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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

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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 NUMBERE

D 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 amendmen t, 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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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

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CONTRACTING OFFICER

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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.)

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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) 36C263 Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

316 Robert Street N. STE. 506 St. Paul MN 55101 Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

316 Robert Street N. STE. 506 St. Paul MN 55101 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C26324Q0161 04-15-2024

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See CONTINUATION Page The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions that have been submitted regarding the solicitation.

See CONTINUATION PAGE for additional information.

Jeffrey Brown Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOC-2024-0033

CONTINUATION PAGE

***NOTE TO VENDORS: All responses to vendor questions are noted in BOLD RED.***

1. Is this solicitation for purchase or rental?

The VA Black Hills Health Care System intends to purchase two lawn mower tractors through this solicitation.

2. Could you please provide details regarding the specific type or model of lawn mower required for this contract? Understanding the technical specifications and capabilities needed will help us tailor our proposal accordingly.

Please refer to Section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule (Contract Line-Items) and Section B.4. Statement of work for product requirements as this information is already included within the solicitation document.

3. Any information regarding the scope of work, expected deliverables, and timeline for completion would be invaluable for our planning process.

Please refer to Section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule (Contract Line-Items) and Section B.4. Statement of work for product requirements as this information is already included within the solicitation document.

4. Furthermore, we would like to inquire about the maximum value of the contract. Knowing the budgetary constraints will allow us to assess our ability to meet the requirements within the specified financial parameters.

Please review the Contract Line-Items and provide your quote for each line item and your overall total for this procurement. Per Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items of the solicitation, quotes will be evaluated using the lowest price technically acceptable process.

5. For this contract did you have a specific brand in mind? Also will you need delivery to your location?

Please refer to Section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule (Contract Line-Items) and Section B.4. Statement of work for product requirements as this information is already included within the solicitation document.

Yes, delivery will be required. All delivery costs should be incorporated into the cost of each line item on the solicitation as applicable.

6. The cost/price schedule does not have a CLIN for delivery. How would you like this cost reflected?

All delivery costs should be incorporated into the cost of each line item on the solicitation as applicable.

7. In reference to this solicitation for 2 lawn mower tractors, are the accessories to be installed prior to delivery or shipped as separate items with the tractors?

The accessories can be shipped separately.