36C26018Q0125-A00005000.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

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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

BY

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) A00005 04-10-2018 None 36C260 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 20 5115 NE 82nd Ave, Suite 102 Vancouver WA 98662 36C260 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 20 5115 NE 82nd Ave

STE 102

Vancouver WA 98662 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26018Q0125 02-02-2018

X X X April 24, 2018 12:00pm Pacific The purpose of this amendment is to answer vendor questions and extend the closing date of the solicitation to April 24, 2018 12:00pm Pacific.

See continuation pages

Continuation Pages

1. Question: Amendment 3 item 1 does not state the new deadline for submission that I can see. Please clarify?

Answer: See Block 11 of the SF 30.

2. Question: Below is a chart from the solicitation Q&A. Can you have the word “protective” clarified. Does the buyer mean individually packed, protective cover on tip, protected in box with bubble wrap???

Answer: They should come shrink wrapped in non-sterile re-closable puncture resistant bags.

3. Question: I wanted to clarify if you just want the new Pricing matrix filled out and the Amendment or do you want whole bid package resubmitted?

Answer: Please submit the following:

ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008)

1. General Requirements The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20) Western States Network Consortium (WSNC) needs Laboratory Supplies listed in Attachment A for WSNC medical facilities listed in Attachment B. The Government may elect to award a single BPA or to award multiple BPA's for individual VISNs listed in Attachment B to two or more sources under this solicitation.

2. Instruction for The Preparations of Quotes Offerors shall provide the following in their responses to the RFQ:

a. Contractors shall provide a quote for all items listed in Attachment A for one or more VISN listed in Attachment B. Complete Column D through J of Attachment A and return electronically as an Excel spreadsheet.

b. A signed Standard Form 1449 (SF 1449), page 1 of the solicitation. Complete blocks 17a (block 17a must include a Dun and Bradstreet number), 17b, 30a, 30b, and 30c, as applicable.

c. Acknowledgement of amendments issued since the original solicitation date, if applicable. Acknowledgement of amendments is made on page 2 of the solicitation.

d. The offeror shall provide the name, title and telephone number of the company/division point of contact regarding decisions made with respect to your quote and who can obligate your company contractually.

e. Past Performance (provide a list of no more than 4 relevant [relevant is defined in this RFQ as within the last 3 years] references in which similar services of the same scope and magnitude as this acquisition). The Government may also obtain past performance information from other sources.

f. Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer electronically on or before the solicitation closing date.

g. Questions shall be submitted via email to Erik.Berg@va.gov. The last date for questions is seven (7) calendar days prior to the solicitation closing date.

Contracting Officer:

Erik K. Berg NCO 20 WSNC Contracting 5115 NE 82nd Ave, Suite 203 Vancouver, WA 98662 Erik.Berg@va.gov

4. Question: Can I please ask the following questions on products?

I would like to offer the following products in my proposal. These products are slightly different than what is called for the Excel Spreadsheet but match the B.10 Statement of Work. I have highlighted what is called for and what is being offered in the table below. Can I please get clearance for these products from the end user?

Biohazard Wipes Super Absorbency 14x16

SUPER ABSORBENCY PAD (16" X 16")

Biohazard Wipes Super Absorbency 16x22

SUPER ABSORBENCY PAD (16" X 25")

Instrument Wipes 1 ply 15x17

VWR WIPERS 14X16.7IN PK140

Instrument Wipes 3 ply 12 x 12 VWR WIPES 14 x 16.76in DELICATE 3-PLY PK90

Transfer Pipet, General Use, Standard – Nonsterile 1.7ml, 1.0ml draw, 15.6cm length DROPETTE DISP TRANS PIPET CS5000 1.5ML 0.8ml bulb draw 11.4cm length

Acetone 500ml container BDH ACETONE 99.5% ACS GRADE POLY BTL 1000ml

Formalin Solution - Buffered 120ml container with 60ml formalin VWR 10% FORMALIN 1000ml CS 12

Answer: The salient characteristics and sizes needed are listed in Scope of Work and Pricing Schedule. You may submit alternative items for evaluation.

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