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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

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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:

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Contractor

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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.

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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 06-15-2021 36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN17 Network Contracting Activity 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. (10N17/90C) San Antonio

TX

78229 36C257 Department of Veterans Affairs VISN17 Network Contracting Activity 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. (10N17/90C) San Antonio

TX

78229 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25721Q0842 05-20-2021

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

11:00 AM 28 May 2021 X Added Model/Serial number of freezers to statement of work in solicitation.

See continuation page below:

VA POC: T Miller, t.miller@va.gov, 210-694-6323

The solicitation response time is herby changed from 11:00 AM 27 May 2021 to 11:00 AM 28 May 2021

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Freezers

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Title of Project: Service Contract for Laboratory Freezers Currently Storing Veteran Samples (Blood/Blood Products) for VA Research; Biomarkers and Genetics Core in Waco

2. Scope of Work: The VISN 17 Center of Excellence, Biomarkers and Genetics Core, located at 4800 Memorial Drive, Building 93, room 2A113, Waco, TX 76711 has requested a service contract for the eight (8) freezers currently in use in support of multiple ongoing Veteran Research Studies. Service will include preventative maintenance, labor & parts discounts, and unlimited access to remote diagnostic and telephone support.

3. Background: The Ultra-Low Laboratory Freezers are a critical piece of equipment used by researchers at the Center of Excellence (CoE) and required by most funded research programs at this location.

4. Service for the following Laboratory Freezers:

5. SERVICE COVERAGE DESCRIPTIONS: Below are requirements for service and maintenance of the freezers:

(1) Service shall include preventative maintenance, parts, and unlimited access to remote diagnostic and telephone support.

(2) Travel and labor will be completed by qualified/certified field service engineers who are authorized to work on Thermo Fisher Scientific equipment. Travel and labor will be included in the contract and not billed separate. Travel and per diem will not be reimbursed, in addition to contract.

(3) Complete check of controllers, displays, alarm set points, battery backup, including adjustments as needed.

4.1 REPORTING PROCEDURES: The contractor will provide at least 24 hours’ notice prior to performing servicing of the instrument. For service calls, repair/service technicians must report to the Center of Excellence and sign-in before proceeding to work location. A copy of the service report will either be directly given or emailed to the research point of contact within two weeks after service.

6. HOURS OF OPERATION

5.1 DAILY WORK HOURS: Services are expected to be performed between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. In the event the scheduled pick-up falls on a holiday the contractor shall provide service the next business day.

5.2 RECOGNIZED HOLIDAYS: The Contractor shall ensure holidays are reflected in the schedules. The Contractor is not required to provide routine services on the following approved holidays:

If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed. If a holiday falls on a scheduled service day, the Contractor will be responsible for rescheduling services for the first day after the holiday observance.

7. PROGRAM OFFICE POINTS OF CONTACT:

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or POC:

Christina Hejl, 254-297-5172 christina.hejl@va.gov

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK