S02 36C79121R0011 0002.pdf

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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10-08-2021

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

36C79121R0011

09-09-2021

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The purpose of this amendment is to answer second round of questions from vendors, and makes minor changes to section 2.4 REQUIREMENTS, Accessories/Supplies, page 11 and 46.

Please see Attachment for solicitation changes and Government responses.

This amendment must be acknowledged to the contracting office no later than October 25, 2021, 4:30 p.m. MDT.

Thomas J. Brick Contracting Officer

Attachment Page VA Solicitation Number 36C79121R0011 0002 Nebulizers and Accessories

2.4 REQUIREMENTS, Accessories/Supplies, #8 Non-Disposable (Handheld) Nebulizer Sets, page 11 and 46

From: Should include mouthpiece, t-piece, supply or corrugated tubing, medicine cup, filter, and cap.

To: Should include mouthpiece, t-piece, supply or corrugated tubing, and medicine cup. filter, and cap. Delete, not required.

QUESTION #

RFP Section/Paragraph

no. QUESTIONS

E.7 EVALUATION

PROCEDURES AND

APPROACH; PRICE, page

In the answers to the previous questions a Price Evaluation Preference (PEP) for VOSB/SDVOSB was confirmed. Is the VA also giving a PEP of 10% for HUBZone certified companies?

Answer No.

2 MTR

Line 9 - Disposable Filter - Does this filter go into the compressor or into the nebulizer cup. Can you please provide product example.

Answer Disposable Filter goes into the compressor.

We do not have product samples or images to provide to offerors.

3 MTR

Line 10 - Non-Disposable Filter - Does this filter go into the compressor or into the nebulizer cup. Can you please provide product example.

Answer Non-Disposable Filter goes into the compressor.

We do not have product samples or images to provide to offerors.

4 2.2.2

The Governments answer to #12 in in Amendment 0001 states that "that there is not an expectation of receiving reasonably priced offers from two or more responsible, small business concerns that manufacture nebulizers and accessories or supply nebulizers and accessories manufactured in the United States by another small business". There are items available that are produced and manufactured in TAA compliant countries. Why specifically are you making this requirement for the US and not considering TAA compliant countries?

Answer The Government believes it has properly interpreted policy guidelines.

S02 36C79121R0011 0002 Attachment 5 - RFP Questions - Government Response - Second Round

Nebulizer and Accessories - Questions Limit one (1) page

Attachment 5

6 2.2.2

What market research did the VA conduct to adhere to the VA’s Procurement Policy Memorandum with respect to Implementation of the Veterans First Contracting Program?

Specifically, what is the VA referring to in response to Question #12 in Amendment 0001 when it refers to “initial and refreshed” market research conducted to determine that it was unlikely that the VA would receive offers from two or more responsible VOSB or SDVOSB offerors and that award could be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the government?

Answer

The Government performed market research when the requirement was initially sent to the SAC and once again when the requirement transferred to the NAC. Please see FAR Part 10 for more information.

7 General

The technical requirements that are listed seem to be outdated, primarily for the portable nebulizer.

There are newer technologies widely available today that deliver equal results that do meet the 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (OCT 2019)(19 U.S.C.

2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 33012 note). Is the Government open to receiving bids of these products?

Answer Yes. Absolutely interested in new better options if they are available and FDA approved.

8 Pricing

In regards to answer for question #8 in Amendment 0001, the Government has based this decision on market research, that if was conducted 3 or more months ago, is now outdated. The landscape of production and manufacturing changed drastically recently with much uncertainty on when it will begin to "normalize". Is the Government open to performing new market research?

Nebulizer and Accessories - Questions Limit one (1) page

Attachment 5

Answer

The Government understands how challenging the current commercial marketplace is, especially in terms of supply chain management risks and constraints. To that end, the solicitation delivery requirements were amended via Amendment 0001.

The Government believes its market research efforts are current and relevant.

9 General The requirement for re-usable filters is unnecessary since the standard filters are reusable. Is this SLIN necessary?

Answer

Please see 2.4 REQUIREMENTS, Accessories/Supplies, #8 Non-Disposable (Handheld) Nebulizer Sets, page 11 and 46; first bullet point has been revised. Filter and Cap have been deleted. Disposable Filters (#9) and Non- Disposable Filters (#10) are manufacturer-dependent. If the manufacturer uses disposable they will need to list them or if they have re-usable they need to list them. IF they use both then they need to list both. If their devices don’t have to have any filters or if they don’t use them they need to state that or use N/A. It is machine dependent.