36C25925R0057 0006.docx

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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

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 11-13-2025 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

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6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

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6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village CO 80111 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25925R0057 07-22-2025

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 11-26-2025 16:00 MST

1. The purpose of this amendment is provide answers to the additional questions received after the question period.

Please see continuation page;

2. The due date for offers is extended until November 26, at 4:00PM MT.

3. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0006 with their offers;

4. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Thaddeus Gray Contracting Officer

Additional Questions and Answers

Will the VA consider adding separate CLINs for each of the five product categories (e.g., modular ramps, vehicle trunk/lifts, stair glides, porch lifts, and vertical platform lifts) under both evaluation and installation? No, the VA will not consider adding separate line-items for each of the five product categories, such as modular ramps, vehicle trunk/lifts, stair glides, porch lifts, and vertical platform lifts. These product categories are of similar complexity and require similar labor requirements.

Would VA be open to structuring these CLINs to reflect the distinct labor, training, and equipment requirements unique to each product type to ensure accurate pricing and performance monitoring? No, these equipment types are listed under their respective line item categories, which represent the labor and complexity of that equipment. Please refer to PWS sections 7.9, 7.10, and 7.11 for details.

Does VA agree that separating these categories into individual CLINs would enhance cost transparency, improve competition, and reduce potential for disputes in invoicing? No, equipment types are grouped by complexity.

If VA is willing to add these separate CLINs, will the revised Price Schedule reflect consistent definitions aligned with the Performance Work Statement for each product type? Not applicable as line items are remaining the same.

Will VA consider creating separate CLINs for one-person versus two-person pick-up and delivery, given the significant variance in labor and resource costs? No, the VA will pay a flat rate per job. This is a fixed price IDIQ contract as stated on the SF 1449.

Will VA establish CLINs for preventative maintenance to reflect the ongoing labor and travel requirements distinct from initial delivery and installation? DME preventative maintenance is not required under this contract.

Will VA consider establishing separate CLINs for after-hours and emergency delivery, recognizing the premium cost of labor and logistical complexity associated with off-hours service? No, these are included under the Rush Delivery line item.

Similarly, will VA establish CLINs for after-hours and emergency repair services, ensuring clarity in reimbursement for these high-priority tasks? No, these are included under the Rush Delivery line item.

Will VA create a CLIN for cleaning and processing of VA-owned equipment, to properly capture labor, transportation, and sanitation costs, and ensure compliance with infection-control standards? No, this should be included in the applicable line item for that specific equipment pick-up/delivery (Major, Moderate, or Minor).

Will VA confirm whether mileage reimbursement will be separately invoiced when multiple CLIN services are completed during the same trip, and if so, whether the reimbursement applies per CLIN or per trip? Mileage will be invoiced per trip. If one trip includes multiple drop-offs, mileage will be paid for the total miles driven even if one trip includes multiple drop-offs.

Will VA provide an Excel version of the updated Price Schedule to ensure consistency across all offerors and accurate completion of all CLIN categories? Not applicable as line items are remaining the same.

Will VA clarify whether preventative maintenance CLINs should be priced as per unit, per visit, or per job, given the distinct nature of the services? No. Preventative maintenance reports are what the vendor provides on their vehicles, not patient equipment. Please refer to PWS paragraph 6.F. Vehicle preventative maintenance reports are to ensure the reliability and safety of the vehicles used to transport VA-bought Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for delivery, setup, and training at Veterans' homes. These reports will include all vehicle maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.

Will VA confirm that additional CLINs added will not alter the overall SDVOSB performance requirement but will instead support clarity and fairness in evaluation? Not applicable as line items are remaining the same.

Will VA consider incorporating escalation provisions for labor costs across option years, particularly for high-skill services such as lift installation and emergency response? All vendors will need to submit their pricing to Contracting to be evaluated for the duration of the contract. The question asked was unclear.

Can the Government provide clarification on the geographic distribution of Veterans to be served under this RFP. Montana is a highly rural, and frontier geographic area with very few urban areas. It is a 147,000 square mile state. Veterans are widely distributed throughout the state. Please refer to PWS section 3.

This requirement covers the counties of Beaverhead, Big Horn, Blaine, Broadwater, Carbon, Carter, Cascade, Chouteau, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Deer Lodge, Fallon, Fergus, Flathead, Gallatin, Garfield, Glacier, Golden, Valley, Granite, Hill, Jefferson, Judith Basin, Lake, Lewis & Clark, Liberty, Lincoln, Madison, McCone, Meagher, Mineral, Missoula, Musselshell, Park, Petroleum, Phillips, Pondera, Powder River, Powell, Prairie, Ravalli, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sanders, Sheridan, Silver Bow, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Teton, Toole, Treasure, Valley, Wheatland, Wibaux, Yellowstone.

See attached document: Revised Performance Work Statement V2 - Redlines.