36C25624Q1067_RFQ_A2.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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See block 16

580-24-4-5161-0301

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36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

Galleria Financial Center

5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

Shasta Britt, Contract Specialist

Shasta.Britt@va.gov

36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

Galleria Financial Center

5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25624Q1067

07-15-2024

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N/A

X One (1)

The purpose of the amendment 0002 (A2) is to provide all potential vendors with questions and answers.

See below for details…

Steven Berkeley, Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2022-170886

mailto:Shasta.Britt@va.gov

CONTINUATION PAGE…

The purpose of the amendment 0002 (A2) is to provide all potential vendors with questions and answers.

A. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

General Requirements

1. Question: In the SOW Paragraph 2.a., New (Parts not excluded)- is this referencing stock program, other section in SOW Paragraph 2.jj. Does this mean contractor to estimate as to the parts that would be needed for each year outside of the SOW

Paragraph 2.jj. and bill those into the contract?

Answer: Yes, please refer to SOW Paragraph 2 General Requirements.

2. Question: In the SOW Paragraph 2.jj., On hand stock to be kept at all times. Is this a requirement to replenish the VA’s stock when supplies are depleted?

Answer: No, this is what is required by the contractor to be provided and available as part of the contract as outlined in SOW Paragraph 2 General Requirements.

Price/Cost Schedule

3. Question: On CLINs 0005, 1005, 2005, 3005, 4005 Repair Parts; is this line item associated with and in connection with SOW Paragraph 2.jj.?

Answer: No, these Repair Parts are not considered for the normal preventative maintenance items as outlined in SOW Paragraph 2 General Requirements. Prior approval will need to be granted before unforeseen repairs.

Additional Questions:

4. Question: How will the contingency of $60,000.00 be administered? Will that be held separate from the contract by the customer and authorized repairs submitted for approval for funding?

Answer: Yes, funded annually, please refer to answer to Question # 3 above.

a. Or will the contingency fund be replenished and at what point?

Answer: Funded annually with each option year and not to exceed (NTE) as outline in the CLIN description.

b. Will this contingency be administered for outside resources to perform quarterly training required for VA personnel?

Answer: No, please refer to CLINs 0004-4004 for quarterly training required for VA personnel. This is for unforeseen training outside SOW Paragraph 2.x. Prior approval will need to be granted before unforeseen training.

5. Question: In the general requirement section updates are called out - will software updates, subscriptions need to be included on our base price or will this be submitted for approval and paid in addition to base contract?

Answer: Yes, please refer to SOW Paragraph 2 General Requirements.

6. Question: Holiday call outs- SOW Paragraph 11 and 11.e. sections- Clarification if there is a holiday call out will be billed outside the contract.

Answer: Please Refer to SOW Paragraph 2.h.

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