36C26226Q0024 0001.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

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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

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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)

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0001 11-05-2025

501-26-1-655-0008

N/A

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

36C26226Q0024

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The purpose of amendment 36C26226Q0024 0001 is to answer vendor inquiries:

Q1. the NAICS is 325210 Industrial Gas Manufacturing. Is this a service or supply contract?

A1: Supply Q2: What is the rational for Lowest Price evaluation basis?

A2: The Government's approach fully complies with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and will contribute to the success of this contract.

Q3: There is no mention of required liability insurance in the RFQ. How is the GOV going to validate that offers are properly insured for NAICS 325120?

A3: The Government's approach fully complies with FAR and will contribute to the success of this contract.

Anthony Dela Cruz Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOW-2024-0101

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Q4: Consider revision. Reference page 12, 13. Contractor’s Liability, paragraph 1 and 2:

- The contractor assumes full responsibility for and shall indemnify the Government for any and all loss or damage whatsoever kind and nature to any and all Government property, including any equipment, supplies, accessories, or parts furnished while in custody and care for storage, repairs, or services to be performed under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligent acts or omissions of Contractor, any subcontractor or any employee, agent, or representative of Contractor or subcontractor.

- The contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability, claims, and cost of whatsoever kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any property occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operations, or performance of work under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligent acts or omissions of Contractor, any subcontractor, or any employee, agent or representative of Contractor or subcontractor.

A4: Revise to:

“The contractor assumes full responsibility for and shall indemnify the Government for any and all loss or damage whatsoever kind and nature to any and all Government property, including any equipment, supplies, accessories, or parts furnished while in custody and care for storage, repairs, or services to be performed under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligent acts or omissions of Contractor, any subcontractor or any employee, agent, or representative of Contractor or subcontractor. For loss or damage resulting in part from negligent acts or omissions of Contractor, liability will be commensurate.

The contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability, claims, and cost of whatsoever kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any property occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operations, or performance of work under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligent acts or omissions of Contractor, any subcontractor, or any employee, agent or representative of Contractor or subcontractor. For injury or death and loss or damage resulting in part from negligent acts or omissions of Contractor, liability will be commensurate.