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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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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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)

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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)

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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

36C26225Q0022

08-29-2024

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The purpose of amendment 36C26225Q0022 0003 is to:

1. Answer vendor inquiries. Reference page 2 for more details.

2. Extend submission of offers no later than Monday September 23, 2024, 7:00 a.m. PST.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Anthony C. Dela Cruz Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOW-2024-0101

09-18-2024

Inquiries:

1. Please verify the tank sizes as the sizes provided on PG 8 of 62 in the RFQ are nonstandard (3125 & 575). Could these perhaps be a 3,000 Main with a 500 Reserve?

Answer: The tanks are rented from the current supplier. The main tank is 3,125 gallons and the reserve tank is 600 gallons.

2. What are the current tank set points for the Main and Reserve tanks (in inches) for FULL

TRYCOCK, REORDER POINT, REFILL POINT, & LOW-LEVEL ALARM?

Answer: 55 inches

3. Can the GOV provide pictures of the bulk tanks, tank gauges, and data plates for both Main & Reserve?

Answer: This should have been accomplished during a job walk or the scheduled site visit.

4. What is the average daily oxygen usage (in inches)?

Answer: 4-5 inches on a daily basis.

5. When was the most recent annual inspection, and will the GOV provide a copy of this report?

Answer: 1st week of September 2024. Not relevant as these are rental tanks. Air Gas will have to determine if they will pull their tanks if they don’t get the bid and the new company would need to install new tanks.

6. Has there been any history of vaporizers icing up due to high volume?

Answer: No.

7. Are there any planned construction projects on site that may hinder delivery access?

Answer: None.

8. EVALUATION: What is the GOV’s rationale for evaluating by price only for such a critical hospital function as prescription drug supply (FDA classifies Medical Grade Oxygen as a prescription drug)? Why not evaluate via “Best Value/Comparative Analysis” to ensure the facility is receiving the highest quality and not simply the lowest price that meets the bare minimum requirement?

Answer: Budget cuts.

9. As the NAICS for this RFQ is 325210 Industrial Gas Manufacturing, please confirm whether this is a Service Contract or a Supply Contract.

Answer: Supply and some service.