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This document is a Standard Form 30 Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract for a centrifuge procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office. The amendment extends the solicitation closing time to March 11, 2025, at 17:00 CDT and addresses vendor questions about the equipment specifications. The solicitation (36C25725Q0316) is for a floor model centrifuge for the Grand Prairie VA Outpatient Clinic, with specific requirements including the ability to accommodate various blood tube sizes (5mL, 7mL, 10mL), adjustable speeds up to 4000 RPM, and a rotor with carriers.

The Q&A section clarifies key technical details, confirming that the VA is seeking a floor model centrifuge with specific dimensional and performance characteristics. Vendors were informed that alternative models like the Silencer Rover meet the specifications, and the centrifuge must include a rotor. The solicitation requires completion of the Buy American Certificate (52.225-2) and submission of proposals in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors and evaluation criteria specified in provision 52.212-2.

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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) 03-07-2025 Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25725Q0316 03-04-2025

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 03-11-2025 17:00 CDT See CONTINUATION Page X The purpose of this amendment is to answer vendor questions and extend the closing time of the solicitation to March 11, 2025 at 17:00 CST. No further questions will be accepted.

Robyn J. Nussbaum Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

Questions and Answers

1. Q: I have a centrifuge JXN26 that is a floor model unit, but it is slightly larger than specifications below. There is truly nothing on the market that is a floor model with width of 19in.

A: Incorrect, there are models on the market with the specifications (Silencer Rover).

2. Q: Is the customer looking for benchtop? If so, that might be more fitting into the dimensions.

A: See above, customer is seeking a floor model centrifuge.

3. Q: I would also need to know what volumes they are spinning and at what speed?

A: Centrifuge must accommodate various blood tube sizes (5mL, 7mL, 10mL primary tubes), and adjustable speeds for separating plasma and serum, up to 4000 RPM.

4. Q: Do they need a rotor? Centrifuge cannot operate without a rotor.

A: Yes, the centrifuge must come with rotor and carriers.

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