36C26125Q0185 0001 Answers to Questions Posted.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

CODE

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)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

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) 01-16-2025

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 3237 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg 200 Suite 204 McClellan Park

CA

95652

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 3237 Peacekeeper Way, Bldg 200 Suite 204 McClellan

CA

95652 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26125Q0185

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 01-17-2025 5PM PST

The purpose of this amendment is to include the attached RFI response document and extend the solicitation.

Solicitation#36C26125Q0185 will be extended until Friday January 17, 2025 5PM PST.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Questions asked by vendor:

1-The RFQ does not specify whether the vendor is required to provide on-site support for replacing parts covered under warranty. Could you clarify if on-site support is a requirement?

2-Should the probes provided by the vendor include NIST or ISO 17025 certification/calibration?

3-Many departments are required by regulatory bodies to provide qualification/validation documentation for systems like this. Is it a requirement for the vendor to provide system qualification upon installation completion?

4-To ensure adequate site servicing, would the departments/end-users consider it necessary for the vendor to have factory-employed technicians located near the site?

5-To meet IT security requirements, should the vendor have an approved TRM from IT?

6-Is it a requirement for any wireless devices provided to be FIPS certified?

7-Does the vendor need to have an RMF ATO to connect devices to the network?

8-Should the proposal be priced based on the equipment documented during the walk-through or the price list requested on page 12 of the RFQ? The listed items appear specific to a particular vendor—can this be clarified?

9- Is this for a facility or for patient care?

Answers from VA:

1. Yes

2. NIST

3. Yes

4. Not required if the proposed vendor can ensure service/repair coverage provides for emergency repair within 24 hours if the system is not functioning as appropriate.

5. Yes

6. Yes

7. Not at this time.

8. The requirement should be priced to include all items needed to ensure appropriate coverage per the parameters discussed during the walkthrough. The listed items were provided only to illustrate what might be required to achieve appropriate coverage and to establish an estimated pricing point.

9. As this requirement is a station wide it is in support of both patient care and facility tracking needs.