36C26024Q0664 0001.docx

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

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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

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.)

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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) 36C260 Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver

WA

98661

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26024Q0664 07-12-2024

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The purpose of amendment 0001 to solicitation 36C26024Q0664 is to provide all interested sources with vendor questions and the Government's response.

Contracting POC for this solicitation and associated amendments is Niel Chase at niel.chase@va.gov

Please see continuation page(s).

Potential Sources/Vendor questions:

1. Q: Is there any brand name, or specific NSN your office is seeking for this solicitation for product type?

A: Yes, this solicitation is using FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. Please reference section B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE in solicitation 36C26024Q0664, each item has the associated Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) and Manufacturer Name (MN).

· Item # 0001: A-Series Microscope with Axis System and Coupler, MPN: M1028ML, MN: Global Surgical Corporation

· Item # 0002: HD Camera System, MPN: MA1061-D50, MN: Global Surgical Corporation

· Item # 0003: A-Series McDonald Arm 17” Reach, MPN: MA730-717, MN: Global Surgical Corporation

2. Q: The first page of the solicitation mentions delivery to Vancouver, WA. Page 5 of the solicitation mentions delivery to Portland, OR. Can you please advise what would be the delivery address?

A: The correct delivery address is located in solicitation 36C26024Q0664 under section B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE.

· Shipping address is:

3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd.

Portland, Oregon 97239

3. Q: I would like to request the open records regarding the last awarded contract/amount for the above-referenced solicitation (Dental Surgical Microscope Brand Name or Equal) with Solicitation# 36C26024Q0664. If no open record is available, please provide the current budget for this project.

A: There is no prior records for this procurement within the Veteran’s Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20 system. The government does not disclose our Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), particularly when the evaluation is based on Price only, provided an offer can meet/exceed the Salient Characteristics, in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL.

4. Q: Can we offer with a floor mount?

A: Yes, technically, the Government will not tell you specifically what you should/can offer other than what is listed in the solicitation and/or any associated amendments to the solicitation. Please reference the Salient Characteristics for more details.

No further questions pertaining to solicitation 36C26024Q0664 will be accepted at this time. There are no changes to the response due date of 7/17/24 by 16:30 (4:30p) Pacific.