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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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(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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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.

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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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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 VA Palo Alto Health Care System (90/NCA) 3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto CA 94304-1207

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 VA Palo Alto Health Care System (90/NCA) 3801 Miranda Ave Palo Alto CA 94304-1207

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C26124Q0233

01-08-2024 X

X X

January 16, 2024, 2:00PM PST

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1. The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to the RFQ. See continuation page for questions and answers.

2. The due date and time for submission of quotes is hereby extended from 1/12/2024 at 3:00PM PST to 1/16/2024 at

2:00PM PST.

3. Follow up questions will not be accepted.

David Alvarez Contracting Officer

Request for Quote | 36C26124Q0233 | Bulk Oxygen, Medical Gas and Cylinder Rental for VA Palo Alto Healthcare System

Questions and answers received regarding this solicitation:

1. Submission Requirements: PG 44 of 69 (Addendum to Instructions to Offerors) requires offerors to submit an “Authorized Distributor letter from the manufacturer within the past year.” Please clarify what type of authorization will suffice for this requirement? Distribution agreements between the Prime Contractor and the Subcontractor are commonly provided to prove distribution authorization, but the agreements may have been signed prior to the past year. What are the specific requirements to be met with an Authorized Distributor letter, and what is the significance of it being from “within the past year”?

Response: The addendum indicates if applicable, an authorized distributor letter will need to be required as part of the submission of quotes. It is not applicable in this solicitation.

2. Please confirm the delivery window timeframes that will be expected under this contract (e.g., 7 AM – 3 PM PT).

Response: The delivery window timeframes are Monday to Friday 7:00AM PST to 3:00PM PST, except for federally recognized holidays.

3. Please confirm the Unit for the Delivery Fee for CLIN 0008 (currently listed as “CY”). Delivery Fees are typically “EA,” which would be consistent with CLIN 0011 (Emergency Delivery Fee).

Response: The unit of measure for the delivery fee for CLIN 0008 in the base period of performance is each (EA). The unit of measure for the delivery fee for the option periods are EA.

4. How will the GOV discern that the offeror is properly insured for NAICS 325120 – the actual requirement for this work to comply with the RFQ, and not just the dollar value thresholds listed in the RFQ (PG 28 of 69)?

Specifically – does this mean insured for NAICS 325120 and how does of the GOV validated that offerors have the correct type of Liability Insurance

– does this have to be affirmed to the GOV at the time of bid submission (if not, an awarded firm could be turned down, or not be able to afford this coverage in the amounts the GOV requires respective to NAICS 325120 --which is the NAICS this RFQ is being solicited for)? This is important because there are very few underwriters that will insure small businesses for compressed gases – hence the GOV’s requirement is met -- would be covered if the Insurance Certificate lists the applicable NAICS.

Response: Awardee must provide proof of liability insurance before start of period of performance. Proof of liability insurance at time of submission of quotes is not required.