36C77623R0021 Amendment 0006.pdf

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

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6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER3. EFFECTIVE DATE

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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

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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

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(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

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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

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36C776

Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence OH 44131

36C776

Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central

6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 490 Independence OH 44131

36C77623R0021

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The purpose of Amendment number 0006 is the following:

1) Answer remaining questions asked by Industry.

2) Make additional corrections/additions to the Schedule of Items.

3) The offer due date is not extended. Offers are due by 12/22/2023, 1:00 PM, ET.

Stephanie T. Pascale, Contracting Office

VA-VHA-RPOC-2024-0005

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

QUESTION (1): Section B.3, 2.1d (Page 8): “Contractor shall provide coated/non-coated handrail grip options.” a. Would the government please clarify what is meant by coated/non-coated handrail grip?

Finished aluminum? Rubber gripping surface? Powder coated? Knurled?

ANSWER: This requirement has been removed. Please see updated Statement of Work.

QUESTION (2): Section B.3, 2.3a (Page 9): “A top platform is required for all rises that are greater than three (3) inches at the threshold.” This requirement is also in direct conflict with Section B.3, 2.3d and 2.3e of the Solicitations SOW. Would the government consider following the ADA guidelines - 405.7.5 Doorways?

ANSWER: This requirement at SOW 2.3e, is for the ramp to be level with the interior floor; not with the threshold.

QUESTION (3): There is a significant difference in pricing for mesh vs. solid surfaces. Would the Government consider adding CLINs for these options?

ANSWER: The Schedule of Items has been updated to add CLINs for both mesh and solid surface options. Please see attached updated version of Attachment 2, Schedule of Items . In addition, CLINs have been added to account for the actual cost of local permits.

QUESTION (4): Regarding quantities in the Price Schedule. There are no quantities listed for ramps or installation in option years 1-4. For example, for VISN 10 Ramps and installation, base year has quantities but Option years 1-4 do not.

ANSWER: Descriptive Contract Line Items (CLINs) do not have quantities associated with them. Only the priced sub-contract line items (SubCLINs) have quantities identified. The zeros associated with the CLINs have been deleted for purposes of clarification. See updated version of Attachment 2, Schedule of Items.

QUESTION (5): Column J does not have a formula calculating unit price x Qty. Should column J have a formula?

ANSWER: Formulas have been added to column J as a matter of convenience for the offerors. See updated version of Attachment 2, Schedule of Items. Please note that the accuracy of the math for each proposal is the responsibility of the offeror and not the Government.

QUESTION (6): Within E.8, 52.212-2 “Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services” there is a reference to “key factors” in paragraph (b), Evaluation Approach. Please clarify.

ANSWER: The term “key” is hereby removed from E.8, “Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services”. The sentence now reads, “Unacceptability is defined as a proposal that does not meet the requirements of the solicitation or does not contain the one or more factors outlined in the solicitation.”

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