36C25924Q0026 0001_1.docx

Q&A Solicitation # 36C25924Q0026

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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

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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.

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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.

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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:

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Contractor

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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.

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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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36C259-23-AP-4807

666-24-1-683-0001

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

36C25924Q0026 11-20-2023

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LOA# 666-3640162-683-854100-2543 010055590

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions received (see page 2).

Receipt of offers stays the same and must be submitted to heather.clemons@va.gov and received no later than November 24, 2023 5:00pm MST.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Questions and Answers below are referencing RFQ 36C25924Q0026:

Q. Is this a new or follow-on requirement? If a follow-on, who is the incumbent and what is the contract number?

A. This is a follow-on requirement. The incumbent is MGI, Inc. under contract 36C25922P0724. The previous contract was a one-year contract, which was then extended for an additional six (6) months. This requirement is for a base year and four (4) option years.

Q. Can you clarify what is meant by 'Base Year' and 'Option Year' in regards to when the contract has begun? Does that mean VA Salt Lake will decide year by year whether they would like to continue?

A. The intent is to continue the contract for the full 5 years but funds are obligated one fiscal year at a time by the VHA. Each year there is a review process to ensure needs are met, but our intent would be to continue utilizing the product for a full 5 years.

Q. 'Funding available for the procurement' is often mentioned. Would it be possible to know how much funding is available for this procurement?

A. Funds are obligated each fiscal year to meet the specified amount within the contract. We have to validate each fiscal year that the funds are provided and available and are tied to our budget.

Q. Are any additional documents besides the RFQ required to be submitted?

A. Yes, see E.3 52.212-2 EVALUATION regarding Special Standards of Responsibility (SSR).

Q. Is a site visit mandatory?

A. No, a site visit is not mandatory.

Q. Are there limitations to subcontracting?

A. Yes, please review sections: C.6 VAAR 85.219-74 Limitations On Subcontracting and E.1 Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors paragraph: General Standards of Responsibility.

B. This clause MUST be completed, signed and returned at time of bid in order for offer to be considered (even if not subcontracting work out).

Q. Is this a “Service Contract”, as defined in VAAR 852.219-75, subsection (1)(i), requiring that no more than 50% of the contract amount shall be paid to a non-SDVOSB subcontractor?

A. Yes, that is correct.

Q. Will the Buy American Act, FAR 52.225-1, be enforced for all medical gas equipment used on this project?

A. In the cases where the Buy American Act can be met, it will be required.

Q. In accordance with VA directive 7515 “Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems”, please specify the ASSe credential(s) required for the performance of this contract.

A. Per the Performance Work Statement included in this solicitation “service technicians shall have current NITC ASSE 6040 training and certification”.