36C25625Q1499 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

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)

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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 10-06-2025

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Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C) 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport LA 71101

Department of Veterans Affairs Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (90C) 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport LA 71101

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25625Q1499

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 10-14-2025 4:30 PM CDT

The purpose of this amendment to address two questions submitted by a potential offeror.

See the second page with the questions and answers.

The RFQ closing date and time is changed to 10/14/2025 at 4:30 PM CDT.

New offers and revisions to existing offers will be accepted before that date and time.

No other changes are made to the RFQ.

Bennett W Smith Contracting Officer

Question #1: CLIN 6 (Flat Rate Repair) vs. CLIN 7 (Hourly Repair Labor):

The Price Schedule includes both a flat-rate repair CLIN and an hourly repair labor CLIN, but does not specify when each should apply. Without defined criteria, there is ambiguity in determining whether repairs of varying complexity or duration should be priced under CLIN 6 or CLIN 7. Could the Government clarify the threshold or conditions under which repairs should be priced as flat-rate versus hourly?

Answer: Apply flat rates for common, short-term repairs where the scope of work is clearly defined and predictable, a hour or less. This approach provides upfront cost certainty and simplifies the approval process. Conversely, use hourly or bench rates for complex, long-term, or less predictable repairs where unforeseen issues may arise, allowing flexibility to adjust the final cost based on actual labor and materials.

Example: A flat rate may be appropriate for providing additional education to a Veteran or caregiver on the use of bed controls. A bench rate would be more suitable when multiple parts are being replaced on a bed and manual labor is required.

Question #2: CLIN 8 (Repair Parts):

The Statement of Work requires that parts be billed at manufacturer’s cost; however, CLIN 8 is listed as a priced CLIN with estimated quantities. This raises questions regarding how CLIN 8 will be treated in the total evaluated price, particularly since contractors cannot predict manufacturer costs at the time of proposal. Could the Government confirm whether CLIN 8 will be included in the comparative price evaluation, or excluded as a pass-through item given its cost-reimbursement nature?

Answer: The cost of repair parts may be included in the initial assessment or estimate.

Reimbursement for parts is permitted with prior government approval before the repair is completed. So this item will be exclude as a pass-through item.