36C79118R0006-00001000.docx

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

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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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

BY

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

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

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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CHECK

ONE

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) 00001 03-09-2018 Department of Veterans Affairs Commodities & Services Acquisition Svc (003B6E) 555 Corporate Circle Golden CO 80401-5621 Department of Veterans Affairs Commodities & Services Acquisition Svc (003B6E) 555 Corporate Circle Golden CO 80401-5621 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C79118R0006 03-09-2018

X X X X Sections B.20 (d), B.21 (d), which still lists the Center

Denver Logistics Center as the Denver Acquisition & Logistics is changed with highlighted text below

2.

B.25, B.26, which erroneously states the wrong minimum guaranteed amount

3.

E.9 (d

2) which clarifies the hours of operation for customer service

4.

CLIN 16 description is changed to “read may or may not” (see yellow highlighted text below)

5.

Attachment 10 is changed as stated below in yellow highlighted areas

Kip Sheppard Contracting Officer The purpose of this amendment is to correct Sections B.20 (d), B.21 (d), which still lists the Denver Logistics Center as the Denver Acquisition & Logistics Center, B.25, B.26, which erroneously states the wrong minimum guaranteed amount, E.9 (d)(2) which clarifies the hours of operation for customer service, CLIN 16 description is changed to read may or may not, and Attachment 10 is changed as stated below and all are amended as follows: (see changes below that are highlighted in yellow) (If your Attachment 10 has already been received as of Tuesday March 20, 2018 it will still be accepted by Commodities & Services Acquisition Service.)

1.

B.20

(d) The report shall be forwarded to the following address:

B.21

(d) The CUF amount due must be paid by check or electronic funds transfer through Credit Gateway to the VA. For electronic funds transfer through Credit Gateway use the following numbers:

Routing – 021030004 Account – 36001200

If the payment invoice involves multiple numbers or contracts, the Contractor may consolidate the CUFs into one payment. To ensure that the payment is credited properly, the Contractor should identify the check or electronic transmission as a “Customer User Fee” and include the following information: contract number(s); report amount(s); and report period(s). If the Contractor makes payment by check, provide this information on the check, check stub, or remittance material, and forward the check to the following address:

Regular Mail Overnight Address Finance Division (001AL-M1C) Finance Division (001AL-M1C) VA Denver Logistics Center VA Denver Logistics Center PO Box 25166 555 Corporate Circle Denver, CO 80225-0166 Golden, CO 80401

2.

B.25 GUARANTEED MINIMUM

(a) The minimum amount of services or supplies that the Government agrees to order per contract is $12,500. If option periods are exercised, the contract will be deemed to be extended by the term of the option and there will be no change to the stated guaranteed minimum. In the event that the minimum is not ordered by the expiration date of the contract, the Government will pay (upon request) the difference between the amount ordered and the $12,500. Request for payment of any amount due shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer within 30 days after the end of the contract period.

(b) The guaranteed minimum does not apply if the contract is terminated for cause.

(c) The sole purpose of the funds provided by the accounting data in block 25 of the SF 1449 is to fund the guaranteed minimum of $12,500 as stated herein.

B.26 CONTRACT CEILING AMOUNT

The maximum value of supplies or services that the Government may order during each contract period will be $12,000,000.00, per each contract. The base period and individual option years are each considered a contract period (also see Paragraph B.13(a)).

THE TOTAL MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUE, defined as the sum of contractor payment streams associated with all task orders against this master IDIQ contract, shall not exceed $350 Million (three hundred and fifty million dollars).

THE MINIMUM GUARANTEE ORDER(S) VALUE for this master IDIQ contract award is $12,500.00, provided that the contractor can demonstrate it has exercised due diligence and made its best efforts to secure a TO.

3.

E.9 (d)

(2) The offeror must provide documentation of customer support services and hours customer support services will be available for the DLC and VA clinical staff – the minimum customer service hours must be a ten (10) hours timeframe (vendor’s time zone) Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays, the minimum number of support personnel available on an average workday – format must be: hours to hours / days available and number of support personnel available.

4.

CLIN 16 Description

Hearing Aid Parts and Accessories. Refer to Section B.1, Definitions, for items that may be included, and complete Attachment 2, Parts and Accessories List for pricing. Attachment 3, Parts and Accessories Text File, must be submitted prior to contract award. All Parts and Accessories submitted may or may not be placed on contract, and all items on contract may or may not be purchased by the DLC.

5.

Please return this Past Performance Questionnaire to: Department of Veterans Affairs; Commodities & Services Acquisition Service; Attn: Contracting Office; Reference 36C79118R0006; PO Box 25166; Denver, CO 80225-0166

ATTACHMENT 10

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Project/Contract: _________________________ Name of Offeror: _______________________________

Name and Title of Person Completing Questionnaire: ________________________________________

Company/Organization: _________________________________________________________________

Briefly describe the nature and size in dollars of your contract with the Offeror and types of hearing aid repairs/services and models covered (If more space is needed, please use the “Additional Comments” block on the second page):

Please return this Past Performance Questionnaire to: Department of Veterans Affairs; Commodities & Services Acquisition Service; Attn: Contracting Office; Reference 36C79118R0006; PO Box 25166; Denver, CO 80225-0166.

ADJECTIVAL RATING DEFINITIONS

Past Performance Question

Rating (Circle answer)

1. Describe the quality of work the performed by the contractor.

Comments:

Acceptable / Unacceptable

2. Describe the extent to which the contractor adhered to the schedule.

3. How responsive was the contractor in resolving quality, schedule, or other contract issues?

ATTACHMENT “10”

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (CONTINUATION)

4. Was the contractor effective in addressing specific customer needs?

Yes / No

5. How satisfied were you with the contractor’s overall performance?

Satisfied / Not Satisfied

6. Would you award another contract to this contractor?

Yes / No

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, contractors may be advised of adverse remarks and given an opportunity to respond. However, the contracting officer will not provide your name or copies of this questionnaire to the contractor or any other party not directly involved in the evaluation of the contractor’s proposal.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of this document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.