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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

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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

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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

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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)

01-11-2024

None 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

36C25924Q0084 01-11-2024

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The above referenced RFQ for Courier Services for the VA Montana Health Care System is amended as follows:

a. This amendment adds additional verbiage to the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items of the above referenced RFQ.

b. The additional verbiage addresses deadline for vendor clarification questions pertaining to the RFQ.

c. See the following page for details.

d. No other changes are made to the RFQ.

Contracting Officer Juanita Street

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ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only point of contact for this acquisition. Proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to David.Glanton@va.gov and NCO19Services2@va.gov by 10 AM MT on Monday, January 30, 2024.

Vendor questions for clarification (if any) shall be submitted no later than 10:00am MT, Friday, January 19th, 2024. Questions shall be submitted via email to David.Glanton@va.gov and NCO19Services2@va.gov. Answers to vendor questions shall be provided via a RFQ amendment on Contracting Opportunities the following week.

The appearance of the proposal will not be rated; however, if the reviewers cannot locate information required by the solicitation, the proposal may be determined not responsive and will be eliminated from further consideration.

Offeror shall make pricing and terms valid for a minimum of 120 calendar days from the solicitation closing date appearing in block 8 of the SF1449.

Offeror shall complete the proposal in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS, which is part of this solicitation, and the following additional instructions.

The information listed below shall be included in each proposal, or the proposal may be determined not responsive and eliminated from further consideration.

(1) One completed SF1449 with original signature, including acknowledgement of any solicitation amendments issued by the Government. The acknowledgement of amendments may be accomplished by signing the front page of each amendment (SF30) and including the signed SF30(s) together with the SF1449. Amendments may also be acknowledged by a signed statement identifying each amendment by number and acknowledging they were included in the preparation of the proposal.

(2) One completed “Schedule” of Supplies/Services and Prices/Costs (Continuation of SF1449) including proposed prices for each contract line item as appropriate. Any apparent discrepancies in extended amounts will be clarified.

(3) One completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS, which is part of this solicitation, and any other provisions or clauses required in the solicitation.

(4) One (1) copy of the offeror’s exception(s) to any terms, conditions, or requirements of the intended contract as presented in the solicitation. Include the exception(s) taken and the offeror’s proposed resolution. If no exceptions are taken, include a signed statement to that effect.

(5) A copy of documentation responding to the technical evaluation factors described in FAR provision 52.212-2, EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS, which is part of this solicitation. The documentation will be submitted in the same package as the proposal. The response shall not exceed five (5) 8-1/2”x11” double-sided pages in Times New Roman font size 12, regardless of the method used to transmit the proposal package.

(6) The Offeror shall provide information to demonstrate that they can provide the Services to comply with the requirements shown in the SOW. The Offeror shall provide all other information, data, and written responses to all paragraphs and sections contained within the SOW.

(7) List of references. References must be provided for three (3) relevant contracts that are/were active within the last three years, similar in complexity and magnitude to this solicitation and that demonstrate the ability of the offeror’s current organization to perform the required services. These may include contracts with the Federal government, State and local government agencies, and commercial customers.

(8) Offerors shall address all fill-ins that are in the provisions.

End of Addendum 52.212-1