36C25924R0034 0001_1.docx

SUBJECT*

RFQ VISN Instrument Sharpening and Repair POP: 2/1/2024 - 1/31/2025

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Charles Gritzmacher (CO) charles.gritzmacher@va.gov 303-712-5780

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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 NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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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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) 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

36C25924R0034

X X X 1/9/2024 by 2PM MST X The purpose of this amendment is the provide responses to questions received and to extend the due date.

A. See responses to questions received.

B. All quotes are due on 1/9/2024 by 2PM MST

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Questions and Answers

1. Question: The Price/Cost Schedule has request for set pricing, and Individual basic instrumentation pricing, which I assume are repair bin items. In the Scope of Work, you include devices such as power/pneumatic and phaco equipment, rigid and flexible scopes, and light cords, none of which are basic instrumentation, nor can they be repaired onsite. These surgical devices will require off-site evaluation and repair. Therefore;

1. Is the expectation that these surgical devices will be included in this RFP?

1. If so, will you update the Price/Cost Schedule to add a line for the devices to be priced per facility?

1. An inventory of equipment with makes, models and serial numbers will be needed to price appropriately, will you provide these inventories of devices per facility that require off-site repair?

Answer: No

1. Question: If you cannot provide inventories, will you consider that devices will be quoted and repaired at time and material pricing outside of this contract under a separate purchase option?

Answer: Cost to repair and sharpen instruments IAW the SOW should be included Section B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

1. Question: Is there a specified number of service days required per facility?

Answer: Yes, varied by facility

1. Question: Will there be any need for laser marking instrumentation?

Answer: No

1. Question: Are we to include the cost of repairing your devices such as, flexible scopes, drills, phaco handpieces etc. into Section B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE? Or, Are we to only have the capability to repair those items which will be billed at time and material rates above the total contract cost.

Answer: Cost to repair and sharpen instruments IAW the SOW should be included Section B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

1. Question: In Section 4 of the SOW, under contractor requirements states, "contractor performing the repairs and sharpening of surgical instruments shall be ISO-9000 certified." Will you accept ISO-13485 which includes 9000 and 9001, but with more stringent requirements?

Answer: Yes

1. Question: Will you be verifying potential contractors' ISO certification

Answer: Yes

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