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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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

(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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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

36C25819Q0334 09-03-2019

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1. Q: Will the VA provide the cleaning solution/chemicals products?

A: No

1. Q: Will the VA provide the cleaning equipment (stationary sink, hoses and anti-bacteria steamers)?

A: No

1. Q: Will there be a staging area in the hospital, so we can work on the equipment?

A: The cleaning will be in the units/wards/rooms when available and if not will be done on site on or near the loading dock.

1. Q: Will the VA provide PPE for equipment that has been contaminated with i.e. TB,MRSA, etc.

A: No

1. Q: Will the VAH provide material needed to patch mattresses?

A: No

1. Q: Is this due on Sep 6 or 13,2019?

A: Box 8 of solicitation 36C25819Q0334 states “offer due date/ local time 09-06-2019 @ 3:00pm.

1. Q: What are the anticipated “on-call” weekend/holiday hours?

A: It is anticipated the availability will be 365 days a year as needed by the hospital.

Q: Is there historical data available for an average amount of weekend and holiday hours needed?

A: No.

1. Q: Who is responsible for the cost and/or procurement of replacement casters? (2.1.7 Replace casters on equipment as needed.)

A: The Vendor (Contractor)

1. Q: Who is responsible for the cost and/or procurement of the above referenced items? (2.1.8 Replace rubber tips on equipment such as foot stands, chairs, walkers etc. as needed.)

A: The Vendor (Contractor)

1. Q: Who is responsible for the cost/procurement of material used in the process of patching mattresses? (2.1.9 Patch mattress pad tears and holes where applicable using manufacture IP approve process.)

A: The Vendor (Contractor)

1. Q: Who is responsible for the cost and/or procurement of supplies used in the paint refurbishment process of equipment? (2.1.10 Remove any surface rust from stainless steel items and for rust on painted items, remove surface rust and paint surface with rust preventative paint.)

A: The Vendor (Contractor)

1. Q: Are there established areas/rooms designated as “clean rooms” and “dirty rooms”? If so, where are they located?

A: Yes, and it will be throughout the hospital. The cleaning will be in the units/wards/rooms when available and if not will be done on site on or near the loading dock.

1. Q: Is there a wheelchair cleaning machine available for use by the contractor?

A: No Q: If not, is there a designated area where wheelchairs and stretchers can be pressure washed? (3.2 PATIENT TRANSPORT - Wheelchairs, Stretchers) A: On or near the loading dock, the contractor will provide the water catchment system, so the water does not drain into the hospital drains.

1. Q: Will the Contractor be provided with an office?

A: No

1. Q: What is the average number of units cleaned per month, under the current NCRME program?

A: We currently do not have a Non Critical Reusable Medical Equipment (NCRME) program, but we expect up to an average of 400 per week

1. Q: What are the current number of units serviced per month, on weekends, under the current NCRME program?

A: We currently do not have a program but will require service on weekends and holidays.

1. Q: On the price sheet, please clarify “CLIN # 0003 - 1.00 EA __________________ Over and Above work” is this an hourly rate for additional services? Please clarify the requirement for this CLIN and describe the “1- Each” A: This CLIN will be an unfunded line item for unexpected additional cleaning and/or refurbishment for 2 technicians at same hourly rate of CLIN 0001.