36C26226Q0624 0001.docx

SUBJECT*

Printing Paper

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Melissa Ramirez Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

11301 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles CA

COUNTRY

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation See attached amendment.

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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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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

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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.

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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:

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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.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 691-26-2-4057-0111 691-26-3-4057-0231 00262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 00262 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26226Q0624

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 04-29-2026 10:00 PDT See CONTINUATION Page Amendment 0001 under solicitation# 36C26226Q0624

i. Shall provide revised SOW and salient characteristic requirements.

ii. Shall provide revised quantities for CLIN 0005 and CLIN 0006.

iii. Shall provide clarification and responses on frequent asked questions.

iv. Shall extend offer to April 29th, 2026 10:00am PST.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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CONTINUATION PAGE

PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

Hammermill Premium Laser Paper Part# HAM104604 or equal

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): HAM104604

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: HAM104604

IF EQUAL TO, VENDOR MUST PROVIDE

BRAND NAME ____________

& MODEL NUMER ____________

Hammermill Premium Color Copy Cover Part# HAM120023 or equal

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): HAM120023

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: HAM120023

IF EQUAL TO, VENDOR MUST PROVIDE

Hammermill Premium Laser Print Paper Part# HAM104620 or equal

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): HAM104620

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: HAM104620

IF EQUAL TO, VENDOR MUST PROVIDE

Hammermill Great White Recycled Copy Paper Part# HAM86700 or equal

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: HAM86700

IF EQUAL TO, VENDOR MUST PROVIDE

Double A Premium Copy Paper Part# DA851420

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 7530-01-335-2623

NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER: 7530-01-335-2623

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 1500819

IF EQUAL TO, VENDOR MUST PROVIDE

Global Office Premium Multipurpose Paper Part# GO851120 or equal

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 1500820

IF EQUAL TO, VENDOR MUST PROVIDE

STATEMENT OF WORK

General:

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System located at 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA, 90073 has a requirement for replacement Reprographic Printing Paper equivalent to the Hammermill as well as copy paper equivalent to Double A and Global Office, to support the service reproduction center within the medical facility and Community-Based outpatient Clinics (CBOC) locations. The required materials will be used to create a variety of pamphlets, brochures, books, business cards as well as to create posters, flyers, book binding, and many other printing needs.

Scope:

VA GLA Healthcare System is looking to purchase Printing Paper to fulfill the printing needs of the facility. The contractor is required to provide brand name or equal equipment that meets or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of the listed salient characteristics in this section.

Requirements/Salient Characteristics:

CLIN 0001 Hammermill Premium Laser Paper Part# HAM104604 or equal – Quantity: 5760RM

· Must come in 18 pallets equaling 5,760 reams.

· Must be standard letter size of 8.5"×11".

· Must be ultra smooth and laser optimized with a basis weight of 24 lbs to reduce show-through on duplex brochures/pamphlets and supports crisp color graphics in patient-facing prints.

· Must have a brightness of greater than or equal to 98 (U.S.) for high contrast and clear clinical charts/brand elements, improving perceived quality.

· Must have a standard letter size of 8.5"×11" minimizing tray changes/misfeeds.

· Must be acid-free to support long-term storage of VA materials without yellowing.

· Must have controlled moisture/curl to ensure reliable high-volume production with minimal jams/rework.

CLIN 0002 Hammermill Premium Color Copy Cover Part# HAM120023 or equal – Quantity: 4608RM

· Must come in 14 pallets equaling 4,608 reams.

· Must be standard letter size of 8.5"×11".

· Must have a cover weight of 80 lbs (≈216 gsm) to provide stiffness and durability for booklet covers, business cards, and heavy brochures through finishing/mailing.

· Must have an extra-smooth surface to supports high-fidelity color/toner blending and clean solids for professional covers/posters.

· Must have a brightness level greater than or equal to 100 (U.S.) to maximize color pop and legibility for graphics-rich materials.

· Must be able to run on digital color copiers/laser printers to ensure production on existing devices; no specialty press required.

· Must be acid-free to extend life of bound/admin materials stored on site.

CLIN 0003 Hammermill Premium Laser Print Paper Part# HAM104620 or equal – Quantity: 2880RM

· Must come in 9 pallets equaling 2,880 reams.

· Must have a sheet size of 11"×17" required for posters, spread layouts, imposition/folding, and signage.

· Must be ultra -smooth with a 24lbs basis weight for duplex tabloid jobs need opacity and toner adhesion to prevent show-through and ensure crisp color detail.

· Must have a brightness level greater than or equal to 98 (U.S.) to maintain professional visual quality for large-format pieces.

· Must be acid-free with controlled curl/moisture for larger sheets demand, stable feeding, and flatness for finishing.

CLIN 0004 Hammermill Great White Recycled Copy Paper Part# HAM86700 or equal – Quantity: 960RM

· Must come in 3 pallets equaling 960 reams (96 cartons).

· Must be standard letter size 8.5"×11".

· Must have a recycled content of ≥30% PCW to meet VA sustainability goals while maintaining office-grade performance.

· Must have a 20lb basis weight for cost-effective everyday forms/memos and adequate stiffness for routine B/W prints.

· Must have a brightness level greater than or equal to 92 (U.S.) to ensure legible contrast for standard office usage.

· Must be acid-free with dependable feeding to prevent yellowing and minimize jams in high-volume devices.

CLIN 0005 Double A Premium Copy Paper Part# DA851420 or equal – Quantity: 810RM

· Must come in 40 cases/cartons per 9 pallets/skid equaling 810 reams.

· Must be multipurpose copy paper compatible with Xerox printers.

· Must be letter size no less than 8.5"×11" and no greater than 8.5"×14".

· Must have a 20lb basis weight for cost-effective everyday forms/memos and adequate stiffness for routine B/W prints.

· Must have a brightness level greater than or equal to 90 (U.S.) to ensure legible contrast for standard office usage.

CLIN 0006 Global Office Premium Multipurpose Paper Part# GO851120 or equal – Quantity: 9600RM

· Must come in 40 cases/cartons per 48 pallets/skid equaling 9600 reams.

· Must be multipurpose copy paper compatible with Xerox printers.

· Must be standard letter size 8.5"×11".

· Must have a 20lb basis weight for cost-effective everyday forms/memos and adequate stiffness for routine B/W prints.

· Must have a brightness level greater than or equal to 90 (U.S.) to ensure legible contrast for standard office usage.

Deliverables:

NOTE: Potential offers must be aware that all the items being acquired are procured as Brand Name or Equal. For those items that are “or equal”, a description of the SOW is outlined above Requirements/Salient Characteristics. Any items quoted as equal not confirming the requirements of all salient characteristics will be considered non- responsive and not considered for award. For equal to items, the contractor is allowed to create additional line items on features/equipment and provide pricing in order to meet the SOW.

Place of Performance:

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System 11301 Wilshire Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90073

Period of Performance:

05/01/2026 -12/31/2026

Delivery Hours:

Hours of operations: Mon-Fri / 7:00am -3:00pm.

Items are to be delivered to warehouse for processing and then transferred by VA GLA warehouse staff to main facility.

Delivery Instructions:

All charges incurred for delivery shall be included in the fee schedule to include fuel surcharges. The contractor is required to coordinate all deliveries with designated station POC’s provided upon award. Please note for CLINs 0001-0004 listed in this document, items shall only be shipped in partial quantities each quarter, these items shall not be shipped all at once. This phased delivery schedule does not apply to CLINs 0005-0006 as these items are to be delivered in full in a single shipment. Quarterly dates shall be coordinated and provided upon award. Please refer to the quarterly shipment quantities below:

· CLIN 0001 Hammermill Premium Laser Paper Part# HAM104604 or equal Total purchase quantity: 5760 RM Delivery quantity per quarter: 1920 RM

· CLIN 0002 Hammermill Premium Color Copy Cover Part# HAM120023 or equal Total purchase quantity: 4,608 RM Delivery quantity per quarter: 1536 Packs

· CLIN 0003 Hammermill Premium Laser Print Paper Part# HAM104620 or equal Total purchase quantity: 2,880 RM Total Delivery quantity per quarter: 960 RM

· CLIN 0004 Hammermill Great White Recycled Copy Paper Part# HAM86700 or equal Total purchase quantity: 960 RM (96 Cartons) Delivery quantity per quarter: 32 Cartons per quarter

Q&A for 36C26226Q0624

1. Q. What will the quarterly delivery dates look like for the items?

A. As stated in the Statement of Work, the contractor is required to coordinate delivery with designated station POC. CLINs 0001-0004 will be on a phased delivery schedule as quantities are not to be shipped all at once and shall only be shipped on a quarterly basis. As a reminder this phased delivery schedule does NOT apply to CLINs 0005-0006.

Quarterly dates shall be coordinated and provided upon award, however, in order to provide some more guidance and a general idea of how quarterly delivery dates will possibly look like, please see below:

05/01/2026-06/02/2026 06/03/2026-09/03/2026 09/04/2026-12/31/2026

2. Q. Does the facility have a loading dock? Are there any dock delivery restrictions at the facility? Is this dock-to-dock delivery on all shipments?

A. VA GLA warehouse is equipped with a loading dock and there are currently no delivery restrictions at the facility. Warehouse is equipped with a ramp and contractor may borrow pallet jacks if needed upon unloading. All shipments will be for dock-to-dock delivery only.

3. Q. What documents should be submitted to prove equal to items meet salient characteristics?

A. If offer is an equal to, offeror quotations must demonstrate and submit documentations proving that their offer meets or exceeds ALL the salient characteristics included in this solicitation, otherwise, they will be considered nonresponsive and not be considered for award. The documents submitted are completely up to the vendor, this can include manufacturer or product specification as long as it can clearly demonstrate supplies meets or exceeds each requirement.

4. Q. What does “EA” mean with regard to quantities for CLIN 0005 and CLIN 0006?

A. “EA” refers to reams per case/cartons. UOM has now been revised to reflect ream for better clarification.

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