Amendment 0001 36C26224Q1272.pdf

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This document is an amendment to Solicitation 36C26224Q1272 for a Blood Bank Automation CPT Solution issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 22. The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions submitted by potential offerors and to extend the due date for receipt of offers to July 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM PST.

The answers provided address details related to the antibody screening and Rh phenotyping assays used at various VA sites, as well as the type of Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) performed. Specifically, some sites use a 2-cell antibody screen while others use a 3-cell screen. The Rh phenotyping assays and DAT methods also vary across the different locations. This amendment does not provide any additional details on the required products or services, pricing terms, set asides, or other key solicitation information.

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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)

1 2

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

36C26224Q1272

06-27-2024

X x x

** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

x 1

The purpose of this Modification is to provide answers to the questions submitted by potential offerors, and extending the due date for receipt of offers.

Solicitation 36C26224Q1272 has been extended to 7/10/2024 @ 9:00AM PST.

Please view attachment for answers

Carlos Magana Contracting Officer

Questions:

Please clarify if “ABO/Rh confirmation” testing is for patients forward and reverse typing or for donor retype forward typing only? If it includes both, please indicate separately the volumes for each.

Please clarify which sites are using a 2 cell Antibody screen or 3 cell Antibody screen.

How many antigen typing’s are for Rh typing? Other antigens?

How many Crossmatches are IgG and how many immediate spin (IS)?

Is the Direct Antiglobulin Test performed using Polyspecific (Anti-IgG,-C3) or Anti-IgG? How many of each?

Please view below for answers

Assay Clarification ABQ GLA LB LL PHX PRE SD TUC

Do you use a 2 cell Antibody screen or 3 cell Antibody screen?

2 cell

Antibody

Screen

3 cell

Antibody

Screen

3 cell

Antibody

Screen

3 cell

Antibody

Screen

3 cell

Antibody

Screen

2 cell

Antibody

Screen

2 cell

Antibody

Screen

3 cell

Antibody

Screen

What automated Rh phenotyping assays are you using?

None None None None

Anti‐E and Rh

Phenotype

(Card consists of Anti‐D, Anti‐C, Anti‐ c, Anti‐E, Anti‐ e, Control)

None

ID‐MTS Gel

Rh

Monoclonal

Phenotype

Card (C,c,E,e)

Ortho

Monoclonal

Rh

Phenotype

Card

What automated Rh phenotyping assays are you wanting?

None None C/c, E/e

If Rh only antigen phenotyping available on instrument, then none.

Anti‐E and Rh

Phenotype

(Card consists of Anti‐D, Anti‐C, Anti‐ c, Anti‐E, Anti‐ e, Control)

DCEce None N/A

What type of DAT is used

(Poly vs IgG)

Poly (IgG+‐

C3d), confirm positives with IgG and

Complement.

Poly first then if positive IgG and C3d

Both

Poly first then if positive IgG and C3d

IgG and

C3b/d Poly Poly Poly, IgG, C3d

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