Amendment.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

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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

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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)

08-24-2023

36C262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26223Q1359 08-24-2023

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The purpose of this amendment is to update the SOW, and provide answers to all offerors/bidders from the questioning period.

Section 1.11.4 Value Add-Special Tracking System is a no longer a requirement and is removed from the SOW.

Please view attachment for the complete list of questions and answers.

Questions and Answers

Q: 1.10.3.7: Is this specific test required for participation or will you accept equivalent tests to capture the same results?

A: An equivalent stating methodology would be acceptable for this requirement.

Updated verbiage:

SISH or equivalent if SISH methodology is not available.

Q: 1.10.18: Button and barcodes automatically register and locate staining kits and slides. Is this item vendor specific? Do you require both button and barcode or will either one suffice for this item?

A: This item is not vendor specific. An automatic recognition of staining kits and slides without manual intervention by the staff is the goal of this requirement.

Updated verbiage:

Button, barcodes or equivalent technology will be used to automatically register and locate staining kits and slides.

Q: 1.10.21 Individually temperature-controlled slide drawers with continuous access to slides improves throughput. Is this a vendor specific request?

A: Individual temperature-controlled slide processing is the requirement. The goal of this requirement is to maintain random access and have ability to remove slides from the staining instrument as they are completed.

Updated verbiage:

Individually temperature-controlled slides for staining to allow continuous access to slides as the staining is complete (i.e. random access removal of the slides from the instrument).

Q: 1.11.4: Value Add- Specimen Tracking System. Requesting clarification. Should this be included in the solution offered on this RFP as a package or will you post a separate RFP for Specimen Tracking and inquiring if it is available?

A: This requirement is not needed. 1.11.4 shall be removed from the SOW.

Q: [Is] the VISN is requesting “reagent rental” proposal, or a “capital” expenditure the IHC instrumentation?

A: This is a cost per test solicitation.