36C25724Q0508 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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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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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36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25724Q0508

04-25-2024

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The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions as shown on the continuation page.

Tommy Haire Contracting Officer

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Questions and Answers:

1. Is there a specific purpose for having the Unit of Issue for Cylinder Fills as “EA” instead of “CY?” No specific purpose can use CY if preferred for verbiage. Line items have been revised from “EA” to “CY”.

2. How many VA-Owned Oxygen Size E Cylinders does the VAMC have on its property books? 140 VA-Owned cylinders

3. How are the (5) CBOCs in the HCS supplied with Cylinder Gases being they are not included in this RFQ (possibly VA internal transport)? Contracted Courier transports full/empty cylinders during business hours of 8-4:30pm CT.

4. On average, how many of each VA-Owned Cylinder Oxygen Size E does the VAMC keep on hand at any time? On average 90-95 cylinders

5. Being that the NAICS for this RFQ is 325210 (Industrial Gas manufacturing), please confirm whether this is a Service Contract or a Supply Contract? Service

6. Licensing: Please confirm that the GOV is affirming that the SDVOB Offeror must comply with State of Texas Board of Pharmacy requirements as these are in fact “applicable the contractor?” Licensing is a requirement.

7. Can the GOV please provide examples of “Unscheduled” & “Scheduled” Maintenance as stated in the RFQ? This can be removed, will not require cylinder maintenance.

8. What are the procedures to account for Loss of Use (LOU) costs for Contractor- Owned cylinders lost while in the VA’s possession? PG 11 of 86 in the SOW (Section 8.8) provides language stating that the GOV will pay the replacement value of lost Contractor-Owned cylinders, but it does not state HOW this will be accomplished (e.g., paid for via separate purchase order?).

CO response: if contractor own equipment is in VA’s possession and equipment becomes damage VA will seek to remedy the cost through justification and new PO to pay for the equipment.

9. CYLINDER MANIFOLD SYSTEMS Will the GOV please remove this language as this is highly nonstandard and vendors cannot perform this function due to liability reasons (damaging manifold or entering facility and possibly interacting with patients)? Can be removed.

10. Liability Insurance: How is the GOV going to validate that offerors are properly insured for NAICS 325120/221210 – the actual requirement for this work to comply with the RFQ and not just the $1M dollar value threshold? How do offerors portray to the GOV/Evaluation Committee that they have the correct type of Liability Insurance, and does this credential need to be affirmed at the time of bid submission (if not, an awarded firm could be turned down or not be able to afford this coverage in the amounts the GOV requires, respective to NAICS 325120)? Can be removed.

11. Contractor Records Can the GOV please provide examples of “records” that the Contractor is required to maintain? Can be removed.

12. LPTA Evaluation: What is the GOV’s rationale for evaluating by Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable for a critical veteran hospital function for supply of Medical Oxygen (which is categorized by the FDA as a prescription drug) and not by “best value?” “Best Value” or “Most Advantageous” to ensure the VA receives the best possible offer/service and not just to the offeror with the lowest price who meets the minimum technical requirement. In accordance with FAR 15.101-2, the Government has a high degree of confidence that reviewing the technical proposals of all offerors would not result in the identification of characteristics that would provide value or benefit to the agency. Therefore, LPTA is appropriate.