36C77623Q0386 0001_1.docx

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Audio Visual Services/National DEO Annual Conference/Contractor Questions and Answers

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Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence OH 44131

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Contract Specialist Sheila Vickers sheila.vickers@va.gov 843-577-5011 x1416

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Audio Visual Services for the National DEO Annual Conference Response to Contractor Questions

RFQ 36C776-23-Q-0386

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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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

(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:

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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

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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.)

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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)

36C776 Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central

36C776 Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central

36C77623Q0386 06-14-2023

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

A: Provide responses to contractors questions.

B: All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Alan Willingham Contracting Officer

Response to Contractor Questions for Audio Visual Services for the National DEO Annual Conference -- RFQ 36C776-23-Q-0386 Contractor Question 1: Where can the List of VIP SDVOSBs be found, what is the process of getting on the list?

Answer: Information and registration can be found at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.

Contractor Question 2: Will companies not on the list above or not have SDVOSB status be automatically disqualified?

Answer: As detailed in the solicitation, this is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside and only verified SDVOSBs will be evaluated.

Contractor Question 3: If there are no SDVOSBs applying, will companies without that status be considered?

Answer: If no proposals are received by SDVOSBs then we will then open to the next order of precedence which will be VOSBs. If once again we receive no proposals, we will then open to SBs.

Contractor Question 4: Is there an incumbent for this event? If so, is this RFQ a formality or are you unhappy with the services provided?

Answer: There is not an incumbent.

Contractor Question 5: How much was spent last year?

Answer: N/A Contractor Question 6: What rooms at the Palmer House will be used?

Answer: Details provided in Statement of Work.

Contractor Question 7: Can you define PC Audio as it is stated in the RFQ?

Answer: For the Laptop (if applicable).

Contractor Question 8: What equipment owned by the DVA will the company need to incorporate?

Answer: Presenter's Laptop if they choose to use their own.

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