36C25921Q0389 0001.docx

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)

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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) 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village

CO

80111 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village

CO

80111 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25921Q0389 08-13-2021

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

09:00 Hours CT 08-20-2021 X This amendment instructs vendors that the following revised sections are to replace previous sections of the same name:

1) B.5 Price/Cost Schedule

2) E.2 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020)

3) PRICE SCHEDULE BPA RFQ 36C25921Q0389 0001 (separately attached)

Vendors are also instructed to note the "Offer Due Date/Local Time" from block 8 of SF1449 is exended to the time/date in block 11 above.

All other items remain unchanged.

Monica Gary Contracting Officer See attached document: PRICE SCHEDULE BPA RFQ 36C25921Q0389 0001.

B.5 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall provide pricing for three or more orderable items in the Price Schedule spreadsheet (Price List) attached in Section D.

The VA prefers unit prices are inclusive of shipping charges and all other associated costs for a smooth and seamless transaction process by making it less onerous on the VA during the comparison of quotes prior to issuance of a funded task order. If there is no separate price schedule of itemized shipping charges the VA will accept that the contractor’s shipping charges are included in the unit prices in the spreadsheet Price List (Price Schedule).

The prices included on the BPA list (or applicable "discounted" rates submitted in a proposal response to an RFQ resulting in award) that are in effect on the effective date of an order shall govern that order's basic performance period. With regard to any option years, which are later exercised, the proposed option year rates as incorporated into the order award are in effect until such time, if applicable, that the contractor has been authorized a rate increase culminating from a negotiation with the Contracting Officer.

Price Reductions: The BPA holder can voluntarily reduce offered prices at any time by giving 24-hour advance notice (by electronic-mail) to the Department of Veterans Affairs/Contracting Officer. This BPA also allows for additional discounts if a "large order" is placed at one time. An advanced notice is not required for discounts offered for only an individual order. Whether an order is large enough to warrant such a discount is subject to the discretion of the BPA holder.

Price Increases: The BPA holder may also increase BPA prices at any time. Any BPA price increase shall not take effect until the Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Officer receives written notification (U.S. mail, facsimile, or electronic-mail). Any order already issued shall not be affected by any change to BPA pricing. The prices offered under this BPA will undergo annual review by the Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Officer.

E.2 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2020) The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) is seeking to award a five-year Blanket Purchase Order (BPA) to one or more responsible offerors to provide Water Sample Lab Testing Services for the Sheridan VA Health Care System, Sheridan, WY.

Questions from Vendors Questions must be addressed in writing to the solicitation POC from block 8 of page 1 (SF1449). Questions must be received by the solicitation POC at least 24 hours before the solicitation close date and time. Any questions and answers not provided in writing and not complying with the time constraint above will not be honored or considered valid for this solicitation.

How to Submit a Response to the Solicitation Emailed quotes are the only acceptable method of response to this RFQ and must be emailed to the Solicitation POC.

Solicitation POC:

Monica Gary Contract Specialist Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) Monica.gary@va.gov

Ensure e-mail sizes do not exceed 5MB per e-mail. Zip files are not accepted. If sending multiple e-mails, indicate “__ of __” to ensure all are received. Suggest vendors send e-mail to request confirmation of receipt of number of attachment(s) & # of e-mails.

The following will not be accepted as part of the quote package:

1. Faxed responses will not be accepted.

2. Posted or couriered responses will not be accepted.

3. Zipped files are not accepted. These do not easily and readily transmit to the VA email system. Do not include zipped attachments in emails as part of the offer.

4. Additional, superfluous attachments, brochures, informational line cards that fail to meet the requirements below or are not part of the requirements below will not be accepted.

Vendors must include the following as part of their response to this RFQ.

1. Vendors MUST submit a completed and signed page 1 of SF1449 of this solicitation.

1. Block 17a of the SF1449 must be completed, to include DUNS number and contact details of the vendor’s representative.

1. Blocks 30a., 30b. and 30c. of the SF1449 must be signed.

1. Vendors must use PRICE SCHEDULE in Section D to provide their quote. Vendors are encouraged to quote as many items as possible but must quote at least three items or more per BPA Pricing Period.

If service cannot be satisfied exactly as required in the PWS, to include shipment and all associated costs, then this will be considered a NO BID item on the offeror’s quote. Vendors may provide a separate price schedule, in addition to the spreadsheet Price List, so that they may clearly identify their itemized shipping charges on a per line item basis.

If a caveat note is placed next to the quoted price this will be considered a NO BID item on the offeror’s quote.

Quotes for part of the Price Schedule may be submitted by vendors. Vendors may indicate “NO BID” against the specific line item in the Price Schedule that they cannot satisfy in accordance with the PWS and Price Schedule.

Proposals are not accepted. This is not a Request for Proposal. This is a Request for Quote. Proposals will not be accepted. Variations made by vendors to the description of services to include shipment methods, or the unit of issue or quantities, as published in the Price Schedule of this Solicitation are not acceptable. Variations made to the terms and conditions are not acceptable. Variations made to the PWS are not acceptable.

1. Vendors must submit a completed and signed SF30, when applicable for every amendment that is issued against this solicitation.

1. Only submit the first page of the SF30

1. Blocks 15A, 15B and 15C, of page1 of the SF30 must be signed and submitted with the vendor’s response.

1. Vender representations and certifications should be current in SAM.gov, otherwise vendors must submit the most recent data in their response to this RFQ and must refer to FAR provision 52.212-3.

1. Vendors must submit the following completed FAR provisions and Security Requirements:

1. FAR Provision 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020)

1. FAR Provision 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016)

1. FAR Provision 52.222-25 -Affirmative Action Compliance (APR 1984)

1. Special Standards of Responsibility: To assist the contracting officer in determining if the special standards of responsibility applicable to this procurement are met, offerors are asked to provide the following information with their quote. Failure to include this information could result in a contracting officer’s determination that an otherwise successful offeror is not eligible for contract award. Not to exceed 3 pages for submission.

1. Special Certifications: To assist the contracting officer in determining if the special certifications applicable to this procurement are met, offerors must provide the following documents with their quote. Failure to include this information could result in a contracting officer’s determination that an otherwise successful offeror is not eligible for contract award.

1. Offeror’s Certification for Drinking Water Laboratories in Wyoming issued by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8, and/or

2. Subcontractor’s Certification for Drinking Water Laboratories in Wyoming issued by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8, if a subcontractor is being used.

(End of Addendum to 52.212-1)