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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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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.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

Bldg.17, Suite B428

Vancouver WA 98661

36C260

Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd

Bldg.17, Suite B428

Vancouver WA 98661

To all Offerors/Bidders

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 10-15-2025 10am PDT

The purpose of this amendment is to provide more information on the requirement and extend the solicitation.

a. The solicitation is hereby extended and set to close on 10/15/2025 at 10am Pacific Time.

b. See the Q&A on Page 2 below. Any additional questions must be submitted by 10/1/2025 at 10am Pacific Time.

This amendment makes no other changes. Contracting POC: Darien Justice at darien.justice@va.gov

Q&A

1. There are active contracts at the locations noted in the solicitation. How does this potential BPA affect current contracts?

a. Current contracts will remain in effect through their expiration dates. Afterward, each individual medical center, facility, or VISN may choose to transition to the Western States Network Consortium (WSNC) regional BPA. Please note that orders under the

BPA are not guaranteed.

2. Will this mostly be reagent rentals or capital purchase?

a. Based on conversations with end users across the WSNC, the majority of acquisitions will be cost per test (CPT).

3. How does pricing work on this? Is it one price across the region?

a. Yes, pricing will be consistent across the entire region.

4. Can facilities jump between WSNC contract and current?

a. No. Any contract awarded will be performed in its entirety, except facilities may choose not to exercise options. After completion, facilities may place orders under the

WSNC BPA or on the open market.

5. VISN 22 did not have estimated quantiles under the last amendment. Does this mean they cannot use the WSNC contract?

a. VISN 22 has not expressed interest in using the WSNC BPA for electrophoresis testing and therefore estimates were not included. VISN 22 may use the WSNC BPA following expiration of its current electrophoresis contract if it chooses to do so. Other listed or unlisted facilities may choose to use the BPA if electrophoresis testing is implemented at their location.

6. Are you willing to issue an extension?

a. Yes. This amendment will extend the solicitation deadline to October 15th, 2025.

7. Are you able to provide details regarding these delays?

a. Most delays were due to the WSNC requiring additional time to collect estimated usage data for individual test types from each VISN. Each subsequent extension, including this final one, was issued to ensure vendors have the necessary information to submit accurate quotes.

8. Does the WSNC intend to award this as a single-award where orders can be placed without competition?

a. Yes, the intent is to award a single-award BPA that allows facilities to place orders quickly and efficiently, without the need for further competition.

9. Can you provide more info on the WSNC?

a. The WSNC (Western States Network Consortium) awards regional ordering vehicles, such as BPAs and IDIQs, that cover VISNs 17 through 22. These vehicles are designed to reduce costs and streamline procurement by allowing VHA medical centers and other VHA facilities to place orders without the need for additional competition. Recently, the usage of WSNC ordering vehicles has increased as regional leadership has actively promoted their adoption across the region.