36C26026Q0344 0002.pdf

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION 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

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

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(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)

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0002 03-05-2026

36C360

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 36C26026Q0344

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 03-09-2026 16:00 PDT

1) This is an amended solicitation for White City VA Medical Center for a non-personal commodity to respond to submitted questions, extend the closing date & clarify salient characteristics for the 2 door carts.

2) The RFQ Closing date is extended to 03/09/2026 at 16:00 PST

3) See Continuation Page 2 for Q&A

4) See page 3 for clarification on 2 door, 2 compartment carts caster configuration.

Q) Caster Configuration Confirmation

Amendment 0001 appears to differ from Section B.4 regarding the required number of 8” casters for the 1-door carts.

Please confirm the final required caster configuration for:

• 2-door, 2-compartment carts

Six 8” Casters total

• 1-door, 1-compartment carts

Four 8” Casters

Q) Brand Name or Equal Evaluation Standard

For “Brand Name or Equal” submissions, is manufacturer technical literature sufficient to demonstrate compliance, or is a detailed compliance matrix required?

Technical literature that shows the carts meet the salient characteristics

Q) Buy American Act Applicability

Please confirm whether Buy American Act requirements apply to this acquisition and whether domestic manufacturing is mandatory for compliance.

The Buy American Act applies to this acquisition

Q) Tray Capacity Validation

Will tray capacity compliance be validated solely through manufacturer documentation, or will dimensional verification be required?

If the documentation can verify the tray capacity than that will be sufficient

Q) Delivery Requirements

Is dock delivery sufficient, or is inside delivery/placement required at the facility?

Dock delivery

Q) Could you please confirm the required delivery schedule for the meal tray carts?

60 Days ARO

Q) Whether the requirement for four locking swivel casters and two fixed center wheels is mandatory as written

See updated Salient Characteristics below

Q) Whether an alternate six-caster configuration providing equivalent stability, maneuverability, and load performance would be considered acceptable.

The 2 door carts must have 4 swivel casters, with at least 2 that lock (Its preferable that all 4 lock) & 2 fixed center casters.

B.4 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Items:

Four (4) compact Meal Delivery cart pass thru, 2 door, 2 compartment

With 3 sided top rails, six 8” Casters & wrap-around bumpers

Three (3) compact Meal Delivery cart pass thru, 1 door, 1 compartment

With 3 sided top rails, four 8” Casters & wrap-around bumpers

Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics.

All stainless steel for sanitation and safety purposes d/t these carts holding foods eaten by some with C. diff and other communicable diseases

Sound dampening/ Noise suppression bearing covers

Gravity locking doors with door stops

Six 8” casters for the 2 door, 2 compartment carts

Four 8” casters for the 1 door, 1 compartment carts

MUST HAVE 4 swivel casters, with at least 2 (preferably all 4) featuring locks, as well as 2 fixed center wheels. This ensures that all staff can safely deliver meals using the 2-door, 2-compartment carts.

MUST HAVE 2 locking-swivel casters & 2 fixed casters staff to be able to safely deliver meals for the 1 door, 1 compartment

Wrap around bumpers

Vertical push handles for safety while pushing

MUST HAVE 3 sided top rails for safe delivery of all items

Hold multiple tray sizes (12" x 19", 12" x 20", 14" x 18", 15" x 20")

2-door must hold at least 24 trays

1-Door must hold at least 12