36C26124Q0189 0002.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

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

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) None Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 855 M Street, Suite 1020 Fresno

CA

93721 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 855 M Street, Suite 1020 Fresno

CA

93721 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26124Q0189 12-28-2023

X X X

X The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Answer vendor questions

IMPORTANT: Offeror must sign and acknowledge this amendment and return with quote.

Emily Trinh Contracting Officer Solicitation Questions and Answers Autopsy Assistant Services

1) How do you want the offer submitted?

a. Interested and capable vendors must submit a quote via email to Lacy.Morgan@va.gov no later than the specified due date and time. Please review ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES on starting on page 71 for further details on what to submit.

2) How do you want the pricing submitted?

a. Vendors must complete the B.2 Price Schedule for all line CLINs under B.2 Price/Cost Schedule.

3) Is there a specific format/form you want me to use (I did not see SF 1449)?

a. Quotes must be submitted in two parts: Part 1 – Price and Part 2 – Technical. The SF1449 is the first page of the solicitation and shall be signed and submitted by the vendor. Please reference ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 starting on page 71.

4) How will the proposal be evaluated?

a. This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor, whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), the quotes will undergo a comparative evaluation to determine which quoter provides the best value to the Government based on the information relative to the non-priced factors while also providing a competitive price. Moreover, the Government is not assigning weight to the factors or listing them in any particular order. As a Part 13 acquisition, the Government does not intend on engaging in discussions described in FAR Part 15. As a result, quotes must be complete and conform to the solicitation's requirements described in part in the Addendum to the Instructions to Offerors. Please review VAAR 852.273-73 EVALUATION -HEALTH-CARE RESOURCES.

5) Are there specific requirements for the autopsy assistant?

a. Please refer to the Performance Work Statement starting on page 8.