36C26025Q0482 0001.pdf

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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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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.

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0001 05-27-2025

463-25-3-027-0105

36C260

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

36C26025Q0482

5-14-2025

X

X X

** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 06-05-2025 10AM PDT

See CONTINUATION Page

463-3650160-027-822400-2660 010022400 x 1

The purpose of this modification is to answer questions, provide "Brand Name or Equal" information, add provision

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, adjust the Price/Cost Schedule, and extend the solicitation.

a. Answers to questions have been provided below.

b. Provision 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal is hereby incorporated into the solicitation and provided in full below.

c. This is a brand name or equal to requirement for "theBOXcold" small and medium insulated cold shipping boxes.

d. The Price/Cost Schedule has been removed and replaced in its entirety. See below for updated Schedule.

e. The solicitation closing date has been extended to Thursday, June 5th at 10AM Pacific Time.

f. All other terms and conditions remain in effect.

g. Contracting POC is Darien Justice at darien.justice@va.gov.

The following provision is hereby incorporated into solicitation 36C26025Q0482:

52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must—

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by—

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The

Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

(End of Provision)

PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

The B.3 Price/Cost Schedule in solicitation 36C26025Q0482 has been removed and replaced in its entirety with the below. Vendors shall use the below Price/Cost Schedule to quote prices for items offered

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

10,000.00 EA __________________ __________________

6x6x6 Small Insulated Cold Box w/Foam Cooler

If equal, list name here:________________________ Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Base

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8145 - Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EO4734-6-00

220.00 EA __________________ __________________

9x9x9 Medium Insulated Cold Box w/Foam Cooler.

If equal, list name here:________________________ Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Base PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8145 - Specialized Shipping and

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): EO4734-9-00

25,500.00 EA __________________ __________________

Ice Packs

Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Base

If equal, list name here:________________________ Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Option 1 PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8145 - Specialized Shipping and

If equal, list name here:________________________ Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Option 1 PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8145 - Specialized Shipping and

Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Option 1

If equal, list name here:________________________ Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Option 2 PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8145 - Specialized Shipping and

If equal, list name here:________________________ Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Option 2 PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8145 - Specialized Shipping and

Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Option 2

If equal, list name here:________________________ Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Option 3 PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8145 - Specialized Shipping and

If equal, list name here:________________________ Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Option 3 PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8145 - Specialized Shipping and

Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Option 3

If equal, list name here:________________________ Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Option 4 PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8145 - Specialized Shipping and

If equal, list name here:________________________ Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin:

POP End:

PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 8145 - Specialized Shipping and

Bulk Funded – Will be ordered as needed Contract Period: Option 4

GRAND TOTAL __________________

Q&A

1. Can you confirm if the wall thickness of the molded cooler is it 1.5” thick or 2” thick?

A: The thickness of the molded cooler is 1.5”.

2. Any chance we can get a picture of the coolers and ice packs in use now?

A: Pictures included below.

3. If there is an incumbent can you provide the name?

A: Currently there is not a contract in place.

4. What carrier is currently being used for deliveries?

A: West Coast Paper is currently being used for deliveries.

5. When does the 48hr turnaround clock start? From the time the order is placed or the end product is manufactured?

A: 48 hours from time of each order. Please note, not all items are shipped once the contract is signed. Orders will be placed as needed throughout the year.

6. Will the full quantity boxes (small and medium) and ice packs be ordered at once?

A: No, orders will be placed as needed.

7. What will be the order volumes and frequencies? Weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly orders?

A: Orders will be placed as needed.

8. Will the deliveries require pallets?

A: Order delivery requires a hand cart.

9. Can you clarify the order qty 10,000 for the cooler small and 220 of the cooler mediums is a 1-year total?

A: Correct, the above quantities are for 1 year. Again, please note that items are not to be shipped all at once. They will be ordered as needed throughout performance of the contract.

10. Is there a specific size or dimensions for the ice packs outside of the 8oz?

A: 5x5x1/2

11. Is there a specific brand or manufacturer you are seeking or would prefer for this requirement?

A: Brand name or equal to “theBOXcold” Small and Medium insulated cold shipping boxes from

EPE Industries.

12. Would it be acceptable to submit a bid using an out-of-state supplier, provided all delivery and service requirements are met?

A: Yes, however boxes must maintain temperature stated in the PWS. Keep in mind, any awardee will be held to the standards in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) in the

Performance Work Statement.