36C79121R0006 0002.docx

36C79121R0006 0002

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

BPA NO.

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

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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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) none

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

36C79121R0006 3/1/2021

X x x

X

The purpose of this amendment is to:

A. Replace the existing Contracting Officer's information in the solicitation, all attachments, and for the purpose of all correspondence.

B. Provide answers to the questions from the vendors.

C. Replace all references in the solicitation and attachments with 36C79121R0006.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

See pages 2-4.

SUSAN DELA CRUZ

CONTRACTING OFFICER

A. Delete the Existing Contracting Officer:

Thomas J. Brick, Senior Contracting Officer (36C791), Division Chief, Commodities and Services Acquisition Service, Phone No: 303-273-6217, E-mail Address: Thomas.Brick@va.gov”.

Is hereby replaced by new Contracting Officer:

Susan Dela Cruz, Contracting Officer, Phone No: (303) 273-6246, E-mail Address:

Susan.DelaCruz@va.gov.

B. Questions & Answers:

Answer 2: Renting surgical equipment is not a part of the SOC and not applicable to this Solicitation.

Question 3: Some components are already on contract with the VA. Can they be on multiple agreements in ROES?

Answer 3: Our system does not allow the same named item to be on two contracts. However, if an item on the CI contract is also applicable for the AOI contract the software can be configured to allow for the item to be available for both (AOI and CI) products in the Implant ordering module. If a proposed item is already on CI contract, please annotate this accordingly in your proposal in Attachment D, Price Schedule (AOI).

Answer 4 a: A named implant and multiple abutments (lengths) will be specified on one or more DO’s that are ‘grouped’ per patient under consecutive DO numbers.

Answer 4 b: If a backup implant is desired, the clinician will enter a separate order for the backup implant. Unused items will be cancelled from the DO’s (per SOC), the cancellations will be sent to the vendor for a credit to be issued, and the relevant items will be returned to the vendor. Therefore, extra implants and abutments would be on separate DOs.

Question 5: Can we submit large files via disc or Sharefile versus emailing them?

Answer 5: Per FAR 15.208(a) offerors are responsible for submitting proposals and any revisions and modifications so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. Offerors may use email or mail of disc transmission as authorized by this solicitation. Be advised that proposal submitted via email or mail must be received by March 1, 2021 at 12:00PM MST. Any proposal received after this date and time will be considered late IAW FAR 15.208(g).

Mail transmission shall be directed to:

Contracting Office Commodities and Services Acquisition Service 555 Corporate Circle, Golden, CO 80401 Reference: 36C79121R0006

POC: Susan Dela Cruz, CO Joanna Hudson-Lundquist, CS

Question 6: Can we provide redlines and comments within the RFP documents or would you prefer a separate document with that information?

Answer 6: RFP redlines are not acceptable. Offerors shall document any comments with regard to RFP in a separate document.

Question 7: We request the VA drop the requirement for compatibility with the Noah Link Wireless Programmer [Section 5.6e, Section 5.2.5 i.1] to allow for more open competition and bidders.

C. All references in the Solicitation and all attachments to the Solicitation numbers other than 36C79121R0006 are hereby deleted and replaced with the following Solicitation #: 36C79121R0006. In particular, Attachment E & F.