36C78624Q0024 0001 RFI 1-10.pdf

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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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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Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172

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Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172

To all Offerors/Bidders 36C78624Q0024

2/21/2024 X

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The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions 1-10. Answers are on the following pages.

Time due is noon,not midnight.

Katherine Iacovelli Contract Specialist

36C78624Q0024

Reponses to Contractor Questions 1-10

1. To better understand the shipping costs and requirements, what are the total number of orders by state in CONUS in the last 12 months?

A: 16,387 for FY23. State breakdown is forthcoming.

2. On page 13 of 75, the solicitation defines an accelerated order is “manufactured and delivered within ten (10) calendar days.” What percentage % of deliveries were requested as “accelerated” in current contract?”

A: 10-day special orders are to be manufactured within 10 days and shipping is by normal means and not accelerated. There is no means of tracking 10-day specials for the Z1.

3. Is it a requirement of the contract to use FedEx as the delivery firm or can a similar firm such as UPS be utilized?

A: Either carrier can be utilized as long as a POD is available and the carrier has a “return” program which enables a return label to be included with each shipment.

4. Per page 14, can the shipment date be provided on the delivery reports in lieu of the delivery date?

A: Both dates can be included but the delivery date is important to ensure product is delivered and can be confirmed for invoicing approval purposes.

5. What file format will the nightly orders be provided? What acknowledgement do they need in return?

A: Orders are forwarded in both a .txt and .doc format.

6. Please provide a sample file of the nightly order file transaction.

A: Samples attached at last pages.

7. Hardware – Rods, Screws, Washers:

Please provide clarification around the appropriate hardware to be sent with the sample submission and with the actual orders. It seems that additional nuts are asked for in the sample submission (underlined below). I have included two photos to share what has been submitted for approval in the past – they may or may not be what you are completely looking for today. Please confirm:

• Actual Order: Page 11 of 75 Section 4.6 Rods and Bosses describes each memorial plaque should have “Two (2) screws, brass, 1/4 •20 UNG x 1.50 inch long, round head with a minimum of .50 Inch of thread to fit tapped bossed as shown on the technical drawing. Included with the bronze marker, are four (4) washers, flat brass, .687 inch 0.0.

x .260 Inch 1.0 x .05 inch thick.”

• Sample Submission: On Page 66 of 75 Attachment 9: Sample Review Form describes the Rods/Bosses/Washers to include “Two (2) 1/4 x 1.50 inch long, round head, Brass Rods w/nut and (4) washers, flat brass. Washers shall be .687.”

A: Screws are not to be included. Sample Submission is correct which allows more flexibility for mounting the niche plaque.

8. Would the Government consider extending the time for submission by 30 days?

A: The close date of the solicitation will remain at March 12, 2024.

9. Would the Government provide clarification on the due date for the sample to be submitted?A:

Samples and proposals are due by noon Eastern Time on March 12, 2024, not midnight.

10. Should the contractor be a foundry?

A: The solicitation is Full and Open Competition. Proposals will be evaluated as stated in Section E of the solicitation.

SAMPLE FILES OF NIGHTLY ORDER:

Text file sample:

24ZMZ 1 N45707-002 1 VAC 1 1 NONE970156559 Z1DB C 74

EMILE A PAJAUD Jr PFC US ARMY KOREA FEB 5 1930

JAN 13 2024 46 ETERNAL REST DAD

RIVERSIDE NATIONAL CEMETERY 22495 VAN BUREN BLVD.

RIVERSIDE CAUS 92508 9092766696

EMILE PAJAUD

24ZMZ 2 N45707-002 1 VAC 1 1 NONE970162320 Z1CT13R300344

MICHAEL F HASE SGT US MARINE CORPS KOREA SEP 1

1933 JAN 1 2024 33 OUR BELOVED DR MIKE REMEMBERED

WITH AFFECTION

NAT'L MEMORIAL CEMETERY OF THE PACIFIC 2177 PUOWAINA DR

HONOLULU HIUS 96813 8085323720

MICHAEL HASE

24ZMZ 3 N45707-002 1 VAC 1 1 NONE970161254 Z1

PETULA RENEE LLOYD SRA US AIR FORCE PERSIAN GULF

SEP 20 1968 DEC 25 2023 77 STRONG BEAUTIFUL BOLD

BRAVE

FAIRVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS 164 FAIRVIEW ROAD

STOCKBRIDGE GAUS 30281 7704741231

Word file sample:

24 ZMZ 1 N45707-002 1

VAC 1 1 NONE

970156559 Z1 DB C 74

EMILE A PAJAUD Jr

PFC US ARMY

KOREA

FEB 5 1930 JAN 13 2024

ETERNAL REST DAD

RIVERSIDE NATIONAL CEMETERY

909 2766696

22495 VAN BUREN BLVD.

RIVERSIDE CA US

92508

EMILE PAJAUD 24 ZMZ 2 N45707-002 1

VAC 1 1 NONE

970162320 Z1 CT13R 300 344

MICHAEL F HASE

SGT US MARINE CORPS

KOREA

SEP 1 1933 JAN 1 2024

OUR BELOVED DR MIKE

REMEMBERED WITH AFFECTION

NAT'L MEMORIAL CEMETERY OF THE PACIFIC

808 5323720

2177 PUOWAINA DR

HONOLULU HI US

96813

MICHAEL HASE 24 ZMZ 3 N45707-002 1

VAC 1 1 NONE

970161254 Z1

PETULA RENEE LLOYD

SRA US AIR FORCE

PERSIAN GULF

SEP 20 1968 DEC 25 2023

STRONG BEAUTIFUL

BOLD BRAVE

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