36C25623Q1653 0002.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

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

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)

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08-29-2023

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Network Contracting Office 16 2575 Keystone Crossing Fayetteville AR 72703

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks Network Contracting Office 16 2575 Keystone Crossing Fayetteville AR 72703

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25623Q1653

08-14-2023

X

X

09-05-2023, 10:00am CDT via email

X 1

The above referenced solicitation is hereby amended to promote awareness of the Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, on pages 25 and 26 of the solicitation. The section is attached as page 2 of the amendment, and provides the requirements for the submission of quotes in order to be considered for award, in addition to submitting acknowledged solicitation amendments.

The due date for submission of quotes has been extended to September 5, 2023, 10:00am CDT.

Laura G Watts

08-29-2023

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

1. General Instructions for Quote Submissions. The Government will determine the merits of each offer on the basis of (1) its acceptability, and (2) its price reasonableness.

An offer is acceptable when it clearly evidences the offeror’s compliance, without exception, to meet the minimum requirements set forth in the solicitation. Failure to follow instructions provided in this solicitation may preclude the offeror from further consideration. Offerors should thoroughly review and be familiar with the requirements of the solicitation prior to submitting offers in order to be fully aware of the scope of the requirement. Failure to do so will not relieve the successful offeror from performing in accordance with the strict intent and meaning of the terms and conditions without additional cost to the Government.

a. No facsimile quotes will be accepted.

b. Each offeror must submit a price quote and submit written confirmation of their offer’s compliance with the salient characteristics and/or any specification alternatives (Attachment D.1).

c. The offeror shall submit its offer with all additional requirements to the following email address:

laura.watts@va.gov

d. In order to be considered for award, the following must be submitted/completed in addition to item 1.b. above:

(1) Evidence of current/active SAM and VetCert registrations;

(2) Written assertion if the product is a domestic end product (manufactured in the United States);

(3) Completion of VAAR 852.219-76.

2. Requirements for Price Quotes.

a. Standard Form (SF) 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items, with blocks 12, 17, 30a, 30b, and 30c completed by an authorized representative of the offeror.

b. Completed quote with at least a 30 day expiration; ensure applicable warranty information is clear in the quote.

mailto:laura.watts@va.gov

c. Solicitation Clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications— Commercial Items, completed by the offeror, or ensure the clause has been properly completed via SAM.gov.

The completion and submission of the above items will constitute an offer and will indicate the offeror’s unconditional assent to the terms and conditions in the solicitation and any attachments hereto. Submitted price quotes will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness and compared to other quotes received in response to this solicitation.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)