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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS – AMENDMENT 0002 ISSUED 22 JUNE 2018

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

BY

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) 06-22-2018 649-18-2-042-0030 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300 Phoenix

AZ

85014 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300 Phoenix

AZ

85014 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25818Q0157 06-20-2018

X X X X

AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THIS REQUIREMENT:

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS REQUIREMENT, CONTAINED IN THIS AMENDMENT.

QUOTES MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 5 PM PST, MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2018 ELECTRONICALLY AT

ASHLEY.VELASQUEZ@VA.GOV TO BE CONSIDERED RESPONSIVE.

ASHLEY VELASQUEZ

CONTRACTING OFFICER

1. Would you consider an integrated one-step tool-less providing length adjustments to 80’’/84’’/90’’ to accommodate post-surgical, paraplegic, and other bed bound patients an acceptable equivalent?

Answer: The Government requirement is laid out on page 3 of the combined synopsis, in terms of salient characteristics. In accordance with VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal, equal technical solutions may be proposed, but the onus is on the Quoter to demonstrate the equality of the product being quoted. The Government will evaluate proposed technical solutions upon receipt of quote, not prior.

2. In case of proprietary, would you accept an alternative technology that uses a timer on the turn assist feature combined with a patient position detection sensor?

Answer: The Government requirement is laid out on page 3 of the combined synopsis, in terms of salient characteristics. In accordance with VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal, equal technical solutions may be proposed, but the onus is on the Quoter to demonstrate the equality of the product being quoted. The Government will evaluate proposed technical solutions upon receipt of quote, not prior.

3. Could you please specify what controls you are minimally requiring in the point of care controls located in the side-rail?

Answer: There is not a minimum requirement for what Point of Controls your technical solution must contain; this salient characteristic pertains specifically to the location of the Point of Controls. For example, a typical control function adjusts the position of the bed; it is required for that feature’s control to be located on the side rail, opposed to the foot of the bed.

4. In an intent of maximizing patient safety, would you accept lockout controls that are located out of sight and out of reach of patients?

Answer: There is not a minimum requirement for the lockout controls your technical solution must contain; this salient characteristic pertains specifically to the capability for disabling bed functions.

5. Could you please specify what features you are minimally requiring for the mattresses to be provided with the beds?

Answer: These are additional salient characteristics being added to this RFQ to address an ambiguity in the requirements. The mattresses must contain Advanced Mircoclimate Technology, Low Air Loss technology, Turn Assist, weight based pressure redistribution and be hospital grade for biomedical cleanliness.

6. In an intent of easing in-room/sideways transport and easing overall use of bed, would you accept a bed without motorized wheel that is up to 300 lbs than the Compella bed?

Answer: The Government requirement is laid out on page 3 of the combined synopsis, in terms of salient characteristics. In accordance with VAAR 852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal, equal technical solutions may be proposed, but the onus is on the Quoter to demonstrate the equality of the product being quoted. The Government will evaluate proposed technical solutions upon receipt of quote, not prior.

7. In an effort of keeping patient’s safety a priority, do you require the bed to be compliant with the latest IEC 60601-252 7 zones entrapment standard?

Answer: This is an additional salient characteristic being added to this RFQ to address an ambiguity in the requirement. All quotes must be International Electrotechnical Committee (IEC) 60601-2-52 compliant.