarded to the offeror whose quotes represent the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable and deemed fair and reasonable.

The following clauses/ provisions are hereby added to the solicitation 36C256-21-Q-1143:

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